[Lajdnie]

So I applied HQ after a hot shower, but I didn't really feel any stinging, as I normally would with lightening products... And after I dried, it seemed like my skin was stiff, like it had a caste on it. This leads me to think that the HQ is just sitting on my skin and not doing much. Hence the question; how can I increase HQ absorption into the skin?

Also, I noticed that it didn't seem to dry as well underneath my chin (where I have a bit of facial hair). Does hair prevent it from reaching the skin as effectively?

 

[skinfull]

First of all, you are NOT supposed to feel stinging. It's HQ, not hot oil. Lol.

Secondly, what product are you using?

 

[Lajdnie]

I'm using HQ... I use another lotion that's supposed to have lightening effects, but I think it's worthless. I only use it to cover up the weird smell of HQ.

 

[LightenNLift]

Use a glycolic acid toner or a salicylic acid toner, those toners usually take away all the loose dead skin cells and any left over from washing your face to let HQ penetrate better. The HQ from ADC does have a chalky residue but thats ONLY because you used too much, u use about a quarter sized or 1/4 tablespoon for hte whole face, neck, and ears. Spread it very well and then tap it in, that feeling will be gone.



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[Lajdnie]

I use that much anyway. I want to use less, but the tube just keeps squirting it out.

 

[LightenNLift]

press very gently on the tube, its easy for it to come out as you already know.



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[Lajdnie]

I've found some Aloe Vera toner in my bathroom... what does toner do, and how does one use it?

 

[LightenNLift]

A toner removes the left over dirt, grime, oil and residue from the face wash/soap you use to wash your face with and give the skin a clean base for your products to penetrate and work better. Aloe vera is soothing and it counters the dryness by restoring moisture levels of your skin from the face wash/soap and Retin-A.



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[Lajdnie]

So do I use the toner, then the HQ, or do I use the toner, wash the toner off, then use HQ?

 

[LightenNLift]

use hte toner than apply HQ, you cant wash off a toner its a liquid that gets absorbed, it sanitizes your skin.



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