gymrat

I just applied the Pumpkin peel today, I will use my RA tomorrow night. The pumpkin peel isn't a peel per se. Your skin doesn't actually "peel" from using it. You get more of a glow/polished look as a result of the pumpkin peel. I think people assume you are going to actually "peel" when you use this and that isn't what happens at all.

Melly

Thanks Gym. I worry sometimes that I am applying too many skin "refreshers" to my skin. I use Retin-A (daily), AHA (daily) and Pro-pumpkin Peel (every 2 weeks). Pro-Pumpkin Peel does remove some skin cells doesn't it? Surely it must considering how much it stung.
However something in all this must be working because alot of people tell me my skin glows which I find amazing for my age (47) especially considering how my skin was a year ago.

Goatie

Nanci at NCN told me if you do Retin A to do the Pumpkin Peel just once a month. You will love the glow Melly. I love it.

gymrat

I use Retin A every 2nd or 3rd night. Sometimes more depending on how my skin feels. I use a AHA/BHA once a week and I use the pumpkin peel once or twice a month.

Good for you to be 47 and have such healthy skin. With all the chemicals you are using I hope you use a good sunscreen. You would hate to work so hard at getting your skin in good condition to only have the sun ruin it for ya!!

Melly

Thanks Goat. I will cut back. Do not want to overdo it. I too love the Pro-pumpkin Peel. Has it done anything for your decolletage or neck rings? I have seen the thread on decolletage but I do not think that I want to wear one of those chest things in bed at night or attempt to sleep on my back.

Melly

I am the sunscreen queen. I wear it everyday and often reapply during the day. However I do live in a place that has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world or so we are constantly told. What amazes me is that people where I work are surprised when I reapply during the day. I have job where I often have to walk between buildings.

gymrat

What state are you in Melly? CA, FL, TX, AZ? I am in CA and am a sunscreen queen myself. Better to be safe than sorry though, right-

Melly

I'm actually an Australian. I live in Queensland Australia. I think it has a similar climate to CA. 30oC to 40oC (maximum) during Summer and 15oC to 20oC during Winter.
Yes, it is better to be safe than sorry. I just wish they had had SPF when I was a kid. We used to baste ourselves in oil and fry ourselves all day. The future seemed so far away. I wouldn't be repairing as much damage now if I'd had an SPF sunscreen.

Bellastella

Where do you buy the pumpkin peel from?

Melly

I buy mine over the internet from the website
Professional Anti Aging Skin Care Products Are All About Age Reversal Not Just Anti-Aging - Anti-Aging Skin Care For Younger Looking Skin*-*NCN Professional Skincare - Anti Aging Skin Care Products That Makes Your Skin Look and Act Younger
I buy their Propumpkin Peel and their copper peptides (though that's a little controversial) I like both and they send some good samples when you buy off them. I am going to try their Matrixyl 3000 serum next.

Goatie

Melly I normally use the pumpkin peel on my face and neck. I have been using Vit C serum and RA so those things have made a difference in my skin no doubt about it. Just keep working those areas with those things and the micro fiber cloth and it will get better just remember it takes time.

gymrat

Oh you don't even want to know what this ol gymrat used to do to gain that perfect Californian tan- but I will tell you anyways-iodine, baby oil, and lay on good ol tin foil- of course this was all while listening to my mother telling me "someday you are going to regret that"!!

Bellastella

Ok let me get this clear, if you use Vit C serum and microfiber cloth daily in the mornings (+ moisturiser), and then use the Retin A daily in the evening (+moisturiser), then you use pumpkin peel once every 2 weeks or once a month.

So when do you use the HA? and if you use it instead of whatever you re using, what do you replace the HA for?

Any opinions about Stevia and how many times a week or month?

There are too many things to try out there!

Melly

I use vit C serum and HAs (HAs are incorporated in my eye cream and moisturiser) in the mornings after cleansing and toning and Retin-A in the evenings. All of these are used daily. From now on I'm going to use the Pro-pumpkin Peel once a month because of the HAs and retin-A.
I have not used the microfibre cloth or Stevia (thinking about them though).

My personal routine goes:

Morning

1. cleanser
2. toning (cold tap water)
3. vit C, E ferulic serum
4. moisturiser and eye cream (both with HAs incorporated)

Evening

1. cleanser
2. toning (cold tap water)
3. retin-A
4. moisturiser and eye cream (no HAs incorporated)

This works for me. Hope this clears up your confusion about when products are used. BTW my routine is ever evolving and constantly subject to change.

Bellastella

Great Melly! That helps! Good routine. My moisturiser is finishing soon, will try to find one that has HAs. Also was wondering whether i should try the Mad Hippie Repair Butter, dont think it has HAs though, but browsed the thread and people have spoken of successful results.

By the way i know what it means living in queensland, i was in oz for 3 years and spent most of the time there I am no better, I live on a little island in the middle of the Med. But i work out at sea.

Bellastella

I am back, was just re-reading the thread of 'mad hippie repair butter'. Someone there said it must be a bit too much if you already use retin-A, and the vit c serum.
Should i leave the mad hippie butter out and use a milder moisturiser, or anything else with different ingredients? Someone said that i might be having too many chemicals especially if you are already using the pumpkin peel, the vit c serum, adn retin-A.
any opinions?

thanks

gymrat

I use the Mad Hippie repair butter and also use RA, Vit C serum and the pumpkin peel. I don't use them all at the same time. I use the C serum in the AM sometimes the Mad Hippie, depends on how much moisturizer I am needing. Sometimes just using my SPF is plenty.

PM I use RA 2-3 times a night. After waiting an hour or so I will layer it with a few drops of jojoba. On the off nights of using RA I use the Mad Hippie. You could totally use the Mad Hippie even if you are using RA, there isn't any harm to doing that. It is just really a personal preference on how you go about incorporating the Mad Hippie into your routine.

I use the pumpkin peel 1-2 a month. I have always done it this way, and have never had any problems.

Bellastella

Does 'mad hippie' have HA?
And can i use mad hippie as a day cream and also night cream ?
or is it too much to apply mad hippie everyday both day and night?
Shall i alternate with a milder moisturiser?

Oh and is mad hippie lifting / does it tighten the skin?

gymrat

Here is a list of ingredients-
Mad Hippie's - Active Ingredients | Anti Wrinkle Skin Cream | Natural Skin Care

Yes, you can use it as a day/night cream.
You could alternate it with a different moisturizer, but it isnt' necessary.