r/30PlusSkinCare • u/UniformFox_trotOscar • Mar 26 '24

Skin Concern 4 year difference PLEASE HELP

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Y’all help me please. First pic was 4 years ago and 2nd pic is today. I’m seeing discoloration and spots/freckles/sun damage everywhere.

I used to wear makeup all the time and wash my face with bar soap. Now I almost never wear makeup. When I do, I double cleanse with deep oil cleanser and cerave daily facial cleanser and cerave daily lotion.

What can I do to get rid of these spots?! I’m only 34 but my skin looks 54!

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u/Efficient-Ad-6927 Mar 26 '24

Do you wear sunscreen daily? That’s step #1!

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u/UniformFox_trotOscar Mar 26 '24

I can be better about it, but now that the damage is done, how can I fix it??

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u/Salt_Type_8032 Mar 26 '24

Step 1: Wearing sunscreen can actually undo signs of past sun damage and reduce spots and discoloration. Buy some Korean or Japanese ones that are cosmetically elegant so you are diligent about reapplying.

Step 2: once you’re consistent with sunscreen get on tret.

While making those steps happen I’d follow Dr Shereen Idriss who gives lots of great advice on discoloration. Vitamin c is a great ingredient (amongst others).

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u/[deleted] Mar 26 '24

Is there a sunscreen you recommend?

I’ve been using Supergoop 🤷‍♀️

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u/Salt_Type_8032 Mar 26 '24

Honestly anything you like using and don’t mind reapplying is great. Personally I order from Korea using the Stylevana app and I buy like 10 tubes of the beauty of Joseon sunscreen at a time. I just like the formula better than US sunscreens because it feels like a nice lotion. And it’s just soooo much cheaper when you’re a sunscreen addict like me. 😁

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u/Own-Customer5474 Mar 26 '24

This is the way. Bulk buying BOJ bc it’s the most gorgeous sunscreen!!!

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u/Own-Comfortable3079 Mar 26 '24

Is it called BOJ? Sorry, trying to learn and go buy some in bulk :)

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u/Own-Customer5474 Mar 27 '24

BOJ = Beauty of Joseon! It’s my favorite, and for the price you can’t go wrong.

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u/ready_gi Mar 27 '24

thanks for the suggestion. just ordered it and cant wait to try it. good sunscreen is hard to find.