Best body scrubs & treatments according to redditors

Sounds like there's a few issues -- some thoughts & ideas that I haven't seen mentioned:

• Accept that no matter what someone is going to have some discomfort here -- with the current situation you're the one experiencing all the discomfort. He can't sleep with clothes, you can't sleep with dirty sheets and the smell in the room. Seems like a reasonable compromise that he should be the one to be washing the sheets to make you more comfortable.
  
• Showering at night vs. in the morning -- I can relate to both of you on this. I have a tendency to sweat at night and wake up feeling like I need another shower in the morning, so if I'm going to take one shower a day my preference is to take it in the morning. I'll still shower before bed on days where I get gross.
  
• Musk / BO - sounds like he needs charcoal added to his hygiene regimen. My wife is sensitive to smell, so I've done a lot of experimenting with this. Best combination I've found so far:
  
  • Rustic Maka activated charcoal deodorant: https://www.rusticmaka.com/collections/natural-deodorants-activated-charcoal-magnesium
    
  • Nature's Gate charcoal body scrub: https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Gate-Charcoal-Exfoliates-Recyclable/dp/B074K81746
    
• If he's not comfortable sleeping in underwear, chances are he's got the wrong underwear. If he finds the right pair, it should feel just as comfortable as going without. Another area that took me a lot of trial and error before I found something that worked. Expect to pay in the range of $15-20 or more per pair for quality.
  
  • Most of what I have now are briefs from Brooks (apparently now discontinued), with a few pairs from Ex-Officio. The Ex-Officio stuff is where I'd start for your husband since they're made to be anti-microbial to reduce odors.
    
• It sounds like you need to do something about the laundry hamper. Some ideas:
  
  • If you have a washer in your apartment, have him put clothes directly into the washer when he takes them off.
    
  • If that's not an option, look into solutions designed for cloth diapers. We have kids and a Diaper Dekor Plus in our room along with a changing table -- it seems to do a good job at keeping smells contained, although it helps to toss a few activated charcoal packets in the bottom.

Whoa I thought this was more of a thing! Sorry for less explanation. That's the tool I use, got it off of Amazon, it's cheap and works kind of like a shaving razor except it has a thick edge - so it just scrapes along the skin, without cutting it. It scrapes up dead skin - it's extremely satisfying! I find that if I heavily lotion/oil my legs/arms that morning then have a hot soak, makes everything slough off that much easier. Your skin is nice and soft underneath.

Here's an after pic:
http://m.imgur.com/xhKcSe7
My before pic /u/mostlytolerable posted ;)

I originally got it to help with some ingrown hairs on my legs from waxing - and I found if I would do it before waxing, it would make the hairs come out more easily. But I got hooked when I saw all the gross dead I'd scrape off... I am an odd breed, but at least I'm among my people :)

Oh and I have zero idea why Amazon is now selling it for $60?? It is not worth that, but was a good value when it was like $15-20. Search for "skin scraper" - I'm sure there's a more technical name, but the internet will still know what you're talking about. Link to Amazon tool: Le Edge Full Body Exfoliator - Pink https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056JVQ8A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_MlFvzbEPFAJZ4

I use these Korean exfoliating cloths. The nice thing about them is by pressing lighter or harder you can control the exfoliation. They’re also pretty cheap, last a long time and are easy to use.

Korean exfoliating cloths

lmao The reason why "cumshots" is in the name is because of the character 精 which means 'pure' - it just also happens to mean 'semen'.. The properly translated name is a lot better! :P

• First, you may want to change waxers. Go to someone that knows how to deal with in-growns. Look for recommendations. I have been to multiple waxers and they are NOT all alike. Don't go to wax bar or a place that is turn-and-burn with their customers. I found a woman who is very good about waxing in a technique/angle that all but eliminates my in-growns -- every time I go to someone else, I get in-growns like clockwork and it takes me fucking three months to grow them out again. She also plucks my in-growns that are just beginning and is super thorough.
  
  
• Second, try using Acnedote. It' s fucking amazing. Gentle, natural, and has a little bit of salicylic acid in it which will help get rid of bumps and ingrowns. Use it every day, even twice a day if you want. A topical benzoyl peroxide treatment may also help inflammation and help lighten the darkened skin.
  
  
• Third, grow out a little bit more hair on your top triangle -- if you're up for it-- which lessens the amount of skin prone to in-growns (especially skin that is seen).
  
