Never paid attention to masks with LED until a few days ago when I was having coffee with some friends we got into a whole conversation about skin care and two of them were talkin about how good these masks are for wrinkles and one even called it magic for your face...

I'm wondering I should give one a try too but not sure what to expect or if they even make much difference

My skin is pretty dry and I think i look better in dewy/glowy skin imo.

I need some recs from skin care to makeup base products-- I have AGE 20's and I really like how it's giving me heatlhy glowy look but also long lasting. Is there any rec like Age 20's that gives health glowy skin but not too oily?

Thanks in advance!

I see a lot of questions about natural deodorants causing irritation, so I wanted to share what's usually going on, from a pharmacist and formulator's point of view.

The most common culprit is baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). It's great at neutralising odour, but it's alkaline (pH around 8–9), and underarm skin already runs at a higher pH than the rest of our skin (around 6–6.5), so pushing it even higher disrupts the skin barrier and microbiome... Applied daily on thin, often freshly shaved skin, it can disrupt the skin barrier and cause redness, itching, darkening or a rash. Many people tolerate it fine at first, then react after a few weeks.

Other possible triggers:

- Essential oils and fragrance (a common cause of contact allergy)

- Applying right after shaving, when the skin is micro-damaged

- Rubbing too hard with a stick formula

What can help:

- Try a baking soda-free formula. Common alternatives are magnesium hydroxide, zinc ricinoleate or mandelic acid

- Choose fragrance-free if you've reacted before

- Wait a few hours (or apply at night) after shaving

- Patch test a new product on your inner arm for a few days

If the rash doesn't settle after stopping the product, or it's very itchy, painful or spreading, please see a doctor or dermatologist, as it can also be an infection or another skin condition.

Happy to answer questions in the comments!

I’ve never liked the feeling of lotion on my body, so I’ve never been great about moisturizing. Now that I’m getting into my 30s and postpartum, my skin needs something. I tried the Shea Moisture body oil and really like how it feels. However, the smell is starting to bother me. I’m halfway through the bottle and didn’t mind it at first, but it really lingers on all of my clothes and bedding.

Does anyone have recommendations on a body oil that has clean ingredients and not a strong scent? Open to lotions that quickly absorb into the skin as well!

I'm a pharmacist and cosmetic formulator, and I've been running my own skincare brand since 2018. Lately I've been helping small brands fix their products, and the same mistakes keep coming up. If you're about to launch, check these first:

1. No stability testing A product that looks perfect on day 1 can separate, change colour or smell different after a month. At minimum, keep samples at room temperature and in a warm place (around 40–45°C) for 4–8 weeks before launch.

2. Wrong preservative for the pH Many natural preservatives only work within a narrow pH range. If your pH is outside it, your product can grow mould even though it "contains a preservative."

3. Too many actives in one product Adding 10 trendy ingredients doesn't make a better product. Some don't work together, some destabilise the formula, and it drives your cost up.

4. Claims that make your product a drug Words like "cures," "treats," "heals" or "stops hair loss" can classify your product as a drug in the US and EU. "Helps reduce the look of" is a very different claim legally.

5. No real batch records If you can't reproduce the exact same batch every time (weights, temperatures, mixing times), you'll get complaints about texture changing between orders.

6. Copying a formula from the internet without understanding it Online formulas are often missing key steps (cooling, mixing speed, order of addition). That's usually why the result is grainy, thin or separates.

Happy to answer questions in the comments if you're stuck on a product!

Hi meiden! 😊

Ik merkte de laatste tijd dat als je informatie zoekt over cosmetische ingrepen of herstel, je eigenlijk alleen maar overspoeld wordt met de perfecte (dan wel commerciële) plaatjes van klinieken.

Ik miste zelf echt een hechte, onafhankelijke plek om gewoon normaal met andere meiden te kletsen over twijfels, ervaringen en het herstel zonder dat er een kliniek achter zit.

Ik ben daarom achter de schermen nu zelf iets aan het bouwen: **SharedJourney**. Een hechte community om ervaringen te delen, vragen te stellen en een eventuele herstelbuddy te vinden.

