tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997226478121553758.post9184765869361510731..comments2023-12-11T19:09:09.533-08:00Comments on The Green Derm: Reader Questions: Formula EditionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08847724464196264554noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997226478121553758.post-87883157129748080842017-02-09T19:47:23.819-08:002017-02-09T19:47:23.819-08:00Hi I think a good cleanser followed with a toner w...Hi I think a good cleanser followed with a toner will help a lot. Then instead of a moisturizer, I recommend an oil. Yuli Halcyon is tops, bar none in my opinion in that the formula is so good and balancing, offering just the right amount of daily cleansing without aggravating dry skin. I think for your toner, you should go with something like the First Aid Beauty Radiance Pads which have two forms of acids to manage clogged pores but is fairly gentle if it is your first time using an acid toner. A face oil helps lock in moisture and a suitable oil helps to balance sebum to target the dryness and minimize clogged pores, this includes the Yuli Skin Fuel, Mun Aknari Serum, True Botanicals Balancing Face Oil. I think these options are a good start to bring balance back to your skin. If you are starting these products at the same time, you may notice some gradual breakouts as pores are being cleared and it should subside after 1-2 weeks. Please message me with an update and we can adjust from there. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08847724464196264554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997226478121553758.post-87483406771051427982017-02-08T12:29:53.133-08:002017-02-08T12:29:53.133-08:00hey Vanessa, I just answered a very retinol-centri...hey Vanessa, I just answered a very retinol-centric question over at Garcon's World that I think might also address your question: http://garconsworld.com/index.php/2017/02/08/office-hours-retinols-acne-treatments-losing-effectiveness-exfoliation/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08847724464196264554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997226478121553758.post-78233188806773772192016-12-14T09:18:08.881-08:002016-12-14T09:18:08.881-08:00Does retinol help clear acne?
Retinol creamDoes retinol help clear acne?<br /><a href="http://www.lordsbury.com/" rel="nofollow">Retinol cream</a>Jonny Bairstowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15685729322703065624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997226478121553758.post-32978425470183210002016-11-14T11:15:54.133-08:002016-11-14T11:15:54.133-08:00Hi! I am currently showing signs of an imbalance o...Hi! I am currently showing signs of an imbalance on my skin because my whole face is covered in clogged pores but my skin also feels very dry most of the time. I do not normally experience very many actual break outs, but definitely always covered with clogged pores which are impossible to clear. It seems like always a vicious cycle since my skin also feels very dry. I am in the cosmetic industry so it's unfortunately a must that I wear foundation during the day. I am a little lost as to what skincare to help minimize my clogged pores. My derm suggested I use tretinoin cream long term to try and clear the pores, but I am looking for the best cleansing options in the green beauty industry to deep clean pores but also keep my skin hydrated. Also, maybe the best toner in your opinion. I have been researching Yuli, Vintner's Daughter, Root Science, MUN, True Botanicals and Kahina Beauty for possible skin hydrators and maybe you can help lead me in a good direction as to what brands you would recommend out of those? Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03317838609032504745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997226478121553758.post-7289734324745812992016-06-29T08:19:21.988-07:002016-06-29T08:19:21.988-07:00What do you think of the pestle and mortar superst...What do you think of the pestle and mortar superstar retinol night oil? I'm a little confused by what retinol does or does not do.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09937503133891341113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997226478121553758.post-17277085134047655632016-06-22T09:56:33.290-07:002016-06-22T09:56:33.290-07:00You can use products that have these ingredients b...You can use products that have these ingredients but not in the same product. So for instance you can use an acid toner than has AHA/BHA, wait for it to do it's job and then apply your Vitamin C and then finish with the oil.<br /><br />I have not looked at the Drunk Elephant line but I have heard from many that the Vitamin C Day Serum is their *star* product.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08847724464196264554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997226478121553758.post-54778806691999627802016-06-22T09:54:20.331-07:002016-06-22T09:54:20.331-07:00Hi Juliet, I apologize that this is a little late ...Hi Juliet, I apologize that this is a little late but I think during this time TN Botanicals has discontinued their retinol due to BHT contamination. If you are comfortable with 60/40, I really like Osmosis Renew, I believe this is the more powerful version and they have a 'entry level' one that is less concentrated in case you'd like to start slow. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08847724464196264554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997226478121553758.post-73027483749864860722016-06-19T23:23:25.749-07:002016-06-19T23:23:25.749-07:00very glad I found your blog - super informative fo...very glad I found your blog - super informative for someone who's just getting into the world of "green" beauty and skincare!<br /><br />question regarding using a product with vitamin C - could I use an exfoliator that's AHA or BHA based with a vitamin C product? Also, could I use, say a serum with vitamin C, with something like rosehip oil?<br /><br />Lastly, have you tried/looked at the Drunk Elephant line? the vitamin C product I'm considering is their day serum.<br /><br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997226478121553758.post-56087364294980087672016-05-20T05:31:20.735-07:002016-05-20T05:31:20.735-07:00Completely agree with your analysis. Besides, the ...Completely agree with your analysis. Besides, the price of Moss Skincare is growing hastily while the product volume downsizes. Have no idea what the founder will think if her customer volume downsize as well. Definitely exorbitant. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, love it! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997226478121553758.post-8575701436270162462016-05-15T13:41:25.243-07:002016-05-15T13:41:25.243-07:00So happy you're back! I want a gentle retinol ...So happy you're back! I want a gentle retinol and have been looking at the TN Botanicals retinol product. I like to keep things green when possible, but I'm more like 60/40 about it. So, what do you think about their formulations, specifically the retinol serum. Is there one you would recommend more? I tried the Yuli one, but I'm looking for something more powerful, but still more gentle that an Rx (which wrecked my skin!). Also, was thinking about pairing it with their vitamin c capsules, but after reading your post and the photo clip you added, it sounds like the retinol would just render it ineffective, right? Let me know if you don't feel comfortable giving specific brand advice on here and I'll give you my email address. Thanks and welcome back. You know your knowledge and honesty were missed!Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03976541448185446382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997226478121553758.post-78537894512445456972016-05-11T09:27:59.641-07:002016-05-11T09:27:59.641-07:00Hi sarahjan, I just perused the Moss Skincare webs...Hi sarahjan, I just perused the Moss Skincare website. I don't mind if a line is made by a team or one person as long as it's properly vetted and created. I did go into this a little in the previous post about how at-home production is a little risky in that there are not production or fulfillment standards in place which increases risk of contamination, microbial growth, poor storage conditions, etc. <br /><br />What is most important is how the products work for you. Having tried the samples, do you find that they're better than what you've used from others? A lot of times in green beauty what I notice is that there isn't a lot of differentiation and any addition of a random oil is marketed as an "exotic" formula. There are so many oils out there and in that case, it will always be possible for new products to come out, but what is important is why they're included and how they're better. <br /><br />There are a few areas of concern with MOSS, one is their sun protection balm and powder is being marketed as a sun protection with no set indication for the SPF (sun protection factor) nor active - zinc oxide concentration which are required by law for safety. This shows to me that they're done no product testing for safety and efficacy and do not adhere to legal cosmetics standards. Another is that so many products have "proprietary blends" so they never really disclose the full ingredients list and in the case of a cleanser, I actually see a non-green ingredient which casts some further doubt on transparency and honesty. Given your information that they also make the products at home, I'd have to pass on this line.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08847724464196264554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997226478121553758.post-16192387058862707842016-05-11T09:16:41.212-07:002016-05-11T09:16:41.212-07:00Hi sarahjan, thank you for pointing that out about...Hi sarahjan, thank you for pointing that out about the inconsistency in labelling retinol as synthetic while using Vitamin C. I hadn't looked into Antioxidant Dew.