topic Re: Alternating routine in Beauty

Alternating routine

Judaline — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 16:13:55 GMT

I am using two lines of skin care that I really like. I thought I would alternate using both of them. Would you alternate like every other day, or, maybe use one line for two weeks then switch to the other for two weeks? I just don't know how to do this or is it a dumb idea to begin with?

Re: Alternating routine

ChynnaBlue — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 16:21:19 GMT

Do whatever is easiest to you. I alternate a lot, but I don't have a pattern unless I'm testing something. I just grab whatever is closest or easiest if I'm in a hurry or tired. You don't need a calendar schedule.

The only time I alternate with an actual plan is when I'm using an ingredient that might irritate my skin, like a retin, or an exfoliant. I have some serums with retin and some without and alternate can irritate my skin if I use it too often. Even then, my schedule changes as my skin adapts to the products.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 16:27:31 GMT

I would probably alternate every other week, I alternate some of my products and I also will add something new into my regime and I do it slowly.....

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 16:29:32 GMT

Personally, I wouldn't do an alternating thing. For one thing, you're buying doubles of everything so you're spending more than necessary. If it were me, I'd pick out my favorite kind of product from each line and create my own customized routine.

Re: Alternating routine

Harpa — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 16:55:03 GMT

I don't think it's dumb to begin with. If your skin is already comfortable with using both lines...

How often you alternate, to me, would depend on what issues you are treating (if any), and what ingredients are predominant in both lines. It might even be a case for using the one in the a.m., the other in the p.m.

A lot of ingredients work synergistically.

Re: Alternating routine

suzyQ3 — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 16:57:13 GMT

I can see maybe alternating products like cleansers or toners or something. But I wouldn't alternate "important" products like a Vit C serum whose efficacy depends upon consistent use.

ETA: I could see alternating between two different brands of the same "important" product. The main thing is that if you're going to use, say, a Vitamin C serum, you should use it consistently, regardless of which brand.

Re: Alternating routine

Glitter Fairy — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 18:10:50 GMT

I had 2 skin care lines and so I used up all the products in the first one and then on the second line of skin care products. Worked well for me.

Re: Alternating routine

Judaline — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 19:59:26 GMT

Thanks, all.

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HomebodyinMichigan — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 20:53:21 GMT

I mix up my Isomers and Skinn all the time. I just make sure that I'm only using one specific ingredient at a time, i.e. not two different vitamin c or retinol at once, but may use one brand in the morning and the other at night. I alternate enzyme peels with clay type masks nightly. I lightly physically exfoliate daily, usually in the morning. Microdermabrasion once a week, and dermarolling about once a week when I remember. I also add in vitamin K3 in a olive oil base and arnica oil at night for broken capillary repair, after my serums before moisturizer. I use my FaceFX red light therapy about every other night, on the nights I'm not dermabasioning or dermarolling. Looking pretty good for 54 and seriously ill with an autoimmune disease, if I say so myself! Lol! It's just fun to mix things up and do my own science experiments to achieve the results I'm looking for. I think the most important thing to do is learn all you can about ingredients! :-)

Re: Alternating routine

Judaline — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 21:29:26 GMT

You sound like you've really got it covered, homebody. Best of luck to you.

Re: Alternating routine

BellaCarro — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 21:50:07 GMT

On 7/31/2014 HomebodyinMichigan said: I mix up my Isomers and Skinn all the time. I just make sure that I'm only using one specific ingredient at a time, i.e. not two different vitamin c or retinol at once, but may use one brand in the morning and the other at night. I alternate enzyme peels with clay type masks nightly. I lightly physically exfoliate daily, usually in the morning. Microdermabrasion once a week, and dermarolling about once a week when I remember. I also add in vitamin K3 in a olive oil base and arnica oil at night for broken capillary repair, after my serums before moisturizer. I use my FaceFX red light therapy about every other night, on the nights I'm not dermabasioning or dermarolling. Looking pretty good for 54 and seriously ill with an autoimmune disease, if I say so myself! Lol! It's just fun to mix things up and do my own science experiments to achieve the results I'm looking for. I think the most important thing to do is learn all you can about ingredients! :-)

Dang! I'm impressed by your commitment.

