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mable
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Tue Jun 01, 2010 10:34 am  |
Years ago I used glycolic acid on my skin with great results but since then I have had some sun damage that has resulted in more freckles.
I am worried about getting a patchy result on my face so was wondering if anyone could recommend any peels or products that are effective but maybe a little bit gentler |
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Tue Jun 01, 2010 1:48 pm |
| If you are trying to reduce hyperpigmentation I would recommend Obagi Clear. The glycolic is primarily for exfoliation and skin renewal and will have minimal to no effect on the freckles if that is what you are trying to address. |
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40, Asian, Fitpatrick III with mostly moderate hyperpigmentation and isolated severe. Currently on Obagi Nu-Derm. |
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Tue Jun 01, 2010 3:16 pm |
| Hi - thanks for that. How does the Obalgi Clear work? How do I use it? |
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Tue Jun 01, 2010 4:50 pm |
The clear uses hydroquinone to reduce the production of melanin in damaged pigmentation cells. It is best used in combination with tretinoin. The obagi nuderm system uses both of these agents in addition to glycolic acid to make cells act younger by better distributing and regulating melanin production in addition to producing more collagen.
Niacinamide also helps with hyperpigmentation. |
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40, Asian, Fitpatrick III with mostly moderate hyperpigmentation and isolated severe. Currently on Obagi Nu-Derm. |
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Thu Jun 03, 2010 3:43 pm |
Hi mable, I would agree with its_kristy, Obagi nu derm system is a system with products that uses hydroquinone, tretinion and glycolic acid. It's works, there are lots of threads on EDS forum about it. However, it is a very aggressive system where peeling, flaking and dry, red skin comes with the initial use of the products. That's if, you use the entire system.
Product with 4% hydroquinone will suppress production of more freckles and lighten the ones you have. Hydroquinone is the main ingredient, but used with tretinion both pigmentation, skin texture and overall skin tone will be improved. I had good results using Obagi. When I had completed my 18 weeks I had microdermabrasion done on a weekly basis for 5 weeks which also help to brighten the skin more. |
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Thu Jun 03, 2010 6:53 pm |
| I think you should put face sunscreen more amount of it applying on your face. |
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Thu Jun 03, 2010 9:13 pm |
| nickieygirl, is right no matter what you do to improve your skin, the most important thing is sunblock. Just a few minutes in the sun without a sunblock and all your hard work to remove any pigmentation is undone. |
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Katmitskit
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Thu Nov 07, 2013 12:07 pm |
| Is it okay to use paula's choice 8%AHa on daytime after obagi clear? I find exfoderm too pricey for a glycolic based product. |
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