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Fri Apr 08, 2011 11:07 pm  |
| Or is it not possible since it's present in most fruits? I need a chemical exfoliant, but not BHA because I think I'm allergic... |
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Fri Apr 08, 2011 11:58 pm |
| Some people are allergic to certain fruits, so it's possible to be allergic to AHAs. In fact, there's the lactic acid stinging test which indicates not an allergy, but a nerve sensitivity. So I would recommend low strength first and build up if it's fine. |
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Sat Apr 09, 2011 12:03 am |
It's always possible to be either allergic or just have a bad reaction to just about anything. You may want to test a small spot either inside your elbow or behind your ear and see after 24-48 hours how your skin reacts. It's the safest route to be certain without affecting your entire face. 
Good luck! |
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Sat Apr 09, 2011 7:48 am |
| Hmm well I did do a skin test when I first tried BHAs.. The inside of my elbow was fine but when I put it on my face, I ended up looking burned and patchy =/ |
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Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:05 am |
| oasisjc wrote: |
| Hmm well I did do a skin test when I first tried BHAs.. The inside of my elbow was fine but when I put it on my face, I ended up looking burned and patchy =/ |
Well then I would suggest behind your ear, it's closer to the facial skin, I can't say it's 100% foolproof, but it's an attemp to check for sensitivities. |
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Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:13 am |
| oasisjc wrote: |
| Hmm well I did do a skin test when I first tried BHAs.. The inside of my elbow was fine but when I put it on my face, I ended up looking burned and patchy =/ |
I had this experience twenty years ago and had to stay away from anything that had AHAs in them. Now for some reason I am not bothered at all....even with stronger percentages. |
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female,"50 something" medium to thick normal skin, no wrinkles,Lightstim,Easy Eye Solutions,Green Smoothies,Ageless Secret Gold, Pico Toner,Beautiful Image |
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Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:43 am |
| Toby wrote: |
| oasisjc wrote: |
| Hmm well I did do a skin test when I first tried BHAs.. The inside of my elbow was fine but when I put it on my face, I ended up looking burned and patchy =/ |
I had this experience twenty years ago and had to stay away from anything that had AHAs in them. Now for some reason I am not bothered at all....even with stronger percentages. |
Did you have to work your way up from weaker strengths or did you just suddenly start tolerating them? |
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Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:54 am |
No because it seemed when I used it at all my skin reacted. I just figured it wasn't for me and left it alone. Now 20 years later my skin tolerates it well....go figure  |
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Sat Apr 09, 2011 7:36 pm |
| oasisjc wrote: |
| Or is it not possible since it's present in most fruits? I need a chemical exfoliant, but not BHA because I think I'm allergic... |
yes ofcourse, I had a peel done at the doctor and they did a test on my arm 24h prior to my peel to see if I'm allergic to it |
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Sat Apr 09, 2011 9:06 pm |
| Toby wrote: |
| No because it seemed when I used it at all my skin reacted. I just figured it wasn't for me and left it alone. Now 20 years later my skin tolerates it well....go figure |
So there wasn`t any reaction at all when you started using it again |
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Sat Apr 09, 2011 10:15 pm |
| Well remember we are talking about twenty years...no I had no reaction whatsoever when I started using it two years ago. I use a mild AHA daily and my skin loves it. I can also use retin-a .1 and not have one ounce of reddness or flaking....at one time if I used AHA I would look like I had a second degree burn and it would take weeks to calm down. |
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