It's a new year and a great time to revamp your skincare routine, particularly during the dry winter months. I recently purchased the Clarisonic cleansing brush and am excited about it! My first introduction to the Clarisonic skin care system was during a facial at Natural Body Spa in Atlanta, where I go to get my monthly facials. My aesthetician had not always used it so the first time she did I was pleasantly surprised! I went ahead and got one so I could continue using it at home. The Clarisonic Mia brush is essentially a brush for your skin. It features rotating bristles that buff, polish, exfoliate, and cleanse your skin in an extremely effective manner. It costs about $120 but I can say that it is definitely worth the investment. If you care about your skin and maintaining a clear and flawless complexion, get this beauty tool!
As a makeup artist, I know firsthand the importance of proper skin care. As I've said before, makeup is an enhancer, but it doesn't solve skin issues that result from improper care and maintenance. In fact, without proper skincare, makeup doesn't look good on your skin. The objective with makeup (specifically foundation) is to smooth out the complexion and even out any areas of discoloration. Now, we know that makeup does hide imperfections, and it is used for that purpose; however, the better state your skin is in to begin with, the less foundation you really have to use. This starts with a basic regimen of cleansing, exfoliating, toning, and moisturizing on a daily basis. If you wear makeup regularly, you want to be especially diligent in maintaining your routine.
I have been using my Clarisonic face brush for about a week and, while my skin was already clear and in good condition, i've noticed it looks even brighter and smoother in must one week of using the brush. It comes with it's own Clarisonic cleanser that you can use with the brush, or you can use any other gel-type cleanser, which is the only consistency of cleanser that is recommended for use with the brush. You have to charge the brush for 24 hours and it's ready to go. To use, you wet your face and lather up the soap on your face. Wet the bristles under running water, press the on button and proceed to give your face the best skin massage ever! Using the brush in circular motions over the different areas of your face, you want to cleanse your forehead for 20 seconds, your cheeks for 10 seconds, and nose and chin for 10 seconds as well. When you're done, rinse your face and rinse the brush and let it air dry. The brush, which detaches from the handle, should be replaced every 3 months.
I noticed after using this amazing beauty brush that my skin felt squeaky clean and even smoother after use, than when I was simply using my regular facial soap and lather routine. All traces of makeup are removed, which is critical for me because I wear makeup daily and I had started to break out a little along my jaw line, probably because I wasn't fully getting those areas with my previous cleansing routine. The Clarisonic system knocks out cleansing and exfoliating in one step. After that all I have to do is tone and moisturize!
All in all, this product is a must for your skin care routine. My brush only features one speed, but there are ones that feature two and three speeds for even more intense exfoliation. If beautiful, clear, fresh skin is your goal, you NEED the Clarisonic. Stay beautiful!
