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Tue Apr 11, 2006 11:39 pm  |
Is an 8% AHA strength face cream strong enough to make a visible effect? I just bought Kiss My Face's peaches & cream moisturiser, being in need of an AHA lotion without breaking the bank.
Is 8% sufficient?? 
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Mabsy
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Wed Apr 12, 2006 4:31 am |
| I see a difference with a 10% so 8% should still be ok. The effectiveness will be impacted by the pH level of the cream, although I am not sure what the ideal should be. I think it was around 3.5. |
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Wed Apr 12, 2006 6:25 am |
| I agree with Mabsy, the AHA's effectiveness is dependent on the pH. If the pH is low enough the cream will help smooth bumps and flakes quickly enough but dark marks will probably take longer. |
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Wed Apr 12, 2006 8:25 am |
I concur with Mabsy and Stardust. The optimum pH for exfoliation is between 3.5 and 4.5 ... anything over 5% and the AHA becomes moisturizing only ... an effective humectant ... but not an effective exfolliant.
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Mary |
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Over 50, combo, OCM. Originator of Pearl Paste ... www.silkenpearl.com |
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Wed Apr 12, 2006 9:14 am |
| I dont know about its pH but my walgreens AHA moistuizer is at 8% and I see results after a week or so of daily use |
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Wed Apr 12, 2006 9:27 am |
| I also saw good results with an 8%. Neo Strata's daytime smoothing cream with SPF 15. |
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51 years old/brunette/normal- oily medium skin. |
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Fri Apr 14, 2006 12:15 am |
I hope this isn't a silly question  but how do I find out the pH? I've checked the bottle and it doesn't say anything about it. |
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Fri Apr 14, 2006 12:19 am |
Also in the same Kiss My Face moisturiser, I noticed "emulsifying wax" listed as an ingredient. what exactly is that and is it bad for your skin (kind of like that Pantene Pro-V ordeal?)
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Fri Apr 14, 2006 4:19 am |
| Theres a lot of good information at cosmetics cop.com. Look under skin care/exfoliants/which exfoliant is right for me? |
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