Hi Sasch! I started using AHA around my 5th-6th week of the regimen. I used it as my PM moisturizer every 3 days. It really helped with the flakes and it made my skin feel like skin again after a while. Also, if you have spots, I spot treat my active acne with the AHA before I put on the BP. I found it to make the spot go down so much faster and it also prevented it from leaving a red mark.

Good luck.

Start it. Even though you still have acne on your chin, you can still apply it there and it may help. I feel like whenever I use AHA it makes my acne smaller the next day.

Is it best to apply AHA before or after you apply BP?

I started AHA mixed in with moistuizer and i plan to use it a few times for the first week. It does seem to help with the dyness and flakes. But how often is it recommended that i use it (note: I still breakout)? Also, what is the initial purging like and when can i expect it to let up?

I am so glad to see that you are clear for the most part! That makes me really happy! You really deserve it!

AHA for me made my skin more flushed looking than not using it. I stopped using it because it stung and I did not feel it did very much. But it did help with flakes so I would try it. Everyones skin is different os maybe your skin will like it better than mine. I mixed mine with 50% AHA to moisturizer, which helped with the stinging. I don't think you need to wait much longer. I would be okay starting now. But it may sting so mix it!

PS i just saw you pictures and you skin is looking really fabulous! AH how awesome! I am very happy for you. VERY!

With much love, thereisalwayshope

I am so glad to see that you are clear for the most part! That makes me really happy! You really deserve it!

AHA for me made my skin more flushed looking than not using it. I stopped using it because it stung and I did not feel it did very much. But it did help with flakes so I would try it. Everyones skin is different os maybe your skin will like it better than mine. I mixed mine with 50% AHA to moisturizer, which helped with the stinging. I don't think you need to wait much longer. I would be okay starting now. But it may sting so mix it!

PS i just saw you pictures and you skin is looking really fabulous! AH how awesome! I am very happy for you. VERY!

With much love, thereisalwayshope

You and your journey are such a BIG motivator. Your blog is one of the reasons i keep pushing through with this regimen. I am happy to be clear in other areas but in all honesty, the chin inflamation and breakouts are troublesome. I don't want to end up with perioral dermatitis or excema or worse. I've never had persistant redness around my mouth like that before, But i am willing to keep at it till the end of August at least.

I have no expectations for AHA but who knows, maybe it'll help in other areas besides flaking.

Thanks again for stopping by.

Hugs

Keep trying, please give it some more time:) How much BP do you use?

SO I tried AHA and it helped with my flakes! Try and let me know how it goes for you!

Keep trying, please give it some more time:) How much BP do you use?

SO I tried AHA and it helped with my flakes! Try and let me know how it goes for you!

I am holding steady at 1.5 pumps as my face is barely managing that. I may increase to 2 at the end of August but we'll see. I use a lot on my chin and less at the corners of my mouth where the redness appears.

i will keep you posted on AHA. I will try it for a 2nd time tonight and then again on Wed and Sat