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May cont’d - So…I had IPL last week to the face and “declotte” (stay tuned for my results and review). I set up an appointment for my near-yearly injections. Hence, gotta stay off the aspirin, Advil AND the Omegas! (<-fish oil, borage oil, or flaxseed oil).
May cont’d - Do you feel better after seeing this? I sure do!
(PerezHilton.com)
MAY 2010 - Why is it that the skin is a tell-tale sign of our physical condition? I was sick last/this week and my skin is worse for it! I don’t think any product will be effective until I just get my health back on track.
April cont’d - I used a combination of Kinerase and SolBar (the zinc version) on my last trip. B/c it’s waterproof or water resistant, I used Dermalogica’s pre-cleanse to thoroughly get it off/out each night. I’m happy to report- NO issues.
So here’s the current routine for ‘home’ -not travel
a.m. - 1) cleanse with either La Roche Posay’s Effaclar or Mario Badescu’s Glycolic Foaming wash on the Clarisonic. 2) Use Tanda light machine 3) pat in/on DHC’s Q-10 lotion/toner…let dry…get dressed…4) DHC’s Vitamin C 5) If I’m going to be driving or out in the sun, sunscreen per above and/or 6) Dermalogica’s Spot Treatment/Concealer 7) Fenix or Olay or Shiseido SPF to neck & decollete. 
Use Dermawand machine
–IF I’ve used a Retinoid or hardcore treatment the day or night before, I substitute for 1) cleanse hands -no Clarisonic - then apply Dermalogica’s Microfoliant. Let sit several minutes before lightly scrubbing off.
p.m. - 1) Dermalogica’s Pre-Cleanse. Wash off 2) LRP’s Effaclar on Clarisonic. 3) Either the BioElements Quick Primer (”Refiner”, not makeup) or Retin-A alternating one night on, one night bare faced 4) Mario Badescu’s Hylaronic Eye Cream 5) Stri-vectin’s Neck Cream (??don’t know exact name??) to neck & decollete.
This a.m. I heard 2 celebrities toute the benefits of their galvanic (stim) home units. I looked it up and it seems to be 1) new 2) using microcurrent (which I already get through my Dermawand). If anyone has any other information, please let me know. I also would like to try Bliss’ new pore gadget.
APRIL 2010- I plan to use Kinerase’s new sunscreen on my trip next week. Fingers crossed. It has good reviews.
Oh, here’s me and my friend from last month:
March cont’d-
here’s another pic to go with the one below (and make me feel better). Look at all the forehead bumps. Look who’s her boyfriend, still.
March 2010-
March 2010- I just ordered DHC’s Q10 lotion after trying the samples out. It’s classified as a “toner” but goes on like a liquid. I did not break out and my skin looked more even and firm. ((fingers crossed)) A friend told me last night that she’s using a new tinted zinc gel that eliminates her need for a sunscreen and a makeup. (2 of which…I try to go without if I can…bad bad bad) She can’t remember the name but I’m going to ask her again, dammit!
March 2010- I’m back off of the RAM (retin-a). I’m using DHC’s Vit C cream (love) with the Bio-Elements Quick Primer (a treatment, not a m/u primer) and trying to diligently remember to do the Dermawand and the Tanda light every day. I’m trying not to freak out knowing that I’ll be traveling soon and I won’t have my complete arsenal at my disposal.
Feb con’t- I went back to using Retin-A Micro for a few nights. I immediately noticed a difference in exfoliating. But I immediately noticed a difference in eruptions. A friend with similar skin “issues” told me this week that she broke out with her RAM. Ugh oh…
February 2010- I don’t think I like the new Bio-Elements product. I thought it would be like Mama Lotion but better (more…acid-y?). I think I like the Kinerase but it’s too early to tell and being that it’s February…I’m really not using an SPF of 50 now and haven’t been traveling. I do not like my new Pevonia cleanser and think that I’ll stick with alternating Philosophy Purity and Mario Badescu Glycolic Foaming wash instead.
January con’t- Reeling off my skin improvement (knock on wood!) and recent sunscreen research, I placed an order with skincarerx.com I’ve ordered through them for years, and have NEVER been disappointed. Their pricing, fast shipping and liberal return policy is super. I ordered Bio-Elements Quick Primer (I think that’s it) which is a combination of acids (mostly AHA) to improve skin tone/clarity. I’ll use it during the day when I’m not going to be exposed to sunlight (b/c I’m still sticking with my regime of ‘bare face’ nights). I also ordered the new Kinerase PhotoFacials Moisturizer SPF 50 after reading reviews and checking the ingredient list (it fits!).