  
• Fourth, don't fuck with your skin for at least 24-48 hours afterwards. Don't have sex, try to wear a loose skirt or at least not super tight jeans. Cotton panties if you have to, shower and use the scrub but gently. The less you mess with the skin while your pores are open the better. EVERY TIME I get waxed i want to immediately reap the reward and have hot slick canoodling, but resist the urge, i tell you. Resist.
  
  
  That's about it... I used to get cystic in-growns, huge bloody gross... like why I am I waxing if this is the result?? But with the right person, and with the acnedote and a little more care I've been able to all but eliminate them. Best of luck, fellow coarse-curly-pubic-haired person :)
  

Watch Moa..... yeah. This is pretty bad-ass. Those girls are spot on and we have not seen Moa dance with that much force since the early years. There are no half-assed movements.

Those of us who discarded the four girls out of principle or spite, that never gave it a chance, missed out. Because those performances, at least from Dallas forward, where pretty awesome. It would not surprise me in the least if that's the direction they take. Look at the confidence both Su and Moa are performing with... the little smirk on Su's face around the 50 or 51 second mark. They were all in. Confident and kicking ass.

If you want to know the influence of Muscle Metal, look at Moa's arms. Girl is getting ripped. Don't think she has not learned some workout ethic and routines from those girls that have been beneficial to her. It's obvious.

Thanks for the reminder. :)

EDIT: https://i.imgur.com/ijkEuI4.jpg

And, if you PM me your address, I'll send you some of this in the hope it helps

https://www.amazon.com/Bare-Escentuals-BareMinerals-Eye-Shadow/dp/B00DGZ4IWC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

I found it on amazon! $30, but worth it to make her happy !:)

I love exfoliating, and if that's your goal, just get these. Wash your body with soap as usual, maybe take time to wash your hair/shave/etc (it works way better after you've been soaking a while), rinse, then start scrubbing with this thing (without soap at all). The amount of gross dead skin that you'll scrub away is just great. Very good for ingrown hairs too.

If you're looking for just a spa-like luxurious scrub, I like this. I don't find it nearly as effective as the previous towels, which are the best exfoliators I've used in general (not counting chemical exfoliators).

Velvet Taupe

Velvet Expresso

This is all I could find, hope it helps somewhat!

I don't know if you suffer from the same thing I do but I'll describe and tell you what worked for me.

I do not have the stinging you are mentioning but I also don't shave my legs every day. My legs DO itch like crazy after I shave and I figured out that the reason is because when the hair grows back , the hair is trying to get through the skin and that causes the itching. I often find hairs are trapped under the skin ( ingrown ).

I found two solutions. Either

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1. use a depilatory cream instead of a razor blade. Hair removed using the depilatory cream has round edges rather than a sharp edge from being sliced off. So when hair grows back it's not causing your skin to itch.
   
   
2. Exfoliate. I WAS using a very smooth pumice stone to GENTLY rub against the grain of the hair as it was growing back. Something like this but I recently found the Korean Exfoliating Scrub Mittens ( also called Italy green towel I think) and these things work AMAZING for exfoliating my legs. These have been talked about recently here on the forum. Exfoliating I find helps the hair get through the surface way easier and no more itching after one good exfoliation.
   
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   After THAT I use Amalactin body lotion because it has alpha hydroxy in it which also helps with exfoliation.
   
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   Okay , again I don't know if your issue is the same as mine. Like I don't really know what to say about why your legs are stinging other than if they are just too irritated because of what you are dealing with or are you scratching too? I know I will scratch my legs bloody before I figured out a solution and would do this unconsciously. Like I woke up at night scratching my legs.
   
   

Amazon pay Jerron right meow.

Mmm, goats

My 2 points of advice based on my own experience:

1. Stop using a loofah. Loofahs are too rough even for the skin on our bodies. If anything they make skin more vulnerable to bacteria. Use a SOFT clean cloth to wash with. Every couple of weeks only I use this glove, which is gentler than a loofah and rubs the dead skin off: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EL11LW0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
   
2. Use an AHA body lotion. I use Paula's Choice Resist Skin Revealing Body Lotion with 10% AHA and I started seeing results within a month after I started using it after every shower. I imagine it's pricey in Australia, but I'm so glad I found it.

