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20F, living in a polluted, fluctuating climate. Beginner to skincare, never used actives.

Skin type: Combination (T-zone oily with sunscreen, cheeks normal–slightly dry; gets drier in winter)
Concerns: Mild acne marks (cheeks), small skin-colored bumps/texture, visible pores near nose, occasional hormonal breakouts (PCOD)

Current routine (6+ years):

• Clean & Clear face wash
• Ayur Vitamin E moisturizer
• Fix Derma SPF 50 gel sunscreen
• light occasional makeup (no foundation/skin tint; mostly minimal eye/lip makeup)

Goal: Simple routine for healthier, smoother, slightly glowy skin (not expecting “glass skin”)

Questions:

1. What basic routine should I follow as a beginner (cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen, 1–2 actives max)?
2. Which actives are safe to start with for my concerns?
3. Product recommendations ?

My boyfriend he's the greenest flag and earns really well already and it's been 2.5yrs of our relationship. He has gained some weight and cut all his hair(bald) and even started drinking smoking looks like uncle(he's 21). This was not the man I fell in love with he looks so different.

But love is not about attraction right?

He talks to me being so nervous and I can see the love in his eye he's so in love with me. One time I even asked why you talk to me being nervous it's been 2yrs of us being together he says it is because I look so beautiful that he becomes speechless. since he looks so different I don't even feel that butterflies before meeting him now.

We got problems in our relationship if we see in long term like related to society, religion, health and all.

I have got relationship OCD too I keep thinking about these problems and they follow me like a dark shadow I hate it. It occupies me the whole day.

I always talk to him rudely and angrily. Afterwards it makes me so sad like he doesn't deserve this from me. He's such a pure soul.

I love him but is attraction important in relationship specially in long term healthy relationship ?

 I am 20F and my bf is 21M.Its been 2.5 yrs of our relationship(and i am very serious to relationships I am dating to marry). I have been thinking about the problems in our relationships a lot that it hampers my focus in my studies(CA Aspirant) causing me a lot of stress and my finals are from less than a month. My bf earns he has his business and infact earning great, but the problem is religion, Gotra, His health, and love marriage

My family and his family follow different religion his mom changed her religion recently and i came to know it after 1.5 yrs of our relationship. I didnt know that cuz his name was as per my religion . My family is very religious toward their own religion. His mom said she has no issue from me being of different religion. and he said i can follow my own religion and I can upbring my kid however i want.

Gotra is same. In simple terms: it means the ancient ancestral line you belong to through your father’s side. Traditionally, it traces back to a sage (rishi), and people in the same gotra are considered to come from that same original ancestor. Same gotra = considered “same family line” so i cant marry him. I was unknown about it.

His Health is declining meaning he became overweight. As he was busy in business he is not getting time for his health he has a very busy schedule and because of it he got a bad eating habit. He smokes occasionally and drinks too. I told him to go to Gym he had a great Physique but cuz of business he cant get time...if it would be like this he will never go

My parents are against love marriage it will be very hard to convince them.

Apart all these he is the greenest flag you can think of. He takes care of me, listens to me, have time for me, communicates, no male ego, very clam, smart thinks strategically, earns well, loves me no matter what, his mom is kind and sweet

The problem is religion yk i think about it whole day and night i even talked with him about it he said he is ready to tackle any problem related to it with me, he said he will talk to my dad impress him then only take me his home marrying me as per my religion. I am scared to leave him but if i stay i am afraid it will hurt in long term and also hurting this pure soul will give me huge karma ig. Please help me and allow me to see your different views on it so that i can also expand my view on this. Am I overthinking or is it exam, future, family tension at once urghhh i dont want this to be damaged.

20F, living in a polluted, fluctuating climate. Beginner to skincare, never used actives.

Skin type: Combination (T-zone oily with sunscreen, cheeks normal–slightly dry; gets drier in winter)
Concerns: Mild acne marks (cheeks), small skin-colored bumps/texture, visible pores near nose, occasional hormonal breakouts (PCOD)

Current routine (6+ years):

• Clean & Clear face wash
• Ayur Vitamin E moisturizer
• Fix Derma SPF 50 gel sunscreen
• light occasional makeup (no foundation/skin tint; mostly minimal eye/lip makeup)

Goal: Simple routine for healthier, smoother, slightly glowy skin (not expecting “glass skin”)

Questions:

1. What basic routine should I follow as a beginner (cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen, 1–2 actives max)?
2. Which actives are safe to start with for my concerns?
3. Product recommendations ?

