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Kate Somerville Exfolikate - safe for sensitive skin
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Mon May 16, 2011 1:58 pm      Reply with quote
Hello everyone.

I just wanted to say that this product is amazing for sensitive acne prone skin. I used this throughout my accutane course, almost daily. Just a pea sized amount helped remove flakies and allowed my moisturizer to absorb better and help my dry skin Smile also great for clogged pores and for use prior to extractions and just getting a great glow Smile
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Mon May 16, 2011 3:32 pm      Reply with quote
This is strange that this product is safe for sensitive skin as it contains tons of skin irritants including papain enzymes and lactic acid. It is also needlessly expensive!
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Mon May 16, 2011 4:36 pm      Reply with quote
I thought lactic acid is safe for sensitive skin?
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Mon May 16, 2011 6:36 pm      Reply with quote
oasisjc wrote:
I thought lactic acid is safe for sensitive skin?


Probably, I have yet to try lactic acid, but so far I have not had any luck with any AHA or BHA. Besides, there is a number of other irritants in this product including lemon balm oil and papain.
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Tue May 17, 2011 6:03 am      Reply with quote
The reason it might work for me is because I am using a very small amount - a very thin layer where I need it. I dont rub it in to scrub my skin - I just let the enzymes do the work.

They have another peel for sensitive skin which I've never tried but since it's expensive I figure ill use less of the stronger peel. It seems to be working for me. Also I feel like I've built a tolerance to this product as well Smile
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Tue May 17, 2011 12:29 pm      Reply with quote
Hmm, I have thick skin that doesn't easily react, and yet, the Exfolikate is the ONE product that if I don't use correctly has ravaged my face.

Now, don't get me wrong. I LOVE the stuff. Because it's so darn powerful. I think it's well worth the price, but, I would be scared to use it with sensitive skin. It burned a few layers of skin off one time when I left it on a few minutes too long.

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Wed May 18, 2011 5:44 am      Reply with quote
Agave wrote:
Hmm, I have thick skin that doesn't easily react, and yet, the Exfolikate is the ONE product that if I don't use correctly has ravaged my face.

Now, don't get me wrong. I LOVE the stuff. Because it's so darn powerful. I think it's well worth the price, but, I would be scared to use it with sensitive skin. It burned a few layers of skin off one time when I left it on a few minutes too long.


I guess this is just a product that works well for me!

In turn, though, I've had good end and final results with glycolic acid peels but recovery was slow and burned my skin (I had little scabs in some areas Sad )
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Sun May 22, 2011 7:27 pm      Reply with quote
I think anyone who has sensitive skin will have issues with any type or form of exfoliating. Knowing when to use one and being able to see and feel that your skin is not ready for exfoliating.

If you skin is that sensitive, maybe you have to visit your doctor.
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Sun May 22, 2011 11:00 pm      Reply with quote
Is is true. All skin types require some type of exfoliation - the degree and type of exfoliation used depends on your skin type and perhaps age.
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Mon May 23, 2011 1:16 am      Reply with quote
Should always try to start small when you try out a new exfoliant. You can build your way up to using it more frequently but try to use it every 2 days and build up to using it every day
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Mon May 23, 2011 5:18 am      Reply with quote
oasisjc wrote:
Should always try to start small when you try out a new exfoliant. You can build your way up to using it more frequently but try to use it every 2 days and build up to using it every day


I agree oasisjc! Also I wanted to add that it depends on any medication you are on. Sometimes you have to back off when you are taking medication.
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Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:15 am      Reply with quote
Has anyone used the Exfolikate in conjunction with the Clarisonic? (Not together, but both in your routine?)
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Sat Feb 18, 2012 6:44 pm      Reply with quote
ElleWoods wrote:
The reason it might work for me is because I am using a very small amount - a very thin layer where I need it. I dont rub it in to scrub my skin - I just let the enzymes do the work.

They have another peel for sensitive skin which I've never tried but since it's expensive I figure ill use less of the stronger peel. It seems to be working for me. Also I feel like I've built a tolerance to this product as well Smile



Aah! I tried this and was wondering why I didn't feel anything after leaving it on for a full 10 minutes. Could it be I was using it too sparingly? How much are you supposed to apply? I only used a small amount and didn't see much of a difference. I was a little disappointed. I'm going to try it again with a thicker layer in hopes I feel at least a little tingle. Smile

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Tue Oct 02, 2012 6:56 am      Reply with quote
I use Clairasonic and Exfolikate in my skin routine and I do find them to work amazing together. I have sensitive skin so its important for me to moisturize after, so that the skin wont over dry.
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Mon Mar 09, 2015 10:43 am      Reply with quote
Clairasonic and Exfolikate really work great together
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Thu Dec 10, 2015 8:57 am      Reply with quote
agree with u that Clairasonic and Exfolikate really work great together. but do not use them together to often. your skin needs time to recover.
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Wed Mar 08, 2017 12:01 pm      Reply with quote
clarisonic can easily be over used and overtime can also damage your skin.

if you have sensitive skin, try something less abrasive like an exfoliating facial mitt or glove where you have full control

It is normal for your skin to feel hotter and more sensitive after exfoliating, but clarisonic really got my skin red and burning which I read was actually not good long term for my skin. apparantly, if you exfoliate rough long term your skin can lose the ability to retain moisture.

also when youre exfoliating your goal is to remove dead skin oils etc, but if you exfoliate too rough it can damage your new skin
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Fri Jan 18, 2019 7:02 am      Reply with quote
I also have sensitive skin. It's really distressing.

Thank you for sharing. If I can buy it, I'd like to try it, too.
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