Hi guys, I've been loving AB for about a year now but I haven't stuck to one routine for more than a few months at a time, mainly due to travel and addiction to trying new things 😅 I'm sorry for the epic novel to follow, skip to the bottom if you want. I'm just so tired of dealing with crap skin!


I've had a horrible breakout in the last few months on my back that I can't seem to shake. I don't know why. I got back on the pill after being off it for several months in the hopes of fixing the breakout; it's helping a little but I'm only just starting my second month back on the pill so it might take a while to see results.



Of more concern to me is a new cystic breakout along my jawline--I haven't had such sore acne in years. I'm 19 and I've gotten my acne a lot better under control thanks to the pill and PocketDerm (don't like the name Curology lol) but I've dealt with it in varying forms of severity since like 6th grade.



Before the cysts (bear with me here!) were all these closed comedones, as well as tiny white marks on my face--some raised, some not--which are either CCs or scars, I'm not sure. I plan to eventually get laser treatment because I hate the texture of my skin and all the PIH I have but I want to make sure I'm stopping new breakouts before I spend a ton of money on treating old scars.


So basically I've stripped down my routine to complete, tried and true basics in the hopes of not irritating my skin and making sure nothing's breaking me out. And yet I have like three whiteheads on one side of my face near my mouth and cystic acne on my jawline and near my temples. Nothing has changed in my lifestyle, I haven't added anything new to my routine...please give me any ideas or product suggestions!

TLDR my skin is somewhat freaking out, may be hormonal but I want help setting up a routine to help my moisture barrier, acne, and PIH

Oily/Acne-Prone: | Boston, USA/Dry, windy: | Acne, PIH:

Current Routine/Products I'm Using:

AM

• Hada Labo Cleansing Foam
  
  
  
• Kose Sekkisei Lotion (I just pat it on with clean fingers)
  
  
• Kose Sekkisei Emulsion
  
  
• Innisfree Eco Daily Sunblock
  
  
• Estee Lauder Double Wear Light
  
  PM
  
  
• Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil White
  
  
• Hada Labo Cleansing Foam
  
  
  
• Pocketderm prescription (4% Azelaic Acid, 1% Clindamycin, 4% Niacinamide)
  
  
• Kose Sekkisei Lotion
  
  
• Kose Sekkisei Emulsion
  
  I used to use Korres Wild Rose 24-HR Brightening and Moisturizing Cream at night too but I stopped because I stopped everything I thought might be irritating.
  
  I specifically want help with rebuilding my moisture barrier, calming down current and stopping future breakouts, and maybe adding an exfoliant or Vitamin C to my routine...any advice?
  

The Olay product is a brush, but that's where the similarity ends. The Olay brush rotates, and the Clarisonic oscillates back and forth at a much higher frequency. I like both types of cleansing, but the results are certainly different. A low cost option for sonic cleansing is the Sirius sonic skin care system.

BeShiny SKIN LIGHTENING Whitening Mask. Use as Dark Spot Corrector to Brighten Dark Skin. Brightening Mask for Face Body Legs Knee Elbow Skin Brighteners with Glutathione, Kojic Acid https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076X5FTFP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ji1MAbF3A0JDR
Majestic Pure Himalayan Salt Body Scrub with Lychee Essential Oil, All Natural Scrub to Exfoliate & Moisturize Skin, 12 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K8PEZMU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fj1MAbK8JXV1P

New Purchase/Gift: Just got a Pure Body Naturals Dead Sea Mud Mask. I patch tested it and I was fine so I used it the next day. It made my skin feel really smooth after I removed it but I didn't really notice anything else. I'll probably alternate weeks I use it with my Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask.

I love weird things and thank you for this contest. My item doesn't have free shipping but combined total is $4.29. :)

Goat lips!


Today I will be sleeping in most the day. It is now noon here! Yikes and I haven't went to bed yet. Doesn't cost a penny to rest though. When ever I wake up I will check Reddit like always.

