Renegade47
Superstar
if you doing more than putting a hot towel on your face you not from harlemhahaha! everyone should have a skincare routine!
Vitamin C Serum got me looking like an Ebony God....
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I like & use the ArtNaturals serums. You can find them at Target, $12.99 /Sale for $10.99.
FYI - An alternative to hydroquinone is Niacinamide + Vitamin C + Moisturizer.
Fading of hyperpigmentation is slower but healthier/safer for skin.
Fading of hyperpigmentation is slower but healthier/safer for skin.
Busted_Toes
Veteran
Got any tips for dry hair? I use conditioner but that only lasts for couple hours.
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No pics yet? Started to think lies being told
Do you use all three serums in one night?
Mortal1
Superstar
Gonna cop the vitamin c I use cetaphil face cleaner in the morning I’ll add this to my skin care routine.
Skin glowing like a fresh Krispy Kreme donut 
Libra dropped some gems
Libra dropped some gems
If you don't have oily skin, you really just need to wash with water in the morning. At night, I would still wash with an oil cleanser. I have oily skin, so I use an oil cleanser first and then a cleansing foam (with no scrubs or anything extra in it - that shyt gonna make your pores bigger) in the morning and before bed.
Try to get an oil cleanser without anything extra in it like tea tree oil or any fragrance in it - that stuff is harsh on the skin.
I used spectro and cetaphil from costco before and those cleansers were ruining my skin barrier. My face would get oily as fukk during the day. Ever since I started double cleansing, my face isn't as oily as before.
Me too. I also alternate between Cerave and Purpose which are also excellent cleansers.
Neutrogena Deep Clean Daily Cleanser when I do facials.
Noxema in the morning (menthol wakes me up there is this Bootleg version I found in DR that has Mad menthol I buy them MF's in Bulk this soap plus a warm face rag 
) rest of the body castile soap or black soap or coconut oil Castile soap I found In DR 
For astringent I use witch hazel and or tea tree oil.
Face Moisturizer Palmers Skin success no need for serums this moisturizer got it all even sunscreen and its for black folks .
the rest of the day shea butter at night cocoa butter. I buy most of my skincare stuff on 125th or in the country farmers market in DR. Fukk big Pharma. I also Drink a lot of water and sleep well. Suffice to say Im in my 40's I look 15 years younger than my peer group and my wife just turned 32. Nikkas Be hating on reunions saying that I must bathe in young chick blood
what they don't know is that I Do 
) rest of the body castile soap or black soap or coconut oil Castile soap I found In DR For astringent I use witch hazel and or tea tree oil.
Face Moisturizer Palmers Skin success no need for serums this moisturizer got it all even sunscreen and its for black folks .
the rest of the day shea butter at night cocoa butter. I buy most of my skincare stuff on 125th or in the country farmers market in DR. Fukk big Pharma. I also Drink a lot of water and sleep well. Suffice to say Im in my 40's I look 15 years younger than my peer group and my wife just turned 32. Nikkas Be hating on reunions saying that I must bathe in young chick blood
what they don't know is that I Do
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Got any tips for dry hair? I use conditioner but that only lasts for couple hours.
Internally - Water, vitamin a, b12, biotin, e capsules. (Try to stay away from tablets b/c they have binders and fillers. Liquid vitamins are the ultimate especially if taken sublingually but they are expensive.
BTW, for brehettes reading this - if you use biotin be prepared for more hair growth EVERYWHERE.)
Do you know your hair type? Is the curl loose or coily? Do you live in a hard water area? Do you sleep on cotton pillow cases? Do you use gels or grease?
You can start out with a clarifying shampoo - This will give you a clean base. Don't overuse this shampoo because it can dry your hair out even more. Shampoo with a moisturizing shampoo (it should be pearly looking not clear). Deep condition (you can use your body heat) with a moisturizing conditioner (look for 1 that has glycerin in it...the glycerin should be at the top of the ingredient list, if it's at the bottom of the list then pass on it). Apply a leave-in conditioner and then put grapeseed oil on top of that. Don't worry about being oily because grapeseed oil absorbs into hair / skin very well. Stay away from products with mineral oil in them.
There's other things you can do to restore moisture...but you're a guy and probably won't want to consistently do all of it...so I gave you a cheat, lol!
I use / recommend these brands -
Kerastase
Biolage
Kenra
Shea Moisture
Mizani
Pick at least 2 brands so that you can alternate.
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I'm using this for Vitamin C (Melano CC Pure Vitamin C Essence), it's definitely the most potent vitamin C out there, I'm shining like SSJ2 Gohan with this.
For toner, people gotta try just plain simple rose water, I buy it from ethnic stores/aisles and it costs $2. Each bottle will easily last you 3-4 months and 6 months even with moderate use.
For toner, people gotta try just plain simple rose water, I buy it from ethnic stores/aisles and it costs $2. Each bottle will easily last you 3-4 months and 6 months even with moderate use.
I know that most members are men and I have been hesitant to recommend this because of that but hear me out:
Sleep on silk pillow cases every night. You will definitely see a huge difference in your skin and hair. No, you won't sweat. Yes, you will still be masculine (
).
They do come in masculine colors - black, navy, & gray. They launder / hold up very well too.
Sleep on silk pillow cases every night. You will definitely see a huge difference in your skin and hair. No, you won't sweat. Yes, you will still be masculine (
).They do come in masculine colors - black, navy, & gray. They launder / hold up very well too.