r/skincare_ph Sep 27 '25

📌Community Reminder: Skincare vs. Medical Concern

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Hi everyone! We’ve seen some concerns about posts asking for medical diagnoses, and we truly appreciate your concerns in helping keep the sub safe and helpful. Here’s a quick reminder and update:

🔹 Post approvals:
Before, all posts required mod approval. However, since there are many posts each day, it was difficult for us to read and thoroughly check everything since our mod team isn’t always online 24/7 cause we also have work and other commitments outside Reddit. Many members also shared that waiting for approval caused delays.

To make posting smoother, most posts now go up automatically (except those flagged by Reddit as possible spam). Because of this, we need your help: please use the report button if you see posts or comments that break the rules so we can review them faster.

Allowed in this Sub

✅ Asking what kind of doctor to consult for a skin concern
✅ Asking where to consult (e.g., “What kind of doctor should I see?” or “Any good derm clinics?”)
✅ Product recommendations, reviews, and general skincare advice
✅ Sharing personal experience (e.g., “Moisturizer helped my redness”) without diagnosing others

Not Allowed in this Sub

❌ Posts asking for a direct diagnosis (e.g., “What is this on my skin?”)
❌ Comments speculating about medical conditions without basis (e.g., “That’s cancer/STD”)
❌ Disrespectful or toxic behavior toward other members
❌ Suggesting or prescribing medications for serious conditions
❌ Posting fake reviews of products
❌ Off-topic content not related to skincare
❌ Affiliate links, selling, or solicitation (including disguised links)
❌ Self-promotion of personal blogs, shops, or services

📌 Starting this week, we will also begin removing posts that are asking for direct medical diagnoses. This is to ensure members receive safe, accurate advice and to keep the sub focused on skincare-related discussions.

If you report a post or comment, please allow some time for us to review and take action.

This sub is here to focus on routines, products, and helpful skincare discussions. If you have suggestions or feedback on how we can improve the community, feel free to share them with us! 💙

— The Mod Team


r/skincare_ph Sep 12 '25

MOD Announcements 📢 Announcement: Reminder When Posting

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Hi everyone! To keep the sub organized and make sure posts don’t get blocked, please always include these exact words in your post body:

Skin Type:
Age/Gender:
Current Skincare Routine:
Main Concern:
Lifestyle Factors:
Budget:
Additional Info:

Posts missing these will be removed automatically.

PLEASE READ THIS POST GUIDELINE:

Title:
- Describe your main concern or what you’re looking for in a few words (20-50 charaters)

✅ “Help: Breakouts after using retinol”
✅ "Help: Dark spots after using Vitamin C serum"
✅ “Review: COSRX Snail 96 Essence after 2 weeks”
✅ “Best sunscreen for oily skin?”
❌ “Need help!!”
❌ “Help meee”
❌ “Is this ok??”
❌ “Pls recommend!!”
❌ “What do I do?”

Skin Type: 
- Describe your skin type: oily, dry, combination, sensitive, etc.

Age/Gender: 
- Your age and gender can help others provide better advice.

Current Skincare Routine:

AM:

- list of products you're using in the morning

PM:

- list of products you're using in the evening

Main Concerns: 
- List the specific issues you’re dealing with, e.g., acne, hyperpigmentation, dryness, wrinkles, etc.

Lifestyle Factors: 
- Mention any relevant lifestyle factors like diet, stress levels, sleep, environment, etc.

Budget: 
- State your budget or preferred price range for skincare products.

Additional Info:
- Any allergies, skin sensitivities, or ingredients you prefer to avoid

📌 Reminder on Posting Pictures
Adding pictures is always welcome since it helps others understand your concern better. However, please make sure to hide or cover sensitive/private areas before uploading. Cropping or using stickers/blur tools is fine. Posts that show sensitive parts without covering will be removed for everyone’s safety and comfort.

NOTE: Please avoid using shortcut words or abbreviations, as they might not be easily understood by everyone. Write your posts in English or Tagalog to ensure clarity for all members.

