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Just used body wash for the first time. Or, why doesn't the soap wash off?!
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I'm not an NPC. And neither are we.
Perhaps you could go to the local gym or YMCA and take notes on how the people there shower.
Well, at least he isn't using baby wipes.
brianjones
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i use nothing but water on my face
anything more does more harm than good in my experience
and yeah loofahs were a revelation.. i can't imagine going back to a bar of soap
anything more does more harm than good in my experience
and yeah loofahs were a revelation.. i can't imagine going back to a bar of soap
TBiddy
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I only wash my face in water as well. And shampoo for the beard, of course. After showering just a bit of moisturizing lotion in order to keep the skin fresh and moist.
perfectchaos007
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OP, just try another brand.
This is pretty good
Maybe I'll try that. I haven't been able to get laid since I started washing myself with this.
ZackieChan
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Maybe I'll try that. I haven't been able to get laid since I started washing myself with this.
I think that canola oil doesn't have the smell. That or grapeseed oil.
breakfuss
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Now I definitely agree you shouldn't exfoliate or scrub your face often, but yeah, I'm not understanding this 'no soap on the face' thing. Then again I use the dove men+care line and it says 'body and face' on the bottle.
I think it's less of a chemical thing and more so that the skin on your face is different to most of the body. It's more delicate and doing different stuff(?). So, it's not good to just rid that area of moisture. If you do exfoliate, moisturise that sucka
spazchicken
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I can't go back.
When I visit someone's house and see a bar of soap in their bathroom, it makes me imagine what the stone ages must have been like.
When I visit someone's house and see a bar of soap in their bathroom, it makes me imagine what the stone ages must have been like.
Do you use anything else for your face in combination with this?
Dreadnought
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OP your face is super oily because you're drying it out so much with soap. You should really only be using water to wash your face.
breakfuss
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I've heard this theory before. Hmm. I have an extremely oily face as well and wondered if I was causing it by soaping it down. But then it's like a catch-22 because if I don't wash it with soap i feel nasty.
Dreadnought
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It's not a theory it's what actually happens. You're creating an imbalance on your face when you're stripping it of its natural oils so much. This causes your glands to go into overload and produce even more oil to compensate. We're supposed to have a natural thin layer of oil on our skin. It's what keeps it from drying out and flaking away.
exmachina64
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At 19, American Psycho was my first exposure to yuppie lifestyles. At the time, I was impressed by Patrick Bateman's skincare regimen. I find it kind of cringeworthy now because of some of the products the character used. Using a clay mask has the same problem some people here have mentioned: you're stripping natural oils out of your skin and causing more oil to be produced. Products with fruit/herbal extracts, such as many cleansers, cause your skin to be more sensitive and can increase the irritation you experience after shaving.
Shared between my wife and I, we use one bottle of the cleanser per year, a new bottle of toner every two months, a new bottle of exfoliant every six months, a new bottle of serum every one and a half months, and a new bottle of sunscreen every two to three months.
I've been doing this for approximately one and a half years. It's reduced the frequency and severity of my acne, improved my complexion and increased my self-esteem. The toner also eliminated the skin irritation that would occur after I shave.
I'm pretty sure that moisturizer isn't meant for your face. Regardless of anyone's opinions of its other ingredients, it contains alcohol.
I'd recommend using this one instead and it's the same price.
If you were to add one more thing, add this.
Don't wash your face in the shower and don't use soap or body wash on your face. Use the cleanser on your face once in the morning and once at night. If you exercise, wash your face with the cleanser after you clean up. Trust me, it takes forever to go through this bottle.
Another mention here for body wash on face smh.
But I'll second any mention of Dove or Nivea products - they are exellent. Definitely steer clear of the majority of the"try-hard" branded ones, e.g. Lynx / Ax, celebrity endorsed, etc.
I think you'll find there are plenty of options for face moisturiser out there.
But I'll second any mention of Dove or Nivea products - they are exellent. Definitely steer clear of the majority of the"try-hard" branded ones, e.g. Lynx / Ax, celebrity endorsed, etc.
I think you'll find there are plenty of options for face moisturiser out there.
