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lovejb
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Fri Dec 29, 2006 4:54 am  |
| So I've been using mandelic acid every night for a month (I brought it from Garden of Wisdom). I have used sunscreen and anyway i have little if any sunlight contact. It's great for cleaning up acne scar, however I've noticed my complexion has darkened (espically my forehead). Would it be the effect of using mandelic 10% every night? |
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Fri Dec 29, 2006 9:11 am |
hi love,
that's pretty wierd; when i used mama lotion a couple of times per week last year, it made my complexion a little red and peeling, but no darkened. From what I understand, it is supposed to help with dark spots, not cause them.
I would think it is supposed to have the opposite effect.
--avalange |
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http://newnaturalbeauty.tumblr.com/ 37, light-toned olive skin, broken caps, normal skin. My staples: Osea cleansing milk, Algae Oil, Advanced Protection Cream, Eyes & Lips, Tata Harper, Julie Hewett makeup, Amazing Cosmetics Powder, & By Terry Light Expert, Burnout, and daily inversion therapy and green smoothies! |
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Fri Dec 29, 2006 9:21 am |
ive never heard of this ingedient. tell me more  |
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Fri Dec 29, 2006 9:22 am |
You use it every night? Isn't it overdrying for you? I use it maybe 3 times a week.
I haven't noticed any darkening of the skin at all. |
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26, combination skin with oily t-zone |
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Fri Dec 29, 2006 9:34 am |
aussi girl,
mandelic acid is an exfoliating acid, and mama lotion has mandelic and malic acids, one of which is derived from, i believe, almonds!
It is a pretty heavy-duty exfoliator, the strongest I've ever used. Also, it is purported to be very effective for those who have darker complexions and suffer from darkened acne spots.
--avalange |
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http://newnaturalbeauty.tumblr.com/ 37, light-toned olive skin, broken caps, normal skin. My staples: Osea cleansing milk, Algae Oil, Advanced Protection Cream, Eyes & Lips, Tata Harper, Julie Hewett makeup, Amazing Cosmetics Powder, & By Terry Light Expert, Burnout, and daily inversion therapy and green smoothies! |
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Fri Dec 29, 2006 9:45 am |
| Ive been using it for about 2 weeks now and I havent had any problems with darkening or irritation. You might want to look into the formulation of the MA you are using. IMO the fewer ingredients the better. I passed on GOW b/c I wasnt thrilled with some of their ingred. I use the 10% fromwww.skincarecentral.com . Ive been THRILLED with the results! |
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27~Texas~Oily~ fair~ breakout prone~ easily congested~Cysts caused by emotional stress~ Using Ayurvedic skin care and philosophy~ Dry brushing body and face~ On strict less is more routine~ We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars~ Oscar Wilde |
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Fri Dec 29, 2006 10:02 am |
| Hi, I use the GOW 15% alcohol free for the past 2 weeks. I bought as a sample and use everyother day or night depending on my weird schedule. I had used the Diana Yvonne mandelic acid w/ alcohol, I think it was 10%-it was too drying. I really like the gow's product and no it doesn't make my skin more dull, just the opposite, better texture and clarity which for me translates into brighter skin. Good luck. |
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Fri Dec 29, 2006 10:36 am |
I was not impressed with GOW mandelic acid, did not as much for me. I am using 10% mandelic acid from DY, and love the results. I only use it 2 times a week, but it does help a lot with the complexion. Now I am using the BHA/AHA combo fromwww.ifeelpretty.com and also love the results - smoother, clearer, more translucent complexion.
I think using it every day is way too much.
HTH,
Lucy. |
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Early 50s, Skin: combin.,semi-sensitive, fair with occasional breakouts, some old acne scars, freckles, under-eye wrinkles; Redhead with hazel eyes |
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Fri Dec 29, 2006 11:22 am |
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I think using it every day is way too much.
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I use it everyday, sometimes twice a day on really congested areas. I havent gotten any irritation, peeling, etc. I think it depends on your skin type, mine is very resilient. |
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27~Texas~Oily~ fair~ breakout prone~ easily congested~Cysts caused by emotional stress~ Using Ayurvedic skin care and philosophy~ Dry brushing body and face~ On strict less is more routine~ We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars~ Oscar Wilde |
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Fri Dec 29, 2006 11:29 am |
I've been using Mandelic acid every morning for almost 2 weeks. Can't say that I notice a huge difference.
I have heard people say that it leaves a "peachy tone" to their skin. I have noticed this a couple of times but figured it was the acid removing my sunless tanner.  |
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mid 40's, Hawaiian/Japanese, combo skin, med/dark complexion. "If life hands you lemons, throw them at your enemies" |
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Fri Dec 29, 2006 5:46 pm |
I use the mandelic acid from skincarecentral and am happy with it. From what I remember, there are a couple of things Dr. P. was initially against, but then changed his mind. |
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mid 40's, Hawaiian/Japanese, combo skin, med/dark complexion. "If life hands you lemons, throw them at your enemies" |
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