But it would be if I had tested the product for the proper period of time. Even though it isn't an actual review, the effects (overnight) were so remarkable, I had to report.
L moved to a very, very dry climate about a year ago. At the same time, she changed a part of her routine that caused her to start breaking out pretty badly. Like most people who suffered from teenage acne, she launched a full-on assault with every harsh astringent, peel, and anti-microbial she could load into her CVS basket. The result? Dry, red, cracked skin. With acne.
Even if you break out as an adult, it is unlikely that oil is the primary culprit, as our skins produce less and less oil over time. In a dry environment, with all oil stripped away from the surface, this leads to massive dehydration and a compromised barrier, and ultimately a reduced ability to repair itself. Or, the situation that L found herself in.
I busted out a sample of Sunday Riley's Good Genes, and insisted that she try it. I had a vague (stress on vague, this all happened at 3 or so in the morning) recollection that it contained a high concentration of lactic acid and, um, other stuff, which would not only help to turn over the affected skin more quickly, but decongest and pack a wallop of hydration. On top of that, a very thin layer of YonKa Creme PG for any active breakouts, and those lurking that I couldn't see yet.
Lo and behold, the next morning, a visible difference. Reduced redness. Much smoother. Just...calmer looking, and even a bit plumper. (If that makes sense.)
I've been a fan of Creme PG for a zillion years, but Good Genes warrants further investigation. Stay tuned.
L moved to a very, very dry climate about a year ago. At the same time, she changed a part of her routine that caused her to start breaking out pretty badly. Like most people who suffered from teenage acne, she launched a full-on assault with every harsh astringent, peel, and anti-microbial she could load into her CVS basket. The result? Dry, red, cracked skin. With acne.
Even if you break out as an adult, it is unlikely that oil is the primary culprit, as our skins produce less and less oil over time. In a dry environment, with all oil stripped away from the surface, this leads to massive dehydration and a compromised barrier, and ultimately a reduced ability to repair itself. Or, the situation that L found herself in.
I busted out a sample of Sunday Riley's Good Genes, and insisted that she try it. I had a vague (stress on vague, this all happened at 3 or so in the morning) recollection that it contained a high concentration of lactic acid and, um, other stuff, which would not only help to turn over the affected skin more quickly, but decongest and pack a wallop of hydration. On top of that, a very thin layer of YonKa Creme PG for any active breakouts, and those lurking that I couldn't see yet.
Lo and behold, the next morning, a visible difference. Reduced redness. Much smoother. Just...calmer looking, and even a bit plumper. (If that makes sense.)
I've been a fan of Creme PG for a zillion years, but Good Genes warrants further investigation. Stay tuned.
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