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5 months ago
I don’t know what these are and what to do :(
I’ve had these tiny closed comedones on my face for months that just won’t go away, and there are these red bumps only on my cheeks. I don’t get pimples. What are these, and how can I get rid of them? Pls help, I just want smooth skin 😭
I’m not sure if my skin is overall dry, but it’s definitely dehydrated—no matter what cream I apply, it gets matte right away and dries out as if I hadn’t put anything on. I have Dr. Althea 345 (doesn’t hydrate) and Aestura Barrier Cream. I was thinking of getting the gentle COSRX Blackhead BHA for the comedons, but I don’t know if it’ll work, and I don’t even know what those red bumps are. I talked too much again sorry but i’m fed up with my skin 😪
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Hi! Adding acids to your skincare routine is a good idea, but when it comes to closed comedones, it’s better to use not only BHA, but also products with different types of acids — for example, the COSRX AHA/BHA toner. If you want to get rid of closed comedones faster, you can visit a cosmetologist. They can carefully extract them professionally. It’s great that you already have barrier-supporting products in your routine, but if your skin feels dehydrated, you may also need more hydration-focused products. Serums with different molecular weights of hyaluronic acid can help a lot. A great option is the Torriden Dive-In Serum, although there are many good alternatives as well. A useful tip: apply the serum first, then seal it in with a barrier-support cream like Aestura or Dr. Althea.
Thank you. Other than cc’s, what do you think those red bumps on my cheek are? Most people said it’s from barrier damage, but I’m not sure—I’m confused
Are those creams too heavy for you? I know the aestura 365 has a heavy thick silicone feeling afterwards (on my skin) so it could be stopping your skin from breathing and it leaves a matte finish so it’s not like your skin is drinking it up, but rather the silicone is sealing your skin. I think you may need azelaic acid which helps with bumps, redness, soothing the skin too. If you don’t mind not Korean skincare. Geek and Gorgeous has a good azeilic acid serum that may help. What is your skincare like other than those creams you mentioned?
@LitFromWithinGlow Other creams didn’t moisturize my face at all it would get matte and dry out right away, but Aestura felt really good, it didn’t feel heavy though I’m not sure if the problem bc of that :( A month ago, I was using Anua azelaic acid serum and Skin1004 Centella yellow toner and serum. The routine was alright but I didn’t feel like it was very effective. Right now I’ve stopped using everything until my skin calms down, i just sometimes use Make Prem Cleansing Milk and Dr. Althea 345 Cream right know
I know how stressful it is when your skin suddenly changes like this 😭 Of course I can’t fully diagnose skin online, but from what I’ve seen, there could be a few causes. 1. I personally would NOT add AHA/BHA right now. Your skin already looks irritated/dehydrated, and acids may just make it worse. 2. Did you change cleansers recently? Also avoid double cleansing for now. If you’re using cleansing milk only, rinse REALLY well. Residue left on the skin can easily cause bumps like this. 3. Try cutting down dairy, greasy foods, and delivery food for a week. Honestly, diet affects skin way more than people think sometimes. 4. Don’t add new products right now. Keep it simple: gentle cleansing + just the Aestura cream. Between the two, I think Aestura is better for supporting the skin barrier. Hope this helps 🫶
Thank you for the reply❤️ (english is not my first language, sorry for any typos) I was using Anua quercetinol pore deep cleansing foam for months, it was not that good but not that bad. Right now I’m searching another cleanser, i was thinking of Make Prem safe me relief foam or skin1004 centella foam. What do you recommend for me?^^ I bought Aestura mini kit from Sephora last week, it has cream, serum and foam. When i used these, the next day my face has red bumps (sometimes they itched but i think it’s calmer now after a few days) I’m not sure it’s because of them (i hope not bc they were expensive :’)) Sorry for the questions below🥹 Should I start using acid a few months later, once my skin has visibly improved or never? and I have the Anua azelaic acid serum—when should I use it? And finally, as seen in the photo, I think they’re closed comedones on my face—I’m not sure, but probably. What product can I use for smooth skin? They said the Cosrx Blackhead BHA is gentle but not very effective, or Paula’s Choice is effective but strong, what should I use for cc’s? I’m confused…