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Mon Sep 10, 2007 12:28 am  |
I'm looking to buy a moisturiser with Vit A / retinol. Firstly I'm not really sure of the difference - is there one? Any suggestions? I'm 36 with normal/combination skin.  |
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Mon Sep 10, 2007 2:10 am |
I used Philosophy - Booster Shot capsule, I think it's not too bad but it is expensive.
Well, I am looking for the cheaper one as well |
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Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:11 am |
I have since been reading about retin A. Can this be bought in the UK? Don't think out doctors here would prescribe! Any site in US where it can be ordered from? All very exciting!!!  |
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Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:18 am |
| You might check out some of the products at Skinbiology.com. They have a retinol in squalene moiturizer and several different protect and restore creams, one that contains retinol and lavender. They seem reasonably priced. I used the protect and restore cream for awhile but now use retin A and CPs separately. |
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Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:15 am |
| Pips, I buy Retin A 0.5 from MedsMex.com. The postage to the UK is free. |
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Caspers Mum
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Mon Sep 10, 2007 2:40 pm |
As you have combination skin you might wish to consider the following products. All are available on our website 
* DS Laboratories Viterol A Cream for General Face Area
* Skin Tx Retinol SR Facial Treatment
* SkinMedica Retinol Complex
* Bioelements Sleepwear
* PSF Retinol Nite Repair
* Jan Marini Factor-A Cream
* MD Formulations Vit-A-Plus Night Recovery Complex
* pH Advantage Boosters Effective Vitamin A |
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Tue Sep 11, 2007 4:58 am |
| Hmmm - like the sound of one with squalene! Is 0.5% the best strength? I read that 1% was better? |
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Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:58 am |
If you've never used retinol before, I would
suggest that you start with .05% and then as your skin gets used to that strength, move up to 1%.
I would also suggest Avene products. They contain Retinaldehyde CT which I believe is stronger than retinol, but not as strong as Retin A.
Avene retinal - .5% and 1%
Avene Ystheal cream - .5%
Avene Diacneal cream - 1% + 6% glycolic acid
I use Diacneal cream nightly before applying my CPs, and I really like the combo. No breakouts, pores less visable, slowly fading my old acne scars and sun damage. |
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Wed Sep 12, 2007 1:23 pm |
| Do I need to mix the Retin A 0.5% with anything or just apply it? I had trouble accessing the medmex site - and also heard a few dodgy things about it. Think ther Retin A can also be sourced from India - anyone had experience of this? |
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Thu Sep 13, 2007 4:52 am |
inhousepharmacy are good. Free shipping too 
Thats where i got mine from. |
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39, in Australia, using retin a, Skin actives I Bright and Antiaging Cream, change sunscreen regularly currently. |
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Thu Sep 13, 2007 5:03 am |
| Do they do free shipping to UK? |
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Thu Sep 13, 2007 5:10 am |
| Yes its free shipping worldwide. |
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39, in Australia, using retin a, Skin actives I Bright and Antiaging Cream, change sunscreen regularly currently. |
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Thu Sep 13, 2007 7:31 am |
| I found that PSF has the best retinol product, the 1% love it! |
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Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:10 pm |
| Has anyone here tried Green Cream? |
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havana8
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Thu Sep 13, 2007 6:14 pm |
| I've been loving the Afirm 2x but I may try the PSF one next... |
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Thu Sep 13, 2007 8:16 pm |
| Melanie - I've tried Green Cream - have it in 6 and 9. It works. I rotate my products and this is a part of the rotation. There are times when I can see it really buffs my skin. Somedays more than others. But I like it and recommend it. |
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Fri Sep 14, 2007 6:30 am |
Thank you sister sweets! Just curious, what kind of rotation are you talking about? Alternating things daily? One week on, one week off? I'm asking not specifically about the Green Cream, but everything. I am thinking of setting up a schedule where I use certain things on different days...
I have the GC in 3. I am thinking of getting 9, and just mixing the two for my transition through 6... |
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Mon Sep 17, 2007 4:56 am |
| Is PSF a web site? Does green cream contain retin a then - what is it? Are 6 and 9 different strengths? Where would this be got from? So mant choices.... Thanks everyone! |
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Wed Sep 19, 2007 4:52 am |
Lots to think about - thanks everyone
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Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:31 am |
| please tell me what is the function of retinol? |
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Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:34 am |
| I've been using PSF 1% for several months now and consider this part of my pm routine. I haven't seen any dramatic improvement, but will continue using it for long term. |
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44 – combo/oily skin with a tendency towards clogged pores. Thanks to EDS, tweaked my skincare routine and normalized skin… no more breakouts. PSF, silk powder, Janson Beckett, Cellbone, NIA24 are staples. |
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Wed Sep 19, 2007 9:31 pm |
| I confirm MD Formulations Vit-A-Plus Night Recovery Complex is good. |
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Fri Sep 21, 2007 9:51 pm |
| Recommend Skinmedica, if you don't break out. |
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Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:39 pm |
| love the DS lab viterol A for the face... |
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