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Thu Mar 08, 2007 7:52 pm  |
| Kristen - how much of the liquid BG do you add to your shampoo? BTW, I saw a picture of your hair where you had a link on the GOW forum. Your hair color is beautiful! (And, your hair looks very healthy and shiny) |
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Fri Mar 09, 2007 1:53 am |
Hi rileygirl,
I don't use exact measurements, but I add about 1/2 a capful (the size of the shampoo cap) in along with probably 1/2 a capful of jojoba oil and shake the shampoo bottle vigorously. I was really trying to thin out my shampoo since I am using Jason's Shampoo Natural Jojoba Shampoo. Jason's jojoba shampoo was super thick, so you might want to add a little less to your shampoo.
and thank you, you're so sweet  .
Kristen |
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about to hit my 40s, retin-a user, differin, LRP |
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Fri Mar 09, 2007 4:24 am |
Im wondering if its ok to mix BG with my Avene Eluage cream...would it affect the effectiveness of the retinol do you think? Or would i be better off waiting half an hr and adding it to moisturiser? Ta  |
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Fri Mar 09, 2007 8:22 am |
| Thanks Kristen. I am using the organic shampoo with the beta glucan in it, but I wanted to add more to this. I will try the "cap" for measuring! |
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Sun Mar 11, 2007 11:37 am |
I've been following this post a bit too, so I just ordered the Beta Glucans too! Flakiness is one of my biggest issues with my skin, so I'm really excited to try this out.
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Mon Mar 12, 2007 10:53 pm |
Hi carol,
I have no experience retinols, so maybe someone else knows? Molly?
rileygirl,
let me know if it has any effects for you ok?
Shawna,
hope it works for you like it does me. I am still amazed at that side effect, i certainly wasn't expecting my flakies to subside since nothing seemed to be working except acids on them.
Kristen |
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Mon Mar 12, 2007 11:07 pm |
I used it with my shampoo and absolutely loved it.
My hair was a lot smoother.
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Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:35 am |
| carolb69 wrote: |
| Im wondering if its ok to mix BG with my Avene Eluage cream...would it affect the effectiveness of the retinol do you think? Or would i be better off waiting half an hr and adding it to moisturiser? Ta |
Hi Carol - conventional wisdom would say the half hour wait on account of acidity and waiting for the conversion from retinaldehyde to tretinoin. BUT......I wonder if retinaldehyde is acidic - it feels quite neutral. Besides those BGs really feel like they penetrate so maybe it would enhance penetration to mix it directly with the eluage and make it more effective - like using it with acids but without the irritation. I'd try that if I was on the retinoids |
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Tue Mar 13, 2007 2:32 am |
| Thanks Molly When i get my BG I might try it. |
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Sat Mar 17, 2007 1:50 am |
Thank you for that.
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Sat Mar 17, 2007 2:24 am |
| skincareaddicted wrote: |
http://www.smartskincare.com/treatments/topical/betaglucan.html
i found this article helpful on BGs... |
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| Dr Pillai and colleagues theorize that beta-glucan stimulates collagen by inducing the release of immune/inflammatory mediators, such as IL-1 and NFkB. If true, stimulating inflammatory response may not be the optimal way to strengthen the collagen network because inflammation may have negative side effects. |
I wonder what anyone makes of that considering the other articles say it's anti-inflammatory. |
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Sat Mar 17, 2007 5:46 am |
| skincareaddicted wrote: |
http://www.smartskincare.com/treatments/topical/betaglucan.html
i found this article helpful on BGs... |
Thank skincareaddicted, its a good read...i am also waiting for my BG to come... |
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Simple but No Simplier...Approaching late 20s, Normal/Combination Skin, Rarely Breakout now but have some old acne marks, sunspots, & broken caps |
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Sat Mar 17, 2007 11:58 am |
Hi Molly,
That part of the article was a bit too scientific for me I admit  . In that case, I am going with the safe history of the use of oat beta glucans.
I was also thinking, if we constantly use scrubs and acids, isn't the skin always a bit damaged, so the BGs would be applied not to healthy skin but skin that is not quite "intact"?
Kristen
p.s. and you're welcome everybody
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| skincareaddicted wrote: |
http://www.smartskincare.com/treatments/topical/betaglucan.html
i found this article helpful on BGs... |
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| Dr Pillai and colleagues theorize that beta-glucan stimulates collagen by inducing the release of immune/inflammatory mediators, such as IL-1 and NFkB. If true, stimulating inflammatory response may not be the optimal way to strengthen the collagen network because inflammation may have negative side effects. |
I wonder what anyone makes of that considering the other articles say it's anti-inflammatory. |
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Sat Mar 17, 2007 4:49 pm |
| Kristen, just wanted to let you know that I tried adding the liquid BG and jojoba oil in my shampoo. I LOVE it. Makes my scalp feel so much better, and my hair looks great using using this in the shampoo. Thanks for the great tip! |
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Sat Mar 17, 2007 4:53 pm |
Hi rileygirl,
Thanks for the update and that is so great to hear .
Kristen~ |
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about to hit my 40s, retin-a user, differin, LRP |
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Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:44 pm |
| Markey said the liquid beta glucans have arrived! |
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Sun Mar 18, 2007 8:53 pm |
| skincareaddicted wrote: |
| Markey said the liquid beta glucans have arrived! |
Oh thank you! I just placed my order an hour ago thinking it's a pre-order. |
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Sun Mar 18, 2007 10:11 pm |
Asking a silly question...So the liquid Oat beta glucan from GOW is 1%. What constitute the rest? All distill water and some preservative?  |
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Wed Mar 21, 2007 3:43 am |
| I pre-ordered some. Im wondering if they let you know when its been shipped?? |
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39, in Australia, using retin a, Skin actives I Bright and Antiaging Cream, change sunscreen regularly currently. |
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Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:55 am |
| Emma2006 wrote: |
I used it with my shampoo and absolutely loved it.
My hair was a lot smoother.
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Hey Emma! Sorry if this has been answered already, but where did you buy your BG from? |
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Mid-20s Asian female (since I am not mature enough to be called a woman ). Skin is combination with tendency to dryness around the cheeks and prone to blemishes. Naturally coarse black hair  . Lastly but most importantly, you need something purchased in Australia I will be happy to CP  :. |
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Wed Mar 21, 2007 5:38 am |
ww.gardenofwisdom.com
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Wed Mar 21, 2007 5:52 am |
| carolb69 wrote: |
| I pre-ordered some. Im wondering if they let you know when its been shipped?? |
I believe they're being shippied now. I got mine-well, not really, the wrong serum was shipped but Markey responded immediately & shipped out the BG yesterday. BTW, the shipping was incredibly quick- I ordered 17th & received 20th -----I'm in Canada where shipments can disappear for weeks on end!! |
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Wed Mar 21, 2007 12:32 pm |
I am very excited to start using oat beta glucan. I found an awesome article. I don't think anyone has given this link yet. Enjoy:
http://www.ceapro.com/pdfs/ifscc.pdf |
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