Sunday, April 26, 2009

An Exfoliation Tool That ACTUALLY Works: Clarisonic Skin Care Brush

There are plenty of methods for exfoliation out there along with plenty of little gadgets intended to be the best possible at-home alternative to a professional microdermabrasion treatment. However, there is one tool out there that can gently clarify the skin by removing dead skin cells without harsh abrasives, all with the use of the patented Sonicare technology.

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It’s called the Clarisonic Skin Care Brush made by the creators of the Sonicare toothbrush! "Clarisonic is the sonic technology proven to gently yet effectively loosen dirt and oil to clear your pores. The Clarisonic Skin Care Brush uses a patented sonic frequency of more than 300 movements per second to clean, soften and smooth your skin. In just 60 seconds a day, the Clarisonic micro-massage action cleans more than twice as effectively as manual cleansing." The amount of time needed makes it perfect for the girl on the go who doesn’t have time for a drawn out skin care regimen.

I was so surprised to discover how much dirt and makeup can be leftover on your face after manual cleansing. It’s insane! After a face full of makeup, I washed my face with my Aveeno face wash as I usually do, before heading to Sephora to try out some new makeup. The Clarisonic was a current display item and they were trying it out on anyone willing to step up and be a guinea pig. I stepped up to be their next victim and was astonished at how dirty the brush looked after using it. I had washed my face before I left!

The Clarisonic is not only useful for deep cleansing, but you’ll also notice a reduced look in the size of your pores, improved skin tone, reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, and improved absorption of products. After one week, I noticed a distinct difference in the texture and overall brightness of my skin. It even helped to even out my skin tone a bit, though that took closer to 2 months to notice.

Another marked benefit, probably the most important to most people, is the distinct reduction in acne. A co-worker of mine had a regular prescription to keep her acne at bay. Even with the prescription, she still had breakouts. She bought the Clarisonic Skin Care Brush and was off the medication within a month. Now she only suffers from an occasional pimple here and there, which typically only comes when she has a few days of slacking off on using the brush.

For me personally, the only downside to the Clarisonic Skin Care Brush is the price; A whopping $195. Then if you want the Clarisonic Plus, which can be used for spot treatments all over your body instead of just your face, that’ll be $225, please! However, I will say that in my experience, it’s well worth the money. The results are amazing and I love it!

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