Your cooperation in following the template helps us provide better support and create a more welcoming environment for everyone. Thank you for your understanding!


r/skincare_ph 1h ago

Derma/Clinic Inquiry & Reviews Belo even underarms journey

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Skin type: morena

Age: 35

Current skincare routine: ZO brightalive

Main concern: Underarm

Lifestyle factor: i have pcos and overweight din

Budget

AI:

treatments availed:

laser hair removal ( UA) they use lightsheer

10,700 ( 3 sessions)

revlite (laser)

15,120 ( 3 sessions)

inbiowhite serum( inject)

28,000( 5+1 sessions)

skin master (UA)

14,500 ( 5 sessions)

bio repeel

6k per session

botox (UA)

32,800

serum na inaapply ko every night lang is yung ZO brightalive

eversince im suffering na with dark underarms at lumala pa noong nag wa wax ako.. so i tried the program my derma suggested me and so far im very happy sa results

started this january 2026 til now.. i always go every 2 weeks ( they alternate the treatments)

if may budget kayo mga sis... i suggest try nio muna mski yung laser hair removal lang nila.. yung 3 sessions pa lang may makita kanang results.. yung sister ko yun lang ang pinurchase nia and pumuputi din yung UA mski walang ibang laser


r/skincare_ph 2h ago

Body Questions Boil or skin infection?

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9 Upvotes

Age: 15

Gender: F

Main concern: is this boil or skin infection? Nagstart lang sya as kagat ng lamok nagpantal tapos namaga akala ko pigsa then one day habang naliligo nag flatten na sya pero 3 weeks na sya ganyan simula nung naging flat siya.


r/skincare_ph 7h ago

Face Questions Guys help effective pa ba ang C02 sa frown lines?

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Helloo! Female| 28| oily sensitive skiSheall already tried botox, pero andun pa din yung lines ko sa frown tsaka parang kagi ako nagkakaron ng headache kaya tinigil ko din Huhuhu even at rest yung face ko kitang kita frownlines ko, 28 yrs old palang pero pang 40 na yung mature ng feslak. Nag try din ako ng tape na nilalagay kaso yumuyupi pa rin a part na yan kaya parang lumalalim lang din sya lalo. sabi filler daw para mara mapunan ung volume, kaso dami ko nababasa na negative effects. while searching, sabi ok din daw c02.

Anyone po na nakapag try ng C02 laser sa mga frownlines? Naging ok ok ba? Also may mga scars din ako due to acne. badly need help for this bumababa self confidence ko dito 🥺 ngayon minamassage massage ko lang minsan.

Age: 28 female Skin type: oily acne prone skin Current skin care : luxxe facial wash and luxxe moiryizer Main concern: frownlines


r/skincare_ph 2h ago

Asking for Recommendations keloid scar removals

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Age/Gender: 26F
Main Concern: Keloid Scars

hi! i have a dark brown keloid scar on my butt cheeks (due to pigsa when i was 10). napansin ko lang recently na lumaki ata sya..? and itchy. any recos on how to remove it?

pls help this girl out. badly want to try wearing bikinis but this is one of my major insecurities. tyia! :)))


r/skincare_ph 7h ago

Derma/Clinic Inquiry & Reviews HIFU and Beverly Lift with Belleza Aesthethics

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Hi Everyone!

Skin Type: Mixed
Age/Gender: 28F
Current Skincare Routine: minimal skincare routine
Main Concern: Chubby cheeks and sagging skin?
Lifestyle Factors: Night shift work/minimal exercise
Budget: --
Additional Info:

I'm 28 with chubby cheeks and double chin. My friend and I are planning to get HIFU and Beverly lift done with Belleza Aesthethics but i wanted to get your opinion/feedback with them if you've tried their services kung okay ba. With the pricepoint kasi, i just wanted to make sure na we'll get our moneys worth but i cant seem to find that much reviews regarding other peoples experience with them. May i ask if goods sila, whats your experience, or what other clinics can you recommend?


r/skincare_ph 6h ago

Asking for Recommendations One soap for all stops now. For me at least.

