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HHustad
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Joined: 30 Nov 2012
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Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:48 am  |
Well, firstly I'd better give a brief description of my skin type. I have oily/combination skin and I am 16. I started using the clarisonic mia 1 week ago. At first my skin improved however now I'm going through the 'purging' phase. I don't mind this as I know it is generally a normal thing however I have recently notice really dry patches on the sides of my nose and around my chin. They actually feel scaly. I switched to the sensitive brush head a few days ago. But where the dry skin is, it really hurts in the crease of my chin and nostrils. I wondered whether I should stop using the clarisonic or whether this dry skin would go with time and my skin would improve. After every uses of the clarisonic I moisturize and rinse the brush. Should I switch cleansers as I am currently using a foaming cleanser with salicylic (no idea how you spell that) acid? Someone please give me some advice.
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Sun Dec 02, 2012 10:09 am |
Welcome to this forum, HHustad  I would back off with the clarisonic till your skin heals (use your hands instead for now). Using cleanser with salicylic acid tells me that you have pimples/acne? Salicylic acid formulation in cleanser will make your skin dry... I suggest use a mild/gentle cleanser instead to clean the face with clarisonic once you skin heals. Also, use a oil-free toner to restore the pH balance of your skin. A good oil-free moisturizer after cleaning your face is necessary to restore the moisture on your skin (though you said you have oily/combination skin)..... |
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HHustad
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Sun Dec 02, 2012 10:16 am |
| jade-1234 wrote: |
| Welcome to this forum, HHustad I would back off with the clarisonic till your skin heals (use your hands instead for now). Using cleanser with salicylic acid tells me that you have pimples/acne? Salicylic acid formulation in cleanser will make your skin dry... I suggest use a mild/gentle cleanser instead to clean the face with clarisonic once you skin heals. Also, use a oil-free toner to restore the pH balance of your skin. A good oil-free moisturizer after cleaning your face is necessary to restore the moisture on your skin (though you said you have oily/combination skin)..... |
Hi Jade,
I don't have acne, just mild spots on occasion, and I only use this cleanser because it's garnier and the one i was using prior to using the clarisonic. I already use an oil free moisturizer as to not make my skin more oily than it already is. Thanks for the advice. |
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Sun Dec 02, 2012 10:24 am |
| Hello HHustad If this is the case, then your cleanser with salicylic formulation is too strong for you. As I suggested, use a mild gentle cleanser instead. Try perhaps St-Ives apricot facial wash or Dove brand cleanser which are gentler...But make sure that you let your skin heal first before using Clarisonic again.... Hope this helps |
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