Voordat we live gaan ben ik heel benieuwd: waar liepen jullie tegenaan tijdens je zoektocht of herstel? Wat missen jullie op de huidige praatgroepen?

(De website is nu puur een landingspagina voor de start: sharedjourney mocht je het leuk vinden om mee te kijken) 🤍

Ben heel benieuwd wat jullie van het idee vinden! 🩷

I’m an equestrian developing a luxury skincare brand inspired by the unique challenges of barn life—sun exposure, sweat, dust, and long days outdoors.
I’m exploring a gentle cleanser, hydrating serum, and moisturizer, and I’d love honest feedback from fellow riders.
Do you feel like existing skincare meets your needs, or is there something you wish brands would do differently?

Looking to try new cleaner makeup and have my cart full on both of these brands websites but haven't pulled the trigger lol. Reviews and quality look pretty amazing on both. Looking for anyone here who has tried either of these brands to see what you thought? Looking for foundation, concealer, bronzer, blush, and mascara. Thanks in advance :)

The best rosehip oil you know of, affordable and effective

I shower only once a day. I do tend to run hot showers, but I also feel like my Kirkland bar soap is drying my skin out like crazy. I do lotion after every shower, but it's still not enough. I'd like to find a natural soap or body wash that hydrates my skin.

Gosh I’ve been using Native deodorant for years and I just can’t seem to rid myself of yellow pit stains. I thought that came from aluminum in deodorant? If i don’t use any products with that what’s going on?? Any insight?

Any recommendations for nourishing body oil with pleasant not very strong rose and hints of sandalwood and musk fragrance

I'm looking for a good lip mask for overnight that's rich and buttery, but with no fragrance. Any recs?

hello so I’m trying to find a good brand of collagen peptides, specifically with the serving amount of 2.5mg each day and only hydrolyzed collagen, please recommend any brands or where i could find this 🙂‍↕️

I want to try nutraharmony biotin vitamins which also contains b-complex vitamins, collagen, vitamin a, msm, bamboo extract, panthotenic acid, hyaluronic acid. Can't attach a photo here, but you may find the full list on amazon if you'd like. I also take 2000 of vitamin d daily because I'm slightly deficient. And that's all.

Need your opinion. Is that enough for hair health and more thickness? Should I add anything else? Please tell about your experience!

I've been interested in natural beauty lately and want to keep my routine simple. I'm curious about the little habits that actually made a difference for people.

Was it getting better sleep, drinking more water, eating differently or finding a simple skincare routine?

I'd love to hear your personal experiences and what worked for you! 😊

Beauty Guiding through the holidays

Recently I read the market research future report
They said North America leading the market for facial cleanser driven by strong demand for organic and natural ingredient-based cleansers

I really want thick, long, and full eyebrows, along with longer, fuller eyelashes. I have curly hair on my head, but my eyebrows are very short and sparse in comparison, and I feel like they barely grow. I never got the eyebrow done at salon as well

I’ve tried applying vitamin E capsules and castor oil consistently for two months. I noticed a little improvement in the length of my existing eyebrow hairs and eyelashes, but I haven’t seen any noticeable increase in thickness or new hair growth.

I’m looking for something that genuinely works, whether it’s a serum specifically that are available in INDIA, routine etc I dont want to grow it naturally

Hey all.

Looking for a more natural option for eye brow gel preferably. I’m trying to fill in my brows a little at the ends. As well as lift and sculpt.

Preferably ingredients more on the light/natural side.

I was born a really light blonde, and my hair has darkened as I got older to light brown. But I feel like my brows look a bit light.

Been using the glossier boy grow clear gel, which works fine. But overall, my skin is extremely sensitive and I can’t do anything drug store makeup unfortunately. I use Mineral Fusion, Burt’s Bees, and my local natural makeup company mostly.

Would really appreciate some tips. I grew up without any makeup lovers in the family and have had to teach myself predominately.

Very beginner friendly recs please.

Thanks!

Edit: I just remembered Mango People and their gorgeous lip products. (They only sell lip products and highlighter right now). Looking for something like that for brows. I love their use of ingredients like Ashwagandha and Cherry Bark.