Would I need a neutralizer? How long if I left it on my face? &on my back (all) should it be for about 5-8 mins? It's for acne marks&lil current acne
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Actually, Salicylic acid is self neutralizing and thus does not require a neutralizer. The acid will self neutralize after about 8 minutes. You should NOT use the baking soda after salicylic acid as that will increase the PH of the skin to become basic. Only neutralize if there is discomfort. If not, leave it on for 8 minutes, then rinse face with cold water and apply moisteurizer.Make sure you are not allergic to aspirin before using this
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Yes, you will need a neutralizer. You can make a diy one out of 50/50 baking soda and water. Leave it ob for no longer than 8 min, wash off with cold water. I recommend a higher % for dark marks.
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You don't need to buy a neutralizer. You can make one with baking soda and warm water. Put a tablespoonful in a cup of warm water. Use a cotton ball to spread the mixture on your face after you are done to cancel the acid. When the neutralizer hits the acid, it will fizz and sting a bit, but the stinging will go away after a second. Wash your face with water after you are done with the neutralizer. You should definitely work yourself up to the 8 minutes, otherwise you will look like a tomato after the first treatment.
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After having the solution on your skin for the time you wanted, you just wash it away with plenty of water= water is your neutralizer. I do not use longer than 5 minutes on my face, I think manufacturer says it can be on for up to 8 minutes.I can tell the difference in how my skin feels right away, much softer. Do not know how it might change acne.Make sure to use really good moisturizer right after use, like Cetaphil.
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I have no down time leave it on as directed. I use it once a week I follow the direction that came with it. I use water mix with baking soda to neutralizer the process and Use sterile pads apply to face. I hope this helps.
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I have been using the lightstim acne light since April 2013. There is nothing I recommend highly enough for someone with acne. I used to get light - moderate acne on my chin, and cheek area. Since using the light every morning (usually takes me 40 min to do my whole face) I have nearly perfect skin. You can use the light at night too or twice a day if desired. It's expensive but I would pay 1,000 if I needed to. I would buy the light if you have bad skin.
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Not sure; check with mfr to be sure. My skin is dry and product d/n create any indication of acne.
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Hi Elizabeth, Everyone's skin is different but it really helped my back acne and scars on my back from previous breakouts! My back is almost flawless after less than three months of use.
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I don't dilute it, I paint it directly on with a fan brush and leave it on for as long as I can stand it. When I first started using it, that was one minute or so. Now my skin can handle leaving it on for 3 or 4 minutes. Then rinse it off with really cold water until it doesn't burn anymore, and I usually put a cold washcloth in the freezer for a few minutes and hold that on my face afterwards too.
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It fades them a little bit but tca peels and glycolic acid peels are better for dark marks...it worked really well for my acne though...you'll see results after the first peel but the after around the fourth or fifth you get maximum results...i do them once every two to three weeks....
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You can leave the product on your skin for up to five minutes. But I would not recommend any longer than five minutes. You will run the risk of burning your skin.
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I have mild acne and it helps with it. It makes my face more clear. I put it on after a shower before i put on a moisturizer and after a shower before i go to bed. Its really has helped
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Definitely wash it off. I wouldn't even do it after 8 minutes. I would start with 1 minute and do it gradually more every time you try to get your skin used to it.
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I would wait to moisturize after a couple of hours so as not to smear or wipe any of the product off. This works for me.
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It burned the *expletive deleted* out of my face after about a minute. I left it in probably for about 3 minutes before I used baking soda to neutralize it. I would say do a test on your neck or something first because it was not my first peel I knew what to expect. What I do now is I only put it on areas that are uneven in tone or that have pimples and leave it for the full time (about 8-10 min) or as long as I can stand it LOL and then neutralize it. Follow up with a moisturizer for your skin type (I use pure argan oil from Morocco) and you're good to go! It is a pretty decent peel even if it burns a bit and it doesn't quite PEEL peel but you'll notice your skins clarity improves. Hope this helped!
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I know noticed a difference in about 3 weeks. I had terrible acne though, it might be sooner if you don't have bad skin to begin with.
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I noticed chalkiness initially, but I applied less to see if that helped. It did, and also I noticed that after half an hour, there was no residual look. It needs time, like most make up, to meld with your skin I think.
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i normally use it twice a week, i run a nice bath and just wash my face with dove sensitive soap and then used the scrub rubbing in an upward motion for about 3 mins. i had bad acne after being on the pill. the acne cleared up but left me with red marks for almost 2 years!! this scrub has been the best thing i have used to to help make them fade, quite dramatically actually. After the bath i just use a toned and some antiseptic cream as i don't need a moisturizer.
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Hi Nessa. I apply it one to two times a week (at night) due to the smell (especially the smell it leaves on my pillows). However, if its a lazy weekend and I'm just chilling at home (by myself) I'll apply it and leave it on my face for several hours before washing it off with my regular face wash regimen. It seems to be enough to see the results I'm looking for. Hope this helps!
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Any time you start using a new product, you are at risk for breaking out. Your skin is not used to it so you need to have patience. It can take up to 6 weeks for your skin to fully accept, and become used to it. If you are still having problems after that, then obviously it is not the right product for you. I HATE when people jump to a conclusion so quickly!