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Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:55 pm  |
what would you suggest for regular exfoliation - a physical scrub, a microdermabrasion product like Epidermx II or a chemical AHA peel product?
(I`m interested in at-home products only, no salon procedures please).
As far as I understand all these products make the same thing - remove dead dull skin cells of the outer layer of epidermis, making the skin brighter and more susceptible to actives. So what is the difference between them?
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31, combo - oily, breakout-prone, fair complexion, sensitive and prone to rosacea |
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Fri Jan 09, 2009 2:34 pm |
How frequently do you use them? They're all pretty harsh for the skin. I use mild scrub once a week. But I'm also using Clarisonic everyday. For regular exfoliation, some recommend low concentration AHA/BHA in everyday lotion/creams. But my skin doesn't seem to tolerate AHA/BHA.
If you plan to use chemical peels, be sure to test it first in case you're allergic. Once a month is probably enough. |
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Fri Jan 09, 2009 4:38 pm |
MMarble, I also use a mild scrub once a week. But I wonder if it`s enough? should I add a mild chemical peel once a month?
so I`d like to know wether these products are used exclusively or can be/should be used in combination? |
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Fri Jan 09, 2009 5:34 pm |
| I think it depends on your skin type. I like enzyme peels as they are more gentle than scrubs. If you do use something with granules, I would suggest very smooth ones so they don't tear your skin and in a base that is not too stripping of the skin. I got a sample of Isomers Double Duty Cleanser which contains lactic acid and willow bark which is doing a great job of cleaning out my pores so I feel I have less need of a scrub. I also use Cellcosmet purifying gel, activating gel and toner which I really like but it is maybe a bit too drying for dry skin in the winter. |
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Fri Jan 09, 2009 9:32 pm |
There are a lot of choices for scrubs.
So far, I've used Clarins gentle facial peeling, Elizabeth Arden Peel& Reveal, Clinique 7 days scrub, la mer the refining facial. La mer is definitely the best. It's not harsh at all and give you a really radiant and clear looking after using. It is expensive but gonna last long enough. So not too bad.
EA is fine. I don't like the other two so much.
Just bought Philosophy microdelivery peel which is highly recommended on other forum.
I was told that Dr. Brandt microdermabrasion and juice beauty green apple peel are also fabulous. |
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Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:09 pm |
| I haven't tried chemical peels yet but microdermabrasion definately works better than an average scrub, mainly because the granules are smaller and sharper. I love lancome microdermabrasion. |
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