Beauty

[skittles2]

The vendor tells how much stronger each phase is than the previous phase..50%, 67%, etc.,  but I've never heard, or read, the % of retinol each phase actually has...

Anyone know?

[SilleeMee]

On the Beauty Bio website it doesn't mention percentages of the products. It says it contains a proprietary blend of retinyl, retinol and a retinoid. Anyone's guess is as good as mine...no clue of how much of that stuff is in it. I highly doubt we'll ever know.

[ChouChou]

I tried the Bio 45 and I liked it but couldn't really tell the difference in the strengths. They all felt the same on my face.  I got a prescription for Retin A from my doctor and mixed it with Neutrogena night cream with retinol. I love what it does for my sking and it's a lot cheaper.

[SXMGirl]

@skittles2  I tried the system in the beginning of the summer and could easily tell the difference in retinol when I got to the second phase.  Both 2 and 3 were too harsh for my skin, but phase 1 made my skin look amazing.  Since then, I have purchased only phase 1 and am happy with it.

[skittles2]

@SilleeMee @ChouChou @SXMGirl 

Thanks everyone.  

I want to begin retin A, but thought I'd try a formula not as strong to ease into it.

Decades ago I tried Renova, it was too strong for me. However, it may have been my fault; maybe I applied too much, or the use of other skincare contributed.....and, at the time, I was unaware I had autoimmune diseases- thats a biggy.....

so I may not be a candidate for Retin A, but I hope I can give it a try.

 I thought I'd try over the counter retinol in a weak strength and build up to ready my skin for Retin A.

What do you guys think?

[SilleeMee]

@skittles2 

When I first started using RA years ago my skin freaked out badly. I stopped using it because of that. Then I found out I was applying it incorrectly. If you get it right then it will work for you. This Hot & Flashy  video says a lot. It's very helpful:

"How To Start Using Retin A"

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=gQqOa6QcjMQ

[skittles2]

@SilleeMee 

Great info. I've found I'm already a subscribed member to Hot & Flashy, under a user name I'd forgotten.

Thanks so much!

[SilleeMee]

You're welcome  @skittles2