Reddit reviews MY Konjac Sponge | 100% All Natural Korean Facial Sponge with Activated Bamboo Charcoal. Premium Quality & Larger Size. Halal, Leaping Bunny Cruelty Free and The Vegan Society Certified.
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Activated bamboo carbon cleanses pores, removes excess oil and helps clear acne
So just three things?
Konjac Sponge
Eye Moisturizer (what brand?)
Hadarabo Gokujyun Lotion
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Personally, I would play it safe and hold off on the Stridex, but you know your face best. Just make sure you pay attention to how it responds. Also, if you're actually getting flakes of skin off your face, you might benefit from very gentle physical exfoliation. I've heard good things about kojnac sponges, but as long as you're very gentle, and do it sparingly, you could use a soft wash cloth too.
I'm young adult two years out of college starting out in my industry so my budget is pretty tight. I can't use the Cerave cleansers or cream either as I'm sensitive to fatty alcohols. Here's what I use for my cleansers/exfoliater:
Just a fun tip though: I found my konjac sponge at TJ Maxx for $3.99. It's the exact same kind (charcoal infused), just a different brand. It is great for exfoliating my dry, sensitive, tret-peeling skin. Highly recommend!
For cleaning your face in the shower... I highly recommend a Konjac Sponge. It's highly recommended on /r/skincareaddiction. No soap required... just wet the sponge and wash your face with it. Amazing.
I also recommend an alum block for after you shave. It's a solid all natural antiseptic that helps heal little nicks, cuts and razor burn. Just rub it all over your wet face after you shave and let it dry a little. Here is the one I use. Killer product... lasts forever and super cheap.
Is it a konjac sponge?
MY Konjac Sponge All Natural Korean Facial Sponge with Activated Bamboo Charcoa https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1M0XCG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_47yRBb366ZQEF
Here is a link to the sponge
It will probably help for physical exfoliation. It won't clean your pores out as it claims, but if you use it gently a few times a week you will notice smoother skin. Another option people use on here is the konjac sponge. Whatever you end up using, just be gentle and listen to your skin.
You seem to have done your own research which is good so you can have an understanding on what would work for you and what would not. For your oil cleanser if you're on a budget and don't wear super heavy water-proof makeup The Face Shop's cleansing oil will be enough, however if you do wear water-proof makeup or don't like the runny texture of cleansing oils then the Banila Co. CIZ would be the better option because it's a cleansing balm. I don't wear makeup however so all of that was from what I heard from reviews.
For your 2nd cleanser if you find that the CeraVe Foaming Cleanser is doing everything you need it to do then stick with it. It's good to have a product that's readily available at a nearby store so you don't need to wait for shipping or deal with customs.
For your moisturizer the Recovery Gel might be enough for you since you have combo-oily skin, however some people say this might not provide enough moisture especially in the colder months. If your skin does get drier in the winter or in cold temperature you might want to add another moisturizer into your routine. But since it's the summer you probably don't need two moisturizers ATM.
If you're looking to lighten up scars here's a mini list of ingredients you should look out for:
Vitamin C: A popular vitamin C serum is the C20 or C21.5, the formulation of it however is very unstable so if you don't want to deal with that try the Melano CC intensive anti-spot essence.
Niacinamide: For niacinamide products check out this spreadsheet and this megathread for recommendations.
AHAs: This is very tricky to use since it's an active that can make your skin more sensitive to UV rays. If you don't wear sunscreen on the days after you use it, it can actually be very bad for the skin. A few AHA products include Cosrx AHA 7 whitehead power liquid and Papa Recipe White Flower Clear Up 8% AHA Gel. AHAs can also help you out with your whiteheads but I wouldn't suggest you start using any actives or chemical exfoliants until you have your skincare routine down. If you do want to start getting rid of your whiteheads try using a konjac sponge with your 2nd cleanser. I personally like konjac sponges that are teardrop or heart shaped since the point end of them is really good for getting into the sides of the noses, which is where dirt and sebum collect the most for me.
