r/Blackskincare

So yesterday my friend took me out for my birthday - love her! First stop, nail salon. She picked the place, great reviews, decent pricing, etc. While we sat in the chairs getting our toes done, the subject of age came up. For some reason, my friend jokingly states that I am younger than her after the technician acts surprised that she will be 53 that year. So the attention gets turned to me. The woman tells her, no - she's older than you - I can tell by her eyes and the lines on her face. Then the witch proceeds to suggest I get Botox. I've been extremely focused on skincare the last 8 months particularly because I've recently lost the excess weight I gained after Covid and I used to be the one who floored people by MY age. Times have changed and I'm sensitive about it. I've got the prescriptions, the red light panel and masks as well as at-home microneedling kits. What is everyone else doing? I'm 57 today and I want to stop thinking about this. Pics taken this month and added for context.

I broke out bad when I was pregnant 3 years ago and couldn’t keep my hands off of them which left these marks on my foreheads. I’m not really good when it comes to selecting products for my skin. Help?

I don’t use sunscreen or anything currently, so I’m pretty new to skincare. Please recommend any products/routines that you think would help 😭
So far, I’ve tried CeraVe, but honestly it seemed to make my skin worse, so I’m looking for some new products to try. I’m mainly trying to improve the overall appearance and texture of my skin and prevent breakouts/dark marks.
I’d preferably like something affordable and beginner-friendly because I don’t want to start using a million products at once and make my skin even worse lol.
I’m also looking for a good daily sunscreen since I currently don’t use one. If you have recommendations for a sunscreen that doesn’t feel super greasy or dry I’d really appreciate it.
What cleanser, moisturizer, treatment/serum, and sunscreen would you recommend for someone starting from scratch? Also, should I introduce products one at a time?
Any recommendations are appreciated! 😭🙏🏽

This sunscreen cost me £7. I don't know if it is working for me, but as of now, I don't notice any alarming hyperpigmentation, just persistent dark spots that won't go.

The reason I am asking is because it is SO much cheaper than all other sunscreens, with a lot more volume too, yet my skin hasn't had any bad reactions while using them ever. Please advise me.

I am 18 with dry skin type

Always struggled with self-esteem issues due to my look and constantly being made to feel ugly, but it got better over the years. I'm about to go to college and I've been in a group chat where once I posted my pic, I got clowned for my looks and camera quality so I'm here to ask how to glow up using skincare. I currently don't have a routine so I'm open to any suggestions and products recommended

Description because I don't think the camera fully highlights the issue

Face texture feels rough and dry with my right side of my face feeling drier than the other and my forehead is acne prone and I think I have acne scars due to picking at it

stopped using this routine as I felt it wasn't getting me anywhere but it was used for over 3 months

Old Day Routine:

Cleanser: Cerave foaming cleanser

Toner: The ordinary glycolic acid 7% exfoliating toner

Serum: hyaluronic acid water gel ibcccndc

Moisturizer: Cerave Moisturising lotion

Sunscreen: nivea sun protect and moisture 50+ spf

Old Night Routine

Cleanser: Cerave foaming cleanser

Toner: didn't use one and would use acnecide face 2.5%

Serum: hyaluronic acid water gel ibcccndc and anua niacinamide

Moisturizer: Cerave foaming cleanser

I don't use any products currently because I lost hope but I'm looking for a fresh start so I'm coming to this reddit group for help

I don’t even know what’s going on. Both sideburns are like this I don’t use a razor I use electric clippers, how cooked am i got school in 2 days. Should I shave it again and pray for this best or is there an actual route that makes this semi salvageable??

Parts of my scalp get really crusty like. Are dandruff flakes this thick and scab like? I don't have money or health insurance to go see a dermatologist. It grows back within a few hours. Some of them were much darker than the ones shown, almost blackish. Maybe those are actual scabs because I do have a skin picking problem (please don't tell me to just stop picking at my skin. If it were that easy, I would have stopped a lifetime ago). Friday would be exactly 2 weeks since I last washed it and plan on washing it again then. I don't use any styling products. Only hair products are the ones I used to wash my hair with. I'm trying to establish a consistent routine but it's difficult due my mental health and I don't have the means to get tested for ADHD and autism (been told by my former life coach and multiple therapists I need an evaluation)

First picture is from 2019. My husband had this brown strip running down his toenail. I took a picture just to monitor. Fast forward, the last 2 pictures are from yesterday. Just concerned because that nail has gotten browner. As you can see my husband is darker skinned, so wasn’t sure if this is normal melanin or melanoma? We are seeing a podiatrist tomorrow to make sure. My husband is very active and works out every day, so wasn’t sure if this could also be trauma from shoes.

