topic Re: Exfoliator advice in Beauty

Exfoliator advice

Ainhisg — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 11:20:00 GMT

@SilleeMee since stepping up my skin care routine in January, I have been trying...trying being the operative word--to use The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% once a week. I chose this product based on the Doctorly's (YouTube) advice. Even once a week, my skin will just not adjust to it. I wash, apply a tiny amount, wait 10 minutes, and then apply moisturizer. My face then has flakes for a couple of days before becoming normal again. I finally gave it to my hairdresser on Thursday.

What exfoliator (physical or chemical) would you recommend for me? The Ordinary has the same lactic acid only at 5%. Should I get that or do you have a better recommendation? Using the sandwich method, I am using tretinoin .05% 5 nights a week with no issues (finally). I was not using tretinoin on the nights I used the lactic acid. I prefer budget friendly but would consider all options. Thank you!

Re: Exfoliator advice

JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 11:32:21 GMT

@Ainhisg - You could try adding the lactic acid drops to your moisturizer rather than directly on your skin. The lotion should buffer it some. I do a lot of different types of exfoliation (Dr. Denese pads, Tretinoin, occasional enzymatic cleanser) but I've gotten away from the scrubbies, which meant quitting one that I used for years. The simplest and most gentle exfoliation has been converting to muslin baby washcloths. They're the only kind of cloth I use on my face now. I bought a bunch if them on Amazon. I like them much better than the puppy fur microfiber cloths. Those things hurt my face.

Re: Exfoliator advice

SilleeMee — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 12:22:53 GMT

@Ainhisg

I agree with @JeanLouiseFinch about adding the LA to a moisturizer and applying it that way.

You can also try applying the LA alone on clean skin, leave it on for 10-15 minutes and then rinse. Follow through with the rest of your routine.

Re: Exfoliator advice

Ainhisg — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 12:28:00 GMT

@SilleeMee @JeanLouiseFinch since I gave the Lactic Acid to my hairdresser, I don't have it any longer. So what should I purchase? The 5%, and then if I have problems with it, try one of the methods you described?

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 12:34:49 GMT

@Ainhisg wrote:
@SilleeMee @JeanLouiseFinch since I gave the Lactic Acid to my hairdresser, I don't have it any longer. So what should I purchase? The 5%, and then if I have problems with it, try one of the methods you described?

IMO, @Ainhisg , I'd work on getting yourself to nightly use of the Tretinoin, forget the Lactic Acid for now, and use the muslin washcloths.

Re: Exfoliator advice

Ainhisg — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 12:36:38 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch will you screenshot the muslin washcloths you bought? Also, are you using them morning, night, both, or ??? Thank you!

Re: Exfoliator advice

SilleeMee — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 12:40:23 GMT

@Ainhisg wrote:
@SilleeMee @JeanLouiseFinch since I gave the Lactic Acid to my hairdresser, I don't have it any longer. So what should I purchase? The 5%, and then if I have problems with it, try one of the methods you described?

@Ainhisg

That sounds like a good plan to me.

Uusally most people don't need to use additional exfoliants along side of using tret since tret is already doing some good exfoliation. However, some people might need the extra exfoliation at some point and the timing would depend on skin types. In other words, let your skin do the 'talking' and see how it goes from there.

I also use tret and I use a dermaplaning blade once a month. That takes care of my skin and removes peach fuzz. Exfoliating too often for me is disastrous. Skin barrier gets too damaged and takes a while for things to go back to normal. With age that takes longer and longer unfortunately.

Re: Exfoliator advice

ccassaday — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 13:15:42 GMT

I use biossance lactic acid a couple times a week.

Re: Exfoliator advice

Ainhisg — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 13:16:02 GMT

@SilleeMee I physically remove facial hair, too, so it sounds like I don't even need an exfoliator. Doctorly recommended using tret 3 nights a week, lactic acid on night 4, and then 3 nights again of the tret repeating the pattern. This was part of their recommended skin care routine for older skin.

Re: Exfoliator advice

LTT1 — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 13:17:10 GMT

@Ainhisg

I use this (pardon me inserting this into your discussion)

Re: Exfoliator advice

JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 13:24:46 GMT

@Ainhisg wrote:
@JeanLouiseFinch will you screenshot the muslin washcloths you bought? Also, are you using them morning, night, both, or ??? Thank you!

@Ainhisg - I use them AM and PM.

Re: Exfoliator advice

Ainhisg — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 15:50:27 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch thank you so much!

Re: Exfoliator advice

curlygirl13 — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:52:04 GMT

@Ainhisg I tried this too and it was too strong for my sensitive skin. I now use Good Genes and I love it! I use it every day with no irritation.

Re: Exfoliator advice

San Antonio Gal — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 14:33:16 GMT

@SilleeMee - I'm currently using the following actives:

Retin A
Alpha serum 14% AHA
The Lab Direct Vit C

Do you think I need to incorporate anything else to my routine?

Re: Exfoliator advice

SilleeMee — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 14:59:01 GMT

@San Antonio Gal wrote:
@SilleeMee - I'm currently using the following actives:
Retin A
Alpha serum 14% AHA
The Lab Direct Vit C

Do you think I need to incorporate anything else to my routine?

@San Antonio Gal

Looks good to me.

Re: Exfoliator advice

San Antonio Gal — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 16:33:22 GMT

Thanks @SilleeMee .