Licorice: It's Skin Power 10 Formula Effector LI and Snowise EX Brightening Serum
Arbutin: This ingredient seems to be more common in sheet masks but every day products with arbutin in it include Hada Labo Shirojyun Arbutin Lotion (Hada labo has an entire line of products called the "Shirojyun" line with arbutin in it) and LadyKin Vanpir Dark Repair Cream
Tranexamic acid: This ingredient isn't very popular but the brand Naruko seems to use it a lot including their Apple Seed and Tranexamic Acid Black Spots and Lines Defying Lotion and Apple Seed and Tranexamic Acid Black Spots and Lines Defying Moisturizer
Fermented soy: The brand SANA is very popular for their use of fermented soy in their products, some of their most popular products include their Soy Milk Astaxanthin Lifting Gel, Isoflavone Lotion and isoflavone wrinkle eye cream
Once you have your basic routine down that's when you can start adding serums, ampoules, essences and exfoliators to your routine. You should also always wait in between introducing products into your routine. Many beginners start by adding everything all at once, the problem with this is that if you break out you don't know what product is doing it or if your skin is improving you don't know which products are helping with that. Add one new product every 2-4 weeks into your routine so you can get a good understanding on what that product's doing to your skin before you add another product in. It might seems like a long time to wait but it's better to be safe than sorry.
Also just to let you know, questions like these would be better to put into the daily help thread that's stickied to the top of main page everyday. Sorry if this is a bit long.
Thank you so much for you reply,
I'm going to make the following changes:
Thanks!
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I still have some cystic acne on one side of my cheeks. Its starting to peel so I've been using this about every other day and its gentle enough not to hurt my acne but also gets rid of most of the dead skin.
Thoughts:
• You may have hormonal acne.
• It’s not recommended to do an AHA in the morning (because it increases sun sensitivity).
• If you are not already, consider doing AHA and BHA on separate days.
• Consider changing your konjac sponge type. This Bamboo Charcoal has been said to be good for your skin type.
• Consider replacing your konjac sponge in general, if you’ve been using it for more than 2.5 months.
• Consider switching to a non-foaming salicylic acid face wash in the evenings. (Part 2 of double cleansing)
• You may want to add a snail mucin ampoule (toner -> serum -> ampoule -> cream) to promote healing.
• Consider using CeraVe salicylic moisturizing lotion on your back to help with body acne.
Maybe try a konjac sponge to (gently!) physically exfoliate. Also, is your night moisturizer a humectant? If not, I've found using a bit of Vaseline or Aquaphor after my moisturizer kept my face from getting dry patches and helps me not looks scaly when using foundation.
I mentioned this above: baking soda has a very alkaline pH (~9) and can reallllly mess up your skin's acid mantle (which has a pH of around a 5 or slightly lower). Try switching to something more gentle/pH-friendly! In the long run you're ultimately damaging your skin and destroying your skin's natural, healthy protection barrier!
It may be the exfoliation that helped with breakouts. Try using something gentle (but still exfoliating) like a konjac sponge! They have a charcoal-infused one that can definitely help with acne.
Do you mean a konnyaku sponge?
I have a few questions about adding stuff to my routine!
Is a konjac sponge something that I need to test patch? Or is it more like a washcloth/exfoliating brush type thing?
Get yourself one of these and use it in the shower (thoroughly soak the sponge). Replace the sponge monthly to lower any risks of infection. It's a very gentle way to physically exfoliate.
Seriously, /r/AsianBeauty saved my skin.
I wash my face with Cosrx Hyaluronic Acid Hydra Foam Cleanser in conjuction with something called a Konjac sponge and then I follow up with the Cosrx AHA after. Then as a moisturizer -particularly under makeup- I use their Snail Mucen product. Also, sunscreen is super critical, it helps prevent your hyperpigmentation spots from getting darker. I'm not a fan of the western sunscreens, so I use Shiseido brand. The smell is different than the regular stuff we're used to but it's not unpleasant. And there's no need to buy the more expensive stuff, this works out really well.
The facewash I use has a slightly high pH level, and it's okay for me because I immediately put on the AHA after because it somehow cuts down the pH level. This lower pH face wash is what my daughter uses, and it does a good job, she started using it and the breakouts pretty much stopped, although she's apparently prone to blackheads on her nose so I got some BHA product for her, and I also got her a konjac sponge as well, so hopefully it provides her with some results. The sponge is super soft, but it does a surprisingly good job of exfoliating; without that feeling of scrubbing your skin with sandpaper. Heads up, with the konjac sponge there's lots of different ones out there and they pretty much work all the same; even the cheaper ones.
If you're gonna try exploring and experimenting with other products, be sure to try one product at a time, to make sure you don't have a reaction to it! Of course you probably already knew that, but I figured I'd throw that out there in case you didn't.
I bought this one from amazon and I love it!! I think it really helps! At least it's helped me anyway! Amazon has a ton of different ones for $10.
