Paula's Choice

[mrstucker]

Has anyone used this line? I hear it's great, but want some opinions. I have combo skin, and get the occasional pimple (at 34, this drives me nuts!). Any suggestions?

 

[mspixieears]

I liked their completely emollient moisturiser and use AHA 8% when my nose/T zone is really laden with blackheads and has more than 2 blemishes. So, very occasionally. She says you can use AHA everyday once you're used to it, but when I tried that, it not only did nothing for my blackheads, it made my skin incredibly flaky. I don't use CE moisturiser anymore as my skin is less combo than it used to be.

Some people swear by the BHA - think that's for acne.

 

[jenjunsan]

I use the 2% BHA Lotion and it has been a miracle worker for me. I have more blemishes in my 30s than I did as a teen. This lotion has completely turned my skin around. I serviously have never used a product that I saw results so clearly!

 

[mrstucker]

Thanks so much! I've placed an order, and hopefully won't be disappointed. I have zillions of blackheads in my t area, and scrubbing isn't doing the trick anymore.

My fingers are crossed! Thanks for the opinions

 

[Dreamergirl3]

I have tons of blackheads as well, but I was wondering, is BHA or AHAs better than Salicylic Acid? I know they both work in similar ways, but whats the difference?

 

[mspixieears]

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Originally Posted by Dreamergirl3 I have tons of blackheads as well, but I was wondering, is BHA or AHAs better than Salicylic Acid? I know they both work in similar ways, but whats the difference?

I'm not sure about the difference, but basically, AHA is supposed to be for blackheads, whereas BHA is for blemishes, as it claims to be able to get into the pores and clean the gunk out/unblock them - or something like that.

It's odd, AHA 8% does work on lessening my blackheads but I notice more whiteheads popping up too. But it also brings whiteheads in formation closer to the skin surface so they can be extracted - very gently, I might add. I don't use it as often as it says you can on the bottle though. Only once a week and for a few weeks at a time.