Cookies Galore
Senior Associate
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Joined: Dec 19, 2010 18:08:13 GMT -5
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Post by Cookies Galore on Mar 20, 2019 6:23:30 GMT -5
What benefits do you get from using the micelles water as a toner? Glycolic acid is a chemical exfoliate, right? If I'm wrong, how does it help your skin to have it in your moisturizer? I've never done a mask, period. My whole skin care routine has only ever consisted of cleaning my face and trying to moisturize it. Oh, and I discovered the wonders of exfoliation a few years ago, but I don't have that all the way together yet either. I'm obviously way behind, which is why I have so many questions now lol. Since I still have problems with oil and blemishes, my skin care routine is primarily aimed at reducing both of those things as much as possible.
I only found out a couple of years ago that alcohol-based toners and astringents are a HUGE no-no, as they break down the protective barrier the skin has to protect itself from bacteria and such. The alcohol will temporarily kill that bacteria and reduce oil but it leaves your skin even more open to bacteria. When I learned this, I ended up having to toss out the majority of my skin care products at that time. The micellar water (I use Garnier) draws the dirt and impurities out of my pores without damaging my skin's protective barrier. The lotion I use (Alpha Skin Care) does contain glycolic acid. In addition to the anti-aging skin benefits, it also helps control oil. Yes it's a chemical exfoliate - that's why I have to apply sunscreen afterward for my morning wash. Otherwise my skin will be more susceptible to sun damage than it would be had I not used the lotion. I use Coppertone Oil-Free Faces sunscreen... I love it because it's super light and has no smell. I only use the masks when I remember. I actually have 3 - the 2 I mentioned plus a peel-off charcoal mask. They all do the same thing - draw out impurities and/or reduce oil. Oh, and I exfoliate in the shower with St. Ives Apricot Scrub for acne-prone skin before I wash. I do all this and I STILL have to take BC pills to stay blemish free! Pfft. Add a diuretic to your routine and you're me!
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finnime
Junior Associate
Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a great battle.
Joined: Dec 23, 2010 7:14:35 GMT -5
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Post by finnime on Mar 25, 2019 17:47:25 GMT -5
Costco had some things on sale so I think I'm set now. I've got the Cerave for daily use - it seems to work well, a cleaner/toner, ROC retinol night cream and an exfoliater scrub. Also 55+ SPF sunscreen by Neutrogena, which I'll be needing soon. My skin won't know what hit it.
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