r/CanSkincare

Hello!

I am in Canada and have OCD and unfortunately part of my compulsions are chronic hand washing due to extreme fear of contaminants. I am wondering if anyone has any soap recommendations, that would be gentler on my already sensitive skin? (Washing less has proven to not be an option) As all I've been able to find are soaps only available in the states.

(I have asked the OCD subreddit this, but it was unfortunately removed so I've had to look elsewhere)

Any other recommendations on lotions etc. are also gladly welcomed.

Hey! I used to buy my Differin Adapalene from iHerb but it hasn't been available for a few months now! Is there somewhere else you get this from?
Thank you in advance ✨

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Hi everyone! I need help finding a gentle cleanser for combination, acne-prone skin.

My T-zone is oily and I get tiny whiteheads/closed comedones between my eyebrows and around the sides of my nose/inner cheeks. But my cheekbones and eyelids are very dry and sensitive.

I've tried:

- COSRX Low pH Good Morning Cleanser – helped the tiny bumps but made my cheekbones and eyelids extremely dry, flaky, red, itchy, and even moisturizer burns on those areas.

- Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser – didn't help with the tiny bumps.

- CeraVe products broke me out with tiny bumps, so I'd rather avoid them.

I live in Alberta, so the dry climate probably isn't helping.

Can anyone with similar skin recommend a cleanser that's gentle enough for dry, sensitive areas but still keeps oily, acne-prone skin under control? Bonus if it's available in Canada. Thanks!

I've been using it for a couple weeks now and I don't feel like it's done anything for me so far. Using it twice a week at night. Never had any bad reactions. Skin barrier didn't get too dry. Whole face just feels oily afterwards. Wondering if anybody here have alternatives or experience regarding them.

In the past 6 months I've started getting acne way worse than i ever had it as a teenager (im 23)

I was getting 1 or 2 huge extremely painful cystic spots every month which have left scarring.

I went on the pill (yaz) 3 months ago and have stopped getting these spots but my skin is just still not clear.

I'll list my current routine below, if anyone has any insight into what I could improve please share.

AM:

Cleanse with Cerave blemish control cleanser

The Ordinary salicylic acid 2% serum

The Ordinary natural moisturising factors+ ha moisturiser

PM:

Remove makeup with Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser then Cerave blemish control cleanser

have just started using Finacea (about one week in)

and The Ordinary natural moisturising factors+ ha

Hey everyone!

I'm a BC resident and would like some insight into how to get tretinoin or adapalene prescribed at a local pharmacy, such as London Drugs - I've never done this before. I was wondering whether it's possible to get it prescribed at no cost with only my BC Services Card and Personal Health Number, as I don't currently have private insurance. If you had to pay out of pocket, how much did it cost? Has anyone successfully obtained tretinoin for free this way? If so, could you please let me know what the process was like?

My doctor prescribed me hydroquinone and my pharmacy gives me a jar that must be refrigerated and expires within 30 days. It literally turns brown and the product goes to waste. When I see people online with hydroquinone it comes in a tube and is shelf stable. Is it the pharmacy or is my doctor not prescribing me the right thing?

I just wanted to share with you all this post that Health Canada made earlier in May. It seems like they are looking into opening the market to make it much easier for companies to sell products with currently unavailable UV filters in Canada because they have been used safely for decades in other regions (like the EU, LATAM, etc.). This modification to the law also will hopefully include similar medicated skincare products (like for acne) and other personal care items (like oral care and antiperspirants). Notice of intent to publish a Ministerial Order to exempt certain low-risk non-prescription drugs from Division 8 provisions in the Food and Drugs Regulations - Canada.ca

I just wish there was a body wash that left my skin soft after the shower instead of stripping my skin. Sometimes I forget to moisturise but I just wish a body wash could do that 😅 Does anyone have this issue or is this only me ??

Apparently there’s a pricing dispute and it’s no longer available in Canada. 35 yo, acne prone. I prefer untinted, the higher the spf the better.

What should I switch to?

I’m in my late 20’s and am trying to get into wearing sunscreen regularly. I have fair sensitive combination skin and I usually struggle with the feeling of sunscreen because I hate how oily/tacky it feels on my face. I currently use La Roche Posay Anthelios on my face, but it still feels pretty oily when I apply it. I was wondering whether there were any good lightweight options or if I just have to suck it up and accept that any sunscreen I wear will feel uncomfortable. I did try a friend’s Biore UV Aqua Rich and loved it but I’d heard that the Canadian formula wasn’t as good and so I was hesitant to buy for myself. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated as someone who is getting into skin care!

I don’t want to buy two different serums. Asian skincare recommendations are welcome too.

Edit: looking for one serum with both Vitamin C and Azelaic Acid

Where do you get your Botox?

Hey everyone.
I just reached level 35 in life and decided that it’s a good time to take care of my face and do some Botox for prevention. I want to get a minimal effect to keep my expressions but still to prevent deep wrinkles on my forehead and around the eyes. I think it’s called baby Botox? don’t know if it matters but I’m a man so I don’t want to get the too-injected look.
I’m not sure about how many units I need.

Now I’m looking for a place to do it but there are so many. Can anyone share if they had something similar done their experience, the place, and the injector? If downtown even better

Thanks!!!

Has anyone tried both to compare? Im currently using La roche posay & liking it. Not looking for a complete dupe but regular price there's a $10-12 difference and I've liked everything else I've tried from innisfree. La roche posay is on sale at shoppers until the 25th and was debating stocking up or trying something new when I need it to save money.

Reviews are good for innisfree so far & say that it doesn't irritate the eyes or skin which are my main concerns.

Does anyone know where I can purchase this non toxic nail polish brand in canada?