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Re: Question about lactic acid


@SilleeMee wrote:

The amount of acids used in cleansers is usually low enough to not cause any issues. But for people with sensitive skin, meaning their skin barrier is already compromised from one reason or another, using acid cleansers might be best used alternatively with a mild cleanser during the other days. 

 

Applying acid serums after using acid cleansers is fine just as long as there's no irritation. 


@SilleeMee   ITA. It's also important to note that anyone who does want the benefits of an acid, a cleanser is not the way to go. Cleansers are not on the skin, washed off, to count as an acid application. That's where serums enter the routine.  

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Re: Question about lactic acid


@Dazlin wrote:

@JudyL , @Teddixat , I just started the toner and peel, from Paula's Choice,  I can't comment on results yet, just started this week.   The only complaint right now is, how small the sizes are for the price.  Peel is only 1 Oz, and the toner is only 3 Oz.  I don't think I ever had a toner smaller than 6-8 Oz from other lines.  Kinda disappointed that I didn't catch that while ordering.  


@Dazlin - I agree re the size of the peel.  It is really small.  Even at once a week, I don't see that I'll get many uses out of it so no matter how good it is, I'll probaby not repurchase.  The toner is smaller than most, so that will depend more on how good it is with the area around my nose that I'm hoping it'll help whether I repurchae it or not.  Naturium has a 2% BHA for less and I read some of the reviews.  A lot of PC users said it's ok but they went back to the PC version.  So will see how that goes before I decide.

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Re: Question about lactic acid

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@SilleeMee wrote:

The amount of acids used in cleansers is usually low enough to not cause any issues. But for people with sensitive skin, meaning their skin barrier is already compromised from one reason or another, using acid cleansers might be best used alternatively with a mild cleanser during the other days. 

 

Applying acid serums after using acid cleansers is fine just as long as there's no irritation. 

@SilleeMee 

 
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Re: Question about lactic acid

@JudyL , I agree ...will see how great results are with PC.

I Have a C cleanser front Naturium, it's ok for morning .

I think I prefer InstaNatural products...look into their BHA products.  I might try their Retinol too.  I have their glycolic cleanser, and I really like it.