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Wed Sep 27, 2006 7:12 am  |
I typically use gobs of emu oil a couple of hours after applying glycolic acid. But Retin-A? For some reason, I'm just a little iffy about that.
What are your thoughts on this?  |
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Wed Sep 27, 2006 11:41 am |
| my derm says use any moisturizer BEFORE the retin-a, not after |
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Wed Sep 27, 2006 11:46 am |
I think Retin-A goes on clean skin (rkai93, maybe your derm suggested something different because of sensitivity concerns?).
Anyway, I use emu after Retin-A has had a chance to absorb. I think that emu does "push" actives into your skin, though, so I am somewhat careful of the effects of increased sensitivity. On the other hand, emu is a fantastic moisturizer, and my skin needs that even more with Retin A use.
Btw, you really only have to wait about 30 minutes after using acids. |
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Wed Sep 27, 2006 12:07 pm |
| emu has anti-inflammatory properties so it's good to use after sensitizing products. |
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Thu Sep 28, 2006 5:21 pm |
| I'm not a professional, but I think you need to put Retin A on clean dry skin. I think the idea of letting it absorb for 30 minutes before putting on the emu oil is what I'd do. |
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Fri Sep 29, 2006 6:00 am |
| SugarFreeSheila wrote: |
I typically use gobs of emu oil a couple of hours after applying glycolic acid. But Retin-A? For some reason, I'm just a little iffy about that.
What are your thoughts on this? |
I've read that emu oil is the most effective carrier oil in terms of taking other oils or topical medications deeply into the skin. So if you apply after Retin-A, the emu oil will take the retin-a more deeply into the skin (and blood stream) |
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Fri Sep 29, 2006 10:01 am |
| I use emu after retinoids or any irritating product, because of the soothing, anti-inflammatory nature of it. |
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Fri Sep 29, 2006 11:00 am |
| Im really interested in this topic too, I just ordered Emu for the first time and use Retin-a .01%. I was wanting to put this on after my r-a and dont want to overwhelm my skin. Hopefully someone who is really knows their stuff on both products will chim in. |
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Fri Sep 29, 2006 11:37 am |
If you can believe it, I'm adding a retinol into my PM routine 1x/week to start and will do so before emu/HA for the soothing effects.
I agree to let the retin absorb for 30 minutes first, though. |
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Fri Sep 29, 2006 11:53 am |
| scalawaggirl wrote: |
If you can believe it, I'm adding a retinol into my PM routine 1x/week to start and will do so before emu/HA for the soothing effects.
I agree to let the retin absorb for 30 minutes first, though. |
Well if your gonna Im gonna!  |
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Fri Sep 29, 2006 3:44 pm |
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| Btw, you really only have to wait about 30 minutes after using acids. |
Oh yes, I have always heard this - I'm just ultra-cautious about absorption of actives. More than I need to be, I'm sure. |
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Sun Oct 01, 2006 1:31 pm |
| vonstella wrote: |
| scalawaggirl wrote: |
If you can believe it, I'm adding a retinol into my PM routine 1x/week to start and will do so before emu/HA for the soothing effects.
I agree to let the retin absorb for 30 minutes first, though. |
Well if your gonna Im gonna! |
Chuckling... I did my first PM with PSF Retinol 1% last night and let it sit for 30 minutes before my CPs/emu oil. Not a bit of irritation this morning and you know, I've been bombarding my skin with actives and such! In fact, I think this will help clear up some hyperpigmentation parts on my forehead and perhaps turn over some cells a little quicker. Well, hoping so, anyway! |
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