Can I use Olay Regenerist Microdermabrasion along with Glycolic acid peels (40%) on the same week (Mon. - Olay Microdermabrasion; Fri. - Acid peel) ?
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If you are doing one on say mon and the other on saturday I don't see why not...I often use Microdermabrasion twice in a week if I am getting ready for something special say a date or event for the next week...the directions say you can use daily but my skin response best to once a week and since the product is not inexpensive that is the way I choose to use it. My best advice is to try it when you don't have something coming up and see how yr skin reacts because we are all very different some of us are more sensitive than others.
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Yes, I always use the Olay Microderm a day before I have a 30% glycolic peel. When I get the glycolic peel, the esthetician also performs a professional diamond tip microdermabrasion treatment after the peel. The Olay will sluff off dead skin and perfectly prepare it for the glycolic peel. Just remember to ALWAYS use a broad spectrum sunscreen - so important to use as the microderm and glycolic peels, and retinol leave skin more susceptible to sun damage/dark spots. ALSO DO NOT USE ANY RETINOL PRODUCTS BEFORE YOUR GLYCOLIC PEEL. If you use prescription retinol, stop applying it 7 days before the 40% glycolic peel, and don't use it for 2-3 days after. I use Dr. Denese Firmatone 2x a week and Dr. Denese HydroShield 5x a week. Both are over the counter retinol, but the Firmatone has a stronger percentage of retinol. I stop using the Firmatone the week before glycolic, and I stop the HydroShield 3 days before. If you use an over the counter retinol, depending on its strength, it is good to stop applying it several days before strong glycolic peels. Hope this helps.
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I use the serum that came with my Microdermabrasion machine. But I also use Vitamin C and Vitamin E. Also, Argan oil. You can really use anything. I like doing vitamin c and E right after because it will absorb much better since removing the dead layer of skin!
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You wouldn't use anything on your face except the cleanser and the moisturizer that comes with the kit. The dead skin doesn't simply "slough off" the next day, a chemical peel is basically burning the superficial layer of the skin. So if you ever burnt yourself with a flat iron or a curling iron, the healing process is the same.
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I never just do lactic acid alone. I layer it over salicylic and glycolic peels. The down time really varies with the intensity of the peel. I don't think with lactic alone there would be any down time. I use water mixed with a little baking soda to neutralize. I apply with a q-tip.
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I have a hard time with dark spots as well. I think that a TCA peel actually is stronger than a glycolic, so I would say go to your dermatologist or plastic surgeon and see what they say about the strength of the peel. The glycolic acid peel is pretty strong and you're right , the point is to peel the skin. If you get a really deep TCA peel, the downtime is about 10-14 days, but it is supposed to really work well. I am too scared to do it because I get cold sores every time I do a peel like that. Ive gotten a few of the lighter ones professionally through my plastic surgeon and they didnt get rid of the dark spots either - my dr. said it was because I didnt let him do a stronger one. Good luck I have a hard time with dark spots as well. I think that a TCA peel actually is stronger than a glycolic, so I would say go to your dermatologist or plastic surgeon and see what they say about the strength of the peel. The glycolic acid peel is pretty strong and you're right , the point is to peel the skin. If you get a really deep TCA peel, the downtime is about 10-14 days, but it is supposed to really work well. I am too scared to do it because I get cold sores every time I do a peel like that. Ive gotten a few of the lighter ones professionally through my plastic surgeon and they didnt... » Read More I have a hard time with dark spots as well. I think that a TCA peel actually is stronger than a glycolic, so I would say go to your dermatologist or plastic surgeon and see what they say about the strength of the peel. The glycolic acid peel is pretty strong and you're right , the point is to peel the skin. If you get a really deep TCA peel, the downtime is about 10-14 days, but it is supposed to really work well. I am too scared to do it because I get cold sores every time I do a peel like that. Ive gotten a few of the lighter ones professionally through my plastic surgeon and they didnt get rid of the dark spots either - my dr. said it was because I didnt let him do a stronger one. Good luck « Show Less
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It's about the same as applying the original several days in a row. Not a huge difference.....I'd recommend either, unless you're really pale.
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I used it 2x a week before using the peel. I start the week using the treatment on Monday and Thrusday let my face breath and use the peel on Sunday.
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I have used it in morning after glycolic acid previous night with no problem. Don't know about same night.
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This is followup to earlier post....I received my diamond micro-derm abbrasion machine.. I used it & applied the Watts HCA/peptide serum, immediately to freshly abbrated skin...Yeh!!!! No burning or irratation... Serum is absorbed quickly & your skin takes more serum in.. so I applied several times....like the results.. so I will add dermal abbrasion to my routine every two weeks.. Of course I will continue to use Watts HCA w/peptides & Retinol everyday..
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I'm not sure what you mean. If you're careful with the glass tubes, they should last a long time. I've had mine since February 2013. You can order replacements individually, and they're really cheap but remember they are shipped overseas and take a few weeks. As far as skin results, it's like anything you do or use on your face. Once you achieve the results you are happy with, you can reduce the frequency of treatments. I've had skin peels for 15 years, and roughly have them twice a year now for maintenance. If I can help you with anything else, just write back!! Denise
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I does help if You do it once a week; also a quimical peel will be perfect for You :)
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You can BUT I wouldn't recommend it. Since it is a resurfacing elixir with glycolic acid, using overnight brings the most benefit. In morning, i simply rinse my face, blot dry and apply the Olay Regenerist Micro Sculpting serum - some days I'll use additional creams, other days it's not even remotely needed. Using both these products (am & pm ), has shown the most visible results in a short period of time.
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Yes. This will have a synergistic effect to greatly improve your results. Only use the mask 1x per day. Especially when combining therapies with glcolic or salicylic acid. Terry Criswell
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I don't see why not. I only use the toner and the fruit acid peel, I use a cleanser that my dermatologist prefers.
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You should stop for a few days before using this product, then resume again a week to 10 days after the peel has been done. Thank you!
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I WISH! I ended up going to another line Olay microderm abraision , with a new brand I never heard about before "Murad" at Sephoria. They make some for dark spots and some for wrinkles. I bought both. In two weeks, in has made a wonderful improvement and I have even tried to keep track of comments, but had to lost count. This product is just a moisturizer to me
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I wouldn't recommend this one. I am African American and Perfect Image glycolic acid peel 30% are way better and give lasting results.