Which salt scrub? I rotate these:

Avocado Body Scrub 10 oz - Exfoliating Scrub for Skin Brightening, Anti Aging and Dark Spots - Infused with Vitamin C and Avocado Oil to Exfoliate and Moisturize skin - Brooklyn Botany https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072BCWY7F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Jc0Xzb5SMJF94

The BEST Charcoal Scrub 10 oz.- Best for Facial Scrub, Pore Minimizer & Reduces Wrinkles, Acne Scars, Blackheads & Anti Cellulite Treatment - Great as Body Scrub, Body & Face Cleanser https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MR2W0D9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_dd0XzbK6DKYWZ

Himalayan Salt Body Scrub with Lychee Essential Oil from Majestic Pure, All Natural Scrub to Exfoliate & Moisturize Skin, 12 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K8PEZMU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Kd0Xzb434PXDZ

Also, next product I want to add to my routine is a weekly mask. Preferably Charcoal? For extracting blackheads, reducing pores and help fight lines ageing.

Have seen this one which looks pretty good. Anyone heard of the brand?

Other suggestions of course are welcome.

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Ah, if you're on medication right now, you might want to wait for that to take it's course first. I would still recommend CeraVe if your dermatologist ok's it for you, and definitely after you're done with with the cylopel.

This is the face cleanser it's more water based than others so it's gentler on the skin, use a hot moist towel to open your pores, or use it in during a hot shower, massage into your skin and let it sit for a minute before washing it off.

I also recommend this mud mask for spot treatment or an all over mask if need be

Not exactly what you are looking for, but I've been obsessed with this exfoliating mitt. It works so well!

Try a salicylic acid spray, like
this.

Since we're talking exfoliation, has anyone tried this? Looks... rather interesting - http://www.amazon.com/Le-Edge-Full-Body-Exfoliator/dp/B0056JVQ8A/

I have been using MUAC's 5 Acid Body Peel, which has improved my legs' texture, but not solved the problem entirely. I would be open to suggestions.

I’ve been waxing for about two and a half years. It’s the best. Depending on how sensitive you are it can be pretty uncomfortable but everyone is different. The waxer I went to was great and very experienced so I’m sure that helped with how how it felt to me.

I also starting using this. GiGi No Bump Body Scrub with Salicylic Acid for Ingrown Hair & Razor Burns, 6 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DYJJQS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_trn6AbDRS3ZNF

It helped with prevent in-grown hairs and keep my skin smooth.

I bought a bottle of the Neutrogena Body Clear and mid way through the bottle I got what seemed like a reaction. Not sure if I scrubbed too hard but my whole chest broke out with little bumps and it took a couple weeks to go away. I havent dared to try it again but I do use stridex in the red box that seems to have helped more than anything. It's still not perfect but much improved!
I also started using a charcoal/mint exfoliator that I think has been helping [This one!] (https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Gate-Charcoal-Exfoliates-Recyclable/dp/B074K81746?th=1)

I know this is an old post, but I wanted to share. I have hormonal acne and rosacea, and I have had some luck with sulfur based products. I tried prosacea (made my skin sticky) and acnomel (which has a serious tint in it) and then I found some by a company called grisi. I use it at night because sulfur has a smell (although this is the least offensive smelling of the creams I tried) and I can put it on thick and not worry about my skin looking white.

I've also got a siriusonic (gift for my bday) which has helped my skin look clearer and smoother. I use it with cetaphil liquid cleanser.

My apologies. I bought this some time ago. The price for the product I bought says $9.24. I've been giving them away to friends and family. There's no way I can use all of these alone!

I use Dr. Woods Tea Tree Oil Castile Liquid Soap. The entire line is all natural. I just squeeze some on my Salux and scrub away. A bottle last forever and it's super cheap on Amazon.

http://www.drwoods.com/

I rather like the Neutrogena Body Clear Spray, though the smell annoys me, and the spray contains alcohol, which isn't great. I don't think it's actually strong enough to exfoliate well—it's only 0.5% salicylic acid—but it feels soothing, and I REALLY like the upside-down spray capabilities of the bottle. I usually use up the Neutrogena spray, then refill it with a 2% salicylic acid toner.

I've seen the AcneFree Body Clearing Spray in stores but haven't tried it yet.

Lately I've been using the alcohol-free Paula's Choice 2%+ salicylic acid liquids on my face. I haven't tried them on my back because I'm still using up a bottle of Neutrogena spray, but when that's empty I'll dump some Paula's Choice in the bottle. I liked but wasn't wowed by the Clear Regular Strength Acne Exfoliant, which smelled like nothing; I've just started using the 2% BHA Liquid, which smells like paint thinner. I may end up using the rest of the BHA Liquid on my back and trying the Clear Extra Strength on my face next.

