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lisavarner
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Sat Feb 09, 2013 11:37 pm  |
| Of these 2 which is the best for me? I am trying to minimize acne scars and hyperpigmention. I have realistic goals, therefore I don't expect to have my acne scars erased and to have Hollywood looking skin. |
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Sat Feb 09, 2013 11:48 pm |
I personally prefer glycolic.
Salicylic just irritates my skin and doesnt help so much with hyper pigmentation. |
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Mon Feb 11, 2013 1:35 pm |
Are you looking to do a peel or are you looking for something to use every day.
I've used a mixture of glycolic and lactic acid in 30% peel and really liked the results.
I also used salicylic acid 20% peel on a different occasion and wasn't too happy with the outcome. According to my skin type and concerns the salicylic acid should have helped more, but it didn't.
I use 1% salicylic acid every day to control acne and I find it does a very good job at that. |
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Mon Feb 11, 2013 5:11 pm |
BHA (salicylic)is best for clogged pores. It exfoliates within the pore.
AHA (lactic, glycolic) exfoliates the surface
I use both.
Also if you are looking to minimize hyperpigmentation; be sure to wear a good sunscreen everyday. |
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Canadian with fair skin. 50+ years old sensitive and reactive. |
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Mon Feb 11, 2013 6:00 pm |
| If you still have acne, I suggest to use salicylic acid until your skin is back to "normal". If your concern only acne marks and hyperpigmentaion, I suggest Glycolic acid. This acid is a natural exfoliant, which helps smooth out uneven skin tones, acne marks, hyperpigmentation etc... Make sure that if you use glycolic acid, that you follow a moisturizer suited for your skin type... Whatever you decide, importantly, daily use of sunscreen of at least 30 SPF is a must. Hope this helps... |
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Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:29 pm |
| Salicylic acid causes severe contact dermatitis for me so I'm biased. I do not encounter this with other acids. |
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Late 30's, fair skin, dark hair. Retin A, DIY potions. Missions completed- acne, acne scarring, 11's, redness, contact dermatitis. Working on maintenence and cellulite. |
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Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:58 pm |
| I use a moisturizer with lactic acid and salicylic acid pads on my nose. For hyperpigmentation, lactic acid is meant to be a good choice and it appears (to me at least) to work better than glycolic for spots. I think glycolic is good for "plumping" up the skin - I notice a freshening of my skin when I use that, although I haven't in a long time. |
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Derminator, phytoceramides, Retin-A, DIY Vitamin C serum, Ageless if You Dare and Pilates!  |
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Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:13 pm |
| Immacolata, glycolic acid will never "plump" your skin. It is supposed to break-down the "glue" that bond dead skin cells beneath the top layer of the skin, causing new skin cells to the surface, thus, you see a fresher looking skin. However, you need to protect the new skin from UVA/UVB by using sunscreen.... |
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Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:28 pm |
| Plumping may have been the wrong word. I meant that it has a fresher, younger appearance after a peel. |
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Derminator, phytoceramides, Retin-A, DIY Vitamin C serum, Ageless if You Dare and Pilates! |
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Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:40 pm |
| Immacolata, yes, this is true, you get a "younger" looking skin after a peel (in an instant). Regular usage of glycolic acid peels will further enhance the look and feel of the skin, long-term. For those wanting this treatment, start slow first with a low dosage strength until your skin adapts... Don't go overboard by using a stronger strength if you skin is not used to it, as you will only cause more damage than good... |
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Thu Sep 12, 2013 6:13 pm |
I'm still not entirely sure why salicylic acid isn't as effective as glycolic acid when it comes to hyperpigmentation and evening the skin.
Also, why does salicylic acid go deeper in the pore? And why does glycolic acid clean more superficially? |
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Sun Sep 15, 2013 6:12 pm |
| I use both. Salycilic in particular for acne. |
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Sun Sep 15, 2013 6:12 pm |
| I use both. Salycilic in particular for acne. |
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Mon Sep 16, 2013 1:40 am |
Lemon juice is superior(i think it is aha but i dont care about the category it belongs  )
Keep in mind that you may have to dilute it with water and also that it provides Vitamins together with exfoliation.ITS SUPERIOR. |
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We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time. |
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Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:21 am |
| panoslydios wrote: |
Lemon juice is superior(i think it is aha but i dont care about the category it belongs )
Keep in mind that you may have to dilute it with water and also that it provides Vitamins together with exfoliation.ITS SUPERIOR. |
I think that lemon juice might irritate the skin |
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Mon Sep 16, 2013 1:34 pm |
| VeronicaM wrote: |
| panoslydios wrote: |
Lemon juice is superior(i think it is aha but i dont care about the category it belongs )
Keep in mind that you may have to dilute it with water and also that it provides Vitamins together with exfoliation.ITS SUPERIOR. |
I think that lemon juice might irritate the skin |
Then you dilute it
If it still irritates you then its a cleansing reaction |
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We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time. |
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Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:07 pm |
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| I use both. Salycilic in particular for acne. |
That's what I've used Salicylic Acid for in the past. Clean & Clear used to have this awesome concealer stick that was made with salicylic acid but it was a concealer. It was perfect for those blemishes that pop up now and then; it covered them and it treated them at the same time. Not sure why they discontinued it. For "peels" and that sort of thing I use glycolic acid. |
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:13 pm |
| panoslydios wrote: |
| VeronicaM wrote: |
I think that lemon juice might irritate the skin |
Then you dilute it
If it still irritates you then its a cleansing reaction |
Not sure I believe this. |
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Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:46 pm |
I just saw Neostrata has a toner with 2% salicilic and 10% glycolic acid.
Glycolic acid is the AHA of choice. Its small molecular size makes it effective in removing the build-up of dead cells on the surface of the skin. This solution contains 10% glycolic acid, the highest allowed, and an ideal pH for better results.
Salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid, acts as an antibacterial pore cleanser. This solution contains
2% salicylic acid.
http://neostrata.ca/products/-category/acne-care/toning-solution-level-2/128/
I might try it next as I was using their other toner a long time ago...
-right now am using Garnier toner w 2% salicilic, it is ok and cheap...was only $7. |
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