I laughed. How can someone not know how to wash themselves normally?
OP..... how does your skin look like?
Because if I did any of these things I'd have the shittiest skin ever. These are all huge no-no's in skincare. You don't use soap under any circumstances because it completely strips your skin of your natural oils and dries out like a mofo, it also contains alochol and you most certainly don't use it on your FACE. I almost had a heart attack reading this.
Nikodemos
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Maybe I'll try that. I haven't been able to get laid since I started washing myself with this.
You're supposed to scrape it off, you ninny.
encephalon
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Body wash is for your body. It sounds like the body wash you're using is made with dry skin in mind.
I use shampoo for my hair and facial hair, body soap for the rest, if my hair is somewhat long I also use conditioner.
I never use bar soaps for two reasons. One, they make it feel like my skin is going to fall off from being so dry. 2, I'm hairy so the soap looks gross after using it. Recently switched from liquid soap to foam soap when washing my hands, it's great.
I rinse the body soap off with the shower, occasionally I use my hands to wipe it off at the same time, never a sponge. This is a matter of water pressure and personal taste.
But keep in mind that people are different. Most women have to use special intimate products to not mess up the balance down there. Normal soap could make them smell off for weeks
I never use bar soaps for two reasons. One, they make it feel like my skin is going to fall off from being so dry. 2, I'm hairy so the soap looks gross after using it. Recently switched from liquid soap to foam soap when washing my hands, it's great.
I rinse the body soap off with the shower, occasionally I use my hands to wipe it off at the same time, never a sponge. This is a matter of water pressure and personal taste.
But keep in mind that people are different. Most women have to use special intimate products to not mess up the balance down there. Normal soap could make them smell off for weeks
Maybe I'll try that. I haven't been able to get laid since I started washing myself with this.
Any man or woman who doesn't appreciate your rich, fruity scent doesn't deserve you, perfectchaos007.
You want something for your face? I just use facial sponges:
I used to have problems with oily skin and acne (especially blackheads on the nose) before I started using this one of these (about a year with no issues now).
You can get them off of Amazon. ~$10 or so for something that lasts at least 3 months isn't too bad.
I try not to use body wash on my face (or anywhere on my head for that matter). I don't really use any specific brand, just what's on sale. I think it's mainly been Old Spice and Irish Spring.
I used to have problems with oily skin and acne (especially blackheads on the nose) before I started using this one of these (about a year with no issues now).
You can get them off of Amazon. ~$10 or so for something that lasts at least 3 months isn't too bad.
I try not to use body wash on my face (or anywhere on my head for that matter). I don't really use any specific brand, just what's on sale. I think it's mainly been Old Spice and Irish Spring.
I wouldn't use this. Burns my skin bad but I am a special case. Nonetheless peppermint isn't good for your skin.Never had a problem with bronners, and I use it on everything. Hair, face, body. All good.
QuantumZebra
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This.
I personally (fair/tough/dry skinned and no acne) don't use shampoo, I use "cleansing conditioners" (helps keep my hair from not being dry and poofy and its still clean) and then a natural body wash like Aveeno. I don't use anything to wash my face.
Feels good.
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
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Why did you clean your face with soap? Thats what water is for.
I'm a black guy and I'm here to help.
For my face I use the cerave foaming cleanser which is pretty bomb.
For my body I try a lot of different products depending on the weather. If it's winter I use the eucerin oil cleanser and the summer I use black soap twice out of the week. Anytime between that try to use a gentle cleanser with no skin irritants like fragrances and most plant oils. The free and clear liquid cleanser is a good candidate.
Don't forget to lotion your skin. For the most part you want a lotion that doesn't contain any skin irritants and ones that has emollients and skin identical/repairing ingredients. I use the olay quench ultra with Shea butter lotion.
I love Nivea's stuff and it's the only body wash I'll use. I use their Carbon body wash now. Seriously good stuff.
Alligatorjandro
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1.use wash rag
2.wash ass
2.wash ass
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dskillzhtown
keep your strippers out of my American football
I use Dove men care, but I moisturize with Nivea right after the shower.
Gordon Shumway
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Forget body wash. Just use wipes every couple of days..
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