 I am 20F and my bf is 21M.Its been 2.5 yrs of our relationship(and i am very serious to relationships I am dating to marry). I have been thinking about the problems in our relationships a lot that it hampers my focus in my studies(CA Aspirant) causing me a lot of stress and my finals are from less than a month. My bf earns he has his business and infact earning great, but the problem is religion, Gotra, His health, and love marriage

My family and his family follow different religion his mom changed her religion recently and i came to know it after 1.5 yrs of our relationship. I didnt know that cuz his name was as per my religion . My family is very religious toward their own religion. His mom said he has no issue from me being of different religion. and he said i can follow my own religion and I can upbring my kid however i want.

Gotra is same. In simple terms: it means the ancient ancestral line you belong to through your father’s side. Traditionally, it traces back to a sage (rishi), and people in the same gotra are considered to come from that same original ancestor. Same gotra = considered “same family line” so i cant marry him. I was unknown about it.

His Health is declining meaning he became overweight. As he was busy in business he is not getting time for his health he has a very busy schedule and because of it he got a bad eating habit. He smokes occasionally and drinks too. I told him to go to Gym he had a great Physique but cuz of business he cant get time...if it would be like this he will never go.

My parents are against love marriage it will be very hard to convince them.

Apart all these he is the greenest flag you can think of. He takes care of me, listens to me, have time for me, communicates, no male ego, very clam, smart thinks strategically, earns well, loves me no matter what, his mom is kind and sweet and he said he will do anything to work this out he says I am here please don't worry and focus on your exams but I'm here thinking about everything that could go wrong

The problem is religion yk i think about it whole day and night i even talked with him about it he said he is ready to tackle any problem related to it with me, he said he will talk to my dad impress him then only take me his home marrying me as per my religion. I am scared to leave him but if i stay i am afraid it will hurt in long term and also hurting this pure soul will give me huge karma ig. Please help me and allow me to see your different views on it so that i can also expand my view on this. Am I overthinking or is it exam, future, family tension at once urghhh. I need help

I am 20F and my bf is 21M.Its been 2.5 yrs of our relationship(and i am very serious to relationships I am dating to marry). I have been thinking about the problems in our relationships a lot that it hampers my focus in my studies(CA Aspirant) causing me a lot of stress and my finals are from less than a month. My bf earns he has his business and infact earning great, but the problem is religion, Gotra, His health, and love marriage

My family and his family follow different religion his mom changed her religion recently and i came to know it after 1.5 yrs of our relationship. I didnt know that cuz his name was as per my religion . My family is very religious toward their own religion. His mom said he has no issue from me being of different religion. and he said i can follow my own religion and I can upbring my kid however i want.

Gotra is same. In simple terms: it means the ancient ancestral line you belong to through your father’s side. Traditionally, it traces back to a sage (rishi), and people in the same gotra are considered to come from that same original ancestor. Same gotra = considered “same family line” so i cant marry him. I was unknown about it.

His Health is declining meaning he became overweight. As he was busy in business he is not getting time for his health he has a very busy schedule and because of it he got a bad eating habit. He smokes occasionally and drinks too. I told him to go to Gym he had a great Physique but cuz of business he cant get time...if it would be like this he will never go

My parents are against love marriage it will be very hard to convince them.

Apart all these he is the greenest flag you can think of. He takes care of me, listens to me, have time for me, communicates, no male ego, very clam, smart thinks strategically, earns well, loves me no matter what, his mom is kind and sweet

The problem is religion yk i think about it whole day and night i even talked with him about it he said he is ready to tackle any problem related to it with me, he said he will talk to my dad impress him then only take me his home marrying me as per my religion. I am scared to leave him but if i stay i am afraid it will hurt in long term and also hurting this pure soul will give me huge karma ig. Please help me and allow me to see your different views on it so that i can also expand my view on this. Am I overthinking or is it exam, future, family tension at once urghhh i dont want this to be damaged.