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    Default Work is ruining my skin!

    I've been dancing for 8 years. Everything that comes with work has took a toll on my skin. The cocktails, the smoke, the long hours..

    I am using a retin-A cream by Obaji which has kept the acne at bay, but I have huge pores now and (when I used to tan my face) sundamage.

    I am going to do an at home TCA peel from platinum skin care. I've been drinking a LOT of water as well.

    I will let you know how it goes. I've done a glycolic peel before at home and it worked decent, but I want a deeper one.

    Anyone else try this, or tips?

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    Default Re: Work is ruining my skin!

    I love coconut oil on my skin.

    I have had a salon Green Peel twice with great results.

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    Default Re: Work is ruining my skin!

    I second coconut oil..eating it and applying a thin layer to your face instead of your usual moisturizer after washing at night. Also, up your antioxidant intake with fruits and dark leafy vegetables. That will help with free radical damage from the smoke and other toxins. Antioxidants are found in blueberries, goji berries, kale, beets etc. I purchased a Jack Lalanne juicer to take in plenty of my nutrients and it works
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    I do 15% TCA peel at home and I love it but its pointless if you dont' wear sunscreen constantly whenever you go out even if its not sunny, and im not sure what percent youre gonna do but your skin does peel alot afterwards just make sure you research it on the internet so you don't end up damaging your skin. It should help alot like I hated my freckles and litterally peeled off my face lol may take a few peels (spread a decent time apart) to get a flawless finish.

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    Default Re: Work is ruining my skin!

    Thanks for the tips!

    I definately need to invest in a juicer, great idea! (the bolthouse farm drinks don't do it for me)

    I will try the coconut oil, Ive been experimenting with emu oil and it works well too.

    I'm doing a 20% TCA, after having done 12.5 and not much happening. I will be careful tho!

    I use a neutrogena facial sunblock which irritates my skin, but I do still use it religiously.

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    Default Re: Work is ruining my skin!

    Just one precaution about coconut oil:

    Even a little bit on my face makes me break out badly!! Some people get this reaction. Try it slowly, or when you don't mind taking a few days to deal with a possible breakout.

    It's great for my hair, for eye makeup remover (applied with cotton swab, careful not to let the oil get on the rest of my face), and all-over body...

    Just can't put it on mah face

    Good luck!

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    Lots of cocoa butter!!!!!





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    Default Re: Work is ruining my skin!

    TCA's work great - but definitely be vigilant about sunscreen. I have done 12.5, 15, and 18% over the past 3 years and have been very pleased with the result!
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