[Golden_Girl]

Take into consideration the amount of hyperpigmentation or scarring. If you have a few marks here and there then yes, 0.025% is the way to go, but if you're trying to correct a lot of damage then you'll need 0.1%.....Also if you're a vet at lightening, chemical peels, microderm and such then go for the higher stuff, but if you're a skin virgin maybe start lower. I bought 0.1% and didnt bother with the lower junk, but I was trying to undue YEARS of heavy hyperpigmentation damage.

I ordered a 0.1% retin-a for my elbows, knees, and on the back of my arms that has a lot of hyperpigmentation and ingrown hair bumps, still waiting for it to come. 0.05% was strong enough for my face, wished I got a milder facial soap.

Dessaml and Divaforlyfe what facial soap do you use while using retin-a, or any other peels?

[divaforlyfe]

You don't want to use any other acid based products, I have a glycolic acid wash that I use and it has really helped exf. My skin but I don't use it when I do a strong peel you want to wait a week I cheated and used a Salicylic acid wash but it was mild to help rid the ingrown hairs and acne , I had bad little bumps that are diminishing, I think it was from steroids or hydroquinon which I don't put on my face anymore, I would use gentle and non drying washes, but when you order there is a facial wash that should come with the peel,

[dessaml]

I ordered a 0.1% retin-a for my elbows, knees, and on the back of my arms that has alot of hyperpigmentation and ingrown hair bumps, still waiting for it to come. 0.05% was strong enough for my face, wished I got a milder facial soap.

Dessaml and Divaforlyfe what facial soap do you use while using retin-a, or anyother peels?

I used a 70% lactic acid peel, and I use The Microdelivery exfoliator on my face... that stuff is AMAZING, I got it at Sephora... kinda pricey though

[Golden_Girl]

Whoah Dessaml 70% lactic acid peel! Did it burn? Did you use iton your face or body? Do you have completely clear skin now?

[Golden_Girl]

Afro13Queen have you made a decision of what to get? In my opinion, if you have sensitive skin (like me) or have minimal experience with peels I would suggest starting with less strength and work your way up from what your able to tolerate. As everyone's skin is different and some are able to handle more than others. For me, I doubt I will be going beyond 0.05% retin-a for a looong time, for my face that is. My body may be able to handle higher strength. My retin-a has helped my previous dark acne spots lighten up quite much on my face within 2 weeks. So, I'm guesing within the next 2 months I will see great improvement and closer to flawless skin and spot free finally.

Other than that, are you still feeling melancholy and what have you done to help with this?

[afro13queen]

Afro13Queen have you made a decision of what to get? In my opinion, if you have sensitive skin (like me) or have minimal experience with peels I would suggest starting with less strength and work your way up from what your able to tolerate. As everyone's skin is different and some are able to handle more than others. For me, I doubt I will be going beyond 0.05% retin-a for a looong time, for my face that is. My body may be able to handle higher strength. My retin-a has helped my previous dark acne spots lighten up quite much on my face within 2 weeks. So, I'm guesing within the next 2 months I will see great improvement and closer to flawless skin and spot free finally.

Other than that, are you still feeling melancholy and what have you done to help with this?

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@Golden Girl

I have sensitive skin. So Im thinking the 0.05% may be the way to go. I am very use dto using AHA though, because I used to use a soap with it a while ago when I was deep into the process. I also was prescribed tretinoin a while ago, before I knew that it could help with skin lightening... (Now don't I feel stupid). But Im not used to peels AT ALL, so you could be right, and I think 0.05% is the way.

Im not feeling that sad anymore because Im actually seeing results with the Neutrogena stuff, if it wasn't for that Id prob be crying right now.. :( but My spots on my face are pretty minimal though now... They are on the outer parts of my face, so they CAN be covered with hair, but I just WANT clear skin no matter how the hair is worn, you know?

Also, I have to ask what Vitamin C can do, because I stated earlier that I bought a Vitamin C serum and powder and I just wanted to know how I can incoporate that into my retin a reggie...

[Golden_Girl]

Glad to hear that your doing better.
It'sANewDay is using a vitamin C serum, and maybe some others are too https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/skin-l...rk-415681.html
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/skin-l...-c-411848.html

I haven't tried a serum yet, just taking liquid vit. C 1,000mg.

