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Do you have a favorite exfoliating peel pad?

Midmod — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 22:24:52 GMT

Or maybe serum, or toner? Right now I'm using Dr Nassif two step exfoliating kit but I would like to try a nice peel pad. I want one with glycolic acid. There's so many I have no idea what to buy. I'd like one that moderately priced, with good results. I've tried TO lactic acid but I just don't want another serum. Any suggestions? Tia

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Shelbelle — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 23:09:47 GMT

Dr Nassif Detox Pads contain glycolic acid.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 23:15:11 GMT

Pacifica is a good Clean beauty brand

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SilleeMee — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 23:32:57 GMT

I use this QRxLabs 15% GA Serum whenever I need some extra exfoliation which is about once monthly. What I do is apply it in the morning under my moisturizer for an all-day exfoliation treatment. Wash off at night. If I need more exfoliating then I repeat on the following day. Leaves skin flake-free and glowing w/o irritation. Find it on amazon for $16.

QRxLabs makes an entire collection of glycolic exfoliation products including gel peels and pads among others. The gel peel is 70% GA (needs neutralizer) and that is too strong for me but it is offered. QRxLabs has a store on amazon.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:55:16 GMT

I'm a big believer in exfoliating. Whenever I cleanse my face I use a fresh muslin washcloth to rinse and wipe all the cleanser away. I use them on my lips too. Every morning, I use a Dr. Denese Facial Firming pad. I buy them when they're on a deal and get the A/D. Then I'm set for awhile. At night, I use a Dr. Nassif Detox pad, but I don't consider that an exfoliating pad.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polysorbate 20,
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Avena Sativa (Ota) Protein, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7,
Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Yeast Extract, Zea Mays, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol Acetate,
Thioctic Acid, Triethanolamine, Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Diisostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Oryzanol,
Ubiquinone, Sodium PCA, Trisodium EDTA, Potasium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol.

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Squirrels Are Trash — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:27:31 GMT

They aren't cheap but I've used Dr Dennis Gross' peel pads on and off since the aughts. He was the first.

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ellaphant — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 01:02:50 GMT

Amazon. Glycolic acid pads. Alcohol, vegan, cruelty free. My Touch Skincare.

Excellent! And very affordable.

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SurferWife — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 05:48:52 GMT

My personal favorite is Peter Thomas Roth Even Smoother Glycolic Resurfacing Pads. They are gentle enough to use every day!

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ALRATIBA — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:44:06 GMT

I have oily skin .... and this method has worked for many years. Simple and inexpensive. I do it daily.

Exfoliating bath gloves and a bar of soap. I use Kiss My Face Olive Oil Soap.

Both gloves and soap are available at Amazon.

I finish with a quick once over with Witch Hazel and Avon's Dramatic Firming Cream.

I've used Whitch Hazel since I was a teenager with oily skin, and the Dramatic Firming Cream as long as Avon has made it.

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Midmod — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 18:59:38 GMT

Well you guys give a great bunch of options. I sure do appreciate you all taking the time to answer. I'm acquainted with most of the brands except the Pacifica. And I do like a lot of what you guys are using too. I'm sorry I didn't answer before but I just haven't had time.

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Midmod — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 08:31:08 GMT

So if I exfoliate once weekly w/ Dr Nassif.....how do I incorporate a peeling pad into my routine? I have dry skin. It's slightly better; my thyroid med has helped some with that. But I still struggle with all day hydration. I usually use the two step system at night.
Glycolic peel pads aren't harsh are they? I'm just seeing more texture and pores than I'd like to see and once weekly exfoliation doesn't seem to be enough. Tia

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JudyL — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:38:52 GMT

Good question @Midmod as I'm also never sure where to add them into my routine.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:54:48 GMT

@Midmod wrote:
So if I exfoliate once weekly w/ Dr Nassif.....how do I incorporate a peeling pad into my routine? I have dry skin. It's slightly better; my thyroid med has helped some with that. But I still struggle with all day hydration. I usually use the two step system at night.
Glycolic peel pads aren't harsh are they? I'm just seeing more texture and pores than I'd like to see and once weekly exfoliation doesn't seem to be enough. Tia

