Posted by Spoc on April 1, 2005, at 16:33:54
In reply to Re: Strivectin? » Spoc, posted by rainbowbrite on April 1, 2005, at 15:50:01
> Ok Im a little confused now :S. you know the stuff I meantioned the R stuff? well is that similar to what you are saying? I am easily overwhelmed lol
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The stuff you mentioned, Reversa. I'm soooo sorry to hear that on your first try, there was no info on it available at that site I gave you!... my name is SPOC, not SPOT, as in FETCH! lollolololololololol!!!
Anyhoo, yes it has an AHA, and it is glycolic acid which is about the best, and looks like it is a good product. I don't just base that on what old Paula the cosmetic cop says, but from the ingredients and percentages it looks good. You could go higher on percentages though and have even more freshening.
Oh and remember, AHAs will deep cleanse and refresh, but don't help remove or prevent wrinkles. Are good to use in conjunction with something nonirritating like Kinerase, or plain moisturizers. But if using in conjunction with something like tretinoin, you'll flake more and chances of irritation are greater.
That combo plus, optionally, hydroquinone (skin "bleach," but not actually bleach, and evens more than "bleaches") is what the Obagi Nu Derm program is pretty much composed of. But you probably don't need to get that aggressive yet, and if you're a chicken you may want to discuss the Obagi program with your derm before using it. (In fact they probably wouldn't sell it to you unless you did, I just mean one CAN get the components off the Internet.)
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> So your advice is to get the Kinerase lotion to start? I think I like the idea of n o face dandruff. hehe
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If that is what's most important to you, or you know it will be a hassle to be super careful in the summer (or during winter outdoor activities) about sunblocks, it would be better.As far as "dandruff" alone, even in winter, you could also just put on the tretinoin a couple times a week. And even when using it more often, most people's skin will acclimate after a few weeks and not flake much if at all anymore. Sooner or later it is good to get in the habit of using a retinoid. You could even use the .05% instead of the .1%, but no lower. Yes Kinerase is very good, just not nearly AS effective for cell turnover, but definitely better than just about any other product you might choose in lieu of a retinoid. At your age it really may be plenty for now.
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> Wait you mean....that self tanner I just bought for $200 that says i will stay tanned forever may not really be a forever thing...ill only *think* I am tanned. hmmm?
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Ok now that's cruel, you KNOW you could get me to write 67,000 words about why that is different (thank goodness I saw your 'just kidding' post before I got started)! ;-)
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www.pretendthisprogramisusefulbutinfectmycomputer.com.
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> I typed that into my address line and then had a panic attack!! What if it does soemthing to my computer and I change my mind about murdering it!! LOL
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Ummm, I don't know where the hijinx end and the serious need for my stupefying wisdom begins, but just in case: TO ANYONE OUT THERE READING THIS: DO *NOT* TYPE THE ABOVE INTO YOUR BROWSER! I DO NOT IN FACT KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING THERE BUT IF SO I RATHER DOUBT IT WOULD BE GOOD. (But if you DO try it, don't keep me wondering, buy another computer and come on back to tell the tale!)
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