Items You Should Consider Tossing
Happy Friday!
Here is a list items I put together you may want to reconsider using in your skincare routine. If you use these items and love them, great. I just wanted to share some information you may want to take into consideration. For warning this is a long post!
Facial Cleansing Brushes – This product can be okay if used properly but most people don’t use it correctly. First, you should only be exfoliating 2-3 times per week. Using this product every day over exfoliates your skin causing it to become inflamed and irritated. Second, if you don’t clean it after each use, it builds up with bacteria and can lead to break outs or even worse a rash. I don’t use this type of product and think it’s not worth your time or money.
Micro Needle Roller – Again this product can be okay if used correctly but most people over use it leading to skin problems and skin damage. This product should only be used every 4-6 weeks and must be cleaned after each use. Over use can cause your skin to become inflamed, irritated, and/or scared.
I highly recommend scheduling an appointment with a licensed professional if you are interested in getting microneedling in order to get a safe and effective treatment.
Mario Badescu Facial Spray – This product is filled with excessive fragrances and toxic ingredients. It doesn’t not benefit your skin and there are many better products out in the market such as Cosmedix’s Mystic Hydrating Treatment spray.
Witch Hazel – I feel there’s a lot of mixed information about Witch Hazel. Basically, I don’t recommend this product because if used for long periods of time, it can cause excessive dryness and damage to your skin. It contains tannins which causes constricting and dryness of the skin and ethanol (alcohol) which can generate free radical damage and impair your skin’s surface. Again, there are many other effective toners in the market such as Cosmedix’s Purity Balance toner.
St. Ives Apricot Scrub – I’ve mentioned this product before and it really should be thrown in the garbage. It contains crushed walnut shells that are jagged and cause micro-tears in your skin which can lead to lasting damage. I recommend trying Botanica Tree Simply Organic Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Cleanser. You won’t regret using this product!
Tanning Oil – I wanted to add this to list because I was young once and loved sun baking… my skin has paid the price. Don’t pick up or buy any tanning oils ever again. Protect your skin every day and especially when you’re going to be in the sun for long periods of time. Being tan from the sun is not worth the numerous negative consequences to your skin. Try using B.Tan Forever + Ever for a beautiful sun kissed look!
Love and happiness,
Amber