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messmorph
Joined: 26 Oct 2007
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Location: Australia
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 Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 8:14 pm Post subject: AHA Basics |
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Hi Everyone,
currently use
Cetaphil Cleanser 2x a day
moisutizer 1x a day
retin-a 0.025% every second day
I still wont to work on removing my blackheads/shrinking my pores.
My girlfriend gave my some exfoliating scrub with AHA's. It says 14% Glycolic Complex buffered to PH4.2.
Will this work with blackheads / wrinkles and how often should I use? |
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julie h.
Joined: 16 Dec 2008
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| Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2008 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes, I think what you are doing will get you some results. Let me share what I have learned about Glycolic acid. The lower the pH the more effective that Glycolic will be when it comes to strength. I use the ph advantage Glycolic products (gel cleanser and treatments) these have a pH of 3 which keeps their concentration very true. I have seen great results with refining my pores. My fine lines are also less noticeable. I highly recomend these products. |
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jamie555
Joined: 28 Dec 2008
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| Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 3:05 am Post subject: Re: AHA Basics |
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| messmorph wrote: | Hi Everyone,
currently use
Cetaphil Cleanser 2x a day
moisutizer 1x a day
retin-a 0.025% every second day
I still wont to work on removing my blackheads/shrinking my pores.
My girlfriend gave my some exfoliating scrub with AHA's. It says 14% Glycolic Complex buffered to PH4.2.
Will this work with blackheads / wrinkles and how often should I use? |
What moisturizer or type of moisturizer are you using? If it is too oily or heavy, it may be contributing to or even causing your enlarged pores.
Secondly, if you go for the glycolic complex thingy, i would suggest you stop using the retin-a product for a while. You don't want to be too aggressive with your skin. |
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