I'm going to probably post my shopping list for final approval from you and [MENTION=6561]OrangeAppled[/MENTION] before I commit. There's so much shit to buy, dude. Apparently you have to do double face cleaning?
The website says that you're supposed to introduce them gradually. How long did it take you guys to incorporate everything into your routine? Did you deal with breakouts or anything when you started?
IDK....it depends on the product, what you have used before and how sensitive your skin is.
I used tazarotene (a strong, prescription retinoid, similar to retin-a) for years and benzoyl peroxide besides that, so all the products I use now are incredibly gentle by comparison. I didnt start a whole new routine at once, just gradually trying new things, but
I dont see the issue as long as its not too harsh. Of course, it can all depend on your skin and its sensitivity.
The stuff I have used did not give me initial breakouts. It soothes my skin. Inflamed acne is not "purging". The pores are irritated and there is an infection. I suppose whiteheads/black heads could be purging of clogged pores, but generally I don't think a breakout is a good sign.
What I have learned over the years is that harsh products are generally not good in the long-run, and moisturizing is underrated for soothing inflamed breakouts. Products with active ingredients (ie AHAs, BHAs, retinols) should be formulated to be as gentle as possible (ie no alcohol is a good sign), and you dont want to layer too many at a time, true. Anything like that, you may want to "build up" over time.
You dont
have to do a double anything. If you wear makeup, you may simply want to use a remover before washing. I mainly only do that when I wear eye makeup or heavier foundation. Otherwise, one facewash is enough.
IDK if that helps any.
Pretty sure the "Tramp Stamp" has universal recognition, nowadays. Some backpieces are pretty cool, regardless of location, though.
