Skin:
So i took pics of my face..its been about 1.5 months of using retin-a and finacea. I dont see a big difference…yet. Im bad at this but i remembered my lactic acid peel so i dug it out and used. I have added entries into my calender for every thursday so i can remember to use it. I have it on my face right now so i will leave it on for 5 mins today, 6 mins next thursday and then 7 mins after that. I have some random break outs and im still bad wit touching my face and picking. gross i know.
So this is what my schedule will be like:
Sunday: Retin-a
Monday: Finacea
Tuesday: Finacea
Wednesday: Retin-a
Thursday: Lactic acid 40%
Friday: Finacea
Saturday: Finacea
I will skip one of these days every once in a while just to give my skin some rest.
Hair:
So I’m at the 1 month post relaxer point. the past few months, i have been relaxing at this point gasp. Well the main problem has been my edges so i have found what to do. Instead of relaxing, i will try to stretch 6 weeks. I honestly dont know the exact date i relaxed but i think it was either end of september or early october. Im going to say Oct. 1. If i make it past 6 weeks, ill shoot for 8 weeks and on and on like that. Maximum time i plan to stretch is 10 weeks. Today, i laid my edges with a little water and castor oil then i brushed and tied with a scarf.
Also, i tried to cut layers in my hair. I "think" i did. I know im supposed to wash and blow dry before but i didnt. I had my hair in cornrows so i just took it down and cut. I had been contemplating doing the layers for a while but i dont have the time and i reall dont trust any stylists with scissors and my hair. I asked around real quick and found this video on youtube
It was really helpful and easy and she’s gorgeous so i subscribed to her videos. This is what i cut off:
I also did my bangs like she did but not so drastic. All the hair is from the top section, the back section, the bangs and then i grabbed some hair from the front left and front right sides and also cut that upwards. I do not know what my hair looks like because i did not wash it. I am being lazy and i know im playing with fire but i dont care. If doesnt come out right, at least i got the much needed trim! LOL
i ran across this blog while looking for a review of some hair care products…Anyhoo, I’ve had minor- moderate acne problems since puberty and the two brands that worked the best were Proactive and Kiss My Face. I don’t mix the lines I use one line or the other. Now, I rarely have more than one to two pimples at time. My best friend uses the same products and she had more frequent breakouts than I and her skin is flawless (but she also gets a monthly facial). We both are 27 and have spend sooo much money on over the counter to prescriptions from the dermatologist. Also, you don’t have to wait for the products to work. After about a week and half my face began clearing up and looking better. I’ve been told that you need to give the products a chance to work (like a month) to work. NOT True! If something is irriating your skin you should discontinue use. Anyway this comment has gotten seriously too long. Good luck.
Comment by tori — December 17, 2008 @ 4:02 pm