u/RoseBram

Hello, i recently started using azelaic acid for my skin texture and it's been amazing. I've heard it can also help to fade melasma but weirdly can actually make it worse too depending. I've never noticed any melasma on my face before but after using the azelaic acid most days for around 3 weeks I'm starting to notice what i think is a small patch of melasma on my left cheekbone which is when i looked it up and found this out. It's near a spot where i already had a few freckles which I've noticed for a few years so it makes sense. It's quite faint but it's definitely there and i am really not a fan, to me it looks like similar to what a much older person would have, like my grandma (I'm 27) and I'm starting to feel insecure about being around my boyfriend with no makeup because of it in case he notices.

I'm wondering what is the best advice to fade this/ prevent this getting worse in the early stages? I've cut back to using the azealic acid only every other day, and I'm avoiding putting it on that patch of skin, hoping that helps.

I almost always wear spf50 if im going outside, but I don't wear spf in the house because tbh i hate the way it feels and it seems unnecessary. I also use Niacinamide sometimes in my night skin routine as well/ instead of azealic acid and sometimes a random sheet face mask. Everything else i use is very gentle, just moisturiser and gentle cleansers.

Any advice appreciated I'm really hoping to nip this in the bud if i can🤞

Rules disclaimer - I'm not asking for medical advice, just skincare advice. I think it is melasma and I'm not asking anyone to diagnose me just looking for options🫶

Hello, i have always had an issue wearing tights, i hate the plasticy material and the way it doesn't breathe, they are so tight (lol bc ofc tights are tight) and they make me feel itchy!

I have found that i can wear fishnet tights no problem, as they are made of different stuff and they have so many gaps that they breathe really well. However I've found that it's not always socially acceptable to wear fishnets as they have certain connotations...

I'm not really a trousers person and my own preference would be just to wear fishnets whenever i wear a skirt. But i think for things like job interviews, working in an office, i need some black tights that i can tolerate to look "smart"

If anybody has any suggestions of brands or alternatives please let me know!

I have tried snag tights which is what ppl usually recommend and i didn't like them at all 🥲

Thank you!

Edit: UK based