[afro13queen]

Oh Ok! Im reading those now...

Can I use my Retin a AND my Neutrogena? Or will it be strong enough to use on its own? I have a soap that's from F&W and its an exfoliation soap. Can I use that with the Retin A?

[Itss A New Day]

Hi Afroqueen I just started using a Vitamin C serum and boy let me tell you I am loving my face these days; I also use retin a micro 0.1% so being that you are starting fresh with retin a maybe you should see how your skin tolerates it first then maybe use the vitamin C serum once a week to start and work up from there, because trust me with the retin a you will peel but with retin a and vitamin c omg I was peeling like crazy today, but my skin has become a bit tolerant to the retin a so that's why I added the vitamin c serum into my regime to boost my skin up a little bit. Trust me you will glow and you will love it. Good luck and keep us updated.

FIRST OFF I GOTTA SAY THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS COMMENTED SO FAR! I JuST GOT HOME AND CAME STRAIGHT TO THE COMPUTER!

@Golden Girl

I have sensitive skin. So Im thinking the 0.05% may be the way to go. I am very use dto using AHA tho, becuz I used to use a soap with it a while ago when I was deep into the process. I also was prescribed tretinoin a while ago, before I knew that it could help with skin lightening.....(Now dont I feel stupid). But Im not used to peels AT ALL, so u could be right, and I think 0.05% is the way.

Im not feeling that sad anymore due to the fact that Im actually seeing results with the Neutrogena stuff, if it wasnt for that Id prob be crying right now.. :( but My spots on my face are pretty minimal tho now...They are on the outer parts of my face, so they CAN be covered with hair, but I just WANT clear skin no matter how the hair is worn, ya kno?

Also, I have to ask what Vitamin C can do, becuz I stated earlier that I bought a Vitamin C serum and powder and I just wanted to know how I can incoporate that into my retin a reggie...

[afro13queen]

Hi Afroqueen I just started using a Vitamin C serum and boy let me tell you I am loving my face these days; I also use retin a micro 0.1% so being that you are starting off fresh with retin a maybe you should see how your skin tolerates it first then maybe use the vitamin C serum once a week to start and work up from there, because trust me with the retin a you will peel but with retin a and vitamin c omg I was peeling like crazy today, but my skin has become a bit tolerant to the retin a so that's why I added the vitamin c serum into my regime to boost my skin up a little bit. Trust me you will glow and you will love it. Good luck and keep us updated.

Oh SNAP! Im excited! Ok, so retin a first, let skin adapt to it, then try out the vitamin c... IM READY!! *does Cabbage patch* CLEAR SKIN! WHOOP! WHOOP! CLEAR SKIN! WHOOP! WHOOP!

[afro13queen]

Thanks Golden girl and It's a New Day for the advice and speedy relpies! :) :)

[afro13queen]

BUMP!

[Itss A New Day]

Thanks Golden girl and Its a New Day for the advice and speedy relpies!! :) :)

No problem we're all here to help each other :)

[Golden_Girl]

Lol... yes I agree. Afro13queen have you started any of the serums yet?

[Lightenup2009]

Yea i just heard about retin a myself when i came on this board. I ordered mine from alldaychemist.com. their products are very cheap like $2.00 for a tube of retin a and 4%hq. shipping is 25 dollars regardless of how much u order so its best to stock up. i use the exclusive fair and white whitenizer gel and serum. I realised that fiar and white lightened me alot but it did not get rid of my dark spots so i am using it with retin a which is lightening my dark spots coz of the peeling. I got my vitamin c toner and serum for a grocery store. The one i got is by organics. very good. If u mix the fair and white gel with some hq and retin a, and use a vitamin c toner and serum u'll get great results fast. atleast it works for me.. keep us updated on wut u decide to use.:)

Hi do u add a HQ cream to the Fair and white gel and serum and the retin a gel to get fast lightening results? Please help .

[afro13queen]

lol...yes I agree. Afro13queen have you started any of the serums yet?

