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Mon Jun 01, 2009 5:45 pm  |
Upon reading all of these reviews of the Clarisonic, I wanted to see clinical reviews of the product and just not user reviews. I too noticed that more comedones are coming to the surface, however, are easier to extract. I was worried about the IB that some users experienced. So, I wanted to know the 'scientific data' on how the clarisonic brush really works and if it truly backs up it's statements with clinical studies.
This is the scientific buff in me.
So, I thought that many of you Clarisonic users would be interested in my findings.....
Residual Makeup Analysis
External Study by Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC and Dermatology Consulting Services, High Point, NC
Objective
The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of a sonic skin care brush
(the CLARISONIC® Skin Care Brush) compared to over-the-counter facial cleansers.
Methods
In an external study, the amount of makeup remaining after cleansing with the
CLARISONIC and different over-the-counter cleansers (e.g., liquid cleanser, bar
soap, daily facial scrub and facial cloth embedded with cleanser) was examined.
Participants made 4 consecutive visits to the study site. On each day equal amounts of makeup were applied to both cheeks. One cheek was cleansed with the moistened CLARISONIC and water while the other cheek was cleansed by
hand with a cleansing product and water. After cleansing and rinsing in an equivalent fashion, the remaining makeup was collected by rubbing the “clean” area with a makeup sponge dampened with alcohol. Less makeup on the sponge means cleaner skin.
Conclusions
■ In this study CLARISONIC was used to cleanse without the addition of cleanser;
yet CLARISONIC, with only water, was found more effective at cleansing than 3
over-the-counter cleansers (liquid cleanser, bar soap, and a daily facial scrub).
Additionally, CLARISONIC with water alone cleansed equally as well as or better
than the facial cloth with embedded cleanser.
■ In those participants with facial dermatoglyphics (e.g., acne scars) the
CLARISONIC was superior to any of the products tested (including the cleanser-
facial cloth) at removing makeup deep within the scars.
■ As a result of this study, a recent article was published by the researcher entitled
"Reexamining Methods of Facial Cleansing". In this article a new category for facial
cleansing was cited...the Sonic Skin Care Brush. |
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Mon Jun 01, 2009 7:57 pm |
| do you know who funded the research? |
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Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:00 pm |
Ahhh! That is a good question! I didn't see that in the article.
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Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:52 pm |
Actually, the more important question, than who funded the study, is... What are the actual numbers/data collected. From a scientific standpoint, there are formulas that you can run on the stats to determine if they are statistically significant or not. (here's a good explanation of that http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-statistical-significance.htm)
How large was the sample size. etc. (it's been forever since I've been in a stat. class!) 5 our of 10 participants is WAY less scientific than 50 out of 100, or 200 out of 400. They should actually list the products used. 'Cause, let's face, some products just stink no matter what.
The biggest scam with studies, is generally the lack of data collected actually presented.
If I'm actually going to look at the scientific data... I guess, I expect to read a correct report. The hypothesis... down to results... and then I want to know how repeatable the test is.
That said, I KNOW that my clarisonic gets my face WAY cleaner with my cleanser of choice, than with the same cleanser and a wash cloth. I can see the difference. |
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Claudia of FlexEffect... 43, fair skin, occasional breakout, Using ECO FROG (my own=disclaimer), and TrueScience (I also sell this)... Happy with that...Come visit on FB! |
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Tue Jun 02, 2009 6:40 am |
I wonder if the Clarisonic might not get your skin TOO clean. Don't we have some sort of a natureal barrier that we shouldn't mess with too much or our skin ages faster?
This might be more of an issue with the older members. The younger ones might be more concerned with acne and getting bacteria out, and their natural barrier gets replenished quickly enough. |
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Tue Jun 02, 2009 8:47 am |
Tina,
That only led me to the search results page. I'm not sure which result you are referring to. |
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49*~~dark auburn, light, blue/green*~~ Red/Infrared/Amber LED*~~ Dermarolling*~~ Retin A*~~ Cupping*~~Homeopathic HGH*~~Ionic Footbaths*~~About to put my Incline Table Together**** See what all you people are driving me to???****Don't get me started on the supplements, you'll regret it**** Love Wins... |
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Tue Jun 02, 2009 8:51 am |
Pan down to mid page and you will see the keyword results from "Clarisonic' and her study that I am referring to is called
"Residual Makeup Analysis" |
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Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:09 am |
| Miss Tina wrote: |
Upon reading all of these reviews of the Clarisonic, I wanted to see clinical reviews of the product and just not user reviews. I too noticed that more comedones are coming to the surface, however, are easier to extract. I was worried about the IB that some users experienced. So, I wanted to know the 'scientific data' on how the clarisonic brush really works and if it truly backs up it's statements with clinical studies.
This is the scientific buff in me.
So, I thought that many of you Clarisonic users would be interested in my findings.....
Residual Makeup Analysis
External Study by Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC and Dermatology Consulting Services, High Point, NC
Objective
The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of a sonic skin care brush
(the CLARISONIC® Skin Care Brush) compared to over-the-counter facial cleansers.
Methods
In an external study, the amount of makeup remaining after cleansing with the
CLARISONIC and different over-the-counter cleansers (e.g., liquid cleanser, bar
soap, daily facial scrub and facial cloth embedded with cleanser) was examined.
Participants made 4 consecutive visits to the study site. On each day equal amounts of makeup were applied to both cheeks. One cheek was cleansed with the moistened CLARISONIC and water while the other cheek was cleansed by
hand with a cleansing product and water. After cleansing and rinsing in an equivalent fashion, the remaining makeup was collected by rubbing the “clean” area with a makeup sponge dampened with alcohol. Less makeup on the sponge means cleaner skin.