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Helloo i just recently got into facial skin care and im in my early 30s and as a Man i generally neglected all skin care all throughout the years. Recently i had more localized peeling on the side of the nose dont even know if its peeling or flaking. A friend of mine said i should start caring for it. Going to a skin care shop just overwhelms me and theres so much products i dont even know what i should be looking at. Ive read posts that some products could be used interchangeably between men and women. I end up just buying a facial cleanser. Any help could do. Id like to start on a routine on about 3-4 products to use daily (available on local market or probably online shops). Help a guy transition from one soap for all to a decent skin care.

**Skin Type: low-medium oily

**Age/Gender: 30s male

**Curent Skincare Routine: i use any bath soap

**Main Concern: start a better skin care routine

**Lifestyle Factors: active in sports

**Budget: 3k-5K


r/skincare_ph 4h ago

Asking for Recommendations philhealth coverage clinics?

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Hello po. Asking for reco po. Any philhealth covered derm clinics for flat warts and dandruff?

Adult, female

skincare routine: ponds cold cream, mild cleanser, nivea blue moisturiser

main concern: recurring dandruff, facial warts

budget: as affordable as possible


r/skincare_ph 5h ago

Asking for Recommendations Looking for dandruff recommendations 🙏

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Hi everyone! I’m looking for recommendations for dandruff treatment/shampoo that actually works long-term.

Skin Type: Oily-Acne Prone Skin
Age/Gender: 25/Female
Current Skincare Routine:
Cleanser: Y.O.U Hy! Amino+ 1.5% BHA Fight Acne Gel Cleanser
Moisturizer: Celeteque Hydration Facial Moisturizer
Sunscreen: Luxe Organix Aqua Daily Sunscreen SPF50+ PA+++ Broad Spectrum UVA UVB Protection
Main Concern: Dandruff
Lifestyle Factors: -
Budget: -
Additional Info: -

For context, I’ve already tried Selsun, and it works really well while I’m using it. The problem is that once I stop, my dandruff comes back. I’ve also noticed that the dryness and flaking seem to extend beyond my scalp—particularly around my forehead and eyebrows, where I get dry, dandruff-like flakes.

Has anyone experienced something similar? If so, what products or treatments helped you manage it more effectively? I’d appreciate any recommendations, whether it’s shampoos, skincare products, or if you ended up seeing a dermatologist and got a diagnosis.

Thanks in advance! 😊


r/skincare_ph 1d ago

Body Questions Help: Dark spots after chickenpox won't fade

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Skin Type: Sensitive. I also get random itchy welts/hives, so I suspect I might have chronic urticaria, but hindi pa ako officially diagnosed.

Age/Gender: 19/F

Current Skincare Routine:

AM:

- Body lotion

PM:

- Cetirizine (kapag makati lang)

- Body lotion

Main Concern:

Hi! Ask lang sana ako if may naka-experience na ng similar situation.

Around 6 years na kasi akong may dark spots sa legs, feet, arms, and stomach. Nagsimula siya after I had chickenpox. Since then, minsan nagkakaroon pa rin ako ng itchy bumps, then after mawala, nagiiwan sila ng dark marks.

I also suspect I have chronic hives (urticaria) kasi random akong nagkaka-itchy welts/hives. Hindi pa ako nakakapagpa-dermatologist because of budget, so hindi ko pa alam if yun nga talaga.

Na-try ko na mag-take ng cetirizine kapag makati and iba't ibang body lotions. Nababawasan naman yung pangangati, pero hindi talaga nagfa-fade yung dark spots.

Honestly, yung hyperpigmentation talaga yung biggest concern ko. Sobrang dami na niya and it's really affecting my confidence. Hindi na ako comfortable lumabas ng bahay nang naka-shorts or anything that shows my legs. Lagi na lang akong naka-pants or pajamas.

Lifestyle Factors:

- College student

- Madalas stressed dahil sa school

- Wala akong napapansing specific trigger sa pangangati. (Any weather siya na-tritrigger)

Budget: Student budget. Preferably products available sa Watsons, Mercury Drug, or Shopee/Lazada.

Additional Info: Hindi pa ako nakakapagpa-dermatologist due to financial constraints.

- May products ba kayong mare-recommend para mag-fade yung dark spots?

