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Sun Nov 24, 2013 10:03 am  |
| panoslydios wrote: |
You are basically researching for something that burns tissues and makes you sensitive in the sun.
Studies have shown it can be cancerous and thin the epidermis.
There are other ways to ''fight'' pigmentation.
Catski knows one with yogurt and turmeric if i am not wrong.Also avocado oil helps like rosehip oil does.
Yarrow oil is said to help as lemon juice does. |
I disagree with panoslydios.
1) Lemon juice is very acidic and would be more irritating than Retin A if used properly.
2) Panoslydios will contradict herself. She also will provide no written evidence of her "facts". If something is known to cause cancer, please provide written documentation.
3) Yes there is other ways to fight pigmentation. The yogurt/tumeric mask does work for some people in regards to brightening. It is natural if concerned about pharmaceuticals.
4) Retin A (and related products) are exfoliates. Originally prescribed for acne to help clear clogged pores, etc. and then later documented for anti-aging properties.
5) Retin A (and other related products) can be irritating. If misused it can appear to be red and a sunburn look.
6) Retinol is OTC and available at drugstores. Even this can be irritating to sensitive skin and I would start slowly and only at night.
7) Other products that help hyper pigmentation include vitamin C, AHA (also an exfoliate to be used at night). Vitamin C can be used am and or pm. I like to use it during the day under my sunscreen. |
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Canadian with fair skin. 50+ years old sensitive and reactive. |
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Sun Nov 24, 2013 10:08 am |
I should add that if you decide to use retinol, Retin A or alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) be sure to go slow. Even with OTC retinol, I would start a small amount every 2nd or 3rd day to start.
I always suggest a patch test for any new skin care products.
Always use a good sunscreen daily. Your skin will be sensitive due to the exfoliating and needs proper protection. |
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Canadian with fair skin. 50+ years old sensitive and reactive. |
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Tue Nov 26, 2013 6:56 am |
| It is widely known that retin-a thins the epidermis but the second part of the sentence was skipped. Retin-a thins the epidermis AND thickens the dermis. |
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Esthetician working at a Med-spa. Love the Clarisonic! |
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Tue Nov 26, 2013 1:48 pm |
I do not know for dark skin but I use à Rx vit A named Tazorac and my skin tolorates it much better than the other Vit a product I used before.
I found this about dark skin, though it concernes acne it talks about vit A and dark skin.
http://acne.about.com/od/treatmenttips/tp/TreatmentTipsforSkinofColor.htm |
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