ETA: apparently the Paula's Choice Clear Extra Strength and the 2% BHA Liquid are the same product, so I won't be trying it after all. ;P

grab some of this and go to town: https://www.amazon.com/Himalayan-Essential-Majestic-Pure-Moisturize/dp/B01K8PEZMU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484705560&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=himalayan+salt+scrub&psc=1

I'm a huge fan of the Dead Sea Mud mask. It's great for combo/oily skin. As for lips, Laneige came out with this cool sleeping lip mask.

Located in California. Oily skin, acne issues. I posted my routine on this sub earlier and received a few comments that my routine seems fine, but I'm still getting pesky whiteheads and some cystic acne (I think). Definitely scarring up my chin too. I've been lurking SCA for the past couple months but I still have a lot to learn. I've heard many good things about Paula's Choice, and they're having a sale in the US online for 20% off. Does anyone have any recommendations? Or even for other products? I'm feeling a bit lost on what to do. Edit: I eat well, exercise, and drink a lot of water.

Face: https://imgur.com/gallery/xcPwa

Morning:
Wash face with warm water
Wash with La Roche-Posay Effaclar Facial Cleanser for Oily Skin Purifying Foaming Gel Face Wash
Apply Stri-Dex Medicated Pads, Sensitive
Sometimes I apply Cetaphil Dermacontrol Moisturizer SPF 30 but sometimes I forget (I know I know)

Evening:
Same routine, except once my face is dry and right before bed, I will apply Claire-ity Skincare 25% Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin E to the areas on my face with acne scars. Mostly on my cheeks, a few on my forehead, and some on my chin.

Occasionally (weekly) before the evening routine, I'll use either of these masks. I like them both:

Pure Body Naturals Dead Sea Mud Mask

LUSH Mask of Magnaminty

Sure thing.
If you want the face mask, try this one but I highly suggest putting it in the coldest area of your refrigerator instead of the freezer.

For the body scrub, this Make sure you have no sensitivity or allergies to almond extract.

Finally, for protective facial moisturizer, I only apply a single layer of SPF15. I don't condone organic products, but since leaving sunscreen on for extended periods, I figured why the hell not and go organic for the last step. This route can get expensive really quickly, so any moisturizing facial SPF cream will do.

That's like a scrubbing brush! More like something like an actual scrubbing soap like https://www.amazon.com/Tree-Hut-Sugar-Scrub-Tropical/dp/B007DGRT3K/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=body+scrub&qid=1555894297&s=gateway&sr=8-3 :o)

Exfoliate your legs once a week. That will help get rid of dead skin and help prevent ingrown hairs. I also use stidex pads after shaving. This is the mitt I use but I know you can find them cheaper here but to give you an idea. Also you can try a razor with less blades. It won't get as close to the skin and less of a change to cause ingrown hairs.

I'm a gender-queer guy and I've been trying to make my overall appearance more feminine for the past several months. In general, I'm aiming more for androgynous than blatantly feminine (think women's sneakers and jeans more than heels and dresses), and along those same lines, I'm not really interested in makeup (I don't think) but would like to find a skincare routine that makes my face look as feminine and femininely-pretty as possible.

I have normal skin, maybe slightly oily but I almost never get zits anymore (I'm 31),

My routine right now:

• Aveeno Positively Radiant cleanser and face scrub, every morning and night
  
• this retinol moisturizer and this eye cream, every morning and night
  
• this mud mask I use once a week or so
  
• an assortment of these sheet masks, I use one of them most nights before bed (this doubles as a relaxation thing...)
  
  Overall, I've surprisingly been pretty happy with this routine so far, but this has been one of those processes where the more I've learned the more I've realized I don't know, which is what brought me here.
  
  I (thankfully) don't have any notable problems I need to address (dryness, oiliness, etc), but I feel like my skin is a little dull and I want to make it more glowy/luminous/radiant, and basically make it "pop" and say "feminine" a little louder.
  
  What additions or changes to my routine might take me the farthest in that direction? In particular, I'm almost out of moisturizer and want to try a different one (the one I have makes my face a tad oily), and I think I want to add a serum and/or night creme - but I'll be (very, very) receptive to whatever suggestions SCA might have for me.

I'm not a skincare expert by any means, but my husband has used both Neutrogena and AcneFree. The Neurtogena seemed to work better and was less sticky. Not sure if this helps or not. Make sure you wash your sheets, towels, and wear different undershirts.

