I wanted to update an existing thread, but wasn't sure how to do this, so this should be my last thread about the HQ+Retin combo. I have decided it is definitely in my best interest to cease using these products immediately.
Yesterday, was unlike anything I had ever experienced with my skin. I experienced the worst burning, and irritation ever. It was so painful I could barely touch my skin. I'm not sure where I went wrong with using either of the products, or if the products themselves just aren't right for me.
However, I did not use the Retin A as I was supposed to yesterday, because of the extreme burning and inflammation. Maybe I had used too much the last time, I'm not sure. I do know that yesterday I spent some time reading through old threads on this forum, and I saw one thread where it stated you're only suppose to use a pea size amount. Well, I know that I did use a bit more than that amount, so perhaps that could have been it. Or it could be the strength was too strong for me, or both of these products are just too strong for my sensitive skin.
At any rate, I've decided to cease using them immediately. Today, I am left with two very dry, and somewhat sore brownish splotches on both sides of my face, and a bit of that same splotch by my mouth. They aren't too bad, but if someone where to get close up in my face, they could see them.
For now, I think it is best that I do not use anything at all until my skin heals. I am very disappointed that this didn't work out for me the way I had wanted it to, and I also think I should have spent more time researching old threads, and researching on the net period before jumping into this.
DISCLAIMER: My post is not meant to discourage anyone from using the products at all, I am just reporting what I have experienced thus far with using them. As I stated above, this could be attributed to improper usage, or the fact that my skin isn't suitable for these products. I'm going to allow my skin to fully heal, and I will be consulting a dermatologist before using anything in the future. This is likely to be my last thread in regards to the products since I have decided to stop using them due to the aforementioned issues.
Yesterday, was unlike anything I had ever experienced with my skin. I experienced the worst burning, and irritation ever. It was so painful I could barely touch my skin. I'm not sure where I went wrong with using either of the products, or if the products themselves just aren't right for me.
However, I did not use the Retin A as I was supposed to yesterday, because of the extreme burning and inflammation. Maybe I had used too much the last time, I'm not sure. I do know that yesterday I spent some time reading through old threads on this forum, and I saw one thread where it stated you're only suppose to use a pea size amount. Well, I know that I did use a bit more than that amount, so perhaps that could have been it. Or it could be the strength was too strong for me, or both of these products are just too strong for my sensitive skin.
At any rate, I've decided to cease using them immediately. Today, I am left with two very dry, and somewhat sore brownish splotches on both sides of my face, and a bit of that same splotch by my mouth. They aren't too bad, but if someone where to get close up in my face, they could see them.
For now, I think it is best that I do not use anything at all until my skin heals. I am very disappointed that this didn't work out for me the way I had wanted it to, and I also think I should have spent more time researching old threads, and researching on the net period before jumping into this.
DISCLAIMER: My post is not meant to discourage anyone from using the products at all, I am just reporting what I have experienced thus far with using them. As I stated above, this could be attributed to improper usage, or the fact that my skin isn't suitable for these products. I'm going to allow my skin to fully heal, and I will be consulting a dermatologist before using anything in the future. This is likely to be my last thread in regards to the products since I have decided to stop using them due to the aforementioned issues.