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The peeling ?
So I decided try the gel tonight again with 1/2 clearisal lotion .
After washing my face and drying it tonight, I noticed it wiped off some skin that may be what they mean by peeling ? It was sort of like if you have ever rubbed dry/dead skin off your arms after a shower--but not a lot . It came off with my washcloth easily . I envisioned peeling would be like what happens after a bad sunburn and it comes off in sheets (ha!). So hopefully this is as bad as it gets . Which is really "nothing much". I feel with moisturizer and make up and can continue to cover any skin flaws while I continue to allow my skin to adjust to the Retin-A.
FYI . Gel and lotion do not mix together easily . I may ask for the cream for next time if the dr isn't opposed so that I can mix it easier .
After washing my face and drying it tonight, I noticed it wiped off some skin that may be what they mean by peeling ? It was sort of like if you have ever rubbed dry/dead skin off your arms after a shower--but not a lot . It came off with my washcloth easily . I envisioned peeling would be like what happens after a bad sunburn and it comes off in sheets (ha!). So hopefully this is as bad as it gets . Which is really "nothing much". I feel with moisturizer and make up and can continue to cover any skin flaws while I continue to allow my skin to adjust to the Retin-A.
FYI . Gel and lotion do not mix together easily . I may ask for the cream for next time if the dr isn't opposed so that I can mix it easier .
Noticing slight difference
Ok so I've only used this gel 6 times so far .
I used it straight first 2 nights.
Skipped a night .
Used it straight again.
Skipped a night and used 1/2 clearisal lotion and 1/2 gel.
Skipped a night used 1/2 of each again.
Decided to not skip a night and used it straight last night .
I still have some blemishes popping up which is normal as the skin gets used to it .
From what I read it takes 6-8 weeks for most to notice any results. Nothing drastic has happened, but I do think the fine lines coming down from my eye are a bit shorter today & the skin at my jawline feels a bit tighter .
I can't wait to see how things are in 2 months!:)
Not noticing any peeling yet. The gel peels a little if you use too much but no skin peeling yet .
Here is a pic of the fine lines from the side .
I used it straight first 2 nights.
Skipped a night .
Used it straight again.
Skipped a night and used 1/2 clearisal lotion and 1/2 gel.
Skipped a night used 1/2 of each again.
Decided to not skip a night and used it straight last night .
I still have some blemishes popping up which is normal as the skin gets used to it .
From what I read it takes 6-8 weeks for most to notice any results. Nothing drastic has happened, but I do think the fine lines coming down from my eye are a bit shorter today & the skin at my jawline feels a bit tighter .
I can't wait to see how things are in 2 months!:)
Not noticing any peeling yet. The gel peels a little if you use too much but no skin peeling yet .
Here is a pic of the fine lines from the side .
The Retin A gel and Olay pics
Here is the actual gel I'm using .
And a pic of the Olay that burned too bad to try again .
And a pic of the Olay that burned too bad to try again .
Provider Review
Dr. Chiles
So far, so good. I've only been there one time. She listened well and have good suggestions .