January 2010- Back to the routine. Back to the Tanda. Back to the Dermawand. But unfortunately, I’m back to experimenting. I experimented with different green tea/ ECGC products and my skin bumps are still recovering. I will have to get my anti-oxidants elsewhere. Or at least in a different form. In the a.m. I’m using Philosophy Purity or Mario Badescu Glycolic Foaming Cleanser on the Clarisonic followed by Neocutis’ Bio-Gel or DHC’s Vitamin C cream all over. Lastly, Dermalogica’s Spot Concealer on needed areas. In the p.m. - Dermalogica Pre-Cleanse oil, rinse and then Purity (again on the Clarisonic). That’s it. Nothing at night. I’m letting my skin breath. This is also the time I use the Tanda. I’ve found the “red” light works better at improving the clarity of my skin. I’ve received 3 complements this month which is…UNHEARD OF.
thru 12/30/09 - while on vacation I had to scale down the routine (and no gadgets…other than the Clarisonic), and incorporate a strong SPF for daily use. In the a.m.- I still cleansed with Philosophy Purity on the Clarisonic, followed by sunscreen application (waiting a few minutes for skin to dry). In the p.m. -I used DHC cleansing oil (need to use up the last of the travel bottle before moving on to Dermalogica’s version), followed by Philosophy Purity. A few nights I experimented with different Dermalogica product samples (Power Firm, Active Moist…) but mostly left bare face with some Dermalogica Spot Concealer on any zits.
I’m on a quest to find MY “HG” of sunscreens. I have yet to find something that works without causing massive breakouts. I’m not happy with my Sheseido. I’m seem to be happier with SolBar products. Previously only available thru my doc, they’re now available on skincarerx.com. I took with me several different tube samples of SolBar. I was amazed on the product variation that exists-ingredients and percentage concentrations. So, I made a list of each product and the “key” or active ingredients and what my response was. I’m much closer 
thru 12/15/09- well…that didn’t last long. I have been doing the program below BUT I am reviewing (USING) the Tanda red and blue light system. I’m not using their products (except I did use the cleanser once this weekend) b/c I’m scared of them. (I did swipe some green tea water over my face after brewing some tea…) And I have several zits. Not blackheads. Not cysts. Just the regular farm variety. sh*t! Is this supposed to be purging?!?!?!?
thru 12/11/09- a.m.- Philosophy Purity or MB glycolic face wash on Clarisonic, every other day Dermawand, Bio-Gel, Dermalogica spot concealer; after workout - Neutrogena foaming acne wash, either D. spot concealer or Nelson’s acne gel; p.m.- Philosophy Purity on Clarisonic or NO washing if not out and no make-up. Every night I’ve been using Retin-A Micro OR letting my face go bare (alternate nights). Have ONE huge cyst, 2 other smaller things developing but skin looks good overall…
12/3/09 - a.m.- Philosophy Purity on Clarisonic, Dermalogica Microfoliant, Dermalogica spot concealer
12/2/09 - a.m. - Philosophy Purity on Clarisonic (I think letting my skin go bare helped!), Neosporin on 2 angry zits p.m. - MB glycolic on Clarisonic, Retin-A Micro
12/1/09- a.m. -MB glycolic on Clarisonic, Dermalogica Microfoliant, Dermawand, Dermalogica spot concealer (have several large bumps today! I think it was the sunscreen…), post-workout; DHC pure soap, p.m. - Neutrogena acne face wash & bare face to bed
11/30/09 - a.m. - Philosophy Purity on Clarisonic, Dermalogica spot concealer, post-workout - neutrogena acne facial wash, Fenix spf 30, Dermalogica spot concealer, p.m.- tonight will be Dermalogica pre-cleanse with…not sure…but followed by Retin-a b/c skin got the night off last night. (The night before that I used DHC Vit C cream w/ good a.m. results.)
Still have some big cysts along jaw line. I think that I really like the spot concealer (except the extra “wipe off” step you have to do when the stuff turns white on your face) and the MB healing mask.
