Is this more like a peel or an extreme exfoliator? And if you do Retin-A should you stop before the peel and for how long?
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It is a real peel. Make sure you follow the direction. If you have sensitive skin, you may need to start cut the mins recommended to see how your skin takes it. Add more mins cautiously each application. I would hold off on the retinA. Use a good moisturiser.
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It depends on how sensitive your skin is. Start off at once or twice a week and then work up to every other day. It's important to use a VERY GENTLE circular motion. Too much pressure and you'll abrade the skin. Use in the evenings before bed for best results and follow with a good moisturizer that contains retinol. Your skin regenerates and heals as you sleep.
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Assuming my skin is cleansed I am using a product called FACEZ Scrubz and it exfoliates...try it you might like it.
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I actually have ONLY used on my face. I have used it as a face mask (10-20 min) and as an exfoliate, and I have really enjoyed it.
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I'm sure it's different for everyone, but mine only took a week or so to notice the difference. Beware, if one of the products starts to make your face burn or peel, it's probably not the cleanser - I don't use all 3 products anymore, just the cleanser and sometimes the stuff with SPF.
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Not sure about your skin. What I can tell you is that my skin is normal to dry and o have never experienced increased drying using this product. In fact it seems to leave my skin smoother...that said i always need to use an exfoliating glove to remove all of the product. I love this product because I feel it removes so much dry skin. I hope that helps.
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I just thoroughly cleanse (make sure all make-up is off), let my skin dry and then use SkinVac. After using SkinVac I use a Vitamin C serum followed by hylaronic acid serum ( hylaronic acid is very soothing despite the name) and finally, a good moisturizer. I use Retin-A regularly, but I don't use it after the SkinVac for at least a day because I've found that to be a little irritating to my skin.
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Hi Nancy, I was peeling because I used it and went into the sun and the peeling was very minimal. I would recommend using it once a week for a month and increase usage according to if or how much you may peel. The best thing is to exfoliate in the shower and then use it at night. Hope this helps!
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I use a gentler daily alpha-beta peel from another company to keep my skin clear and bright on a regular basis (wish Perfect Image made a comparable product since the one I use is very expensive) so I reserve the Eternity Peel for a once monthly deeper exfoliation. For reference, I'm 55 years old, Caucasian, skin is on the thicker side, some sun damage with hyperpigmentation, skin type is combination that tends to be on the drier side. The daily alpha-beta peel seems to keep it free of dry patches and flakes.
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Yes, I just used water, then I used a mild cleanser, just to be sure it was off. It really peels and entire layer of skin, but get ready to look completely wrinkled in the area you apply it to, until it starts to peel. It took mine about 7 days to peel! I didn't want to go anywhere, it was like 90 yr old skin, until it peeled.
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About 10 minutes is good. Daily use would be best. It also helps reduce redness from breakouts.
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I used it everyday as my regular cleanser. I did not use it the day I was doing the peel.
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It is really hard to say which one is best. I wanted a less harsh peel so the recovery would not be so obvious so I got 30% and the longer u leave it on the more it does. You have to just take baby steps and not try to overdo it. This is not something u can reverse if u burn ur skin by using something that is too harsh. It's not so expensive that u couldn't start with 30% and see how it goes before using 40% and regretting it!
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I wouldn't. This peel is pretty strong for me. However, there are some who can stand a higher pertcentage of acid and use retinol afterwards. That's too strong for my sensitive skin.
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I guess I don' t have any to work on. You would probably have to remember to use it there daily. A corn meal & powdered milk mixture to add a little water to makes a great cheap exfoliant. Retin a prescription perhaps too. I use to have some rough areas from younger year acne struggles. I think that helped more than anything else I tried. Also great for oil control.
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It's normal if you have used peels before. A friend of mine who uses Retinol A regularly felt nothing... I never peeled before, and felt it within one minute. Did you use a toner first? Or hot water to cleanse your face? This will help with the effectiveness. Try this:(it worked for me as my skin adjusted to the peel) before using the peel, first wash your face with hot water with a face cloth (be careful not to burn yourself); after, use a sensitive skin toner to deep clean; finally... peel away! *this is a home remedy... I'm not a doc or anything. But I do know this works. Well, it did for me. Tootles:) It's normal if you have used peels before. A friend of mine who uses Retinol A regularly felt nothing... I never peeled before, and felt it within one minute. Did you use a toner first? Or hot water to cleanse your face? This will help with the effectiveness. Try this:(it worked for me as my skin adjusted to the peel) before using the peel, first wash your face with hot water with a face cloth (be careful not to burn yourself); after, use a sensitive skin toner to deep clean; finally... peel away! *this is a home remedy... I'm not a doc or anything. But I do know this works. Well, it did... » Read More It's normal if you have used peels before. A friend of mine who uses Retinol A regularly felt nothing... I never peeled before, and felt it within one minute. Did you use a toner first? Or hot water to cleanse your face? This will help with the effectiveness. Try this:(it worked for me as my skin adjusted to the peel) before using the peel, first wash your face with hot water with a face cloth (be careful not to burn yourself); after, use a sensitive skin toner to deep clean; finally... peel away! *this is a home remedy... I'm not a doc or anything. But I do know this works. Well, it did for me. Tootles:) « Show Less
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I use this :Pre-Peel Salicylic Deep Gel Exfoliating Cleanser - Enhanced with Tea Tree Oil & Green Tea Extract (Professional) by PERFECT IMAGE before a peel (actually a couple of days prior to as well). And after, as in after I have neutralized the solution because I do a layered salicylic/lactic peel, I use a vit C serum and then a moisturizing sunscreen.For the days following face wash - I'm currently using the collagen cleanser by Cellbone. (http://cellbone.com/Collagen_Cleanser.htm) I have also used Cetaphil products as well. The key is gentle face wash post peel for a couple of days, moisturizer, and sunscreen. I use this :Pre-Peel Salicylic Deep Gel Exfoliating Cleanser - Enhanced with Tea Tree Oil & Green Tea Extract (Professional) by PERFECT IMAGE before a peel (actually a couple of days prior to as well). And after, as in after I have neutralized the solution because I do a layered salicylic/lactic peel, I use a vit C serum and then a moisturizing sunscreen.For the days following face wash - I'm currently using the collagen cleanser by Cellbone. (http://cellbone.com/Collagen_Cleanser.htm) I have also used Cetaphil products as well. The key is gentle face wash post peel for a couple... » Read More I use this :Pre-Peel Salicylic Deep Gel Exfoliating Cleanser - Enhanced with Tea Tree Oil & Green Tea Extract (Professional) by PERFECT IMAGE before a peel (actually a couple of days prior to as well). And after, as in after I have neutralized the solution because I do a layered salicylic/lactic peel, I use a vit C serum and then a moisturizing sunscreen.For the days following face wash - I'm currently using the collagen cleanser by Cellbone. (http://cellbone.com/Collagen_Cleanser.htm) I have also used Cetaphil products as well. The key is gentle face wash post peel for a couple of days, moisturizer, and sunscreen. « Show Less