A bubble bath and a book. Thanks for the contest!

I'm not sure what products you've tried, but I use this dead sea mud mask (purchased on Amazon) and it is soooooooo amazing at removing blackheads, esp the ones on my nose! I've used the pore strips and other products and nothing came anywhere close to how well this stuff works!

I use this mask twice a week

Too awesome, congrats girl!! One of my hubby's best friends brings us lottery tickets every time he comes over, but i've never won more than $5! Thanks for sharing your winnings :) I would love this face mask set!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008QDP4H2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2D420GSAKW2RN&coliid=I1FBSOXW2PO3SG

Hi bookishgeek! I'm Melanie, nice to meet you :) I am single, by choice, and loving it. I can focus solely on myself - my home, my time, my friends. One awesome thing I'm doing solo.... making more friends! My confidence has been increasing and I'd like more peeps in my life :)

To help me make friends, [I need to smell decent] (http://www.amazon.com/The-Body-Shop-Moisture-Chocomania/dp/B009S2YQS8/ref=sr_1_6?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1394320303&sr=1-6). And I'd be friends with somebody who smelled like chocolate in a heartbeat. Thanks for the contest!

I tried to send you a detailed reply, and then my browser crashed, so I'll try to keep this one short and snappy:

1. If you're on a budget, I recommend the Sirius Skinsonic, currently on sale for $29 on Amazon.
   
2. I've had it for a year, it's pretty sweet, I was going to upgrade if liked but now I can't see how a rotating ring, rechargeable battery (only had to change the batteries once), and timer would be worth an extra $100 bucks for me.
   
3. Replacement brushes are $7 vs. $25- long term money savings! Plus it initially comes with a sensitive brush and a regular brush so you can figure out what you want.
   
4. There are more reviews on makeupalley, so don't just take it from me.
   

I agree with /u/rorowhat in that the brands need some work. People aren't going to order a basket for things they can easily buy right now. Adding in some products people may not know of like these body scrubbers (which are absolutely amazing, and work 100% better than a loofah) would be a good idea. Also more artisanal soaps/lotions. The type of people who are buying this basket won't care if it adds $5-8 if they get cooler stuff they otherwise wouldn't have learned about. Additionally, it may be a good idea to have baskets with a certain focus-- hair/body/face etc. I'm finicky about shampoos and body washes, as many people are, so I'd be more likely to buy a box with things like: lip balm, hand lotion, cuticle cream, nail file, sheet mask than the box you have. Or if you want to stay more cleanliness oriented even: floss, motorized tooth brush (you can send replacement heads for repeat customers rather than traditional tooth brushes), mouth wash, hand soap, artisanal bar soap, scrubber, poo pourri, etc.
I'd caution you on using shampoo/deodorant as a staple, because a lot of the time they depend on the person's body.

You had some grammatical errors in the "about us" tab, which I'm cleaning up. I work as an editor for a few of my Uni's publications, and the About Us really stood out to me. I strongly urge you to tidy some of the errors, as they seem unprofessional. I'm also rewording some redundancies and taking out info I think is crimping your style.

Idk your target demo, but from a perspective of a broke college student who has to pay all her own bills: I can't afford $30 for someone to ship me toothpaste and whatnot. No, it's not cheaper for me to pay you $30 when 80% of the products in the basket I don't have any use for. The broke college kid in me would not use this service. It seems like your target market needs to be 25-45-somethings (mom's of college students would probably love to send this as a care package to their kids). You're targeting people with extra cash, who will want to try new soaps, lotions, body scrubs, etc. As such, I removed all talk of your age/your friends' opinions. Your age doesn't matter. Your friends don't matter. Your client matters. You need to relate to them as much as possible.

Here is a retouched version with what I think is a stronger about-me. I don't mean to step on your toes or anything, but since that section sounded a bit eh to me, it's what I focused on:

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Like many concepts, HYGEIA CLUB was born out of a desire for convenience. Founder Paul Parker brainstormed various hygienic issues with his friends and coworkers, and found that the biggest issues most people had were running out of product. Who really wants brave the store on a Saturday for toothpaste? There had to be a way to never run out of floss that doesn't constitute purchasing a 42 pack; HYGEIA CLUB was born.

We automatically deliver a care package, filled with essential toiletries, right to your door. Never again will you worry about running out of hand soap or fresh toothbrushes. What's more, we're still less expensive than what you can pick up at your local store, including delivery. Simple enough, right? We think so too.