My Konjac Sponge All Natural Fiber Bamboo Charcoal Facial Sponge https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1M0XCG/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_nkj.tb1EDG5QZ
I would definitely take the advice of the person before me, and consider using Stridex (which is a BHA). My boyfriend had similar issues and this is what he does...
Mineral cleanse with baby oil. You can find more information about mineral oil cleansing on the sidebar, but basically you'll just rub it all over your face in circles, and within a few uses you'll begin to either feel "grit" in your fingers, or you'll notice a change in your skin.
Next, he washes his face with First Aid Beauty cleanser or a Mario Badescu cleanser. You can find all of his cleansers with descriptions here, or at Ulta.
Next, he uses a konjac sponge, which gently exfoliates your face. The addition of a konjac sponge has completely changed both his and my skin! You can find them cheaper on amazon and elsewhere, but the one I linked is the most well-known brand, but not the one I have. I have a red one. Red ones are meant for people without any skin issues, and just looking for a gentle exfoliant. You can find more information about which sponge you should use here.
Next, he exfoliates. Currently he uses Biore pore unclogging scrub and he seems to like it. I personally use LUSH Angels on Bare Skin which is really amazing and he loves to steal it whenever he can.. hahah
After the shower, he uses Stridex pads which are SO CHEAP and work great. So many people on this thread swear by them. Him and I use the blue box, because our skin is sensitive. But if yours isn't then red box will be fine.
Finally, we both use a moisturizer. Currently we use this one which is amazing, but it depends on your skin type.
Also, I recommend you use a redness night mask cream for the redness. Eucerin's anti-redness night cream is easily the best product on the market for redness issues.
Good luck! Let me know if you have any questions. :)
Hm well on the off day I usually use Burts Bees Orange Essence. The recent secret I've added to my shower routine though that I think has made a big impact is my konjac sponge.
I scrub my cleanser with that sponge and after my showers my face always feels really smooth. Its so gentle too I don't worry about over-exfoliating and I feel I benefit from a little bit of physical exfoliation since I'm using an AHA/PocketDerm...
Girl, I feel your pain. I am also aggressively treating my acne right now, and nothing is working, and it has absolutely dried out my skin. I second what was said about not using brushes with your foundation in a traditional sense. I highly recommend a beauty blender because it will irritate your acne the least and since it's used moist, it will help the dry skin from looking flakier. I would keep that thing very very clean and bacteria free though since dirty sponges will only make acne worse.
If you don't want to use a beauty blender for sanitary reasons, I would recommend stippling on your foundation with a brush like the Shiseido foundation brush. Basically, you just want to dab your foundation on instead of rubbing it in, which is less irritating and gives fuller coverage for any scarring.. I would also get a bottle of Evian spray to spray down your face after foundation which really helps if foundation starts to look dry and cakey.
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Edit: Added links. Also, I've found that the key to covering bad acne scarring is not to find the most full coverage foundation, such as Dermablend which may suffocate your pores more and cause more breakouts, but to apply whatever foundation that doesn't break your skin out more in thin layers and then go over your trouble spots with a good full coverage foundation. I love the MUFE full coverage concealer because it's the only one that hasn't broken me out over the years.
Lastly, you want to get a good, gentle makeup remover for your foundation. Regular acne facewash isn't going to get all that foundation off, and it's only going to make your acne worse. Clarisonics are probably only gonna irritate any active acne and make it really painful. I like to use konjac sponges right now with the philsophy makeup removing face wash to take off my makeup because it really gently scrubs at my makeup. You can also try cleansing oils, but they tend to break out my face since they always tend to leave residue on my face, and cleansing wipes are incredibly drying and full of irritating ingredients for my acne.
Acne sucks like no other for the self esteem, but I know we will both get through this. <3
Hi ladies and gents! So sorry in advance, this is going to be long!
I've just recently started having success with the products I'm using and I'm thinking it's a matter of proper combination/layering (I've been reading a lot about the Vitamin C/BHA/AHA/Niacin situations). I feel overwhelmed trying to figure out what works with what or counter-acts, etc, so I'd love some input from more knowledgeable folks. I don't have a set routine and I'd like to change that. I'd say I have combination skin, very acne prone although it's pretty mild at the moment due to the recent success of something?! Lots of PIH. No birth control or prescriptions currently.
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SO! For anyone who read all that, thank you! For ease of product reordering, here's the list:
I also occasionally do [Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay] (http://www.amazon.com/Aztec-Secret-Indian-Healing-Cleansing/dp/B0014P8L9W) or Glamglow Super Tingling masks but I'm not consistent with it.
