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I've started using a combo of 2% BHA exfoliant and 5% BP. I've already used the 2% SA exfoliant from Paula's Choice for 2 weeks now. My face has been puuuurgiiiing so bad.... But aside from all those ...

I know this an old thread. I just wanted to add that I use a combo of 10%AHA, 1% retinol, 2% BHA and also BP (spot treat only when needed which is rarely now). I have read to make BP more effective, u...

It is said that acne around the chin is hormonal. I would get some here as well. I take 8000IU of Vit D3 daily and use 2% SA, 10% AHA and retinol on a rotating basis and my skin has finally cleared. A...

If you don't want to make your own kefir, they do sell it at grocery stores. I found mine (Lifeway brand) at Walmart.

That is what I was doing, though I didn't know it. I have really oily skin, so I tend to use drying products. As I get older, my skin just can't keep up I guess. My skin gets dry easily in winter, tho...

Hi! I'm 37 and have dealt with this problem at varying degrees of intensity since I had my son..15 years ago! It has been a LONG battle. I kept waiting to *outgrow* the condition to no avail. Over th...

Hi! I'm sorry you are dealing with this. I have not had a situation exactly like yours, so I can't say why it keeps refilling. My cysts never filled with blood, but after draining, they would refill w...

I am feeling fairly optimistic again. Tomorrow is 13 weeks into my new regimen of pH balancing. I've been using the cerave foaming cleanser and have not seen any breakouts from it, so I will continue ...

Today is so-so. I'm under a lot of stress as I am putting together a senior reception for our kids at church. It's on Sunday, so for the next few days I am under a time crunch to get everything decora...

WishClean, glad you found that cyst and had it taken care of!   leelowe1--*hugs* and sorry about the continued breakouts. I definitely sympathize!   Lore91, I'm so sorry to hear about your...

I'm feeling better today. I switched cleanser and am now using Cerave foaming cleanser. I was using Paula's earth sourced gel (which I love btw), but i thought is was 5.5 pH. A PC rep told me it was ...

Why can't I see the first page? It gives an error. Could anyone quote the first post please? Are you still having trouble seeing the first page?

From Derma E: The Anti-Wrinkle Vitamin A Moisturizing Gel pH is 5.5 From Reviva labs: 10% Glycolic Acid Night Cream [Edited link out] Note: pH is important in ...

  Reading through these, I can so relate. May of last year I started using Paula's Choice. I started the regular strength toner 2x a day and it was rough at first, but then my skin did start ...

Diana Yvonne: Exfol Serum 2% Salicylic Acid 3.2 pH - very very gentle exfoliation 2% Salicylic acid 1.9 pH - gentle exfoliation, will penetrate the pore for oiliness and breakouts 5% Salicylic ac...

I thought all of Paula's Choice products besides acids were around 5.5 Received this after an inquiry about these specific products: Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Cleansing Gel PH is 6 RESIST Perfe...

Reading through these, I can so relate. May of last year I started using Paula's Choice. I started the regular strength toner 2x a day and it was rough at first, but then my skin did start to improv...

Hi! I am super susceptible to cysts. Yes, they would just seem to pop up overnight. I hated getting up in the morning to look in the mirror. Sometimes, if I felt the pain beforehand, I could shrink th...

I agree, I tend to go for simple, gentle cleansers that are well formulated. I switched over to Paula's choice from Cetaphil earlier this year, and I'm glad I did. I use the Skin Recovery Cleanser, an...

I believe nodulocystic indicates the development of both cysts and nodules. If I decide to try PC 2% BHA--in any form--I'd probably only use it 1-2 times per week, to start. Ah ok. Makes sense. I a...

Also, can AHA/BHA diminish the depth of shallow (rolling) scars over time? And is a certain concentration recommended in order to heal (diminish) them? Thank you, PI I'm not sure about the scar issu...

What is nodulocystic? I haven't heard that term. I get cysts but thankfully mine do not last months. I can usually get them to come to a head with ice and BP. I have some right now because of the PC 2...

Hmm, ok I can across some studies. One in particular seems to stretch the safe pH range to 6.5. And another says that including mildness enhancers and moisturizing agents help reduce damage to the ski...

What % BP are you using? That dries out your skin and coupled with the cleanser may just be too much. If you're using anything over 2.5% you might either lower the % or reduce applications. I agree w...

I have used burdock in tea form. It is also great to get rid of excess water. I use it when my legs/ankles are puffy! I've also used it to help with my skin, but never noticed it directly clearing me...