The Clarisonic Brush and other exfoliation debates—where do you stand?
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By Alexandra Spunt for NoMoreDirtyLooks.com
Because I rarely wash my face, let alone exfoliate it, I did have a moment’s pause when my very wonderful mother-in-law (and I’m not just saying that!) offered me a Clarisonic Mia brush for Christmas.
She’d thought this one through, not only having my husband check in with Siobhan, but also offering the gift with a clear message: You can exchange this for anything you want at Nordstrom’s. Easy.
But as I stared at the pretty peachy brush, marketed for sensitive skin, I just couldn’t quite keep my paws off of it.
I’ve been hearing about the Clarisonic for years now, and while I’m deeply wary of over-exfoliation, or any exfoliation—living in fear of sacrificing natural oils and that protective top layer of skin cells that seals moisture in and keeps bad stuff out—I just didn’t think I could pass up the chance at trying the thing. Even as the discount rack at Nordstrom’s called my name.
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Why not just use a small amount of farina and a small amount of honey spend like one minute rubbing your face in gentle circular motion and wash off. You’re skin will be both gently exfoliated and the honey will provide the moisture, antispetic and nutrients needed for the skin. I only do this once a week at most and the other times just a honey wash is a perfect way to clean while adding in the moisture. Why mess with mother nature? If I can’t eat it, I’m not putting it on my skin..period :)