@Midmod - IMO, you get better results if you do some kind of gentle exfoliation daily and consistently. If you use a pad daily you could probably eliminate the Dr. Nassif 2-step thing. However, if you want to stick with the Nassif system, then I will reiterate my recommendation on the muslin washcloths. Use them whenever you wash your face and they will gently exfoliate throughout the week and you can continue with Nassif on your usual day. If you try this and still want a pad, you can do it daily or a few times a week. Just don't use your glycolic pad at the same time when you may be using a retinol or Tretinoin. I use my Dr. Denese pads in the morning because I use Tretinoin at night.

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JudyL — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:58:42 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch - When you use your exfoliation pad in the morning, do you wait a few minutes - maybe 5 or 10 - before continuing with your other serums, etc.?

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JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:00:26 GMT

@JudyL - you're up early today. Everything OK?

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JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:02:14 GMT

@JudyL wrote:
@JeanLouiseFinch - When you use your exfoliation pad in the morning, do you wait a few minutes - maybe 5 or 10 - before continuing with your other serums, etc.?

No, not really, @JudyL. Maybe enough for a dry down but then I get everything done. Boom! I'll wait a little bit after the moisturizer before I go into primer and foundation.

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JudyL — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:10:15 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
@JudyL - you're up early today. Everything OK?

@JeanLouiseFinch - Yes I am up early. Been awake since 4:45. I'm ok, just dealing with some health stuff that wakes me up and then I can't go back to sleep. Also, it's been stinkin' hot here for days now. I'm about a block from the SF Bay so its usually not hot here and we've been mid to high 90's since Tuesday! Ugh. Most people here don't have AC and it's been awful as it's not cooling down much at night. So glad I bought my portable AC unit last Spring. I'm about to move all my lipsticks, glosses into the living room during the day when I have the AC on because my bedroom gets soooo hot!

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JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:15:38 GMT

@JudyL wrote:
@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
@JudyL - you're up early today. Everything OK?
@JeanLouiseFinch - Yes I am up early. Been awake since 4:45. I'm ok, just dealing with some health stuff that wakes me up and then I can't go back to sleep. Also, it's been stinkin' hot here for days now. I'm about a block from the SF Bay so its usually not hot here and we've been mid to high 90's since Tuesday! Ugh. Most people here don't have AC and it's been awful as it's not cooling down much at night. So glad I bought my portable AC unit last Spring. I'm about to move all my lipsticks, glosses into the living room during the day when I have the AC on because my bedroom gets soooo hot!

Oh boy, I know how that is. I have crazy sleep patterns. It's impossible to get good sleep when it's so hot. By all means, protect the lippies! I hope you'll feel better and can get a nap in today.

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JudyL — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:19:12 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
@JudyL wrote:
@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
@JudyL - you're up early today. Everything OK?
@JeanLouiseFinch - Yes I am up early. Been awake since 4:45. I'm ok, just dealing with some health stuff that wakes me up and then I can't go back to sleep. Also, it's been stinkin' hot here for days now. I'm about a block from the SF Bay so its usually not hot here and we've been mid to high 90's since Tuesday! Ugh. Most people here don't have AC and it's been awful as it's not cooling down much at night. So glad I bought my portable AC unit last Spring. I'm about to move all my lipsticks, glosses into the living room during the day when I have the AC on because my bedroom gets soooo hot!
Oh boy, I know how that is. I have crazy sleep patterns. It's impossible to get good sleep when it's so hot. By all means, protect the lippies! I hope you'll feel better and can get a nap in today.

@JeanLouiseFinch - Thank you for asking how I'm doing. A nap very well may happen. The saving grace in all this heat is that at least the sun is going down earlier now.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:27:38 GMT

Keep in mind that products containing AHAs could interfere with other skincare actives such as peptides, copper peptides, some vitamin C serums and also niacinamide.