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Tue Dec 23, 2008 3:45 pm  |
Hello everyone,
I've been trying to find a moisturizer that has no actives, preferrably from an organic/natural line, so I can wear over my Retin-A. I know it's not recommended to use a moisturizer over Retin-A but my skin is getting way too dry with it. I can't switch to Renova because it has mineral oil.
I thought about using jojoba oil, but I'm afraid it might just make the retin-a penetrate even more. I also thought about using one of the HA serums like hydra B5 but I've heard you still need to apply some kind of moisturizer when using HA. And of course, the plan is to apply the moisturizer 30-45 mins after applying Retin-A.
I used to have very oily skin but now that I've hit my 30's it's more combination in an extreme way (very oily forehead and nose, very dry cheeks and chin). Any moisturizer recommendations would be greatly appreciated, the more natural/organic, the better!
My current routine:
AM
cleanse with Skin Appetit Nutri-cleanser
alternate between Skinceuticals CF Phloretin or Zia Ultimate C Serum (wait 10-15 mins)
Devita sunscreen
PM
cleanse with Cetaphil
cleanse undereyes with jojoba oil
alternate between Skinceuticals .5 retinol or Retin-A
RoC retinol cream for undereyes
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Tue Dec 23, 2008 4:27 pm |
| I also use a prescription vitamin a. You can try Cetaphil lotion. It is not organic but it works. Also, check out vitacost.com, they have some organic products with reviews from customers. You can also try to moisturize prior to applying the retin-a. I personally use emu oil. |
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Tue Dec 23, 2008 4:29 pm |
I use Garden of Wisdom base cream:
http://www.gardenofwisdom.com/catalog/item/4019977/3795745.htm
You only need a tiny bit because the cream is quite rich. If you don't like the emu oil, there is also a vegetarian version available. But a lot of people on retin A do use emu oil. It is a good complement to retin A. Helps to counteract the drying effect. |
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Tue Dec 23, 2008 4:48 pm |
| I like to use Nude replenishing oil or just plain rose hip seed oil. It helps with the dryness and has no junk in it. |
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Mon Dec 29, 2008 5:59 pm |
| Thank you all for the suggestions! Greatly appreciated. Will look into these oils and see which might be best suited for my skin. |
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Mon Dec 29, 2008 6:50 pm |
| I use Retin A and have used Emu,Avocado,Rose Hip,Jojoba oils and didnt have a problem or favorite. You may have to experiment to find what works best for you. |
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Mon Dec 29, 2008 7:33 pm |
Best Bath Store rose lotion is a nice simple moisturizer. It's reasonably priced and natural.
Rose Hand and Body Lotion
Purified Water, Aloe Vera, Almond Oil, Avocado Oil, Emulsifying Wax, Stearic Acid, Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Vegetable Glycerin, Vitamin E, Silk Powder, Potassium Sorbate, Geranium Essential Oil |
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24 yrs old. favorite sunscreen right now: Burnout [now 35] |
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Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:56 am |
| I would suggest Valmont Nature Moisturising with a Serum. This is purely moisturising without being heavy and is very suited to combination or oily skin. |
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Skin: Over 60, ex combination now sensitive, Cellcosmet |
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Wed Dec 31, 2008 9:26 am |
| many people like Osea's advanced protection cream |
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Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:51 am |
Hi!
As long as you use Devita SS, which has HA and Shea Butter, you may be able to just use a HA serum under the SS for moisture. I have done that when I used Devita and it worked wonders! |
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✪ My go-to products: MyFawnie.BigCartel.com ✪ |
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Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:52 am |
| You can try 100% Pure Nourishing Oil sold on QVC. The good part is that you can return it if you don't like it. |
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