OfficerJenny
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Best facial exfoliater
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zzoester
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I stay away from manual exfoliators. If you insist on using them, try to find one that has very small grains in it to gently exfoliate your face (like EL So Polished) instead of the cheaper alternatives with large grains that can tear your skin (like St Ive's apricot scrub).
I personally use (and suggest) chemical exfoliation. I mainly use Paula's Choice products for exfoliation immediately after cleansing at night, like the 2% BHA liquid (but you'll want to start with 1% probably if you do not use BHA currently, and then transition to 2%). I have combo skin but really tend to me oily in my t zone and this truly combats any unwanted oilies! I follow that up with the 8%AHA gel (also from PC). Wait 30 min before applying any other products like moisturizer.
My skin has never looked better and I'm so glad I've figured this out. I have been exfoliating this way for 8 months and my skin texture is amazing and the BHA and AHA have solved problems with inconsistency, texture issues, clogged pores, oily areas, etc. I would never go back to manual exfoliation again because there is no need for me to do so.
Maybe this isn't what you are looking for but I hope it can help in some way.
I personally use (and suggest) chemical exfoliation. I mainly use Paula's Choice products for exfoliation immediately after cleansing at night, like the 2% BHA liquid (but you'll want to start with 1% probably if you do not use BHA currently, and then transition to 2%). I have combo skin but really tend to me oily in my t zone and this truly combats any unwanted oilies! I follow that up with the 8%AHA gel (also from PC). Wait 30 min before applying any other products like moisturizer.
My skin has never looked better and I'm so glad I've figured this out. I have been exfoliating this way for 8 months and my skin texture is amazing and the BHA and AHA have solved problems with inconsistency, texture issues, clogged pores, oily areas, etc. I would never go back to manual exfoliation again because there is no need for me to do so.
Septemba
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Thank you for sharing this!
I'm about to start with Paula's Choice 1% BHA. I put off reading about chemical exfoliants for so long, I guess it just seemed too 'involved'? I was interested in combining AHA/BHA too.
Did you get any purging or weirdness when you started on the BHA? Any advice?
Originally Posted by zzoester
I stay away from manual exfoliators. If you insist on using them, try to find one that has very small grains in it to gently exfoliate your face (like EL So Polished) instead of the cheaper alternatives with large grains that can tear your skin (like St Ive's apricot scrub). I personally use (and suggest) chemical exfoliation. I mainly use Paula's Choice products for exfoliation immediately after cleansing at night, like the 2% BHA liquid (but you'll want to start with 1% probably if you do not use BHA currently, and then transition to 2%). I have combo skin but really tend to me oily in my t zone and this truly combats any unwanted oilies! I follow that up with the 8%AHA gel (also from PC). Wait 30 min before applying any other products like moisturizer. My skin has never looked better and I'm so glad I've figured this out. I have been exfoliating this way for 8 months and my skin texture is amazing and the BHA and AHA have solved problems with inconsistency, texture issues, clogged pores, oily areas, etc. I would never go back to manual exfoliation again because there is no need for me to do so.
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Thank you for sharing this!
I'm about to start with Paula's Choice 1% BHA. I put off reading about chemical exfoliants for so long, I guess it just seemed too 'involved'? I was interested in combining AHA/BHA too.
Did you get any purging or weirdness when you started on the BHA? Any advice?
wifey806
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it's ok lol... there are worse things on the internet
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zzoester
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Hey, np!
What skin type are you? I'm a true combo; oily in the t-zone and sometimes dry in other areas (like around my mouth). I actually started with the 2% BHA from PC because I wanted to correct my oily t-zone pronto because no matter WHAT primers, powder, etc I used my makeup was affected and I was annoyed.
So, yea...I personally had no issue starting with the 2% but if you have dry to normal skin I would definitely start with the 1% BHA. If you are only planning on BHA I'd get the gel. I love how it feels and you will find that a little goes a long way....I go through 2 bottles of liquid BHA for every bottle of gel. So, you'll save $$ in the long run if you use gel. Now, if you want to use the 8% AHA from PC *which I TOTALLY recommend, btw!* then you'll want to get that in the gel form, as well.
