Uk/European Q re Retin A

mariad · 03-25-2007, 02:56 PM

Hi there

Did any of you read or were involved in the thread concerning Retin A,it is in the amazing past post's.
I ask becuase I want to know what the equivalant of the Alpha Hydroxy would be over here, I used to get it in Walmart's in the States but am not sure now.
Any info would be great

Thank you

Maria

Kissa · 03-25-2007, 03:22 PM

I don't think that Retin A is available in an over the counter form in this country. Some cosmetics contain it but in very small amounts. Something like ROC is almost certainly as good as it gets.

I would ask at the Boots dispensary counter and they will let you know but I think our rules on that kind of thing are much more strict...darn it!

Silly me, you are in Spain...doh!

mariad · 03-25-2007, 03:36 PM

Thanks anyway Kissa,Im going to get the retin a tomorrow but i have never seen the alpha hydrox here like in the states,I'll keep trying anyway, I can probably irion out the creases in the bod , but have to do something with the face as well

Maria
xxx

Kissa · 03-25-2007, 03:46 PM

I have a great treatment called CACI. See if there are any salons near you offering it. Not cheap but wonderful.

It was first developed in hospitals for the treatment of conditions like Bell's Palsy. It works on both muscle tone and skin condition.

There are other companies doing it too, throughout the world, it really works, but you have to do it regularly. Once a month at least.

mariad · 03-26-2007, 02:32 AM

Ooh yes ive heard of that,I'll have a look around and see how much etc.
Thank you

Maria
xx

CosmicMuffin · 03-27-2007, 04:59 AM

OK I don't know what any of this. I know hydroxy cut helps to lose weight. So you need to fill me and tell me what this stuff is and what it does.

mariad · 03-27-2007, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmicMuffin

OK I don't know what any of this. I know hydroxy cut helps to lose weight. So you need to fill me and tell me what this stuff is and what it does.

Hi Cosmic
Its all about facial rejuvenation,there has been a thread on what products actually work, Alpha Hydroxy acid is one that sloughs of the old skin cells , Im not sure you could eat it or lose weight with it,Im just trying to tighten up the skin on my face a little and judging by your piccy you certainly do not need that yet,your skin looks lovely.

I managed to get what I was looking for here in Spain over the counter,which was good.

maria
xxx
ps if you have an hour or two,there are pages of info in the past amazing post's section

CosmicMuffin · 03-27-2007, 12:15 PM

Ohhh thanks.

I have always drank a lot of water and I think that helps.

Junoesque · 03-29-2007, 09:42 AM

If it helps, whatever this CACI treatment is that Kissa has - it WORKS (I've met her)!!!

Junoesque

Kissa · 03-29-2007, 11:40 AM

Thank you Juno. You are very kind.

03-25-2007, 02:56 PM	#1
mariad Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Costa Blanca Spain Posts: 64 Gallery: mariad Stats: 162 goal 140 approx WOE: Low carb Start Date: March 2007	Uk/European Q re Retin A Hi there Did any of you read or were involved in the thread concerning Retin A,it is in the amazing past post's. I ask becuase I want to know what the equivalant of the Alpha Hydroxy would be over here, I used to get it in Walmart's in the States but am not sure now. Any info would be great Thank you Maria

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03-25-2007, 03:22 PM	#2
Kissa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 3,343 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	I don't think that Retin A is available in an over the counter form in this country. Some cosmetics contain it but in very small amounts. Something like ROC is almost certainly as good as it gets. I would ask at the Boots dispensary counter and they will let you know but I think our rules on that kind of thing are much more strict...darn it! Silly me, you are in Spain...doh!

03-25-2007, 03:36 PM	#3
mariad Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Costa Blanca Spain Posts: 64 Gallery: mariad Stats: 162 goal 140 approx WOE: Low carb Start Date: March 2007	Thanks anyway Kissa,Im going to get the retin a tomorrow but i have never seen the alpha hydrox here like in the states,I'll keep trying anyway, I can probably irion out the creases in the bod , but have to do something with the face as well Maria xxx

03-25-2007, 03:46 PM	#4
Kissa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 3,343 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	I have a great treatment called CACI. See if there are any salons near you offering it. Not cheap but wonderful. It was first developed in hospitals for the treatment of conditions like Bell's Palsy. It works on both muscle tone and skin condition. There are other companies doing it too, throughout the world, it really works, but you have to do it regularly. Once a month at least.

03-26-2007, 02:32 AM	#5
mariad Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Costa Blanca Spain Posts: 64 Gallery: mariad Stats: 162 goal 140 approx WOE: Low carb Start Date: March 2007	Ooh yes ive heard of that,I'll have a look around and see how much etc. Thank you Maria xx

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03-27-2007, 12:15 PM	#8
CosmicMuffin Lovely, Luscious, Luxurious Loungie Brat Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: KENTUCKY, Heart is in Essex, England (No white heels, blue eyeshadow, or dancing around my bag) Posts: 6,550 Gallery: CosmicMuffin WOE: Atkins '72	Ohhh thanks. I have always drank a lot of water and I think that helps.

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