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Mon Sep 12, 2005 12:36 am  |
I stumbled on a product with this ingredient while putting together an order at drugstore.com. Have a look -
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=143303&catid=15274&trx=PLST-0-SRCH&trxp1=15274&trxp2=143303&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SRCH
It caught my eye because the product is claimed to have been developed to address acne scarring which is a concern to me. I've never heard of gamma hydroxy but its described in the manufacturer's website as a synergistic blend of AHAs and BHAs in a gentle, time-release formula. Has anyone used this or any other gamma hydroxy product? If so, please spill the beans  |
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Mabsy
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Mon Sep 12, 2005 1:01 am |
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| How did a cream invented to reduce the appearance of acne-scarring become the wrinkle cream of choice for thousands of Australians? The fact that "Gamma Hydroxy" was invented as a cosmetic resurfacer to help reduce the appearance of acne scarring is what really sets it apart from ordinary exfoliants or cream peels. Imagine...if a cosmetic skin resurfacing formula is effective enough to work on the appearance of acne-scarred skin then the humble wrinkle doesn't stand a chance. |
 Can I just say, as an Australian  , that I actually haven't tried this? This is a Skin Doctors product and I've tried two of them before and did not like either. That is not to say that this cream isn't good, but I just personally wouldn't rush out to try this (I've seen it in chemists though - the healthfood shop next to my place sells it for Au$44 (US$34)). I just thought that was funny when I read the first line
Anyway, there have been reports on another forum about broken capillaries after using this cream but there have also been good reports. If you're interested have a look at http://www.vogue.com.au/forums/showthread.php?t=117682 and just do a general search for gamma hydroxy on that site as there are a few different threads about it  |
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Mon Sep 12, 2005 1:15 am |
What?!? How did a skincare aficionado living in Oz NOT become part of the "thousands"? That *is* funny!
Thanks for the link Mabsy, I will certainly check it out. |
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