Blog with Dr. IrwinTag >> Exfoliation and Scrubs Is Lac Hydrin 12% good for moisturing and also exfoliating?Posted in Skin Care Products, Skin Care, Exfoliation and Scrubs, Exfoliating, Dry Skin, Body Treatments, 2010 on Oct 17, 2010 | Permalink Is Lac Hydrin 12% good for moisturizing and also exfoliating? Can it be used daily on the face?
Thank You, Francie McPherson
Francie - you are completely cracking me up here!!!! (Francie is my absolutely wonderful mother-in-law!). You can always just call me! But to answer the question - Yes - LacHydrin 12%... more Can I make a scrub for myself in the kitchen?Posted in Skin Care Products, Skin Care, Scrubs, Exfoliation and Scrubs, 2010 on Aug 05, 2010 | Permalink Hi Dr. Irwin,
I recently read that sugar mixed in olive oil can be used as a mechanical scrub on the face. Is this true? Thanks for all your help.
Yes - it actually works but don't keep it around. Use it within an hour or two of when you mix it so it doesn't become contaminated with bacteria. You can do the same thing with salt and... more
Should I exfoliate with Renova?Posted in RenovaRetinoids, Renova Retinoids and Vitamin A Creams, Exfoliation and Scrubs, Exfoliating on Dec 14, 2009 | Permalink Hello Dr.
When using renova, should u still exfolate your skin 2 a week? and if so, what brands that will work well when using renova, that wont be to drying since there is so much peeing of the skin with this product.
Thanks! Just exfoliate once a week when using Renova and many people don't need to exfoliate at all. Use a very gentle exfoliant. I like the Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant (a rice powder). It's... more
Should I Exfoliate with Renova?Posted in RenovaRetinoids, Renova Retinoids and Vitamin A Creams, Exfoliation and Scrubs, Exfoliating on Dec 11, 2009 | Permalink Hello Dr.
When using renova, should u still exfolate your skin 2 a week? and if so, what brands that will work well when using renova, that wont be to drying since there is so much peeing of the skin with this product.
Thanks! Generally, with Renova, you don't need to exfoliate much if at all. This is because the Renova/retinoid helps to slough off the old, dead superficial cells faster. It's kind of like a... more Clarisonic, Retinols, and SunPosted in Skin Care Products, Scrubs, Exfoliation and Scrubs on May 12, 2009 | Permalink RE: the Clarisonic I purchased this product recently and think it is wonderful, but want to make sure I'm not damaging my skin by using it in any way. I use retin-a, which makes me peel...and I would often have dull, dry looking skin. With this product, I find my skin always looks radiant and the peeling is almost non-existant b/c I'm exfoliating everyday. That said, I wonder...can using something too abrasive cause sagging and lost of tigthness in the skin? Thanks Readers - it really helps me to know your age and where you live for climate reasons!!! On this one, it depends partly on whether you live in a sunny climate or spend a lot of time... more |
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