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If you want to keep your working and fix the errors, here that is:

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Like many concepts, HYGEIA CLUB was born out of necessity. Founder Paul Parker began discussing his various hygienic issues with other college colleagues, ^ which ranged ^ [[[colons do not go here]]] from running low on toothpaste (and never wanting to run to the store just for that one item) to never quite knowing when to replace his toothbrush. [[[ Paul's colleagues, ranging from freshman to senior level, Everyone agreed to having these situations and with such the idea for HYGEIA CLUB was born.]]] this whole sentence doesn't make sense, and you've already used some form of "range"

For a very low cost, we automatically deliver a care package filled with essential toiletries right to your door so that you never have to worry about running out. What's more, even delivered^,^ we're still less expensive than what you can pick up at your local store, saving both time and money. Simple enough, right? We think so too.

I have the Salux exfoliating cloth - and I love it!

This is a Le Edge exfoliator. It's amazing at what it does, almost to a fault! If I EVER use it on my face now, it's once every two weeks or so. It's like a razor, but with a flat, dull, scraping metal edge instead of blades. It was seven dollars when I bought it on Amazon, then they stopped making it! I've been looking for an equivalent substitute ever since! They're so pricey now. Sorry I couldn't be more help!

Yes, those are enlarged pores.

Unfortunately, once pores expand, there is nothing to get them to go back to their normal shape. However, you can minimize their appearance.

I am also a 21 year old male, I have oily skin, and my pores expanded so it can let all that sweat out.

I’ve been in the skin care scene for a while, tried many products, but one that worked for me is this one :

Dead Sea Mud Mask for Face & Body - 100% Natural Spa Quality - Best Pore Reducer & Minimizer to Help Treat Acne , Blackheads & Oily Skin – Tightens Skin for a Visibly Healthier Complexion – 8.8 OZ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCM25K7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cIt3BbG8DAQY4

Hope this helps. Check out my page on Instagram @SkinnedCollective I can answer any of your questions if you message me there!

I love salt scrubs! LOVE THEM. Taking a nice hot shower and scrubbing all of the dead skin off makes me feel like a new person.

If you haven’t triedthis you are sorely missing out! It’s my favorite!

I also really love to just put makeup on sometimes. I love makeup but don’t get to wear it much because of work. A good face of makeup and I’m ready to tackle anything!

Sugar scrub like this you use it on the areas you're going to shave. Exfoliating with a loofah or whatever works too.

It's AcneFree's Body Clearing Spray. I assume it's advertised as a chemical exfoliant because the front says salicylic acid, glycolic acid, vitamin b3, and aloe. Here's a link

No particular brand. Amazon turns up this which would be over a years supply if it's just you using them. And yes, you want to use them on wet skin.

Literally drop everything you’re doing rn and buy some Tend Skin. It burns so good. And works so fast.

Tend Skin The Skin Care Solution For Unsightly Razor Bumps, Ingrown Hair And Razor Burns, 8 Fl. Oz Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ECQ7G4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VJ-MDbQP3TDC4

Then if you wanna get really into it, make sure to exfoliate the area every day. If you’re shaving often I would use an anti-bump scrub like this one:

GiGi No Bump Body Scrub With Salicylic Acid for Ingrown Hair & Razor Burns https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DYJJQS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_aN-MDb4GTV8XM

When you use the scrub on the area make sure to start using it 1-2 days before shaving/waxing and then wait 24 hours (or until the next day) to start using it again. It’s very important that you use the scrub often to exfoliate as your hair starts to grow back. This removes the dead skin cells that hairs can get trapped under and lifts the hairs to promote them growing outward and not inward, causing those painful bumps. To really get the job done, try applying the scrub with an exfoliating mitt like this one:

Skinerals Scrubbing Exfoliator Mitt - Exfoliating Gloves To prep and exfoliate skin for self tanner sunless tanning (Exfoliator Mitt) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNVKRMP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bS-MDbNCC2Y5P

After shaving or waxing, apply some finipil to the area for the first few days as the skin is still raw and prone to infection. This will not only fight against infection and ingrowns but will have a really soothing and cooling effect on the skin. Pricey but worth it:

finipil Lait 50,1.5 fl oz, 44 ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C4YJL96/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bT-MDbDVD2PJ8

Do all these things and you should be good. Remember: our skin isn’t meant to be removed in the first place. It won’t simply play nice just because you want it to. You’re going to get ingrowns and bumps and dark spots sometimes no matter how hard you try so you just have to accept that you’re human and be okay with it. But I definitely believe you can manage ingrowns greatly by committing to a regimen.

