I recently purchased this product and here is the exchange between the sell and I hope it helps, I know its long, but I wanted to provide all the info I had. Let me know what you guys think:).
From: Emily Maynard
To: ebay's shopaholic Filipina <
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Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 9:24:44 AM
Subject: RE: Message from eBay Member Regarding Item #370114829979
Hi, I have been using the product for going in my second week. My face is peeling which is OK, I do not mind because it feels moisturized.. I just want to make sure this is supposed to happen. In addition, I do use proactive, but is there a moisturize which you would recommend my skin seems moisturized but if feel raw, especially my chin, I guess from the washcloth it has a dark scab.
I realized that the moisturize I am using (anew from Avon) burns when I put it on. Any suggestions.
Subject: Re: Message from eBay Member Regarding Item #370114829979
Hi,
Yes, after a few applications, your skin might peel, burn or itch & will seemingly get darker, ashier and drier due to dead skin cells being resurfaced – these are normal side effects & is part of the bleaching & anti-aging process.
Avoid using moisturizers with exfoliating ingredients like retinol, alpha/beta-hydroxy or salicylic acid, or else your skin might burn. For oily skin, use an oil-free, humectant (as opposed to occlusive) moisturizer. This was originally intended for Philippine weather conditions (hot & humid) so it's best to complement this with your favorite moisturizer - or just use a moisturizer with sun protection SPF 30 or higher+ the specific UVA blocking ingredients below and save yourself a step in your beauty routine.
Please let me know if you need further assistance..
Thanks and regards
Subject: RE: Message from eBay Member Regarding Item #370114829979
Thanks for the follow up, I do appreciate your insight, I live in Florida so sunscreen is an essential part of my daily routine. I am glad to know this is a process and not the product ruining my skin. I do wonder how long this process will last before I start to see some good results. Any estimation based on other customers would be of great help. Again, I do appreciate you patients and understanding.
Hi,
Peeling goes off after 3-4 days. Some will begin to see results after 3 applications, some will see results in about 5-10 treatments, some will need to wait up to 8 weeks to see full results.
Hope this answers your question.
Thanks and have a nice day