Face wash and Microdermabrasion

Hello my lovelies :)

I decided to do a review on face washes and also wanted to spread the word about the amazing results of microdermabrasion skin treatments which I myself have had to reduce acne scarring.  I have combination skin which is very sensitive, I have tried lots and lots of different face washes all making promises of resolving my skin problems - yeah right! I found that face washes either gave me break outs or dried my skin up too much leaving me with rough dry patches/wrinkly skin! It has taken me years but I have finally found a few diamonds!

My top 4 face washes/scrubs:

 Avene Thermal - This face wash was recommended to me by my dermatologist and it is fabulous for acne-prone skin, not only did I find that it reduced any redness I had but it balanced my skin so that it was neither oily or dry.  It is probably one of the more expensive face washes on the market at around £12 but it's worth it and lasts forever as you need the smallest amount! Available at boots.com







St Ives Naturally Clear Apricot Scrub - Costing only £3 this scrub is a bargain! I absolutely love it, I am prone to blackheads and have found that since using this scrub my skin is balanced, soft and smooth and my pores are clear. Love it! I am using this one twice a day at the moment it is that gentle! You can buy this in most large supermarkets, I picked it up at superdrugs.co.uk

 Witch Gentle Exfoliating Wash - This is very gentle on my sensitive skin and it did prevent break outs; however, I found that the 'exfoliating' aspect was not brilliant and my skin did not feel exfoliated after use, there are not really enough beads in it to use it as an exfoliater.

Simple Clear Skin Oil-Balancing Wash - Another very gentle cleanser that I found good at preventing break outs.  The only downside I found with this cleanser was that it had a tendency to dry my skin out if I used it too much.








What is Micordermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is a treatment offered by some beauty therapists and dermatologists.  It involves small crystals being used to remove the top layer of skin in order to stimulate new cell growth and remove dead cells (along with yucky blackheads!). They use a machine that simultaneously shoots crystals at your skin and suctions up dead cells/dirt and uses crystals. I had moderate acne scarring from my teenage years which really bothered me and meant that I was applying quick thick layers of concealer and foundation daily to try to hide my scars.  I sought a consultation with a specialist at sk:n clinics.  They were absolutely brilliant with me and after assessing my skin they advised a course of microdermabrasion treatments.  They can be pricey; however, if you purchase in bulk you get much better value for money.  Along with microdermabrasion I was given a recommended skin care routine and variety of products to improve my skin and care for it whilst having treatment.  I had 5 sessions, one a week. The difference was amazing! I did not have scarring anymore, my skin was smooth and my complexion even. I recommend this treatment 100 percent and it is something that you can have from time to time if you feel your skin is looking dull.

Points to note:

• If you are having microdermabrasion you MUST wear suncream afterwards.  The fresh new skin is not used to direct sunlight and will burn easily.
• It may not be suitable for intense scarring.
• The number of sessions an individual requires may vary.
• In my opinion it is best to seek the advice of a specialist.

I highly recommend sk:n clinics who also offer several other procedures, for a price list and treatment guide check out their website:
 http://www.sknclinics.co.uk

That's it for now folks! x