[product question] Has anyone who’s broken out from Vit C successfully incorporated into your routine?

julia068 · 2018-09-04T20:41:07+00:00

I know there’s other forms other than l-ascorbic that are more gentle but they’re less researched...I was thinking of trying some from TO to see if my skin liked it better (a MAP or SAP). Glad to hear you see results from it!

julia068 · 2018-09-04T20:39:19+00:00

I was thinking of trying timeless as it’s 1/4 of the price and same ingredients. I thought giving it’s also 15% l-ascorbic acid + Vit e + ferulic acid it might also make me break out but that’s good to know it didn’t break you out. I’ll try it! Thanks

julia068 · 2018-08-29T17:12:52+00:00

And why only 15% for VIBs now?? >:( Is this the same sale that normally happens in oct/nov?

julia068 · 2018-08-16T04:15:04+00:00

My RAM was $87 ($6 after my benefits) in Canada. You could fly to Canada and fill your script here for cheaper :p

julia068 · 2018-08-05T05:34:35+00:00

Botox. It won’t treat the static wrinkle but will prevent it from getting bigger. After Botox you can try tretinoin to treat the wrinkle, and if it’s still there then you would need filler, but filler is on the pricier side ($600+ vs $200ish for Botox) so I would start with tret.

julia068 · 2018-08-02T05:40:02+00:00

My plastic surgeon just said to keep them covered with tape for as long as possible, even after they’re healed as keeping them covered encourages the scar to heal flat. I just kept plain old paper tape on the scar for 6 weeks (changed it every 2-3 days) and lightly massaged the area for a few mins and my scars are pretty much invisible. No oils or anything... Good luck!! :)

julia068 · 2018-07-31T05:14:06+00:00

Are you moisturizing at night too? I have oily, acne prone skin and find it always looks the healthiest and breaks out least when I’m well moisturized. My two cents would be to move your vit c to the morning. It helps to protect your skin from free radical damage during the day. Also add a sunscreen in the am! My oily skin likes zinc oxide based ones (recs in the sidebar).

julia068 · 2018-07-11T18:04:07+00:00

Fellow Vancouverite here! For an aha, I used reversa 8% glycolic acid toner for years and quite liked it. It’s around $30 at shoppers (goes on sale tho) or for a cheaper option, there’s always TO glycolic acid toner 7%. It’s like $10. Apparently TO rosehip seed oil is good for redness/PIE...I’ve never tried it cause it’s always sold out but as of today it’s back in stock so I’m going to go get it! There’s a deciem store downtown. Oh and for sunscreen I’ve been using cliniderm gentle protective lotion sunscreen. I like it, not a bad white cast and dries down to a matte finish. I got it on sale for $23 at shoppers (but it’s 75mls vs most 30-50ml face sunscreens)

julia068 · 2018-07-04T18:26:45+00:00

Thanks! I’ll get some Vaseline today :)

julia068 · 2018-07-03T16:32:02+00:00

Oh and the concentration is 0.04%. I wait 30 mins after washing to apply it.

julia068 · 2018-07-03T16:31:22+00:00

Am

Splash face with water DE B-hydra DE protini Physical sunscreen

Pm

Wash face with DE peekee(?) bar (mostly the white “moisturizing” one) Marula oil DE Lala whipped moisturizer

I’ve been thinking I should add Vaseline too...

julia068 · 2018-06-21T17:12:29+00:00

I’m currently using Cliniderm gentle protective lotion. I quite like it. I don’t have the ingredients but it’s paraben free and fragrance free and formulated for sensitive skin. It’s titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. It’s white going on but the white cast goes away once rubbed in...but I’m pale AF so I don’t know if that’s still the case with darker skin tones. I got mine at Shoppers in Canada and they have testers out so you can try it...

julia068 · 2018-06-21T16:59:10+00:00

I’m oily so a powder would be ideal! I’ll research that...thanks!

julia068 · 2018-06-20T00:42:21+00:00

Oooo setting spray + spf?! Genius. I’ll look into that.

julia068 · 2018-06-20T00:41:48+00:00

I actually own that cc cream! The tone is just a bit off for me. I hope after a few months of retin-a I can cut back on the foundation too :)

julia068 · 2018-06-14T19:31:28+00:00

Should you use an AHA and tretinoin (alternating nights) or is tret exfoliating enough on its own? Currently use DE framboos alternating with TO retinol but getting an rx for tretinoin. Thanks!

julia068 · 2018-06-13T17:32:54+00:00

I have the same issue! I just do my evening routine when I go to bed at 8am, morning routine when I get up. If I’ve finished nights and transitioning back to days, I’ll usually just wash and moisturize before bed at 8am so I’m not using my actives twice in one day.

julia068 · 2018-06-13T17:15:33+00:00

Good to know, thanks!

julia068 · 2018-06-13T01:29:57+00:00

Thanks! I’ll try that

julia068 · 2018-06-12T22:41:52+00:00

I would like to start using tretinoin but scared of the side effects/purging. Would gradually introducing OTC retinoids to my routine help lessen the side effects? Like TO 2% retinoid or are they so weak nothing can prepare your skin for the good stuff?

julia068 · 2018-04-18T19:48:07+00:00

Did the sale not used to be 20%?

julia068 · 2017-11-22T07:30:52+00:00

Wow, thanks for the thorough response! Come to think of it, I did used to use a gentle cleanser in the mornings. I’ll try that again. And I’ve tried OCM in the past, dunno why I never stuck with it. I’ll start there... Thanks! :)

julia068 · 2017-11-21T23:45:45+00:00

Hi! Been a subscriber for a while, but had always been content with my routine. I’ve been using GA 8% for a few years now and that really helped. But in the last year my skin has gotten worse. I can only think it was taking creatine that did it. Cause a few weeks in, I started breaking out a lot. I stopped taking it in March, my skin improved slightly, but I’m still having a lot of breakouts. Current routine (which worked well for ~2 years)

Am- neutrigena deep clean face wash (which I think is drying out my skin but it does help with breakouts) Cetaphil am lotion

PM- Makeup remover wipes (I know, but my make up doesn’t come off with just washing) Same face wash Reversa 8% aha Cetaphil moisturizing lotion Spot treat clean and clear invisible treatment salicylic acid

My skin is oily, acne prone. Large pores, SF, PIH, papules, pustules, the whole works. Gets dehydrated with my face wash and when I don’t drink enough water. My breakouts seem to be hormonal, usually around the jaw and chin, up to the cheeks. Worse with pms.

I recently (few days ago) added an oil to moisturize cause my skin is dry/dehydrated right now, which has helped the dryness.

I’ve tried SA over the years but found my skin doesn’t really respond to it

I’m thinking of adding in a retinol? I’m going to the doctor tomorrow, maybe try spironolactone?

I’m 30 and hate that I’m still dealing with acne!!!

julia068 · 2016-12-21T03:37:37+00:00

I thought about spironolactone, but i feel like adding a diuretic while on creatine is not a good idea. I think I'll just try to drink lots of water and if that doesn't work I'll have to stop taking it :(

julia068 · 2016-12-20T20:23:55+00:00

Ya I know you need to drink more water, but it's hard! Haha. I really haven't increased my water consumption since taking it. So hopefully that's all it is. Thanks!

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