Broken Capillaries & Aspirin Masks
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Sat Sep 01, 2007 12:34 pm Quote

Oh no! I just discovered the wonders of the incredible aspirin mask and after just 2 applications am already seeing an improvement in my skin. I have decent 45 year old skin, but am very fair & delicate (Irish descent). Because my skin is thin and dry, I had been wary of lots of the peels & acid products, then I tried the aspirin mask (as a sample) and became an instant convert. The peeling I've experienced has been manageable (I should say I have used the mask cautiously--maybe every 5 or 6 days, unlike you folks with thicker, oilier skin) and I've loved my skin's baby bottom texture and the fact that my clusters of enlarged pores seem a bit improved after each application. I felt like I was turning back the clock a little and was very glad of it.

But then I read that people who have capillary issues (as do most of us pale Irish ladies) should steer clear of the aspirin mask or risk ending up with a face full of gin blossoms. True? I have a few small red veins around my nose--nothing terrible & completely concealable with makeup--but I really don't want a red road map on my face. But neither do I want to give up my dream of a peeled, younger-looking face.

What to do?

enjoys freebies · Sat Sep 01, 2007 5:33 pm Quote

hi shegill, welcome!

i think if you do a mask only a couple times per week you shouldn't have a problem. i mix mine up with yogurt,a lactic acid, which doesn't seem to yield broken caps. i'm very prone, and i've never had a problem with the aspirin masks. in fact i only ever had a problem with vitamin c products and ahas.
i think the best advice is not to overdo ANYTHING!

--avalange

shegill wrote:

Oh no! I just discovered the wonders of the incredible aspirin mask and after just 2 applications am already seeing an improvement in my skin. I have decent 45 year old skin, but am very fair & delicate (Irish descent). Because my skin is thin and dry, I had been wary of lots of the peels & acid products, then I tried the aspirin mask (as a sample) and became an instant convert. The peeling I've experienced has been manageable (I should say I have used the mask cautiously--maybe every 5 or 6 days, unlike you folks with thicker, oilier skin) and I've loved my skin's baby bottom texture and the fact that my clusters of enlarged pores seem a bit improved after each application. I felt like I was turning back the clock a little and was very glad of it.

But then I read that people who have capillary issues (as do most of us pale Irish ladies) should steer clear of the aspirin mask or risk ending up with a face full of gin blossoms. True? I have a few small red veins around my nose--nothing terrible & completely concealable with makeup--but I really don't want a red road map on my face. But neither do I want to give up my dream of a peeled, younger-looking face.

What to do?

enjoys freebies · Mon Sep 03, 2007 10:56 pm Quote

I've just test my first aplication of asparin mask last night. I still do not see any difference on my skin.

enjoys freebies · Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:10 am Quote

nicky, you won't always see a difference right away -

enjoys freebies · Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:22 pm Quote

How long do you see the result?

enjoys freebies · Tue Sep 11, 2007 10:49 pm Quote

i saw mine instantly after the first use!!

enjoys freebies · Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:57 pm Quote

avalange, does vitamin c products cause broken caps?
When I was doing my micor, my BA said I have some broken caps, but I have been using cellex-c serums.

Wed Sep 26, 2007 8:41 am Quote

I would love to hear the experiences with this mask by anyone with rosacea

enjoys freebies · Thu Oct 04, 2007 7:08 am Quote

Oops......I have just decided to try the aspirin mask for the first time today....... and now I read this!! Shock

I too have a few very small red broken caps around my nose and a tiny oneon my cheeck, but I wouldn't want them to multiply! Confused

Any more experiences?

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