Clarisonic
I heard about the Clarisonic when it first came out on the market but I balked at the nearly $200 price tag. Especially since I have very sensitive, reactive skin that has never done well with microdermabrasion or scrubs.
But over the next year, people I knew who had beautiful or much improved skin were raving about it. People on messageboards were raving about it. Oprah raved about it. Still, I was hesitant until months of travel had left me and my skin weary and I thought I’d give it a try and forked over the money.
Money very well spent.
Within one use I noticed a difference in my skin; clearer, fresher, smoother. I kept my receipt just in case my skin flared up in the morning or later in the week but it never happened. Instead, my skin continously kept improving - fewer blotches, dry patches, redness and no breakouts. Using this has helped me reduce my skincare regime - I just use a cleanser, serum and moisturiser. No more scrubs, no more masks, no more monthly facials. So is it worth it? I definitely think so. And if you’re not sure, buy it from a place that offers an easy return and try it out. And if you’re still nervous buy the sensitive brush attachment which is gentler on the skin. You’ll go from petting pretty to being pretty.
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Alex, what moisturizer do you use? This particular product isn’t in the budget for me right now, but I do need a good facial moisturizer — preferably one that isn’t saturated with parabens and chemicals. Have you found one worth petting?
Right now, I’m loving the Jan Marini Transformation Serum for morning and night with Mario Badescu Collagen Moisturizer SPF 15 in the morning.
I’m sure both of these have Parabens in them and I’ve tried to go organic (like with DDF Organic SPF 30 and Mychelle but I haven’t found them to work for my skin which is just very sensitive and can break out easy.
The upswing is that by using these and the Clarisonic, I’m using less products (I had a night time treatment, a day time treatment, scrub, mask etc.) so it’s saving me money and less gunk on my face, which is always good!
I’ve had the exact same problem — my skin is extremely sensitive, and the only moisturizer that’s ever worked for me is Oil of Olay for sensitive skin. Every organic product has been just awful, and it’s a shame.
Thanks for the recommendations! Hope you’ll do a post if you encounter an organic moisturizer that doesn’t cause a reaction.
I’ve tried Dr Haushcka’s moisturizers, you can check that out Chan. the only thing is it’s no good for combo/oily skin, but if you have normal or dry skin it works nice. they have this rose one which smells lovely.
Hi Shimmer,
I’ve tried Dr Haushcka’s products and actually really like the cleansing cream, the eye cream and the rose day cream. The only problem I found is that the moisturiser doesn’t have an SPF and that’s a must for my day-time product. But I totally agree with you on the scent!
I’ve been using the Clarisonic for a couple of weeks, together with ‘Purpose’ Gentle Cleanser - once daily. However, since using it I have had blemishes appear and in all my 50 years, I’ve never had problem skin! Has anyone experienced this problem? I would LOVE to continue using the Clarisonic because my skin feels really clean and fresh - but can’t take too many more of these enormous zits!
100% Jojoba oil works really well as a natural moisturizer for oily, sensitive, or acne-prone skin. I’ve been using it for years with excellent results.
Hi Betsy,
Did you know that Clarsonic sells different heads? I have the sensitive skin one that is much, much gentler than the regular one. That could help.
There is a great thread on Clarsonic at Essential Day Spa. They might have some more info for you.