BDC vs Dermabolics

SZ03 · 01-06-2004, 03:37 AM

I am not asking which one is more effective (both are effective), but rather if people experienced any skin rashes on application sites from either.

I have used Dermabolics before and I got no skin rash whatsoever from their gels.

I want to start buying the BDC one since it is cheaper and you can dissolve more powder in them making them even more cost effective.

BDC uses a carbomer to make it a gel, and has slightly different ingredients. I was just wandering if anyone knew if that might make the skin more sensitive to their gels.

Any info would be appreciated

Dante B. · 01-06-2004, 04:40 AM

There's really no way to know ahead of time how a given person will react. Any topical product that utilizes penetration enhances can potentially cause a negative reaction (rashes and such).

It also depends on the specific actives. 1-Test, for example, is a very caustic substance, so if you're using any topical 1-Test product, regardless of the particular delivery system you could expect irritation.

SZ03 · 01-06-2004, 04:57 AM

I used Dermabolics 1 for 6 weeks. No rush watchsoever. Skin is normal (as it was before I used it)

Dante B. · 01-06-2004, 05:11 AM

Yes, as not everyone experiences that. Which wasn't the point. Rather, the active(s) definitely increase the potential.

And aside from the actives, there's no way of knowing what carrier will affect you, unless you're familiar with it by way of previous use.

So, you'll just have to try it out. In your case, however, I wouldn't expect any irritation, if the D1 didn't bother you.

SZ03 · 01-06-2004, 05:13 AM

Thanks Dante, I guess I am think skinned :-)

The people from Avant are really great help (among numerous others).

That is why I decided to contribute to your company by ordering 3 tubs of Leptigen :-)

01-06-2004, 03:37 AM	#1
SZ03 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin Posts: 46	BDC vs Dermabolics I am not asking which one is more effective (both are effective), but rather if people experienced any skin rashes on application sites from either. I have used Dermabolics before and I got no skin rash whatsoever from their gels. I want to start buying the BDC one since it is cheaper and you can dissolve more powder in them making them even more cost effective. BDC uses a carbomer to make it a gel, and has slightly different ingredients. I was just wandering if anyone knew if that might make the skin more sensitive to their gels. Any info would be appreciated

01-06-2004, 04:40 AM	#2
Dante B. Non Compost Mentis Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Phoenix Posts: 598 Photos: 8	There's really no way to know ahead of time how a given person will react. Any topical product that utilizes penetration enhances can potentially cause a negative reaction (rashes and such). It also depends on the specific actives. 1-Test, for example, is a very caustic substance, so if you're using any topical 1-Test product, regardless of the particular delivery system you could expect irritation.
	Not to see many things, not to hear many things, not to permit many things to come close - first imperative of prudence, first proof that one is no mere accident but a necessity. Friedrich Nietzsche - Ecce Homo

01-06-2004, 05:11 AM	#4
Dante B. Non Compost Mentis Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Phoenix Posts: 598 Photos: 8	Yes, as not everyone experiences that. Which wasn't the point. Rather, the active(s) definitely increase the potential. And aside from the actives, there's no way of knowing what carrier will affect you, unless you're familiar with it by way of previous use. So, you'll just have to try it out. In your case, however, I wouldn't expect any irritation, if the D1 didn't bother you.
	Not to see many things, not to hear many things, not to permit many things to come close - first imperative of prudence, first proof that one is no mere accident but a necessity. Friedrich Nietzsche - Ecce Homo

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01-06-2004, 04:57 AM	#3
SZ03 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin Posts: 46	I used Dermabolics 1 for 6 weeks. No rush watchsoever. Skin is normal (as it was before I used it)

01-06-2004, 05:13 AM	#5
SZ03 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austin Posts: 46	Thanks Dante, I guess I am think skinned :-) The people from Avant are really great help (among numerous others). That is why I decided to contribute to your company by ordering 3 tubs of Leptigen :-)