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I have mild acne and I use Retin-A at night for it. As a result of the RetinA, my skin gets very dry and flaky especially in the morning. I received a vial of Josie Maran in my Ipsy bag this month. I am not very sure if I should use the Josie Maran before or after I apply the Retin-A. Or if I should just not use the argan oil with it. Does anyone that has used the Josie Maran Argan Oil also used Retin-A at the same time? Any tips?

 
Originally Posted by bonita22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I have mild acne and I use Retin-A at night for it. As a result of the RetinA, my skin gets very dry and flaky especially in the morning. I received a vial of Josie Maran in my Ipsy bag this month. I am not very sure if I should use the Josie Maran before or after I apply the Retin-A. Or if I should just not use the argan oil with it.

Does anyone that has used the Josie Maran Argan Oil also used Retin-A at the same time? Any tips?
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i also use Retin-A at night and have been applying the Argan Oil after the Retin-A just as i have other moisturizers/night creams.

 
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How much do you use, for your hair or for your face?
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I don't use it on my hair, but I use only about 4 drops for my face...applied right after washing, while the face is still damp, then concentrate a 5th drop around my eyes.

 
It feels nice on my dry skin HOWEVER two days (this would have been day three) after I first used it I ended up with three large cystic zits on my chin. I've discontinued using it to test the item again after these cystic zits go away.
Just curious, did you end up experimenting again and ever figure out if this was the cause of the cystic zits? I used it as well for three days and ended up with cystic zits also. BUT in the oil's defense, I got my ipsy in the mailbox on my way out the door to a weekend trip to a casino. The whole weekend I ate terribly and basically did not leave the resort so I got minimal oxygen and didn't get to breath outside air for about three days LOL. And I was around smoke and drank more alcohol than I would on a normal weekend so I feel like these things, and maybe not the oil, might have irritated my body and caused it to react with deep cysts. Once my skin calms down I'll give it another shot but I wanted to know how it worked out for you.

 
i also use Retin-A at night and have been applying the Argan Oil after the Retin-A just as i have other moisturizers/night creams.
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Thanks. I'll have to try that, hopefully it helps with the dryness and flakiness.
 
I just started using this Argan Oil about 2 weeks ago (received it in my January Ipsy Glambag) and I ADORE IT. I use it on my face, for the puffy dark circles under my eyes, on my cuticles and I even lightly brush it on my eyelashes. I've heard great stories on how it helps keep them strong and long. I have actually noticed a difference in my eyelashes already! My mascara goes on so smooth and my lashes stay separated so much better! You would think that your face would feel oily after putting this stuff on, but it's quite the opposite and in the morning my skin is baby soft. I too have cystic acne, it's not too bad, I only get one or two big ones on my chin every couple of months, but still quite embarrassing and annoying. The argan oil doesn't seem to have much effect on the one I currently am sporting, oh so graciously, on my chin. However, I'm not really putting a lot of the oil on that spot. The best thing I've learned to do for my cystic acne is constantly (and I mean 4-7X a day) put a warm compress on it. That'll bring the swelling down and make it come to a head a lot quicker. After that I spot treat it with Burts Bees Salicylic Acid spot treatment. Dandy stuff!
 

 
I just started using this Argan Oil about 2 weeks ago (received it in my January Ipsy Glambag) and I ADORE IT. I use it on my face, for the puffy dark circles under my eyes, on my cuticles and I even lightly brush it on my eyelashes. I've heard great stories on how it helps keep them strong and long. I have actually noticed a difference in my eyelashes already! My mascara goes on so smooth and my lashes stay separated so much better! You would think that your face would feel oily after putting this stuff on, but it's quite the opposite and in the morning my skin is baby soft. I too have cystic acne, it's not too bad, I only get one or two big ones on my chin every couple of months, but still quite embarrassing and annoying. The argan oil doesn't seem to have much effect on the one I currently am sporting, oh so graciously, on my chin. However, I'm not really putting a lot of the oil on that spot. The best thing I've learned to do for my cystic acne is constantly (and I mean 4-7X a day) put a warm compress on it. That'll bring the swelling down and make it come to a head a lot quicker. After that I spot treat it with Burts Bees Salicylic Acid spot treatment. Dandy stuff!  
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I also get cystic acne, I usually cut up an aloe vera plant from my backyard and put the gel (if that's what it's called) directly on the acne every night and cover it with a gauze or bandage. It helps it heal alot sooner. I'll have to try the warm compress and the Burt's Bees to see if that works better.
 