11/24- a.m.- MB glycolic on Clarisonic, Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant, Dermalogica spot concealer; post-workout - Neutrogena acne wash, Dermawand, MB drying mask; p.m. - TBD
11/21 ->11/23 -a.m.- traveling. Therefore a.m. cleansing involved MB glycolic on the Clarisonic followed by Tizo3 tinted sunscreen and Dermalogica Conceal Spot concealer. p.m. - DHC cleansing oil washed off and followed by a wash with MB acne face wash on Clarisonic
11/20 - a.m.- MB glycolic face wash on Clarisonic. Dermawand. Nelson’s acne gel spot treated on some (..ahem..) whiteheads that had to go. after workout - Neutrogena acne wash. Solar’s Tizo3 special mineral tinted sunscreen, Bare Essentials concealer powder on the zits. NO picking-is today’s mantra!
**-went and bought full size Mario Badescu Glycolic foaming face wash (liked the trial), Dermalogica Concealer spot treatment (b/c I really should have something tinted and medicated to use during the day so I won’t pick. And something besides the Salycitic (sp???) acid ones that don’t work on me), and more of the Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant-**
11/19- a.m. - MB glycolic face wash on Clarisonic. after workout - Neutrogena acne wash. Pat on DHC Vit C cream, MB hylaronic eye cream. p.m.- wash face with warm water. Retin-a Micro
11/18 - don’t remember much past using the Dermawand & Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant on the Clarisonic. But there was picking involved… 
11/17- a.m. - MB acne face wash, MB glycolic face wash on Clarisonic afterwards. p.m. - Dermalogica Pre-Cleanse, Neutrogena acne face wash, DHC Vit C cream, MB drying lotion on “spots”
11/16 -…don’t remember…but I know I used Mama lotion on face after p.m. cleansing…AND I’m still bruised. (Face has several small red “issues”)
11/15- don’t remember…I think it was: a.m.- MB glycolic face wash on Clarisonic. Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant. MB Sulfur toner. p.m.- Neutrogena acne face wash. DHC Vit C cream. MB hylaronic acid eye cream…
11/14 - a.m. - MB acne face wash on Clarisonic. Fenix SPF 30. Bare minerals powder over my HUGELY bruised undereyes (remember that aspiring post…??…). p.m.- Dermalogica Cleansing Oil, MB acne face wash on Clarisonic, Micro-Retin-a
11/13- a.m. - MB glycolic on Clarisonic. Dermalogica microfoliant. Dab of Hydrogen Peroxide on zitties. (face pretty clear but some peeling on nose) post workout- Neutrogena acne face wash. MB sulfur toner. ** JUVEDERM & BOTOX** had to wash off the numbing cream with some of their cleanser (I better not break out! Boo)
11/12- a.m. - MB acne face wash on Clarisonic. after workout/p.m. - Neutrogena acne fash wash. DHC Vit C cream. Bio-gel, Dab of Neosporin on a few zitties.
11/11- a.m. - MB glycolic face wash. Clarisonic. MB sulfur toner. Used Dermawand after workout - Neutrogena Acne wash, Fenix spf 30, Prescriptives concealer, p.m. - MB acne face wash on Clarisonic, Retin-A micro
11/10- a.m. - Mario Badescu glycolic face wash on Clarisonic. some alcohol dabbed carefully on 2 zits. Dermawand x 5mins. After workout: Neutrogena Acne Wash lightly washed on/off, DHC vit C cream, Bio-gel treatment, Neosporin on same 2-3 zits. (breakouts are LESS) p.m. - MB glycolic face wash on Clarisonic. Micro Retin-A
11/09- a.m. - Neutrogena Salc Acid wash. Mario Badescu glycolic face wash on Clarisonic. Hydrogen Peroxide on zits after picking (needle, sterilized) at about 6 whiteheads (TMI!). Prescriptives concealer on areas after dry, as well as undereyes. p.m. - MB glycolic fash wash. Micro-Retin-A. Neosporin on bad zits
11/08- a.m. - Mario Badescu glycolic face wash on Clarisonic after washing with MB acne wash first. Fenix SPF 30 and Garnier undereye treatment. p.m. -Philosophy Purity face wash, Salyc. Acid topical over Left side of face & nose (experiment: b/c I think my skin no likey).
11/07- don’t remember but know it involved using some DHC Vit C cream as a treatment and my Dermawand. Oh, and Aquamarina cleanser bar from LUSH… :-O dunno ’bout this.
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