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Jul 1 2009, 05:39 AM
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Member Group: Veteran Members Joined: 20-August 05 |
I have asked questions about this product before, but the reports always seem so conflicting.
Some say it is sticky and takes forever to dry. Some say it makes them look greasy. Others say it still balls up and comes off throughout the day or night. I was going to make my own 10% Lactic Acid topical but stumbled across AHA+ again and started reading reveiws on it. And now am thinking about buying it again. Can some of you clear this up. Money is tight right now and I cant afford to really blow about $30.00 for this product and not really like it. Wish there were samples. |
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Jul 1 2009, 08:25 AM
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Member Group: Members Joined: 26-January 04 |
Are you outside the US? Because I only paid $20 and some cents for the AHA ($16 + $4 shipping).
Some say it is sticky and takes forever to dry. - It is sticky at first but then you feel the "tightness" and slight stinging and that is when you know it's getting to work. I don't think it takes forever to dry. After I put it on I watch some TV or do some stuff before bed like lay out my clothes for the next day, and after 5 minutes or so my skin feels normal. Some say it makes them look greasy. It is very liquid-y and yes it makes you look a tad greasy but once it dries i don't look greasy anymore. Again since I only use it at night time so it's not a big deal. Others say it still balls up and comes off throughout the day or night. i think this is because it is an exfoliant and it works by removing the dead skin cells on the top layer of the skin, and brings the new cells to the surface. I did experience this by absentmindedly rubbing below my jaw and I saw some skin flakes come off. Which I'm glad to see because that means it's working. If you are bothered by flakiness maybe you shouldn't wear this during the day.
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Status: minor hormonal 1-2 pimples once a month, uneven complexion My regimen: AM: wash with Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Facial Cleanser with Tea Tree Oil moisturize with Aveeno Ultra Calming SPF 15 moisturizer Benefit Hello Flawless SPF 15 pressed powder PM: wash with Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Facial Cleanser with Tea Tree Oil apply 4-5 drops of Jason pure organic Jojoba Oil (only when flaky) apply thin layer of CVS generic brand BP apply Dan's AHA+ as nighttime moisturizer (as of 6/19/09) Once a week: Exfoliate with Neutrogena Visibly Even facial cleanser (it has little scrubbing beads). Misc: 3 drops of jojoba oil as overnight lipbalm, Maybelline Expert Eyes makeup remover for waterproof makeup to remove mascara |
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Jul 1 2009, 10:53 AM
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Member Group: Members Joined: 29-June 08 |
Well first, what others experience may not be what you'll experience. Each person's skin is different, some are oily, dry, moderate acne, severe acne, etc. etc. As for myself, when I FIRST started it, yes it did balled up, and when I woke up, I'd see bits of balled up yellow thing on my pillow...I just assumed that was partially the AHA & my dead skin. For me, it balls up more when I haven't used it in a while (2 months or so).
Also, DK's website said that he made the viscosity of AHA thinner. I actually have the "old" and the new version of AHA, and the new one is a lot more liquid-like, goes on almost like lotion, and it doesn't ball up at all. As far as how long it takes to dry...I usually put it on before I go to sleep, so I don't necessarily sit there and wait for it. However, when I do put it on in the morning, it takes a while...maybe an hour or 2? Again, I don't time myself. Will it make you look greasy? Yes it will. It looks as if I have oil on my face for half the day. Bottom line is, if you don't want to deal with most of the mentioned "problems", just put it on before you go to sleep. |
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Jul 1 2009, 03:14 PM
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![]() Member Group: Veteran Members Joined: 21-March 09 From: los angeles |
Yea, use it at night. It does make my skin look a little greasy, and it does ball up a little. But who cares while you're sleeping ?
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Jul 1 2009, 03:21 PM
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![]() Member Group: Veteran Members Joined: 28-February 09 From: England, UK |
Yea, use it at night. It does make my skin look a little greasy, and it does ball up a little. But who cares while you're sleeping ? Your pillow!
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Roaccutane 60mg daily from 05-06-09. Progress: (Day 33) I had no IB with 30mg, but when my dose was upped to 60mg I had an awful breakout. In fact I still am. (Day 100) I'm getting there, long way to go, but working on it. QUOTE We should keep an open mind, but not so open as to allow everything to fall out. - Richard Dawkins
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Jul 2 2009, 12:04 PM
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Member Group: Veteran Members Joined: 20-August 05 |
thanks for that guys.
And yes I am not from the US, hence the 30.00 cost |
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Jul 2 2009, 10:39 PM
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Member Group: Veteran Members Joined: 22-March 09 From: U.S. |
I've been using AHA for nearly a month, it's does not have an adhesive property AFAIK. Regarding the grease factor, maybe for a bit, but once it's absorb fully, there's no shine or anything. I haven't had any problems w/ "balling up". I heard it can happen if you don't let BP dry fully, and apply the AHA prematurely.
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