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Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:56 am  |
Hi there,
Wondering if anyone can offer any tips on using retin-a ive been using it since september and love it, but i hate the ugly flakies it comes with, anyone suggest either a really good moisturiser or how to combat the flakies,
thanks nicola |
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Thu Feb 14, 2008 7:17 am |
| I'm doing Obagi which includes Retin-A and when my flakies get really bad I use Biomedic's Pure Enzyme peel. It is gentle but effective and getting most of them off. I usually use this right before I shower and then the heat and steam from the shower also helps soften the dead skin up enough for me to gently rub it off with my fingers. |
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32 years old, combination skin, working on lots of age-related changes (fine lines, dull skin, hyperpigmentation) since I hit the big 3-0. Loving the 302 line. |
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Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:19 pm |
| Something really basic and simple that you can rely on for simple moisture and then seal it in with Aquaphor. The "basic and simple cream" really depends on your skin. My skin drinks up pretty much anything with no problems if it's parched. Some things that seem to work for a lot of people are: Cerave Cream, Cerave Lotion, Cetaphil Cream (not lotion), basic lotions/creams from Avene, La Roche-Posay, Dove, Olay lines. |
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Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:51 pm |
Hi,
thanks for your comments, i think a barrier cream would be ideal as you say it locks in the moisture, and hopefully will keep the peelies at bay |
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Caspers Mum
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Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:57 pm |
* Obagi Action
* SkinMedica Ceratopic Replenishing Lotion
* La Roche-Posay Hydranorme Facial Skincare
* Laboratoire Dr Renaud Tolerance
* Decleor Aromessence Baume De Nuit Angelique - Angelique Night Balm.
* Remergent Barrier Repair Formula
* Eminence Linden Calendula Treatment Cream
* Jurlique Viola Cream |
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Sat Feb 16, 2008 1:44 am |
| Thanks Caspers Mum, I was looking some good moisturizers while on Obagi/Retin A as well. Can you recommend on that doesn't leave you looking oily? |
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Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:33 am |
| emu oil is good too |
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Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:38 am |
| I have been using PSF's balancing oil mixed with hyaluronic acid to moisturize after applying Retin A. |
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Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:40 am |
I second carforum. Emu oil is awesome, especially when mixed with a drop or two of hyaluronic acid.
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| emu oil is good too |
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Best, Jeannine (40s, fair skin, hazel eyes, sensitive skin). To fight the dread lemming sickness, I promise not to rave about a product until I have used it for a long while. |
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Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:48 am |
can I use jojoba oil with a drop of hyaluronic acid instead of Emu oil?
and should there be some waiting time between applying a retionid and moisturizer? |
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31, combo - oily, breakout-prone, fair complexion, sensitive and prone to rosacea |
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Sun Feb 17, 2008 1:43 pm |
| Will retin-a still work if i wash, then moisturize, wait and then apply retin-a, because thinking about it, before i even used retin-a if i washed my face i had to moisturize straight away because my face felt like i had a mask on if i didn't |
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Sun Feb 17, 2008 1:56 pm |
| I have been using Retin-A for about two months. I use camellia oil in the evenings, sometimes with Helichrysum EO. Also I use microfiber cloth every day, and try not to touch my face during the day. |
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Mon Feb 18, 2008 10:34 am |
It has been about 7-8 years since I used Obagi. It was a terrific skin care line but my skin never really adjusted to it completely and I got tired of the flakes and peeling skin. When I was using Obagi the two products that seemed to help the most with dry, flaky skin was Obagi Action and Obagi Tolereen. Here is a link and it does state that the two products are best when mixed together.
http://www.beautyriche.com/Blog/index.php/2007/05/29/obagi-action-and-tolereen/ |
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Blonde hair, fair skin normal to dry with oily T-zone, Clarisonic, IFP bha/aha combo, Vivier Kine-C, Lips2kiss system, JB ADCE |
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Mon Feb 18, 2008 10:37 am |
I think you are putting too much.
Please follow the steps as per instruction
You will avoid too much "flakes" on your skin.
Cheers.
| nicola wrote: |
Hi there,
Wondering if anyone can offer any tips on using retin-a ive been using it since september and love it, but i hate the ugly flakies it comes with, anyone suggest either a really good moisturiser or how to combat the flakies,
thanks nicola |
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Mon Feb 18, 2008 3:07 pm |
I've been using for around a month at the .05%, haven't had any flaking. My skin is pretty tolerable of about anything though, so that may be why I have no flakies.
I only use a about a pea sized amount (a big pea), also waiting at least 15mins after you wash your face is essential. Then after I put it on, I wait an additional 15 more mins and apply emu oil. |
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Thu Mar 13, 2008 1:42 pm |
| I was given advice if the flaking and redness were too much, to either using the Retin A every second day and/or not mix it with #5 Obagi Blender as the blender drives the retin a deep into the skin. |
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mid 40's, blonde, blue eyes, normal skin, DIY skin regime, AALS - biggest problem undereye - getting much better with AALS & DIY serums. |
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Fri Mar 14, 2008 12:42 am |
I do the same thing, if it gets to be too much I give myself a day off with the Retin A and Blender. I got the Obagi Action which helps alot with the redness and peeling. Also you can buy a microfiber facial cloths and scrub lightly to take the flakies away. Be careful not to scrub too hard.
I am always so surprised by the people who don't flake when they are on Obagi. I thought that was a sign that the old skin is shedding. But if your still getting results without the flaking, I'm jealous. |
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Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:34 am |
| The company actually recommends a product called Catrix. I used it when I was on retin-A and it was a good emollient/barrier-type cream. |
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Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:02 pm |
| Where can you get that, is it on EDS? |
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