Conclusions
■ In this study CLARISONIC was used to cleanse without the addition of cleanser;
yet CLARISONIC, with only water, was found more effective at cleansing than 3
over-the-counter cleansers (liquid cleanser, bar soap, and a daily facial scrub).
Additionally, CLARISONIC with water alone cleansed equally as well as or better
than the facial cloth with embedded cleanser.
■ In those participants with facial dermatoglyphics (e.g., acne scars) the
CLARISONIC was superior to any of the products tested (including the cleanser-
facial cloth) at removing makeup deep within the scars.
■ As a result of this study, a recent article was published by the researcher entitled
"Reexamining Methods of Facial Cleansing". In this article a new category for facial
cleansing was cited...the Sonic Skin Care Brush. |
Hi Miss Tina,
Is there a recommended cleanser? |
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Tue Jun 09, 2009 10:13 pm |
| everella wrote: |
| Miss Tina wrote: |
Upon reading all of these reviews of the Clarisonic, I wanted to see clinical reviews of the product and just not user reviews. I too noticed that more comedones are coming to the surface, however, are easier to extract. I was worried about the IB that some users experienced. So, I wanted to know the 'scientific data' on how the clarisonic brush really works and if it truly backs up it's statements with clinical studies.
This is the scientific buff in me.
So, I thought that many of you Clarisonic users would be interested in my findings.....
Residual Makeup Analysis
External Study by Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC and Dermatology Consulting Services, High Point, NC
Objective
The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of a sonic skin care brush
(the CLARISONIC® Skin Care Brush) compared to over-the-counter facial cleansers.
Methods
In an external study, the amount of makeup remaining after cleansing with the
CLARISONIC and different over-the-counter cleansers (e.g., liquid cleanser, bar
soap, daily facial scrub and facial cloth embedded with cleanser) was examined.
Participants made 4 consecutive visits to the study site. On each day equal amounts of makeup were applied to both cheeks. One cheek was cleansed with the moistened CLARISONIC and water while the other cheek was cleansed by
hand with a cleansing product and water. After cleansing and rinsing in an equivalent fashion, the remaining makeup was collected by rubbing the “clean” area with a makeup sponge dampened with alcohol. Less makeup on the sponge means cleaner skin.
Conclusions
■ In this study CLARISONIC was used to cleanse without the addition of cleanser;
yet CLARISONIC, with only water, was found more effective at cleansing than 3
over-the-counter cleansers (liquid cleanser, bar soap, and a daily facial scrub).
Additionally, CLARISONIC with water alone cleansed equally as well as or better
than the facial cloth with embedded cleanser.
■ In those participants with facial dermatoglyphics (e.g., acne scars) the
CLARISONIC was superior to any of the products tested (including the cleanser-
facial cloth) at removing makeup deep within the scars.
■ As a result of this study, a recent article was published by the researcher entitled
"Reexamining Methods of Facial Cleansing". In this article a new category for facial
cleansing was cited...the Sonic Skin Care Brush. |
Hi Miss Tina,
Is there a recommended cleanser? |
Clarisonic does come with it's own cleansers however, they have pore clogging ingrediants in it. The best success that people have been having with it is just a simple milk cleanser or Cetaphil. I use Cetaphil myself and it does the trick. No more expensive harsh cleansers for my face! |
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29, Asian/Caucasion, extremely sensitive skin prone to post inflamatory hyperpigmentation, eczema, milia and breakouts. Under control and want to keep it that way! |
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Fri Jun 12, 2009 7:55 am |
thanks for the links and info.
I love my clarisonic, You are not suppose to scrub with it or push, just rest the brush on the skin and let the 'sonic' part do all the work. I use the gentle brush head. I have been using mine for over a year and feel it has helped my skin a lot.
Kira |
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44yr, pale combo skin, few wrinkles -clarisonic 2x day w/Earthscience CFW 5.5ph, AM Kassy's 15% C E + Ferulic Serum, PM alt RetinA .025 or AHA 12% |
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Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:38 pm |
I agree! I love how it dances across my face. It feels so awesome afterwards. I haven't needed a professional facial since I have started to use it.
I don't even look at my skin and think that I need an extraction or anything! First time in.......years! |
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29, Asian/Caucasion, extremely sensitive skin prone to post inflamatory hyperpigmentation, eczema, milia and breakouts. Under control and want to keep it that way! |
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Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:02 pm |
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| I wonder if the Clarisonic might not get your skin TOO clean. Don't we have some sort of a natureal barrier that we shouldn't mess with too much or our skin ages faster? |
I was wondering whether this was a possibility, too...Not thinking too hard about this, but it was in the back of my mind. Obviously, better cleaning does not necessarily equal better skin, as for example, over-exfoliation isn't good... But it doesn't seem that too many people have complained about too harsh of an exfoliation...so it is probably okay...any one want to weigh in on this one?? TIA  |
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34 y.o. FlexEffect and massage. Love experimenting with DIY and botanical skin care products. Appreciate both hard science and natural approaches. Eat green smoothies + lots of raw fruit and veggies. |
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Sat Jul 11, 2009 9:48 pm |
I was talking to my sister about this and I make the expression that I like the fact that it doesn't pull or manipulate my skin aggressively to cause damage or wrinkles! And it doesn't 'over' cleanse the skin. It seems to be just right.
I believe that this brush allows us to get away from harsh chemicals for facial washes and let this do the work! You are not to use harsh cleansers but a gentle one with the unit!
I am telling you, the longer that I have been using it, the more I praise it's effects! |
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29, Asian/Caucasion, extremely sensitive skin prone to post inflamatory hyperpigmentation, eczema, milia and breakouts. Under control and want to keep it that way! |
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