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Glycolic Acid, no Benzoyl Peroxide?

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(@dexter98)

Posted : 12/13/2016 9:38 am

So I've been using the regimen and I'm completely acne free but I have nothing but post-hyperpigmentation marks on my face ( red dots all over my face ), is it fine if I just use the cleanser, 1/2 Moistorizor and 1/2 of the glycolid acid and 6 drops of jajoba oil only on my face at night? The BP dries out my skin and I feel like it causes irritation and I don't think it'd be much help to apply it all over my face where there's no acne present but the post acne marks after having acne.

I only apply BP on my face where there's present acne but it isn't much, pretty much my face is acne cleare'd but I have nothing but post hyperpigmentation marks on my face (red dots on my face) and mainly on my cheeks. Will it be bad if I apply BP on my cheeks or will this dry it out?

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(@delovely)

Posted : 12/13/2016 7:40 pm

I wouldn't recommend cutting out BP completely. Try applying BP in the morning and the 50/50 mix of moisturizer and AHA+ at night. Do this for a month. If you find that this doesn't keep you as clear as you'd like, you can always go back to 2 BP treatments per day. The AHA+ will really help with PIH, so a good choice.

Clearing up doesn't necessarily mean you're cured and can stop treatment. Acne needs to resolve on its own, and the Regimen can allow you to enjoy clear skin in the meantime. But if acne has resolved on its own, you won't need anything (even AHA+) to stay clear. 

Hope this is helpful! :)

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Posted : 12/13/2016 9:38 pm

@DeLovely So should I only apply the BP on in the morning along w/ the cleanser and moistorizor or should I use the cleanser, bp, moisturizor every day and use the 50/50 glycolic acid and moisturizor at night?

@DeLovely So basically everyday use the cleanser, BP, moisturizer, and in the night use the cleanser, BP, and 50/50 of the glycolic acid with moisturizer, correct? :)

 

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