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Mon Jun 05, 2006 6:22 pm  |
I was using DIY vitamin C with glycerin and aloe vera and some olive oil on my face. I started to get some breakout though. Besides for the breakouts my skin was otherwise looking very good. More even toned and glowing, even my dark circles seemed less noticeable and much lighter when I used the C serum. I have to admit though that with the glycerin it made me look very greasy all day, which probably explains the breakouts.
Anyways, so I stopped all that and started using salicylic acid pads to clear up the breakouts. It is always praised this salicylic acid for the skin, clearing it up and for exfoliation and smooth skin etc. Esp. with the aspirin masks and all. Well I have no idea what % those are, but with these pads after only a few days my skin looks horrible! It's all red and blotchy, the pores look stressed and stretched. It looks like I have weird discolorations now and my cheeks are red. When I look closely I can see on my cheek and under my eye that there are spots of like broken blood vessels or something. I've had a few of those along the edges of my nose, but that was it. Now all of a sudden they are showing up in other spots of my face after this stuff. Is this permanent? Will these go away? I always heard and read that salicylic acid is gentler and less irritating then AHA, but I never reacted to AHA like this. I also got this large one forming under the skin on my chin I can feel after using the stuff. I've never had that happen before like that. I am really worried. Are these abnormal reactions to salicylic acid, or the normal and painful process you normally have to go through with it to get to eventually clear skin? I know some treatments make you look worse before they make you look better. Is this one of them, or should I stop using it immediately? What should I do? I hate this! I don't want to cause any perm. damage to my skin. Thanks. |
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Mon Jun 05, 2006 6:31 pm |
| Do some parts of your skin like shiny/plastic looking. I've experienced what you've described with my skin, only though when I've over exfoliated and used too many strong AHA's. I'm not sure but maybe you're using too many harsh products on your skin and over drying it. |
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Mon Jun 05, 2006 6:37 pm |
| What brand are these pads?? I would suggest you stop using them, like, yesterday! A lot of the symptoms you are describing sound like what I go through when I use something too harsh on my skin. So, I recommend getting rid of the pads, and putting any strong cleansers away for a few days. Then, spend a few days using only the gentlest of cleansers and the gentlest of acne treatments. My go-to gentle treatments are Juice Blemish Serum, Dermadoctor Picture Pore-fect serum, PSF Balancing Oil, and PSF O2 serum. Your skin will start to look better in a few days, I promise! |
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Mon Jun 05, 2006 6:43 pm |
Byrg,
I use a 2% salicylic acid solution on a daily basis and a 5% solution to spot treat blemishes and have never experienced what you are going through with BHAs. Do you know what the % solution of the product was? Also, it may have contained other ingredients that irritated your skin causing this problem. |
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Mon Jun 05, 2006 6:55 pm |
Believe me I wish I did stop yesterday! Or really never started. I had no idea though, cause I thought BHA's were so much gentler and better tolerated, and it's not a peel, just a daily cleaners/toner. The ones I used are these ones: http://devita.net/products/ProductView.mgi2?mgiToken=K11L6J9D230CP19Q&ID=DAP
Although it is a typo on the site. On the box it says it is just 5%, not 10%. I also started with just 1 application a day like it said to start off with, not 2-3 times.
I mean I'm not saying that my whole face is all red, just certain areas, esp. around my chin, nose, and also on my cheeks right next to my nose.
Only my nose is shiny/oily. The rest of my skin looks very dry and matte. I haven't been using any other harsh products. Just the same castile soap I had been using, this and some aloe vera gel and a bit of tea tree oil. I did do a clay mask today, but it didn't help any that I can tell. I'll stop using them, but I don't know what is best to use to get my skin back to normal and clear. Has anyone used this serum before?
http://miessenceproducts.com/product.asp?productid=15 |
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Mon Jun 05, 2006 7:59 pm |
I suspect that the 5% salicylic acid was too strong for you. I had to work up to that strength myself. Actually, the site where I purchase my 5% solution keeps it on a separate section for strong acids and will only give out the link & allow you to purchase them once you have demonstrated that you can handle lower percentage acids first.
At this point, I would just back off from all acids and let your skin recuperate. |
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Mon Jun 05, 2006 8:05 pm |
| Thanks Goldie. I can't believe they sell or put that high of a % in a reg. blemish treatment product to begin with. I had no idea what was considered high or low for salicylic acid. Does anyone know what % is in aspirin? Thanks. |
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Mon Jun 05, 2006 11:45 pm |
First thing I would say is STOP USING THEM IMMEDIATELY. That is not a normal reaction, but it sounds like EXACTLY how I react to the asprin mask (which of course is just salicylic acid) and I also had a similar reaction with MD Forumulations AHAs. I dont seem to get it with the IS Clinical Active Serum though, so I guess the percentage is lower.
When I had my terrible reaction with asprin mask I went onto the Thalgo delicacy cleansing milk and matching day cream and it really helped. I would definately go for something soothing and with no actives in it for a while. |
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SKIN: combination, reactive to climate changes and extremely fair. "Women complain about premenstrual syndrome, but I think of it as the only time of the month that I can be myself." --Roseanne |
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Tue Jun 06, 2006 6:39 am |
| I would recommend that you apply aloe vera on the affected areas to prevent burns, discolorations and skin damage. |
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Tue Jun 06, 2006 7:03 am |
Hi Byrg
Actually apirin doesn't contain salicylic acid it's made up of Acetylsalicylic Acid, a relative. I was reading recently that this doesn't have the same pore-scrubbing exfoliating properties as salicylic and it's main purpose is anti-inflammatory.
2% is usual for salicylic acid. 5% is only for experienced users. Responsible sellers like Dianayvonne hide it away and you have to ask for it. It's their fault really. They shouldn't have sold it to you. |
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