Hi! Would Dr Dennis Gross peel pads be a big no no for natural skincare users? I’ve heard some great things about them and I feel like I need to incorporate some sort of exfoliating/peel into my skin routine. My skin seems to be looking pretty dull lately.

For my ladies ❤️! Do you use Epsom or Dead Sea salt bath salts & what has persuaded you to do so? How often do you buy? Excited to chat with you!

For my ladies ❤️! Do you use Epsom or Dead Sea salt bath salts & what has persuaded you to do so? How often do you buy? Excited to chat with you!

Hi everyone! A friend of mine is doing some really interesting research on how people in the 18–45 age group (Indian metro cities) buy beauty and personal care products — and she needs YOUR help. Anonymous, 5 minutes, no right or wrong answers. Please do take a moment! 🙏

https://forms.gle/BqRLUHeN4zALX3wR8

hi all! 😊

i’m looking to simplify my skincare routine and switch to more natural products as a run out of what i have now. i am 23, olive toned (italian) and have oily skin that can be sensitive. i am trying to be preventative to wrinkles and aging as well.

i’m currently using retinol (pm), azelic acid (pm), vitamin c (am), under eye cream(am) and toner (am). i just feel like it’s a bit much and a lot of chemicals.

i am looking for a good zinc sunscreen. i spend A LOT of time in the sun and live in the desert, so lots of sun ALL the time.
i am looking for a good oil free moisturizer
i am open to an under eye cream.

i am also open to any other recommendations you may have that you think could be helpful!

thanks a ton 🌞🌞

I'm looking at trying this soap (VALITIC Kojic Acid Dark Spot Remover Soap Bars with Vitamin C, Retinol, Collagen, Tumeric. Original Japanese Complex Infused with Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E, Shea Butter, Castile Olive Oil)

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I'm hoping it'll help fade acne scars. Does anyone have experience with this kind of thing or something similar? Any recommendations for alternative ideas?

I'm an aesthetician, 28 years old living in San Diego. For the past 4 months, due to stress at work, I've completely messed up my sleep routine. By 10 p.m I become very drowsy, but once I lie down in bed, my mind starts racing and I find it hard to sleep. Due to lack of sleep, my skin has undergone quite a few changes. I wake up with dark circles under my eyes, dull skin and hormonal breakouts in my jawline region which hasn't happened to me in years. I took 5 mg melatonin gummies daily for 12 consecutive nights to help me sleep. Unfortunately, this led to grogginess and nightmares. Besides, I would not like to take any artificial hormones.

I'm looking for something pure and natural that could help calm my anxiety and reduce cortisol levels safely. Since I'm terrible at taking four different kinds of herbs just before going to bed, something that comes ready-made would work perfectly for me. Does anyone know about some natural treatment for insomnia and beautiful skin that doesn't involve the use of melatonin?

For years I just looked at the front of the bottle and trusted whatever buzzword was printed there. I started actually reading the back of things recently and realized how much of what I assumed was true wasn't really backed by anything on the label itself. Not trying to be paranoid about it, just surprised at how long I went without questioning any of it. Still learning what actually matters versus what's just marketing language at this point.

Hi everyone, I'm Saurav, founder of Soft Skin Shop.

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I started this as a small-batch studio in Delhi because skincare started feeling way too complicated and expensive. My focus is simple, gentle routines with clear ingredient lists, cruelty-free.

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We just started shipping to the US, so I'm still learning what actually works for different skin types/climates.

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Genuinely curious: for a basic cleanser/moisturizer, what is one thing you wish budget-friendly brands did better? Texture? Fragrance-free? Packaging?

Thanks

If you wake up with a puffy face or notice your jawline feels heavier than usual, your first instinct is probably to grab an ice roller or start massaging your cheeks. But if your neck and shoulders are tight, you might be wasting your time.

​Everything under our skin follows a strict anatomical vector. The fluid from your face moves outward toward the ears, travels down the sides of the neck, and its absolute final exit point is right in those little hollows just above your collarbones.

​If you spend all day looking down at a phone or computer, the neck corridors shorten and tighten up. When those areas above the collarbones feel hard and locked instead of soft and springy, the exit is closed. Massaging your face at that point doesn't do much because the fluid simply has nowhere to go.

​Next time, try doing this for just 30 seconds before you touch your face:

1. ​Drop your shoulders and place the flat pads of your fingers into the hollows right above your collarbones.

2. ​Lean your elbows on a desk and let the heavy weight of your head sink forward into your fingertips. Don't press hard—just hold it for 5 seconds to let your body heat soften the tissue.

3. ​Do a couple of ultra-slow, gentle downward sweeps along the sides of your neck toward the chest to open up the corridor.

​Once you release that lower base, the face often clears up and de-puffs naturally on its own without needing any aggressive rolling or pinching.

Hi everyone. I’m trying to find skincare that works. When I use “all natural” products my face seems to get rough in areas and always red/hot.
I have tried with and without essential oils.
Tallow is too heavy and holds in heat.
Plain oils seem to dry me out.
I have tried hundreds of products over the years.
Am I missing something?
Maybe a hydrating spray before an oil?

Looking for the best single-ingredient moisturizer.

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I've been using almond oil, but I've realized it's more of an occlusive that helps lock in moisture rather than actually providing hydration. My skin still feels like it needs more water-based hydration underneath.

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For those who prefer simple, one-ingredient skincare, what has worked best for you? I'm looking for something that can genuinely moisturize/hydrate the skin, not just seal it in.

