I just thought I should introduce myself, 50 posts later. I'm so used to just jumping in and everyone already knowing me.
I also want to say I'm sorry if I've stepped on anyone's toes or drove them crazy with all my posts, ideas and references to other websites and products. I can get a little gung ho in wanting to help others and share my opinions even those with different skintypes. I realize this can be quite annoying and I'm striving to just post my personal experiences within my skintype(s) and general discussions.
I am 37 and recently re-quizzed myself, yesterday to be exact. I am OSNW with scores of 30,37,22,49 subtype acne. The one characteristic that doesn't fit me is "I can't tan to save my life"; I tan quite nicely if it is gradual and if it isn't I burn then tan, but rarely did I ever peel after a day at the pool or lake.
I have been following an online friends suggestions, which lined up quite nicely with Dr. Baumann's recommendations, for about a year with my cleansing and moisturizing consistently, on and off with acids, but consistently with both BHA/AHA and CPs for about two months. There is no in your face changes, but I do notice subtle remodeling and about ready to use stronger CPs.
My routine changes a little bit depending on my mood and if I'll see much sun that day and if I do, I use my CPs in the am and my acids in the pm. I have no favorite cleanser yet, but am careful to stay within the boundaries.
A.M.
Cleanse using a microfiber cloth from the auto department
2%BHA/4%AHA I Feel Pretty Combo sometimes the 5%/10%
Wait 20-30 minutes
Moisturize Sarafina September Rose
Wait 10 minutes
Mineral Makeup
P.M.
Cleanse
Copper Peptide Skin Biology Super GHK Cream
Wait 5-30
Moisturize (sometimes) Variety of Biological Oils or September Rose