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Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:22 am  |
Has anyone had any success clearing blocked pores close to the edge of the lip with a light acid peel? If so do you have any application tips please?
I'm using home diluted lactic acid because I have sensitive/ reactive skin. Already cleared comedones in the chin crease (yey!), but burned a small section of skin trying to get close to the lip line with a cotton wool pad (boo). Thinking of using a cotton swab but *really* don't want to burn the sensitive lip skin.  |
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Sensitivity, forehead pigmentation & elevens, nose & chin clogged pores. Topicals: Aloe vera, squalane, lactic acid, Myfawnie KinNiaNag HG: Weleda calendula, Lanolips, Guinot masque essentiel, Flexitol Naturals, Careprost. Gadgets: Vaughter dermarollers, Lightstim. |
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Fri Oct 21, 2011 12:09 am |
| cotton wool swabs are much better they allow you to spot treat without affecting the surrounding skin. I use a spot treatment that contains 15% lactic acid and 5% salyclic to clear blemishes |
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AGE: 25. Some laxity, fine lines, rosacea, and crepey skin. USING: Tripollar STOP, Lightstim, Slendertone Face, Microcurrent Wand, Almighty Ultrasound Device, Olay Cleansing Brush, Neck Line Slimmer. Retin-A, MUAC peels, and taking beauty supplements. Botox eyebrow lift and HG lip products are Too Faced. |
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Fri Oct 21, 2011 12:33 am |
| you should try Q-tips |
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Fri Oct 21, 2011 7:25 pm |
I just learned the hard way that I need to use a very pointed toothpick to achieve what I want to using acids on my face. I have very tiny indentations on my face and didn't use a fine enough instrument/toothpick to apply last time. The result was a little scary, but I think I lucked out and have emerged unscathed.
Moral of my story: Never underestimate the strength of acids. Esp. when you're not a professional. And do your homework right before you apply in case you forget stuff. Its so risky!
Are cotton wool swabs just q-tips without so much cotton on them? If so I think I got a couple with my acids order. |
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Olive, normal/oily skin. Using rinse-off ocm, Vit C, Tretinoin since Nov/10, GHK since Feb/12, Niacinamide & glucosamine, alternating, & now skipping nights! Concerns include oiliness, hyperpigmentation from occasional zits, 11's & nasolabial folds. |
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Fri Oct 21, 2011 8:04 pm |
| Cotton swabs are basically just q-tips without so much cotton. |
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AGE: 25. Some laxity, fine lines, rosacea, and crepey skin. USING: Tripollar STOP, Lightstim, Slendertone Face, Microcurrent Wand, Almighty Ultrasound Device, Olay Cleansing Brush, Neck Line Slimmer. Retin-A, MUAC peels, and taking beauty supplements. Botox eyebrow lift and HG lip products are Too Faced. |
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Fri Oct 21, 2011 8:40 pm |
| ah, i thought cotton swabs were balls of cotton. Also, by mistake, insetad of hitting the "quote" option, I hit "report" before, sorry! |
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Fri Oct 21, 2011 9:37 pm |
| You can also purchase them almost anywhere. |
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AGE: 25. Some laxity, fine lines, rosacea, and crepey skin. USING: Tripollar STOP, Lightstim, Slendertone Face, Microcurrent Wand, Almighty Ultrasound Device, Olay Cleansing Brush, Neck Line Slimmer. Retin-A, MUAC peels, and taking beauty supplements. Botox eyebrow lift and HG lip products are Too Faced. |
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