Abalang Pinay: Maxi-Peel #1 for Acne Prone Skin (2-Week Review) )

Hi, this is my journey to a clearer skin.

This is based on my experience and I am not recommending anyone to just use it. What may work for me, may not work for you. I have been suffering from acne for almost a year now.

My friend gave me Maxi Peel 1 and Ponds cold cream which she bought from Seafood City, a Filipino store in San Jose California which is about 53 miles away from our house.

I have been suffering from acne since April of 2019. I started using Ryxskincerity. It worked cleared my skin for a bit but I still have breakouts here and there. I stopped using it just because I have been subconsciously scratching my face a lot. I'd wake up and I already have a scratch on my face.

So once I was done with my Ryxskincerity rejuvenating set, I gave my skin a break and just used regular moisturizer and safeguard.

I still have breakouts so I started using Murad. I scheduled a consultation with their specialist and they recommended products to me., I used it religiously but I was still breaking out. So when I ran out of my Murad Rapid Age Spot Lightening Serum (PM) ***Alternate nights with Retinol Youth Renewal Serum (PM). I did not buy anymore of it as I still have break outs.

I took a break again and after 2 weeks. I then started to use goodieco after seeing an add on facebook. Unfortunately, I got more breakouts, I felt like I was back from the start. It didn't look like it was purging because the more I use it, the more acne I got. So then I stopped again and used my left over Murad toner, Murad exfoliating cleanser, murad acne clarifying treatment and murad moisturizer with sunscreen.

I started using Led Theraphy light and one day a week, I would use the Aztec Secret – Indian Healing Clay 1 lb – Deep Pore Cleansing Facial & Body Mask – The Original 100% Natural Calcium Bentonite Clay . I feel like the led light and aztec was helping my face heal.

All these time, I was also taking pantothenic acid. I did not stop using it.

So there, my friend then gave me Maxi-Peel #1 which she bought from Seafood City in Milpitas, California.

I gave it a try but before that, I research a lot about using it. It is made from the Philippines, so I figured, why not. Based on what a lot of Filipinos who used Maxi Peel, I tried to avoid using anything with salicylic acid and too much direct sun exposure. I also tried to drink more water, eat more greens, and sleep earlier.

On the first few days, I felt it started to sting but I kind of got used to it and it does not really bother me at all. Everyday, I see results. Yay!!!!

These are routine for 2 weeks.

Morning Routine:

1. Wash my face either with dove green bar soap.

2. Pat it dry. Apply Murad Toner.

3. Let it dry. Apply eye cream and coconut oil on my lips.

4. Apply moisturizer with sunscreen.

If I am working, I apply make up. I know I shouldn't but If you have severe acne like I do and has to face people when you work, It is just so hard to face people without covering it.

I am still careful with what I put on my face now. Some of the safe acne prone skin products I used are the following:

1. Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup Foundation

2. For the face powder, I use Neutrogena Healthy Skin Pressed Makeup Powder Compact with Antioxidants & Pro Vitamin B5, Evens Skin Tone, Minimizes Shine & Conditions Skin

For my night time routine, this may sound too much for some, but this is what works for me right now.

1. I cleanse my face with cleansing oil. Then rinse it off with warm water.

2. Since I used make up, I want to make sure that my face is really clean, so I still use the Neutrogena gentle cleanser, and then rinse it off with warm water.

3. Then I use the ponds cleanser, as this will be the final cleansing before I use maxi-peel. I would apply it gently to my face.

4. Then I would wet the face cloth with warm water and then I gently wipe the Ponds Cold Cream off my face. So with cleansing oil, and gentle cleanser, I still will get some make up off my face. I would change my cleaning cloth daily, I ordered a pack of 10 so I can change it daily. I like it because this one is really soft, and it doesn't hurt my skin.

5. I would let it dry for a little bit. Put on my Eye Cream and lip balm or coconut oil to my lips.

6. I would then use Maxi-Peel Number 1. I put a few drops on a round cotton pad and just apply it gently on my face. I avoid my lips and my eye area.

7. I let it dry for a little bit before applying my Cetaphil Rich Hydrating Cream.

Now, I am all done and ready for bed.

I'll do the same thing tomorrow again.

Something that I am challenging myself is to sleep earlier daily, keep drinking water, exercise or maybe walk every other day, eat more greens and avoid too much oily food like french fries (huhuhu :( my fave).

I will make another blog and 4 week review of using Maxi-peel. I will stay positive and I know that getting a clearer skin is achievable. I just need to do my best to taking care of myself.

Take care and thank you for reading my blog.

Here's my youtube video review.

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Dove go fresh Beauty Bar for Softer Skin Cucumber and Green Tea More Moisturizing than Bar Soap
ROHTO Hadalabo Gokujun Cleansing Oil 200ml
Cetaphil Rich Hydrating Cream with Hyaluronic Acid Basic, Fragrance Free, 1.7 Ounce
Murad Hydration Hydrating Toner - Alcohol-Free Facial Toner Replenishes Moisture - Clarifying Toner Mist, 6 Fl Oz
Neutrogena Clear Face Liquid Lotion Sunscreen for Acne-Prone Skin, Broad Spectrum SPF 55 with Helioplex Technology, Oil-Free, Fragrance-Free & Non-Comedogenic, 3 fl. Oz - For neck, ears, shoulders and chest