Hi all,
So I started using the regimen about 4 days ago. I have only been applying a pea sized amount of the BP once a day, at night, as I wanted to see how I reacted. The first day after using it my skin was fine, and the second day my skin began to get a bit flaky, the third day my skin was VERY oily but also itchy and flaky. Tonight would have been my 4th night of applying the BP but I have refrained because this evening my skin has begun to get quite red. Is this normal for this early on in the treatment? and should I carry on or should I start using it every other night until the redness subsides?
Also it might be good to tell you that a year or so ago I used 5% BP on my face every night for a week with NO moisturiser at all, and one morning I woke up and my skin was extremely dry and flaky and was quite red and swollen. Now I don't know if this means I'm allergic. I'm more inclined to think that this was becuase I really didn't know what I was doing at the time and my skin reacted badly as I applied to much BP too quickly without replenishing any of the moisture that the BP takes away.
So people, was are your thoughts?
Thanks!
Redness and irritation is to be expected until skin adjusts, so I'd recommend muscling through, but do take it slow. Maybe stick with the pea-size amount for a bit longer before ramping up the dose. By then end of week 3, most people are at the full 2 pumps or full fat finger dosage of BP.
Moisturize as often as needed to keep skin comfortable and in balance. Maybe pick up some jojoba and incorporate 5-6 drops of this into your night-time moisturizer. Jojoba oil was my son's best friend while he was adjusting, it minimized the redness and dryness. It's a little oily so that's why I recommend mainly for night-time but some people use day and night.
I agree that 5% BP + no moisturizer was not a good idea! As long as there is no blistering or crusting, then you're probably good to go.
Hope this is helpful! 