Re: Alternating routine

chrystaltree — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 21:52:33 GMT

I don't think it's dumb idea, a lot of women go back and forth between various products. I don't think it matters how often you alternate. You are the best judge of how your skin reacts to products, do what works for you.

Re: Alternating routine

chrystaltree — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 21:55:11 GMT

On 7/31/2014 HomebodyinMichigan said: I mix up my Isomers and Skinn all the time. I just make sure that I'm only using one specific ingredient at a time, i.e. not two different vitamin c or retinol at once, but may use one brand in the morning and the other at night. I alternate enzyme peels with clay type masks nightly. I lightly physically exfoliate daily, usually in the morning. Microdermabrasion once a week, and dermarolling about once a week when I remember. I also add in vitamin K3 in a olive oil base and arnica oil at night for broken capillary repair, after my serums before moisturizer. I use my FaceFX red light therapy about every other night, on the nights I'm not dermabasioning or dermarolling. Looking pretty good for 54 and seriously ill with an autoimmune disease, if I say so myself! Lol! It's just fun to mix things up and do my own science experiments to achieve the results I'm looking for. I think the most important thing to do is learn all you can about ingredients! :-)

Wow. I'm astounded. I can't imagine keeping all that straight or even remembering that I have all those products, much less using them all. I'm impressed.

Re: Alternating routine

HonnyBrown — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 23:04:05 GMT

On 7/31/2014 HomebodyinMichigan said: I mix up my Isomers and Skinn all the time. I just make sure that I'm only using one specific ingredient at a time, i.e. not two different vitamin c or retinol at once, but may use one brand in the morning and the other at night. I alternate enzyme peels with clay type masks nightly. I lightly physically exfoliate daily, usually in the morning. Microdermabrasion once a week, and dermarolling about once a week when I remember. I also add in vitamin K3 in a olive oil base and arnica oil at night for broken capillary repair, after my serums before moisturizer. I use my FaceFX red light therapy about every other night, on the nights I'm not dermabasioning or dermarolling. Looking pretty good for 54 and seriously ill with an autoimmune disease, if I say so myself! Lol! It's just fun to mix things up and do my own science experiments to achieve the results I'm looking for. I think the most important thing to do is learn all you can about ingredients! :-)

Uhm, I was going to say that I alternate moisturizers every day.

Never mind!

Homebody, I love your commitment and the fact that you enjoy it!!!!

Re: Alternating routine

MarenSeattle — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 23:21:06 GMT

On 7/31/2014 HomebodyinMichigan said: I mix up my Isomers and Skinn all the time. I just make sure that I'm only using one specific ingredient at a time, i.e. not two different vitamin c or retinol at once, but may use one brand in the morning and the other at night. I alternate enzyme peels with clay type masks nightly. I lightly physically exfoliate daily, usually in the morning. Microdermabrasion once a week, and dermarolling about once a week when I remember. I also add in vitamin K3 in a olive oil base and arnica oil at night for broken capillary repair, after my serums before moisturizer. I use my FaceFX red light therapy about every other night, on the nights I'm not dermabasioning or dermarolling. Looking pretty good for 54 and seriously ill with an autoimmune disease, if I say so myself! Lol! It's just fun to mix things up and do my own science experiments to achieve the results I'm looking for. I think the most important thing to do is learn all you can about ingredients! :-)

Wow! Compared to you, I'm a piker! Good for you!

Are you finding the K3 and arnica helpful with the capillaries? What brands are you using? Thanks!!

Re: Alternating routine

Naturesbeauty — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 02:35:13 GMT

I keep it simple at night...cleanse, serum, moisturizer. Nothing heavy! Morning.....cleanse, fading serum, serum, eye cream, neck cream, moisturizer/SPF. I use two different brands. One at night, one in the morning. Seems to work. :-)

Re: Alternating routine

Judaline — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 13:16:28 GMT

O/T to savethewhales. Is that wonderful show Whale Wars on animal planet ever coming back? Loved it.

I like the plan of using one brand at night, one in the morning. Have to make up my mind what I want to do, I guess. I absolutely hate having to put a sunscreen on top of all those things I just put on. Serum, daycream, sunscreen. Seems like it would just weigh your face down. I use Josie Maran sunscreen but it's already got a moisturizer in it and I just put on a moisturizer. Makes me crazy. And how do you know when a cream is heavy, anyway. I can't tell.