How long does the drying phase last? I read I need to stick with it for a while, but it is drying (not peeling) like crazy! (3 weeks from starting)
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If it is drying your face out too much, I would use it every other day. Use a good moisturizer every night and day to keep your skin from getting too dry. I also only use a tiny pea size dollop of this to cleanse my face to keep it from drying it out too much.
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Use obagi clenziderm theraputic moisturizer. Only use benzoiyl peroxide product every other day for the first month or so. Need to use product religiously for 3 months to get full effect.
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After I am done with my shower I apply Oz serum let it dry completely . Then I apply the "C" and allow to dry. After that I apply my liquid foundation and it stays perfect all day. This morning I was in a rush and forgot both! Not happy because I can tell the difference without it. Trust me!
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Hi Barbara, That's is perfectly fine. We are improving and transitioning to a new packaging which comes in new dry form. Once you soak the sponge in the water, it will become very soft How to care for this new dry type is the same. Once you are done using the sponge, squeeze out all access water and hang it to dry in a dry area. Once every 2 weeks, we recommend sanitizing by either putting it in boiling water for 1-2 min or putting it in a bowl of water and microwave it for 1:30 min If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us at info@mykonjacsponge.com. Thank you.
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Mine started peeling at 5 and continued for 7 more days. I did not do any extra soaking, just my daily showers
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Honestly, I don't recommend this stuff. It peels after about six month. I recommend Herculiner and using a brush. It's much higher quality and the texture is awesome.
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I have not experienced this drying out, but I would think the compound is oil base not water. Therefore I suggest trying light oil such as 3 in 1 or WD 40. Maybe even paint thinner.
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It dries pretty quickly. I waited about half an hour just to be sure. It is really great stuff!
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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 haven't noticed any fading yet, but I've only had it for a few weeks. I like what it's doing for my skin in general and am hopeful. I'll write an update in a few weeks and try to pay attention to my scars.
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This glaze is amazing but it has to be applied correctly to the item and more importantly allowed to dry fully. If you're making a piece of artwork say, out of polymer clay, it is best to apply a thick layer without much fussing. In other words, apply a layer and leave it alone until it is fully dry. Then you can apply another layer if need be. I would allow a piece to dry in a cool NON humid place for at least 12 hours. If you are storing an item that has been glazed, please allow adequate airflow to the item. I have had some pieces become tacky for no reason I could comprehend, but I re-glazed the piece and it was totally fine. I don't see an issue with hot climates if you allow the piece to dry for 12-24 hours in a dry, cool place first. If you want to avoid any possibility of tackiness at all, you can create a semi gloss glaze by adding water to the product (in a small cup) and this will reduce your chances of tackiness dramatically. As far as the glaze being heat resistant, I would say it is but please make sure it is properly cured.
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I bought this for my daughter, she agrees completely with Fay's answer. She said the only thing she would add is that she always uses more than she thinks she needs (thickness/depth of line made) because it seems to make it darker and last longer (she has fair skin). It does take longer to dry when you do this, but she feels it's worth the effort and agrees with Fay on going by look and peeling. Says to keep it on as long as you can handle. Good luck.
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it usually dries pretty quick. Takes about 2 hours to dry on the outer shell, & about 10 hours to be able to handle it. So about 1 day to be safe. nice stuff but a bit hard to work with, but I use it anyway.
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For me the product dries fast and is not sticky. I think it dries in less than five minutes. I'm sure it depends on the amount you put on. Hope this helps.
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Yes, disappears/gradually evaporates/dries up. Whatever you want to call it, the amount of gel continues to go away until there's not much left. I moved and threw it out before it was completely gone (or dried out) so I can't tell you what the final stage looks like. I ended up throwing mine out because I could barely smell anything after a few months.
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Its been a while since I've done this peel, but its definitely not too strong. It sounds like a high concentration though. I remember leaving it on for like 15 minutes and it not burning much and not getting much peeling. More like an exfoliation more than anything. I wouldn't dilute it, personally. Now the TCA peels are the strong ones! Be careful with that acid :-)
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Well I don't think it gets dry. I don't even use conditioner. I like the way my hair feels-good body. My hair gets oily on the 3rd day!
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I leave it on for 3 minutes closely timed. I find if I exfoliate first, works even better. I do this before bedtime and use a glob of Alavera Sun burn gel, triple antibiotic ointment and cerave moisturizing lotion mixture applied after. Makes a great after care lotion. Keeps face from drying out and cools down skin. I do a chemical treatment once every five days. I have just started using the 30% Salicylic acid gel peel for 3 minutes at a time. I've used the 20% for about a year first. You will have to experiment with the time. If you start to frost heavily, I would neutralise. You can use baking soda and water to neutralise. Works well. I find if I frost, that is usually where I peel in the next few days.