I started with both BHA and AHA from day one. I purged for three weeks. Honestly, by the third week I was getting annoyed....but in the long run, it's REALLY not that bad. Of course at the time I was overly dramatic about getting a couple of zits but it wasn't anything major at all. Typically, you'll purge for about 2 wks but it could last up to 4 wks. I actually got a little dry and had a bit of peeling from the BHA/AHA, which can also be a typical response. Once you are adapted, you should notice your skin equalize and become really balanced. It's really worth it. During the course of purging you'll watch your skin change on a daily basis. I personally found it really interesting. It felt cool, it look different. Then, the next day a little blemish might pop up during this period but I'm really glad I stuck through it. It's SO worth it. I can honestly say it's one of the best decision I have made in 2008.
I figure if you are going to start the BHA, you may as well incorporate the AHA. You will actually find they are really effective when used together. The PC exfoliants are safe enough to start out using every night. Apply the BHA first, wait until it dries and then apply the AHA and wait 30 minutes. Any blemishes you noticed in the first few weeks were already hanging out under your skin to begin with, it might seem overwhelming because they pop up all at once. But manageable!
At first you might notice a warm feeling after application that might last a few minutes and it's totally normal. It freaked me out at first but it's all good. It's the result of the acids attacking the intercellular bonds between skin cells and even after the feeling goes away, it will continue to function for another 20-30 minutes as long as no other products are applied to your skin. So, it's really important to wait half an hour before applying your moisturizer or other products to your face that will alter the ph because you want the exfoliants to function effectively. Use of AHA/BHA will also help your moisturizer function better.
The good thing about PC in general is that it's free of irritants, ph-correct, and high in antioxidants. It's a great go-to line but there are certainly others out there that are good, too. For the BHA and AHA, it's hard to beat the quality and price, though. Great deal.
Let me know if you have any other questions about the BHA. I hope you like it!
| Originally Posted by Septemba
Thank you for sharing this! I'm about to start with Paula's Choice 1% BHA. I put off reading about chemical exfoliants for so long, I guess it just seemed too 'involved'? I was interested in combining AHA/BHA too. Did you get any purging or weirdness when you started on the BHA? Any advice?
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Hey, np!
What skin type are you? I'm a true combo; oily in the t-zone and sometimes dry in other areas (like around my mouth). I actually started with the 2% BHA from PC because I wanted to correct my oily t-zone pronto because no matter WHAT primers, powder, etc I used my makeup was affected and I was annoyed.
I started with both BHA and AHA from day one. I purged for three weeks. Honestly, by the third week I was getting annoyed....but in the long run, it's REALLY not that bad. Of course at the time I was overly dramatic about getting a couple of zits but it wasn't anything major at all. Typically, you'll purge for about 2 wks but it could last up to 4 wks. I actually got a little dry and had a bit of peeling from the BHA/AHA, which can also be a typical response. Once you are adapted, you should notice your skin equalize and become really balanced. It's really worth it. During the course of purging you'll watch your skin change on a daily basis. I personally found it really interesting. It felt cool, it look different. Then, the next day a little blemish might pop up during this period but I'm really glad I stuck through it. It's SO worth it. I can honestly say it's one of the best decision I have made in 2008.
I figure if you are going to start the BHA, you may as well incorporate the AHA. You will actually find they are really effective when used together. The PC exfoliants are safe enough to start out using every night. Apply the BHA first, wait until it dries and then apply the AHA and wait 30 minutes. Any blemishes you noticed in the first few weeks were already hanging out under your skin to begin with, it might seem overwhelming because they pop up all at once. But manageable!
The good thing about PC in general is that it's free of irritants, ph-correct, and high in antioxidants. It's a great go-to line but there are certainly others out there that are good, too. For the BHA and AHA, it's hard to beat the quality and price, though. Great deal.
Let me know if you have any other questions about the BHA. I hope you like it!
mizuki~
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LUSH -- Facial Care Products: Ocean Salt Cleanser (normal to oily skin)
LUSH -- Facial Care Products: Ocean Salt Cleanser (normal to oily skin)
