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QUOTE (sunshine07 @ Nov 16 2009, 02:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I just bought some tonight online so i'll have to wait to start it but as you can see I already added it to my signature!

Wahey! Please tell me about your progress with shea butter too

And something pretty much unrelated, that I forgot to mention-

I found out about this exfoliating method using sticky tape a while ago, which is supposed to help fade scars quicker and all that lovely stuff. Sounds good, so I might give that a go too. Haha I'm trying out so many new things at the moment! If anyone else has discolouration/scarring like me, maybe you should give it a go too. Worth a try 'ey? I'll post more about it once I've had a couple of goes with it, you never know, sticky tape could be the answer to my scar related sorrows xD

Are you still using the shea butter?

I wanted to just chime in that I agree shea butter is fantastic for the skin.  A year or so ago, I would have never thought of putting it on my face.

I use it at night after washing my face.  I use 100 unrefined shea butter.  A very small amount is all that is needed.  I work it into my face and jaw line.  It's greasy, so it works best at night.  In the morning, my skin is smoother and brighter.  I alternate between my glycolic acid and shea butter at night.  Great stuff.

Try the Mario Badescu toner in the blue bottle.  It does not contain alcohol,but the glycolic will help turn over the cells faster.

Glad you're okay after your injury and hospitalization.  My guess on why your skin was much better in the hospital would be the food.  They don't give you fast food, soda, etc.  You were likely getting a whole lot less processed foods than you do normally.  Processed food is full of junk that makes our bodies not function as properly as it should.

For the Cetaphil, I would be cautious.  I would suggest buying the cheaper Target brand and a small size.  Many people react to Cetaphil with a breakout of whiteheads.  CeraVe is the same way.  

Consider using less chemicals on your skin.  Black soap is great.   You can buy raw black soap online from Amazon for about $10 and the bar will last you a long time.  I do advise not to keep it in the shower, as it will deteriorate fast.  I use SheaMoisture's black soap in the shower.  

You can use the AHA every day if you want or every day is fine.  I would suggest using for a month every day and then cutting back a bit once your skin has toned up and you're using it more for maintenance.