what is a good gentle exfoliant, micoderm or peel kit? - Beauty & Cosmetics Message Board

curiousP · 11-03-2004, 12:51 AM

I need to pick something up that will help me exfoliate, but gently. I don't want something that will break me out unless it will clear it up, if you can please list the type of skin you have (oily , combo etc) also list the texture of your skin (acne, normal, cystic) and how bad the acne is if you do have it.

candycake · 11-03-2004, 08:19 AM

Neutregena advanced facial peel is great. It makes my skin look so much clearer and softer. Im 47 with very dry skin. I just use this at night as a precaution in case it makes me slightly pink but it never has.I used it on my 20 yr old daughter once and it made her face look a lot smoother. She has comination skin with rosacea.I wanted to try it on her again to see if we would see continued improvement but I cant get her to stay in one place long enough.Darn kid!! Be sure to wear a sunscreen after u try products like these. They do make your skin more sensitive to the sun.

jacksinn · 11-05-2004, 09:41 PM

I have been using ANEW 2-step facial peel from AVON andlove it. I have ruddy patches which have improved after a week and overall appearance has improved! I'm 38 have some spider viens and the red patches and a few breakouts now and then. Worth the $32 I spent. You use it every ohter day and there are 30 pads.

Blue-eyedBelle · 11-06-2004, 08:06 AM

I have slightly oily, slightly sensitive, acne-prone skin. I used to almost always have a couple of breakouts on my face - and monthly, I would get cystic acne on my chin & jawline.

I swear, the thing that has helped the most is using Exfol Serum (salicylic acid 2%) daily in the am & then Paula's Choice 2% BHA solution in the pm.

But as far as microdermabrasion - it's been great for the texture of my skin, but I don't think it's responsible for getting rid of my breakouts. I use Aromaleigh's microdermabrasion cream with a Dermanew machine - but you can also apply the cream with your fingers.

I also use a glycolic acid peel once a week - but please use great caution if you attempt this on your own. You need to follow the instructions implicitly. I do think that this has helped to keep my pores clear - which contributes to decreased breakouts.

mel1977 · 11-09-2004, 12:57 AM

if you want something cheaper, a popular favorite is the Apricot scrub that can be found at most stores that carry beauty products. They have one for normal skin, sensitive and oily (medicated). I have very oily skin that can break out and I use the medicated one. I have not moved on to microdermabrasion kits yet just b/c of the cost. Good luck