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[scarred4life?]

I only do it after work or when I first wake up in the morning now. So I wait a good 8 hours after I wash my face. I do this right before I wash my face bacause I am a little nervous about the sticky gunk on the tape causing a break out or something and I like to wash it off.

[crushhhh859]

Hi guys
I had the thin version of the tape earlier .. i got the thicker scotch tape today. one swipe is much better than multiple ones .. much less hassle. Lets see how this works out for me.. 3-4 days since i started using it , not much diff yet..
ciao

[ThE_CHiEf_SLiNkY]

Wouldn't the sticky part cause your pores to clog up? I mean, that stuff is really thick! I am worried about that, but other then that I see no reason why I shouldn't try it. 8)

[wilko]

I did this tape thing for the first time today and my skin felt much smoother afterwards. I'll keep at it once a day and see how it goes but I'm very hopeful. I can see how people feel tempted to go over the same places again and again but the last thing i want is a horrible rash so I'll wait till tommorow

[Maya]

Eyeciss - glad it's working so well for you!

[THX]

I must be blind, ever since I've been at this board. I had yet to see this thread till today :/. Welp, im going to be trying it tonight and see how it works .

And Maya, do you know if using normal scotch tape (beige colour type tape) is fine? Or should I go out and buy some other tape?

[Maya]

Yes, I just use the normal scotch tape (not the white clear stuff) - but that is personal choice. Some tape is stickier than others, so go lightly at first and only go over the same area once.

Good luck!

[THX]

Okay great. Thanks

[argh]

Is it safe to use this method while on Retin-A Micro? Will the skin be too sensitive?

[Maya]

I'm not sure. Perhaps you could test a small patch of your skin. I know Retina A can create a lot of peeling, so if you do decide to try this, go very slow and only go over that area lightly. It should help aesthetically with the flakiness.

[dodgy skin]

hi Maya, it's so encouraging to read your posts.

i'm indian and i suffer from hyperpigmentation. i'm currently on differin (feels really gentle) and minocyn, so i was wondering if it was okay for me to try this scotch tape method ?

thanks.

[Maya]

My response will be the same as my last one - differin is pretty much the same as retina A, so try a small patch of skin first and see how it works for you. Good luck!

[Julie]

Oooh, I made a big mistake of using the tape after [b]Queen Helene Mint Julep mask -- and it aggravated my face. Don't do that.

It caused a sore [b]red area like the beginning of an acne inflammation. Argh!! I guess I better be more careful next time. :oops: :oops: :oops:

[goldenpp72]

seeing nice results combined with exfol serum and copper peptides I do this each night and my red marks are almost gone. thanks for the tips

[dodgy skin]

anyone out there with hyperpigmentation using this method and seeing results ?

[Maya]

Eyeciss and goldenpp72 - great results!!

dodgy Skin - I thin this will help, but may take longer for noticable improvements.

[darren22]

Hello dodgy skin, could you explain what hyperpigmentation is and what it looks like?

[darren22]

Maya, i know you said you bought the spf15 sunscreen,moisturiser from paula's choice but which one did you buy cos there is a few to choose from.
Thanks again.

[Maya]

Darren22

http://www.cosmeticscop.com/shop/category2...PE=2&PAGETYPE=S

I bought the green one - the one for oily combination skin - lasts for ages!!

[dodgy skin]

hey darren,

i'm indian, so my hyperpigmentation is basiccally a severe darkening of the skin. it feels smooth and to the touch is perfect skin, but it's appearence is that off a darker patch of skin compared to your normal pigment. seriously off-putting.

hope that helped, although i'm sure there are better explanations of this on the net.

later.