Originally Posted by bonita22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Thanks. I'll have to try that, hopefully it helps with the dryness and flakiness.
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i found that the Argan oil is not moisturizing enough for me but i'm still adjusting to Retin-A and we're having a very dry winter.

 
Originally Posted by CheshireCookie /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I just started using this Argan Oil about 2 weeks ago (received it in my January Ipsy Glambag) and I ADORE IT. I use it on my face, for the puffy dark circles under my eyes, on my cuticles and I even lightly brush it on my eyelashes. I've heard great stories on how it helps keep them strong and long. I have actually noticed a difference in my eyelashes already! My mascara goes on so smooth and my lashes stay separated so much better! You would think that your face would feel oily after putting this stuff on, but it's quite the opposite and in the morning my skin is baby soft. I too have cystic acne, it's not too bad, I only get one or two big ones on my chin every couple of months, but still quite embarrassing and annoying. The argan oil doesn't seem to have much effect on the one I currently am sporting, oh so graciously, on my chin. However, I'm not really putting a lot of the oil on that spot. The best thing I've learned to do for my cystic acne is constantly (and I mean 4-7X a day) put a warm compress on it. That'll bring the swelling down and make it come to a head a lot quicker. After that I spot treat it with Burts Bees Salicylic Acid spot treatment. Dandy stuff!
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totally gonna try the eyelash thing! thank you so much ;D

 
I got some in my eyes several times and it irratates the heck of them just becareful,I love it on my face but my eyes are messed up

 
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i also use Retin-A at night and have been applying the Argan Oil after the Retin-A just as i have other moisturizers/night creams.
Thanks. I'll have to try that, hopefully it helps with the dryness and flakiness.


The oil alone is enough for me in the summer, but in the winter sometimes I follow the argan oil with a night cream or even mix the two together. :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
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Originally Posted by viccckyhoang /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I applied it with a brow or eyeliner brush
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it worked like a charm!
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I actually haven't tried it with a brush yet! Gotta try that too see if that makes a difference...what I usually do is put a drop under my eyes and gently roll it across the dark circles then with what's left on my finger I rub between my pointer finger and thumb and grab onto my lashes (gently of course lol) and pull outward to coat them (so it covers both top and bottom) :-D but I definitely want to try the brush and see if that changes things

 
Originally Posted by CheshireCookie /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I actually haven't tried it with a brush yet! Gotta try that too see if that makes a difference...what I usually do is put a drop under my eyes and gently roll it across the dark circles then with what's left on my finger I rub between my pointer finger and thumb and grab onto my lashes (gently of course lol) and pull outward to coat them (so it covers both top and bottom) :-D but I definitely want to try the brush and see if that changes things
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well i haven't seen a difference yet since I just tried it last night.. but when I use the brush it doesn't get on my eyes.. =) thank you for the tip!

 
The oil alone is enough for me in the summer, but in the winter sometimes I follow the argan oil with a night cream or even mix the two together. :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
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I mixed the argan oil with my night cream and it really helped with the flakiness. I don't wake up to my skin being as dry as it normally is. Hopefully it keeps working!
 
I've been using the argan oil but find it alone is not enough for my dry skin. I do like it in conjunction with my moisturizer. 

I tried it on my hair also. Worked well but not any better than my other hair oil/treatments.

 
Right now I'm working my way through a medium sized bottle of the JM Argan oil.  It's okay.  It's nice with my night cream, but alone it's just not moisturizing enough.  After I use it up, I probably won't repurchase - I just don't see the point in spending that much on something that I'm not seeing a lot of difference with.

 
I was using Julep's argan oil in my hair and loved it... i was vey scared about using it on my face b/c i have a very oily t zone which i learned it was b/c i was over washing my face so my cheeks where dead dry and my nose was a disco ball...lol started using the JMAO on my face at night for the past week.. im so addicted seeing major improvement in my skin... I want to try other JM products ie the Argan infinity cream and eye love you palette

 
I have sensitive skin, I broke out in a rash when I put it on my arms and hands.  It was okay for the hair.  I returned it.  I do not think the product is that great, I would rather use coconut oil.

 

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