One Week To Fresher Skin

 

So it's been a week, having no 'before' photos I can't truly demonstrate the results but I included some afters just for kicks. As I mentioned in the first post my skin has been drier lately and pretty dull so I chose the Invigorating scrub to trial. Full disclosure - during the past 7 days I haven't used my Clarisonic but I have used my Soap & Glory Peaches & Clean cleanser on my 'no scrub days'.

It's recommended that you scrub 3-4 times a week but I'll admit.. I pushed it to 5. After using my Clarisonic exclusively for so long the clean feeling this gave me was addictive. I forgot how much I loved face scrubs, they were always part f my routine and dya know.. a facial brush just doesn't cut it.

 

Here are a couple of uber flattering photos of me, enjoy! I had a few comments on my last post about these scrubs being too harsh on the skin. I can't stress enough that skin care is not a one size fits all area.. what works for me might not work for you. My skin has always responded well to exfoliation, that used to be to manage breakouts and now it's to brighten and smooth. Regardless I found this to be tough enough to leave me feeling squeaky clean with cheeks so soft they could rival Milo's (4months old) yet gentle enough for regular use. Does my face look brighter? I think so but how do you really measure that? I know it doesn't look dull and that's really all I want.

From now on I will be switching out my Clarisonic every other day in favour of a good old fashioned face scrub because St Ives has me hooked on a feeling and that feeling is clean!

You can currently buy this on offer for just £1.97 from Superdrug

Excuse the freckles and tired eyes.. both souvenirs from Las Vegas.

Miss BB

St. Ives For My Sahara Skin

 

After a week in the desert my skin is starting to resemble the Sahara so when I was asked to try a new look St. Ives scrub it seemed like perfect timing. I have chosen the Invigorating version which claims it will gently exfoliate to reveal smooth, radiant skin. I used to be absolutely obsessed with the Blemish Fighting apricot scrub - you know the one! - but my skin has become dry and dull in recent months and I just don't think that's necessarily the right choice for me right now.

One thing that's always popular is all natural skincare. St. Ives Apricot facial scrubs contain 100% natural exfoliants, as well as apricot - obviously - which is proven to hydrate and nourish the skin. Often we opt for quick fix products that can be damaging to our skin long term, with St . Ives scrubs you are getting the same clean feeling without stripping your skin of the moisture it needs.

I am looking forward to seeing how the scrub works for my post-vacation skin issues and will be trialling the scrub for 7 days before I share my results. Another thing to mention is that I've been without my Clarisonic Mia for more than a week and I will not be using it for the duration of this trial in the interest of a fair 'before and after'.

You can currently buy this on offer for just £1.97 from Superdrug

What are your thoughts on the new St. Ives?

Miss BB

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