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Mon Jan 01, 2007 10:57 am  |
I noticed that I cannot handle DY LA serum pH2 while also using Retin A - it leaves my skin itchy and reddish.
I love using one with a pH3 - I raised the pH myself with a little triethanolamine using pH strips.
I get the exfoliating and moisturizing benefits of the LA without irritation. I know it wont encourage collagen growth, but thats what I use the tretinoin for anyways.
What is your experience using exfoliants/acids with retin A? |
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Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:19 am |
| Acids like AHA or BHA or lactic can help the retinol penetrate deeper and should promote collagen growth. |
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Simple but No Simplier...Approaching late 20s, Normal/Combination Skin, Rarely Breakout now but have some old acne marks, sunspots, & broken caps |
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Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:23 am |
| I still alternatae the use of pH 1.9 salicylic (5%) and mandelic (Fulton) but I cannot use these on the sides of my mouth and chin when I am using Retin A. It gets way too dry and flakey. The rest of my face seems fine. I am starting to use the 0.1% Retin A cream but again, I use a weaker strength on the flakey areas. |
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Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:26 am |
| I think thats overkill at best Monica. Its no wonder your skin is irritated. If you like retinol, its the only item you should use. Oh yes, and sunscreen during the day. |
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Tue Jan 02, 2007 4:53 am |
I use BHA (2%) and Retin A without any problems, but my skin is not sensitive.
And yes: don“t forget sunscreen.  |
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Tue Jan 02, 2007 2:17 pm |
| Grace_K wrote: |
I use BHA (2%) and Retin A without any problems, but my skin is not sensitive.
And yes: don“t forget sunscreen. |
My skin is not sensitive as long as I dont use a pH of only 1.9 as in the DY exfoliant either I now have no problems with the LA serum at a pH3. |
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