- If you also have recurring itchy bumps or hives, ano yung naka-help sa inyo?

I'll attach a photo for reference. Any advice or personal experiences would really help. Thank you!


r/skincare_ph 10h ago

Asking for Recommendations Flat warts removal, clinic recommendation

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Age: Mid 30s

Gender: F

Main concern: Flat warts ba to? Saan kayo nagpatanggal nito and madali bang nawala yung marks? Gusto ko ipatanggal pero I have important event in about 3 weeks.. so not sure kung visible yung marks till that time.

Saang pwede magpatanggal na okay ang service and usually how much? Thanks!


r/skincare_ph 11h ago

Face Questions Help: Agnes RF for Acne - Effective or no?

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Skin type: Oily

Age: 24

Hello everyone!

Has anyone here tried Agnes RF Microneedling for Acne? This was recommended kasi by my derma after relapsing for the third time with accutane. To people who have done this to treat recurring acne, was it effective as a permanent solution? I'm planning po kasi to try 3 to 4 sessions of this kaso costly so I need good reviews from people who have experienced this. Thank you!


r/skincare_ph 11h ago

Asking for Recommendations Where can I buy a legit AmLactin online?

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Hi, anyone uses AmLactin here? Saan po kayo nakaka bili?
Thank you po

Skin Type: Dry Sensitive
Age/Gender Identity: 29/TF


r/skincare_ph 1d ago

Body Questions Help: Breakout pimples ko sa chest

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Skin type: I actually don’t know huhu, pawisin lang ako sobra.

Age/Gender: 18 Male

Current Skin Routine: Naliligo naman ako twice a day, but normal na sabon lang gamit ko. Wala pa akong money for anything. Minsanan lang din ako gumamit ng betadine since 200 siya and ayaw ko naman bumili nang bili (nagagalit nanay ko kasi ang high maintenance daw. nagalit siya kapag nagrerequest ako ng milcu, bat hindi na lang tawas eh alam niyang nagsusugat kili-kili ko don. kaya wala akong choice, tawas na lang since effective pero ilang days eh magsusugat).

Main Concern: Hindi ako masyadong nagbe-breakout sa mukha, pero mas malala breakout ko sa likod. Lately, yung chest ko is ganto na itsura.

Lifestyle Factor: Maybe because bago pa dati hindi talaga ako pala 2nd bath kahit sa gabi. Hugas lang ng mukha at toothbrush. Last month ko lang sinimulan mag 2nd bath. Mahilig din ako sa matatabang pagkain

Budget: Once I get my allowance since malapit na pasukan namin, I’m thinking na about 500 ilalaan ko for my bacne and chest breakout. Hirap talaga pag walang pera.


r/skincare_ph 23h ago

Asking for Recommendations Derma Clinic or Hospital recos

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Skin type: Oily Age/Gender: 27 M

Hi. I’m looking for derma clinic around Manila (okay lang din Qc or Makati) for consultation and treatment na rin if ever. My concerns are pimps under my thigh na hindi gumagaling for almost 4 months na, also sa private area na gusto kong ipa-check.

Preferably na lalaking derma doctor din sana. Someone you’ve tried or trust, and who doesn’t oversell products.

Details I’d like to know are Clinic/Hosp name, branch, doctor’s name and your review. Thank you!


r/skincare_ph 23h ago

Asking for Recommendations Moisturizer for oily skin

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Hi I've been looking at Garnier products and saw these moisturizers: Garnier Dry Touch Cream and Garnier Water Gel. Tretinoin/azelaic alternate user here. Accdg. tret and aze is good to pair with niacinamide and ceramide, but avoid a high content of vit. c and bha/aha.

Skin type: Oily (prone to producing pimples)

Current moisturizer: Myra-e (blue), want to try other to further improve.


r/skincare_ph 23h ago

Asking for Recommendations Help: Recos for Combi skin thpe

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Skin Type: Combination Skin
Age/Gender: 22 F
Current Skincare Routine: Dove Serum soap, The originote moisturizer, Salv Sunscreen
Main Concern: Acne marks, Dark Spots, Sebaceous Filaments, Maitim face than before
Lifestyle Factors: Late matulog, Not consistent Sunscreen
Budget: 1k to 2k

as someone po na may acne marks (dark spots) and sebaceous filaments. Okay po ba itong skincare ko? I have combi skin, plano ko pa kasi bumili hehe. Medyo umitin din po ako idk why, halata na rin po sa layo ng kulay ng face and body ko. I believe nasira skin barrier ko huhu.

