Hi , iam new here and found very informative beauty tips… i just got my lactic actid peel with kojic acid but my concern is that im already using retin-A for last 2 weeks , im having hyperpigmentation uneven dull skin and scars from acneand still get cystic acne . having sister wedding in pak in 2 months and going pak in one month so also concerned abt sun in pak after using retin-A and peel.
my question is what should i do ?
should continue retin_A 3time/week and 60% lactic acid peel once in a week. discontinue when going pak.
continue in pak also and using high spf sunscreen and moisturizer,
also
what face wash , moisturizer , sunscreen should i use to prevent acne as well as dryness when using these acids ?
Yes, while here, do the LA peel 1x/week and continue using the RA…assuming your skin can handle it (ie. it doesn’t get to irritated, red etc.). If it gets too irritated/red…then decrease RA usage 2x/week…and if that’s too much…then decrease it to 1x/week. Just pay attention to how your skin is reacting.
Face wash: use something gentle like Cetaphil. But here’s the thing…don’t use face wash unless you need do. Unless your face is greasy/oily…in the mornings just splash with cold water. This is what I do in the mornings. Use the face wash in the evening…about an hour before you’re putting on the RA.
Moisturizer: Carrier oils are the best. There are tons of options. Argan, rosehip, avacado, emu, jojoba etc. So choose one and use it to moisturize when your skin feels dry and after the peels.
I live in Texas and using RA and do peels. Its not about how the weather is but more about how often you’re outside in the sun and what you do to protect your face. I wear sunscreen whenever I go out and during the summer, I also use a wide brim hat if I know I’m going to be exposed to sunlight. Of course, I do everything possible to avoid being outside between 12-5…especially during the summer. So the question is…while in PK, how often do you plan on being outside during the day? And can you use sunscreen and wear a wide brim hat to protect your skin? The answers to these questions will tell your whether or not you can use those products while in PK.
Thanks Pehali00 .... im always confused btw sunscreen and moisturizer , ok , the link u told is solar protective moisturizer , then y again moisturizer or oil ?? i just notice some dryness around the area of my laugh lines ,chin and jaw line .
one more question please , can i use antibiotic also while using all these acids ,retin a things ??
no i dont feel any greasiness but as having acne prob so i washed my face with water then use neutragena gentle scrub, it prevents breakout from coming , shud i discontinue it it also ve AHA so sun sensitivity again.
@sara516 ...i dont know abt hte title thing , as i remember i was meant to write this title as it is but may b my mistake or typo :)
Dunno how I missed it earlier. Fixed now.