Avène TriAcnéal Expert and rambling

Sehr warm heute!

I’m starting to think that some of the red spots that have been appearing lately have more to do with allergies and stress. When I’m too stressed, I tend to get allergic reactions. They are itchy and don’t feel like regular pimples. I’ve been doing the usual:

v  Avène TriAcnéal Expert – 3 nights a week: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

v  Pixi Glow Tonic – 4 nights a week: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays

v  Pixi Glow Mud Cleanser has been used every single day and night, for over a week

v  Pixi Peel&Polish - two mornings: Tuesday and Saturday

Of course sunscreen is used daily. I haven’t noticed anything different yet, except for the occasional red spots that have yet to be understood. But again, the stress and lack of good sleep, could be one of the causes. I’m really curious to try the Retinol Tonic, though, and see what it can do. In the meantime, I’ve grown accustomed to “no lather” Mud cleanser and quite like it since it leaves the skin feeling very soft.

The retinol tonic would supposedly replace the TriAcnéal Expert, but this Avène product works really well and contains: Diolènyl, an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effect; X-Pressin, that helps with residual acne marks (DEFINITELY WORKS, I can vouch for that!); and Retinaldehyde, derivative from Vitamin A that also contains some anti-ageing properties (this particular benefit, however, didn’t work on me). Everything else the product says it does, it really does! It also contains, of course, Glycolic acid. The Retinal is at the far end of the ingredients list, hence the reason this emulsion is mild, in comparison to other products. The problem for me still stands in terms of anti-aging properties: it just doesn’t work, meaning there might be a need for something stronger. I just don’t know if it would be safe to use the Retinol Tonic before this Avène product to increase its effectiveness in terms of anti-aging.

I feel like I’m going to fall asleep anytime now, so that means it’s bed time.

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