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lilyb
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Joined: 11 May 2008
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Sun May 11, 2008 10:27 pm  |
| Does anyone use hydroquinone on its own? I've had fabulous results with the Alyria system and my skin is smooth and clear. I really like the Alyria face wash, toner, and retinol night complex. But I have a few stubborn acne scars and I'm hoping hydroquinone will do the trick. Any thoughts? |
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Mon May 12, 2008 12:30 pm |
| I don't realy know since Iam on the maintenance with Obagi NuDerm I would ask but I think it would be ok |
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Turned 50 in Feb 09 skin looks and feels like early 40's use SS everyday and oil free foundation. Normal/combo sensative skin WHAT A COMBO |
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Tue May 13, 2008 2:25 am |
The majority of people that have had success with Obagi have only used the system and nothing else.
There is nothing wrong with mixing the system with another line, but your results may only be 70% as opposed to 100%.
Hope that helps. |
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Tue May 13, 2008 4:00 am |
| lilyb wrote: |
| Does anyone use hydroquinone on its own? I've had fabulous results with the Alyria system and my skin is smooth and clear. I really like the Alyria face wash, toner, and retinol night complex. But I have a few stubborn acne scars and I'm hoping hydroquinone will do the trick. Any thoughts? |
I believe Hydroquirone can be used with other products. Many people do their own form of Obaji (some call it the poor man's obagi) and use similar products without the high cost..the active ingredient in the clear is 4% hydroquinone which can be purchased through one of the Canadian online drug sites...hope this helps..so my guess would be YES.. |
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Fri May 16, 2008 10:12 am |
| Really,,,I did't know that.. |
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Fri May 16, 2008 10:14 am |
Opps..  I forgot to ask...then i can use other sun screen lotion extra( for protection SPF 50) |
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Tue May 20, 2008 9:41 pm |
| I wont bother as the OBAGi cleanser and toner works great for me and their price is also great. When you buy the whole kit its even cheaper. |
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Wed May 21, 2008 9:28 pm |
yes you may, when I ran out of Obagi cleanser, I use my neutrogena fresh foaming cleanser, moreover, I like to switch cleansers it helps to keep blemishes away.
Cleansers and toners are prepping your skin for the moisturizer or treatment. So in theory, Obagi Clear is the last item on your skincare? so it is fine. Personally I don't like to mix treatment, so I won't layer your retinol night cream over the clear. I would use clear in the AM and your current cream in the PM.
I don't like to mix because one brand might counter the other brand's effectiveness. But that is just me, others do that all the time. *shrugs* |
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Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:30 am |
I've been using Obagi since 2005 and have had nothing but the best results.
I didn't use Cleanser or toner and still got results. I use Kate Sommerville gentle cleanser and witch hazel for toner.
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