Today is a skin care post and how I clean my own skin from dirt, makeup and bacteria.
For approximately 9 months I've been using the Clarisonic Mia (www.clarisonic.com). The Clarisonic uses a sonic frequency of more than 300 movements per second to gently, but thoroughly clean your face and remove makeup up to 6 times better than cleansing with your hands.
The best bit about using a Clarisonic is it only works for 1 minute at a time, so they recommend you use it for (*) 20 seconds on your forehead, 20 seconds on your nose and chin and then 10 seconds for each cheek. It is gentle enough to use twice daily, however your skin my have a "purge" when you first use it so it's best to use it 2 -3 times in the first week and then work up to being able to use it twice a day.
I have the Clarisonic Mia, however there are 5 different versions on the market, Mia, Mia 2, Aria, Plus and Pro and ranging in price from $150.00 to $300.00. It has a charger and normally I need to charge my Clarisonic every 10 days for 12 hours. The Clarisonic also comes with different speeds depending on the type you buy as well as different brush heads. You will need to replace your brush head every 3 months to maintain clean skin. The brush heads retail for around $30.00 each. You can also purchase Clarisonic specific cleansers from them, and when purchasing your Clarisonic you should receive a sample cleanser. However, I use whichever cleanser I'm currently using (I switch it up on a daily basis) and have had no issues. I've even used a gentle cream/gel exfoliator with my Clarisonic.
How I use my Clarisonic:
1. Wet the brush head and gently pat your face with water.
2. Place a 10 cent piece size of cleanser on your Clarisonic.
3. Gently move the Clarisonic over your face as listed above (*).
4. Rinse off cleanser with water (I use a face washer from The Body Shop).
5. Apply your serum, eye cream, moisturiser as normal.
Honestly, this has helped clear my skin up and I as I wear make up on a daily basis it helps keep my skin unbelievably clean. I've also done the test of comparing using the Clarisonic to clean my make up off and used my hands and the amount of make up still left on my skin when I used a toner was ridiculous. All that make up was still in my pores and I was putting serums and moisturisers on afterwards, no wonder my skin was so congested!
I purchased my Clarisonic from a recommended eBay supplier, as it is from the US, I did have to find an Australian plug for the charger.
If you want to have clear skin, then this is the product for you!
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