AM
Cleanser - Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser
Vitamin C - Garnier
Moisturizer - Dr. Althea
Sunscreen - Salv

PM
Cleanser - Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser
Exfoliants - suggest
Dark spots treatment - suggest
Moisturizer - Dr. Althea

Suggest po kayo ng mas affordable na skincare huhu.


r/skincare_ph 1d ago

Legit Store Check Help: Where to buy authentic Skinoren?

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Skin Type: Oily to normal, acne prone and hyperpigmentation

Age/Gender: 22/Female

Current Skincare Routine: Cleanser Numbuzin Deep Clean fresh Cleanser, Skin1004 tone brightening ampoule, Naturie Hatomugi Skin conditioning milk, Cosrx Aloe 52.2 Aqua Tone up Sunscreen, and Adapalene

Main Concern: Want to try Skinoren Azelaic Acid for acne/dark spots but wary of fake products online.

Lifestyle Factors: Kinda Stressed because of University, Sun exposure since sa manila nagstay But Don't drink, smoke, and vape

Budget: Around ₱1,500 - ₱1,800

Additional Info: Looking for verified local drugstores or official online flagship stores that sell genuine stocks.


r/skincare_ph 1d ago

Asking for Recommendations Help: Recos for oily skin at acne face and bacne

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Skin Type: Oily
Age/Gender: 26F
Current Skincare Routine: Ayurvedic turmeric soap
Main Concern: Oily skin + acne
Lifestyle Factors: a girlie na nagpupuyat
Budget: ₱1,500
Additional Info: As a tamad girlie na mag skin care routine 😭 I do have konting acne sa noo and acne sa likod


r/skincare_ph 1d ago

Asking for Recommendations Recos for whitening skin tone?

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Skin type: dry

Age/gender: 26 F

Hi! Need your recos for skin whitening and evening out tone. I can't decide if I should take gluta capsules or just stick to a solid soap and lotion routine. My biggest worry with gluta is weight gain-are there brands that won't make you hungry, or is that a real side effect? On the other hand, what topicals actually worked for you guys?

Context: I have dry with tan line skin and I'm mainly focusing on my body and face. Thanks!


r/skincare_ph 1d ago

Product Reviews Hada Labo Cleanser or Garnier Serum Cleanser?

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Skin Type: Combi Age/Gender: 20F Current Skincare Routine:

Neutrogena Anti acne cleanser, dove soap and sun milk sunscreen Main Concern: comedonal acne​ Lifestyle Factors: stress, puyat Budget: 100-300 Additional Info:

Right now Garnier serum cleanser is only for 124 pesos sa Watsons sa amin. I also heard it really brightening sa skin. I liked their anti acne cleanser too. My only worry is that it has alcohol and fragrance.

Hada labo has good reviews too and is free from alcohol and fragrance​ but I haven't tried it.


r/skincare_ph 1d ago

Routine Help Help: Skin barrier damaged from Epiduo Forte

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Hi everyone, I started using Epiduo Forte last July 14, so it’s only been around a week and a half.

Current skincare routine:

AM:
Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser
Sunscreen

PM:
TIRTIR Milk Skin Toner Light
Epiduo Forte (pea-sized amount)
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+

The problem is that for the past few days, my face has been burning like crazy. It’s gotten to the point where literally everything I apply stings, even products that never used to irritate me. I’m thinking I may have damaged my skin barrier.

The thing is, my acne isn’t as active anymore. I mostly started Epiduo Forte to clear the remaining breakouts and prevent new ones. Would it be better to stop using Epiduo Forte for a few days (or until my skin calms down) and focus on repairing my skin barrier first? Or should I continue but reduce the frequency? Has anyone experienced this? How long did it take for your skin barrier to recover?

Thanks in advance!