Comments on: Facial Scrubs: Are You Overdoing It?

By: Deseree

Deseree — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:14:32 +0000

Recently I’ve had really dry skin, and I’ve been getting blackheads at the tip of my nose. I decided to try some natural treatments on my face and have been extremely happy..

The first I found was making a paste out of baking soda and water for the blackheads. Noticeable difference afterwards. It seemed I had more blackheads after using it, but I guess because it pushes them out. I’ve done this two days now, and have just a few more blackheads to go and they’re gone! It’s great for acne too. I had one pimple and the paste seemed to just force the stuff out.

The second thing I found was a sugar scrub; 2 tbsp of sugar and 3 tbsp of warm water mixed. It lightly and gently exfoliates the skin. I’ve only done this once this week, and my skin looks and feels amazing! I love it.

The third thing I used was a honey and yogurt mask. Literally mixed 1 tbs of honey with about 2-3 tbsp (can’t remember) of yogurt, and applied it to my face. Kept it on for about 10-15 minutes and washed it away with a very warm/steamy wash cloth.

I’ve done the baking soda/water paste and the honey & yogurt mask twice now, and I am so happy with my skin!!! After washing away the face mask, I put on a moisturizer and by morning any redness is gone, my face is so soft and smooth, it feels refreshed and it looks great!

I’m sticking with the natural stuff and I will not spend another dollar on a face mask, scrub, etc.

By: Claudia

Claudia — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:09:24 +0000

Since I use a product containing 5% urea on my face (under the face cream), the whitehead problem is gone. I actually use an after-sun gel which does not contain much besides water, urea, glycerol, alcohol and a gel foundation (a polymer). My skin is dry to the point of ichthyosis, and no matter how much oil and cream I slash on, it always has this dried-up, flaky look and the pores block, causing plucked hair to grow in and whiteheads to form.

But not any more! I use enough urea on my skin to fertilize a whole chinese province, but ingrown hair, cracked cuticles, cracked heels, flaky skin and clogged pores are a thing of the past.

I just hope it does not make me smell like an incontinence patient!

By: Priya

Priya — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:34:13 +0000

Its true the larger the size of the particles, the more damage it causes to the skin!!

By: Deanne

Deanne — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:08:03 +0000

I have permanent broken veins in my skin from scrubbing with a dermabrasion pad. I never use anything rough anymore. My skin does look dull tho. Perhaps a facial mask is better.

By: Super Glue, Super Smooth, and the Bald Truth | Stop Moles!

Super Glue, Super Smooth, and the Bald Truth | Stop Moles! — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:21:37 +0000

[...] 2. Less is more, says Cosmo. After polishing your face smoother than marble with this new microdermabrasion, you’ll be able to go makeup free by carrying your own glow. Just don’t over-do it. [...]

By: solsekuin44

solsekuin44 — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:32:54 +0000

I use Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask twice a week.. So refreshing.
And also Queen Helene Oatmeal N Honey Face Scrub. Smells yummy and kind to my skin.

I have an oily skin, easy for me to get acne. But since I’m on medication (the dermatologist gave antibiotics, vitamin C and antihistamine), my face is in the best condition ever.
The Queen Helene scrub (Oatmeal N Honey) is gentle to me I believe because it contains ground walnut powder (not totally crushed ground walnut). As for the mask, it contains sulfur and bentonite, which are good =)

I try not to get over-excited with the scrub and mask. Scared that I’ll overuse them. Haha.. But seriously, they are cheap and effctive.

By: emille

emille — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:02:37 +0000

Hi! I’m wondering what’s the best way to cleanse my face in the morning or whenever I take a shower. I use a facial wash everyday, instead of a facial scrub. Is that a good choice? I do use scrubs, but only around 1-2x a week.

By: misscris

misscris — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:29:04 +0000

I suffered from acne for almost my entire life – I was using proactiv, which I love. But after running out of their face scrub before my next shipment, I bought some clean and clear benzyl peroxide face wash to use in the meantime. It has 10% benzyl peroxide, but no “scrubbies” – I found that after using it for about a week, in conjunction with my regular proactiv lotion (I also quit using the toner except in the summer), my face cleared up. It’s been about 2 years and I have great, super smooth skin. I get a zit about once a month (hormones), but that’s it. I exfoliate about once a week now using a mask, biore pore strip, or a light scrub. I think like other posters, the scrubbing was causing the breakouts by irritating my skin. I also use plain old lemon juice as a toner a few times a week at night – just dab on, let dry, and apply regular routine of lotions (or potions as my husband calls them)!

By: ProEsthetics

ProEsthetics — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:27:16 +0000

I hate to admit this because i should be able to solve this on my own but i have tried everything in the book. white heads! i use a particular line and it was the cause of it and i curse that brand, but i refuse to bash. i know people who love that line of products. anyway, i cant get rid of them. would you comment please

By: sarah

sarah — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:57:04 +0000

Hi. I was washing my face with a peeling milk face wash every day and had a micrdermabrasion while using it because i was having bad breakouts. The breakouts are gone, but my face is all red and it has been red for a few months. I am much more gentle now and using moisturizer. Will me skin ever rebuild itself? It has slightly improved with my gentle treatment. I cant afford a dermatologist. Please help