I have had this weird pimple on my forehead for about 2 months. It was alot bigger and darker at the time and also had pus in it in the beginning. As weeks went on I was able to remove the pus but then scar tissue made it worse. It has flattened out and is trying to heal but still feels like it’s trying to scar over. I’ve never had forehead acne like that and I am extremely frustrated because I want this thing gone. Is there anything else I can do to speed the process up or do I just let it heal.

Trying to figure out what this is, please help. I can’t figure out whether this is ringworm or eczema. I have a history of eczema but that was when I was a kid and I have no idea where I would’ve gotten ring worm from. I’ve have these for almost 2 weeks now I just got hydrocortisone and a thick non scented lotion but now idk if I should buy anti fungal cream instead. These are current pics btw

Hi everyone, just coming for everyone’s advice! I have dark inner thighs and wanna get rid of them. But where do I start? I’ve used Koji acid soap bar before but I’ll use it once then forget about it. I just wanna be led in the right direction Is all and lightening them! Here’s some photos.

For years I’ve had these weird dark spots around my brow ridge area, I’ve had them for as long as I can remember and I know that they aren’t from a hat or durag or anything.

Does anyone know how I can lighten that up, or even out my skin tone throughout? I use Tend Skin for razor bumps and I feel like it makes my complexion weird, like washed out, almost.

Thanks!

I don't have acanthosis nigricans and I'm not pre diabetic. My blood work is healthy. I'm thinking about asking for tretinoin or retinol. I want something where I will see progress before at least 4 months. I'm not sure how long I've had this but it's bothering me a lot now. I want to wear makeup but my neck being darker than my face makes it look odd 😭

My skincare is: Cetaphil gentle cleanser, Byoma hydrating toner, Cetaphil ceramide serum, Tranexamic + niacinamide cream, Illiyoon ceramide cream, Cetaphil spf 30 moisturizer

Hi I just wanted to come on this sub and ask for advice about this mark. I just noticed it today (the spot is on the side of my boob). I’ve never noticed this spot until today and I do have other beauty marks/ moles on my body but most of the are small and symmetrical so I’m kinda worried.

(Also sorry the picture is kinda blurry 😅)

Does anybody happen to know what might be going on with my skin?
This is only on my left leg. I originally had mosquito bites in these areas and bought a product from Amazon to help with the itching. Once I took it off, the area started getting red/purplish. I figured it was eczema at first, but now, especially looking at the bottom of my leg near my ankle, it looks like something totally different.
I’ve had eczema my whole life, but this looks different from my usual flare-ups. Has anyone experienced something similar or have any idea what this could be?
I have Eucerin Baby Eczema Relief on it for the night, which is why it looks so shiny lol.

Hey guys i'm just coming on here for advice because I accidentally left nair on for too long (on my armpit) and it gave me a chemical burn and it hurts so bad. Any tips on how to heal quickly? I've tried aloe vera gel but was wondering if there was any other methods I could use. At the moment I can't put deodorant on because of how much it burns and it makes me feel really gross lol.

edit: thank you for the tips guys!

$90 every three months but man, it’s clearing up my skin and making me so shiny. It’s making my makeup sit so well! (I don’t wear any makeup but some blush, eyebrows, and lips - no foundation or concealer)

Hi, I need help as a complete skincare newbie. I have normal to oily skin and I was wondering what I should use to get rid of my acne scars. So far I have just gotten a pack of pimple patches as I am a bit of a picker and I got a Cetaphil daily facial cleanser. My only problem is that my face feels so dry after the cleanser (tho it might just be because I was used to the oiliness). What else should I use to start off a routine?

Skin concern/skin type: Oily/normal

Length of routine:

##Day:

1. Cleanser: Cetaphil Facial Cleanser

2. Toner:

3. Serum:

4. Moisturizer:

5. Sunscreen:

##Night

1. Cleanser:

2. Toner:

3. Serum:

4. Moisturizer:

Allergy:

Products I’ve used and didn’t work: None, I've never done skincare

Diet: relatively healthy, I eat a lot of home cooked meal

General Health: I'm an active person