liza wrote:i've been using the cps, emu oil, retina a for a month now and haven't noticed any difference. I know it's probably too soon but when will I see some results????
A month isn't all that long - and it might depend on HOW you use the products. In other words - do you abide by a wait time between the products to get the best results. You also could try a different exfoliative, like an AHA or a BHA to see if that helps.
Wait times are important, esp w/ exfolitives. Exfoliatives, like AHAs, BHAs and retinols/retinoids (Retin A) are pH dependent. pH dependent products work best at low pH's - around 3.0 With a pH at that level, your skin also needs to be at a low or neutral pH (less than 7.0). Depending on what cleanser is used - a lot of cleasners have a high pH - you may need to wait approx 30 minutes AFTER cleansing to let the pH of your skin return to normal (4.5-5.5) before applying an exfoliative. THEN, once your skin's pH is at a normal level, then you can apply your exfoliative. A BHA, AHA or retinoid has a low pH and works best when applied to skin whose pH is also at or near the level of the pH of the exfoliative. IE - the exfoliative will work best applied to skin that has rested after cleansing for about 20-30 minutes.
Once the exfoliative has been applied, it TOO has to rest before any other product is applied to it. The exfoliative takes about 30 minutes to work and if you apply any other product on top before it has had a chance to work, it will not work as well.
I find the CPs work best when used on alternate nights w/ an exfoliative and then I also do not apply anything on top of my exfoliative after using it. I also use emu oil on top fo the CPs for greater penetration.
PM Routinecleanse (wait 30 min)
exfoliate (Retin A or BHA or AHA) wait 30 min)
on alternate nights:
cleanse treat (CPs) no need to wait - not pH sensitive
moisturize (emu oil)
Using CPs is a slow way to improve your skin quality. You need patience using them