I have used all products with the exception of the Vitamin C Serum for at least 4 months. Nothing has seemed to make anything worse but I'd like to improve. Open to any and all suggestions for routine or products. Primary concerns: acne, anti-aging, hyper-pigmentation.
THANK YOU SO MUCH to any and all help or input. I really appreciate it and I apologize if I'm asking something that should be apparent by what I'm reading here in the sub. I'm just a bit confused. :)
This is the sponge I was referring to. The shape is more effective in my opinion. It's flat on both sides, but the tip allows you to get into the crevices of the sides of your nose or any detail spots.
I bought the Superdrug one! Gah Reddit is such an enabler. It's very dense compared to this one I bought before. The shape makes it rather more difficult to use but so far it's okkkk. Mine is still damp after 18 hours, probably because it's so dense. It's quite hard to get all my cleanser out is well... :/
I have very sensitive and acne prone skin and swear by konjac sponges. Gentle enough to exfoliate daily and not cause my skin to freak out.
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Your comments on the BHA liquid made me very tempted to try it out myself! Oil cleansing does help me out in getting rid of blackhead and sebaceous filaments, but it's only temporary as they're back by the next day, though the size of my pores are much better compared to before I was using it. Maybe the BHA liquid will be the one that will finally get rid of them 8)
Just wondering, are these the sponges you were talking about? Are they the same as konjac sponges? I heard they might help with mild physical exfoliation due to the rubbing motion, so maybe that's what helps in keeping the pores clean.
Do waterproof sunscreens feel any different compared to non-waterproof ones? I think the ones I've tried (and use) are mostly not waterproof, so I was looking for a waterproof one in case I go swimming or running. The waterproof sunscreen I'm currently using is the Elta MD Pure 47 (non AB), but it leaves me looking like a ghost and the smell isn't very pleasant. It's a mineral sunscreen, so it's also pretty drying.
So far, I've been using mineral sunscreens that are more resistant in nature compared to chemical sunscreens, but they still get removed by the sweat. The only problem with mineral sunscreens is the white cast they have, so waterproof chemical sunscreens might be ideal if your skin could tolerate the chemical filters.
Konjac sponge? I saw it on senhora but there are these on Amazon for cheaper. I've been using wash cloth from daiso but these look interesting. I'm not ready to invest in a clarisonic yet. Any thought?
Congrats on your baby on the way! I have oily/combo skin with some redness too, so I have a couple suggestions you might like.
Avene thermal spring water spray - Can't live without it. The mist is super fine, it's great for summer, and it really does calm things down. I also like giving my skin a light spritz of it before applying moisturizer.
EltaMD AM Therapy moisturizer. The caffeine and the niacinamide reduce a lot of my redness and the texture is just wonderful. It works beautifully under makeup and sunscreen as well, imo. The PM version of this moisturizer is quite nice too.
La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume - I apply this in the evening to my cheeks (where most of my redness occurs) over my EltaMD moisturizer. A little goes a long ways and it's very soothing and reparative.
As far as cleansers go, I've been really liking the Milky Jelly cleanser from Glossier. It's ultra gentle, with a low ph. In the morning I spray my face with the Avene Thermal Spring water, work the cleanser in and then rinse. For evenings I use Cerave foaming cleanser, which is formulated for our skin type and is fragrance-free.
It's always possible the Clarisonic is adding to your redness. You know your skin better than I do of course, but it couldn't hurt to try something a bit more gentle for exfoliation, like a konjac sponge just to see. I found the Clarisonic a bit too rough for my sensitive skin but the konjac sponge isn't abrasive and gets the job done when I need it.
If you wear makeup, a color correcting primer under your foundation can certainly help as well. This goes without saying, but make sure you don't introduce a bunch of new products all at the same time as it will be impossible to know what's helping or possibly irritating your skin without having to start all over. And sunscreen, never forget sunscreen.
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I am looking for a cruelty-free and budget friendly (>$20) eye cream for dark circles and an AHA to add into my routine. If you have any suggestions I'd appreciate it!
This one on amazon. I've repurchased 3 times now!
I have dehydrated skin so I can't offer much advice. However, I did try out this konjac sponge a few weeks ago and it made my face way too dry. So it might be worth a shot for you! A lot of the reviews claim it helps with oily skin.
I really like Cure Natural Aqua Gel as an exfoliator. It's great for sensitive/dry skin, but I find it works best when my skin is bone-dry, before any cleansing whatsoever. I also like using my second cleanser with a konjac sponge, which also works for exfoliation.