<br /><br />So lipid encapsulation is basically microspheres of fats immersed in a water solution that hold a dense center of nutrients that are released. Now... no one knows the exact mechanism for how these nutrients are delivered so I would be a bit skeptical on the Kypris claim that they "target" anything. Reading through the ingredients list, I see the antioxidants they mention but do not see what is encapsulating the antioxidants. <br /><br />I'm not too familiar with either Mad Hippie or Mychelle but I think Mad Hippie in general produces 'cleaner' products but have not tested the efficacy of either of their retinol products.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08847724464196264554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997226478121553758.post-44361420515336023062016-03-26T17:34:33.447-07:002016-03-26T17:34:33.447-07:00thank you so much for cutting through the 'gre...thank you so much for cutting through the 'green hype' and talking sensibly - all product makers should be able to calmly and hopefully with some semblance of scientific fact back up their claims - it is a 'messy' world out there and I am so thankful to have found someone who can debate sensibly especially since the people who sell these products do so mostly at a high premiumviridi-designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464279431130417206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997226478121553758.post-32159888210176808912016-03-19T13:20:05.165-07:002016-03-19T13:20:05.165-07:00Oh, and I have one more question. I was recently ...Oh, and I have one more question. I was recently reading about the new-ish Moss skincare line. (It's made by one person--I think at home--so it might not be enough of your style to be on your radar), but she is using a lot of interesting oils and butters in her products that made me decide to try some samples! Have you heard of it? The founder is also working on a new online shop to sell more brands of acne-focused skincare, and I think she has a great approach regarding the importance of diet for skin health. sarahjanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03379280695880646591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997226478121553758.post-89260533030504314722016-03-19T13:17:56.919-07:002016-03-19T13:17:56.919-07:00OMG, thanks so much for pointing this out re: the ...OMG, thanks so much for pointing this out re: the moonlight catalyst serum. It had been annoying me because it didn't seem accurate to say that exfoliation=retinol... Plus, they aren't actually opposed to using the active, isolated vitamins--antioxidant dew contains Ascorbyl Palmitate, for example. It makes no sense to imply that retinol is unnatural but tocopherol is! I had not realized that the growth factor they include was pretty much a waste--thanks so much for the info on that! <br /><br />I was curious about their "phospholipid encapsulated antioxidants" Kypris touts. It's something I have seen FutureDerm talk about but I would love to hear your take, and any green products that do this you would recommend. <br /><br />Reguarding retinols, I was looking at both Mad Hippie and Mychelle as affordable options that don't contain anything particularly "bad"--do you have any thoughts on these brands?sarahjanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03379280695880646591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997226478121553758.post-10299708835357474882016-02-23T18:58:03.721-08:002016-02-23T18:58:03.721-08:00Hi Anonymous, thanks for letting us know. I wasn&#...Hi Anonymous, thanks for letting us know. I wasn't sure myself however I did see videos of her farm and of dried flowers infused in her oils. It certainly looked like more than just 3-4 herbs. Can you share your source? I'm always game to learn more.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08847724464196264554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997226478121553758.post-77115359247779754762016-02-23T14:10:12.805-08:002016-02-23T14:10:12.805-08:00For the record, Tata Harper grows maybe 3-4 herbs ...For the record, Tata Harper grows maybe 3-4 herbs on their property on a good year, although they would like customers to believe they do way more than that. It is still far better than any big cosmetic corporation and something that is to be applauded, but their marketing is still exaggerated. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997226478121553758.post-16173930350643791522016-02-10T21:53:48.284-08:002016-02-10T21:53:48.284-08:00So much great information here! Looking forward t...So much great information here! Looking forward to your next post, hope it's not too far away:0<br />-LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997226478121553758.post-22131542003253064502016-02-10T09:44:10.100-08:002016-02-10T09:44:10.100-08:00good to see you are back! great post as usual! lau...good to see you are back! great post as usual! lauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997226478121553758.post-7618565294268313632016-02-08T17:41:00.379-08:002016-02-08T17:41:00.379-08:00great read! welcome back, for the time being :)great read! welcome back, for the time being :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627348448110148382noreply@blogger.com