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taz1946
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Joined: 02 Oct 2009
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Sun Nov 22, 2009 3:28 pm  |
| Have searched the posts today and give up. Can anyone suggest to me the best way to use these products together in my skincare regimen? For instance, would it be a problem to use estrogen mixed with retin a? Presently I use them on alternating days in the pm. I use Vit C serum in the am & CP after the retin a, but before the estrogen pm. I dimly remember reading that the ph balances can cancel out the effectiveness so the order is important. Based on that they (E & R-A) couldn't be used together but I'm not sure. I thought some of you DIYers might know or know where I could go for info. My skin is fairly resilient. |
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63 feeling 50, blonde, light-med combo skin with congestion issues. |
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Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:18 pm |
| Hi Taz! I believe Retin-A is really more effective if used alone. How about using the Estrogen cream 30 minutes after your Vit. C serum in the a.m.? |
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Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:32 pm |
taz, I think using the E and R-A on alternating days is a great way to go. Another thought would be to apply the estrogen crm after the Vit C(like beirrose mentioned), but waiting until the C sinks in. If you're using a serum based one, they only need about 10 minutes or so to do that. 30 minutes is even better if you have the time. The C serums's acidity/pH (and liquid form) call for it to go on first after cleansing, but it doesn't take long for it to sink in. If you're using a lipid form of Vit C, then it shouldn't matter. I would just let one product sink in a bit before applying another one to give it time to work on its own first.
I really think the less is more theory is something to think about and alternating nights/days with your actives is a good way to go. Most advice given these days for Retin A is to apply it only about 3X/wk anyway. That would let you alternate easily. |
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early 60's, fair skin, combo skin, very few fine lines, vertical lip lines, crows feet & 11's, fighting aging! Using Palancia HF, dermarollers, CPs, Retin A Micro, Safetox, AALS, Clairsonic |
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taz1946
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Mon Nov 23, 2009 5:41 pm |
| You guys are so great! I could be a little OCD heh, heh cause woke up in the middle of the night with the idea of adding it to my ss which goes on after the c has had time to sink in. You know what they say about great minds! I am curious about the current recommendations that retin-a be used 3 x week. Do you think that applies to long time users as well? |
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63 feeling 50, blonde, light-med combo skin with congestion issues. |
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Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:29 pm |
| The recommendation for Retin-A is to use every night for a year and then to cut back to 3X a week. |
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Sun Nov 29, 2009 11:59 am |
| Taz, which estogen to you use? Where do you get it, and how do you like it? TIA |
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