Alba Acnedote Scrub has helped me with chest/back breakouts.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003O3YXDK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_eZd3DbS5GZ093

hey there! This is the one I use for my body--http://www.amazon.com/AcneFree-Body-Clearing-Spray-Ounce/dp/B00IO47FRA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454183609&sr=8-1&keywords=salicylic+acid+spray

I will say, I have another one I use for my face that is higher quality and organic. Murad is a great brand for one for your face, as is Glytone. But for back acne spots, just use the cheap one!

Another one... here

This one makes my pores look small

I think the one I had bought a while ago does in the ingredient list . It's this one

friendly reminder

This..

https://www.amazon.com/Tree-Hut-Sugar-Scrub-Tropical/dp/B007DGRT3K/ref=pd_cart_vw_1_1_p?ie=UTF8&refRID=5T8GVN5MSE0CW05WNPGJ

Seven dollars and it'll last forever... I'm not too crazy about these 'special/fancy' shower products but this makes me feel like a fuckin King.

Daily:
splash my face with cold water

Morning wash my face with Garnier Cleanser followed by Toner, Renewal Serum, then I massage my face & massage in moisturizer, followed by some (mostly for the smell) aftershave, and I massage my hairline with Vitamin E Oil, & after it feels like my face has absorbed it, i usually start applying sun protection for eyes and then the rest of my face & neck, exposed skin (arms, legs, etc) protection and hands

while at night, i take a shower (usually after a bit of exercise) and cleanse my face with cleanser lotion and my with a good body wash and follow later on (usually before i go to sleep) with another facial cleansing using the Garnier pure essentials & then some night cream

and I usually repeat this routine daily with the exceptions that I don't put the sun protection on when I won't be going outside in the day-time and I usually skip it all one day out of every week to let my skin rest

Non-daily:
On top of that, I usually try to shave facial hair every few days. I start by putting a hot rag over my face, then I use a cotton ball to rub on baby oil

and I exfoliate once a week (my body & my face) using a good facial exfoliating scrub that's either L'Oreal or the Body Shop and I use the same scrubber from the L'Oreal one for both
and scub my body with one of three scrubs using exfoliating gloves

after exfoliating my face, I usually follow with a moisturizing mask (using Honey, Fresh Lemon Juice, and Whole Wheat Flour) & I usually try to do it on the beginning of the week (Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday) so I can follow 3 days later with another one. If on Sunday, then I follow on Wednesday with a non-homemade mask and I try to follow at the end of the week (Thursday, Friday, or Saturday) with a 2nd homemade mask (Using caramel, baking soda, an egg yolk, whole milk, and 100% cocoa powder)

then, I usually moisturize my face and my body. I also try to moisturize my body at least once a week (sometimes more) by taking a bath using 2-cups of milk, fresh lemon juice (1/2 - 1 whole lemon), sometimes some honey, and specially formulated bubble bath.

I try to mix this with a relatively regular exercise schedule (cardio around 5 days a week (I'm researching different weigh-lifting regimens & Yoga & Calisthenics to add to this)) & a balanced diet (alot of fiber, fruit (daily), lots of water, vegetables when I can (salads, veggie sandwhiches when I can (I might start drinking a daily V8 for more)), White & Green Tea daily, limited sweets (usually just a nutrigrain when I do))

So, if you've actually read to this point I salute you. My question is if there's anything generally wrong with this routine (other than price & the fact that it shows my level of OCD)

Shut your whore mouth you fucking yellow ching chong, let me guess, you were eating your delicious dog with your malnourished fingers while writing that post ?

Well let me surprise you, you fucking cunt nugget, I ain't no yankee sack of shit but a Slav from flesh and blood.

I fucked thee mother

Edit: ^^^/s ^^^SorryIFuckedUp

Edit2: To clarify

This is not a personal attack, alright ? I don't care what "colour" you are, you're a person and the "colour" means nothing to me, it's how you act that matters.

Next I didn't put in the /s because I thought that this was so fucking stupidly exaterated racism that it was rather obvious it's sarcastic

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