The Retin a is in the mail on the way.. I haven't started the serums yet... Honestly, I don't know where I would fit it in into my acne steps... :( I eye it every time I use my Proactiv... or my neutrogena visibly even... Im SOOOOO confused on what to use first, or last (like in which steps to do it you know?):confused: :confused:

This is the stuff in my bathroom Im eyeing:

Fair and White Exclusive cream gel
Fair and white exfoliating soap
Proactiv EVERYTHING
Neutrogena cleansr and moisturizer..
The Vit C serums of COURSE...
And my 55+H
And when the retin a arrives, that too! (should be here in like a day now.. ) :eek:

I really wish you or someone could tell me what to push to the side and what to add to a regimen for the best results.. because I honestly feel like some of this stuff is going to cancel the others out.. le sigh... :rolleyes:

[Golden_Girl]

Fair and White Exclusive cream gel

Neutrogena cleansr and moisturizer..
the Vit C serums of COURSE....
and my 55+H
and when the retin a arrives, that too! (should be here in like a day now..) :eek:

I really wish you or someone could tell me what to push to the side and what to add to a regimen for the best results..cuz I honestly feel like some of this stuff is going to cancel the others out.. le sigh.....:rolleyes:

Yeah, I wouldn't use all at the same time on the same areas nor do you want to over-exfoliate and dry out your skin.

This is what I would try:
-Neutrogena cleanser (morning) ---does the moisturizer come separately?
-f&w exclusive cream gel (morning/evening)
-f&w exfoliating soap or the proactive (evening)
-you can alternate the retin-a and vitamin c gel back and forth (evening)
-55H+ I would use on another part of the body where your not using the f&w gel so you'll know which is lightening, I'm using mines on my neck

You can always tweek it to what works best for you and if your skin begins to become irritated, try cutting back a bit.

[afro13queen]

Yeah, I wouldn't use all at the same time on the same areas nor do you want to over-exfoliate and dry out your skin.

This is what I would try:
-Neutrogena cleanser (morning) ---does the moisturizer come separately?
-f&w exclusive cream gel (morning/evening)
-f&w exfoliating soap or the proactive (evening)
-you can alternate the retin-a and vitamin c gel back and forth (evening)
-55H+ I would use on another part of the body where your not using the f&w gel so you'll know which is lightening, I'm using mines on my neck

You can always tweek it to what works best for you and if your skin begins to become irritated, try cutting back a bit.

Yup, the Neutrogena moisturizer comes separate.It has an spf of like 35, which isn't that high.

I swear Im about to print these steps out u gave me and put it on my bathroom mirror.. :p
Thank you so much GG.. I think this will work out just fine.. :)

[afro13queen]

@GG

One more question! So when the retin a comes in the mail, because of the strength of it, should I apply it BEFORE I put anything else on my face? (like after the cleanser) Because it does make the face peel right?

Ok that's it.. I PROMISE. :)

[Boricua1]

The Retin a is in the mail on the way..I havent started the serums yet...Honestly, I dont know where I would fit it in into my acne steps...:( I eye it everytime I use my Proactiv...or my neutrogena visibly even....Im SOOOOO confused on what to use first, or last (like in which steps to do it ya kno?):confused: :confused:

This is the stuff in my bathroom Im eyeing:

Fair and White Exclusive cream gel
fair and white exfoliating soap
proactiv EVERYTHING
Neutrogena cleansr and moisturizer..
the Vit C serums of COURSE....
and my 55+H
and when the retin a arrives, that too! (should be here in like a day now..) :eek:

I really wish you or someone could tell me what to push to the side and what to add to a regimen for the best results..cuz I honestly feel like some of this stuff is going to cancel the others out.. le sigh.....:rolleyes:

I would reallly just use the retin a for the acne... leave the proactive and the neutrogena, and even the exfoliating soap... just get a facial scrubbing spong... (one that's mildly abrasive to take off the peelings doing washing and use a good facial moisterizer and whatever lighteners for your face... for me the retin A had been clearing up everything lovely... but be careful... it's true it does get a bit worse before it gets better, with the peeling and pulling up the acne under the skin... but not for long.. so my acne cleared up significantly in ten days... and there's still a but of peeling oncertain days, but only at night time aprox when the 24 hor mark hits from when I applied it... or if I use it twice a day. By the 12 hr mark...