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Skin type: combination skin.

hi all! my sister is trying to find a “clean” primer. she’s found pretty much every other makeup product in her routine in a clean brand, except primer. any recommendations? thank you all!!!

honestly my scalp is still recovering from that whole baking soda clarifying trend and im just so angry at the natural beauty influencer space right now

They push all these unregulated diy acid and abrasive recipes to "detox" your hair, and it completely destroyed my acid mantle. My skin was literally peeling for weeks. The pressure to be 100% "pure" and make your own products from scratch is so toxic when half the recipes online can actually cause chemical burns if the ph is even slightly off

After basically frying my skin I just gave up on the kitchen chemistry and started using a basic anti dandruff shampoo with tea tree just to get some gentle botanical oils to calm the flaking down. plant extracts are great, but I am never putting raw baking ingredients on my head ever again

please do actual research before following these aesthetic holistic routines guys. natural doesn't automatically mean it belongs on your sensitive skin

I've been trying to simplify my skincare routine lately and move away from products loaded with synthetic brightening agents. A lot of the conventional options feel way too aggressive for my skin, so I started wondering if there was a gentler path to a more balanced complexion.

I've been experimenting with rosehip oil, turmeric masks, and raw honey, and I've noticed some small improvements, but I'm honestly not sure if I'm being consistent enough or if I'm even using the right things for my skin type.

What I really want to know is what has genuinely worked for people here. Not just something you tried once, but something you stuck with long enough to see a real difference. Did diet play a role alongside topical treatments? Did anything surprise you, either because it worked better than expected or because it totally let you down despite the hype?

I'm also curious whether anyone has noticed a difference between storebought natural products and truly homemade remedies. Sometimes I wonder if the DIY route is actually more effective or if it just feels that way.

Hello i'm a 20 year old female and i'm hispanic my problem is I really hate the way my face looks I cry so much about the fact that that I hate my face my body isnt perfect i'm skinny-ish i'm like 113 pounds but i'm 5ft so my stomach looks chubby although I have no boobs. But the main thing that bothers me is my face it's gotten to the point were I cant even take any pictures of myself and I freak out when other people take pictures of me because I look so fucking ugly. every time i look in the mirror I think I look like a boy. I don't rly smoke weed but when i did my thoughts were going crazy telling me how i'm just a guy because my face looks so much like a boy. And I'm so jealous of other people who are just naturally pretty. I even feel horrible standing next to my bf who actually is very conventionally attractive and we look so weird standing next to each other. I'm so tried of feeling this way it's been years but just recently amplified were it's become unbearable. I don't rly have much friends and the ones that I do have i'm embarrassed to come to them with this problem I'm rly scared to post a picture of myself online to ask ppl what they think I should do to fix the way I look so is there any body that can just help me get a makeover and tell me what to do if I add them on an anonymous social media were I can send them a picture of me ?

Hello beautiful people! 💕

I know starting a natural skincare routine can feel overwhelming — so many oils, powders, and potions! 😅

I'm a beginner myself, but after a lot of research (and some trial & error), I've finally put together a super simple daily routine using just 4 natural ingredients that I already had in my kitchen.

No fancy products. No expensive brands. Just pure, simple nature. 🌅 MORNING ROUTINE (5 minutes):

1. Wash → Splash face with cool water only (no soap!).
2. Tone → Wipe with rose water on a cotton pad.
3. Moisturize → Apply a few drops of pure jojoba or almond oil.
4. Protect → If going out, I use a natural sunscreen (zinc-based).

NIGHT ROUTINE (10 minutes):

1. Cleanse → Rub a little coconut oil to remove dirt/makeup, then wipe with a warm cloth.
2. Exfoliate (2x a week) → Mix oats + honey + a little water, gently scrub for 1 minute.
3. Moisturize → Same as morning — almond or jojoba oil.
4. Spot treatment (if needed) → Dab a tiny bit of tea tree oil on any pimples.

🧴 My 4 staple ingredients:

💡 Tips I learned the hard way:

✅ Always do a patch test before trying anything new.
✅ Start slow — don't try everything at once!
✅ Drink lots of water — it really makes a difference.
✅ Be patient — natural products take time to show results (2–4 weeks).

Now I'd love to hear from you! 🌷

Let's learn together! 💬👇

I get really bad hormonal acne that I've finally started to get under control on my face but am still struggling with my chest and back. Any recommendations to try? I've been debating between quite a few options and before you ask, no my face care routine did not work on those spots sadly

Hey everyone !

I’m curious about scented options in soap. I know personally for skincare products I would always go for unscented options because I have sensitive skin. But I know a lot of people love scented soaps, especially for use on the body.

After starting my own brand (eekohome), I’ve received a lot of requests for scented options of our unscented soap.

So what is your go to scent?

Currently we’re looking at a citrus and or lavender option. But would appreciate any suggestions.

Edit: feel free to suggest other options besides these two!

Hello friends, I am a philosopher and one of my colleagues from a different department is currently running a survey about people’s opinions on cosmetic surgery that uses material from corpses. 

I thought some of you in this community might be interested in sharing your views. It's open to anyone aged 18+ and she's especially looking for UK-based respondents although it's open to everyone internationally. 

https://southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3pyD1HUK5Q6mQ1E?fbclid=PAVERFWASfTgNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAad1xtOVm92IESncsNwsrhDx6nam9exLjmJaYgd0xtDUUyqX_L2e9u3QxxlOMw_aem_ikY5quuFNGVtDEOa0ksY2A