facial care

Re: facial care

Cat Woman — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:58:07 GMT

[quote user="sarah parrott"]hi guys, just an update i bought some Simple oil balancing scrub a few days ago and cant fault it!! really impressed, all blemishes all but gone, no new ones and its doing wonders for my overall skin colour (not blotchy anymore) very impressed, and it really means alot for my confidence[/quote]

Good news Sarah! Simple is a great range & won't break the bank.

Re: facial care

Saskia Quinn — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:50:03 GMT

Thats great news Sarah

My skin is quite sensitive so I use the Simple range quite a lot.

Re: facial care

Fleabee99 — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:44:04 GMT

hi guys, just an update i bought some Simple oil balancing scrub a few days ago and cant fault it!! really impressed, all blemishes all but gone, no new ones and its doing wonders for my overall skin colour (not blotchy anymore) very impressed, and it really means alot for my confidence

Re: facial care

Sandra Taylor RVN, MBVNA — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:10:48 GMT

I use Clinique under eye cream, it's nice and does not make your eyes water either.,It's a bit expensive but you only need a wee drop and it lasts ages

Re: facial care

gesic — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:17:16 GMT

Anyone got any recomendations for a good eye moisturiser?

Am trying simple at the mo.....but still burns

Am taking antihistamines to counteract the effect of eye moisturiser....cant b good!

Re: facial care

Mac Feather — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 09:34:28 GMT

[quote user="Laura James"]

Lush is amazing!! The only problem I find with their stuff is that it goes off so quickly! I know its because their products are so fresh and they don't stuff it full of preservatives, but if you use it you need to get into a routine of using it everyday (something im not good at lol)

[/quote]Yep, Im somewhat sporadic with the old skincare myself! Even bought facial wipes, but have trouble remembering to use them!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: facial care

Fleabee99 — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:39:13 GMT

[quote user="STRVN"]

Panoxyl gel is good for individual spots too, you put it on at night and it smothers the B******s lol

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lol!

Re: facial care

Laura James — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:35:39 GMT

Re: facial care

Mac Feather — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:48:18 GMT

I lurve lush!!!!!!!!!!

Re: facial care

A Little TLC — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:26:13 GMT

Go to Lush!

Re: facial care

Sandra Taylor RVN, MBVNA — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:03:18 GMT

Panoxyl gel is good for individual spots too, you put it on at night and it smothers the B******s lol

Re: facial care

Maria Mahon — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:04:41 GMT

Meant to add also that Skin Doctors 'zit zapper' is really good for attacking individual spots, ASOS.com and lookfantastic.com sell it.

Freederm is also ok but it can be a little tacky sometimes.

Re: facial care

Maria Mahon — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:01:11 GMT

The Soap & Glory facial peel looks really good actually, I'm another sorry soul with skin trouble.

I use face masks 2-3 times a week. Ones I regularly use which I like are; The Body Shops tea tree mask, Origins 'out of trouble' mask and a fresh face mask from Lush, Cupcake; which is excellent for absorbing all the yucky oil and grease. I also recently purchased 'mask of magnaminty' from Lush, as I read some good reviews. Anyone here tried it?

As for cleansers, I find Ole Henriksens aloe vera deep cleansing gel quite good. It's refreshing and smells quite 'antibacterial-y' (I think due to eucalyptus and other such things) and it doesn't dry skin out. Dermalogica's clay cleanser looks good as well, I may try that one next!

I have never used moisturiser up until recently because my skin just gets too oily & spotty, but I am finding Lushs' 'vanishing' cream pretty good and it smells lovely!

I'm not that fussy with toner, currently using Tescos' own brand aimed at trouble skin.

Re: facial care

Mac Feather — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:23:46 GMT

My skin is a mess right now- always gets recked at lambing time- dust from hay n straw and iodine. My hands are minging!

Re: facial care

Claire Cameron — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:30:31 GMT

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I used the Soap & Glory as a once a week deep clean as opposed to a facial peel to be honest, its like deep exfoliating for me. Would never get chemical peel though scary scary x

Re: facial care

hissycat — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:05:13 GMT

I think the facial peels are better suited to people with scarring/ fine lines. I have never tried one as I am a bit scared and it needs to be done by a professional to avoid complications. you can buy lesser strength stuff to use at home though, I think most of these are based on glycolic acid. Personally I have found my skin responds more to a facial by a good therapist. I think its more the massage skills that are important rather than the range of products they use, but elemis and dermalogica are good ones, and neals yard if you live near one of their shops. You can then pick up some tips to use at home. I have also tried the N Lite laser therapy which I know some people have great results from but didn't really work for me and was expensive. Philosophys microdermabrasion peel is amazing and is my favourite 'at home' product but is about £50 a set I think.. works miracles though. I havn't tried the soap and glory one but imight give it a go now... also the daily facial pads (neutrogena) are really good for getting rid of dead skin cells. I have also found the best moisturiser is a bit of olay fluid or a serum (l'oreal do a nice one) don't be scared by something that sounds like its going to be oily as it can often help rebalance the skin. Sometimes I think I know more about this stuff than vet nursing

Re: facial care

Claire Cameron — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:02:43 GMT

NEW Soap & Glory The Fab Pore 15 Minute Facial Peel has is Ideal for greasy, spot prone or problem skin, or for a strategic attack on a misbehaving T-Zone.

Our exclusive PORESHRINK-R COMPLEX in Soap & Glory The Fab Pore 15 Minute Facial Peel contains...

FOMES OFFICINALIS EXTRACT: A mushroom extract to tighten pores.
SALICYLIC ACID: which loosens up the dead cells that contribute to pore clogging
KAOLIN: That’s ‘cosmetic’ for clay. It sops up extra oil on your skin and smoothes your skin’s surface!
VITAMINS E & C: Antioxidants. Just because you’re oily, doesn’t mean you’re not agingnot aging

How to Use

Rub a grape-sized dollop of Soap & Glory The Fab Pore 15 Minute Facial Peel into your face and massage in circles until the green beads have all dissolved. (Those with a high tendency for clogging should concentrate on their t-zone, chin, or areas with large, open, or problem pores.) Leave on for five minutes for a quick refresher, or fifteen for a real deep-cleaning do-it-yourself kind of ‘facial’. Rinse well. Repeat 2-3 times weekly

Re: facial care

Claire Cameron — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:02:25 GMT

I get mine from boots, just looking for a link now

All their range smells SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO nice

http://www.soapandglorycosmetics.com/

http://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?categoryParentId=42731&storeId=10052&productId=641365&callingViewName=&categoryId=42868&langId=-1&catalogId=11051

NEW Soap & Glory The Fab Pore 15 Minute Facial Peel 50ml

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NEW Soap & Glory The Fab Pore 15 Minute Facial Peel has an intensive action pore refining 15 Minute Facial Peel powered by our exclusive PORESHRINK-R COMPLEX.

and its on 3 for 2 at the minute!

for when your nursing, the hand food hand cream is brilliant! xxx

Re: facial care

Fleabee99 — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:50:54 GMT

[quote user="MissVetNurse"]I've used Soap & Glory facial peel - its brilliant! xx[/quote]

whats that then? where i can some?

Re: facial care

Claire Cameron — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:44:35 GMT

[quote user="sarah parrott"]

would it be worth getting one of these chemical peels? not one of the drastic 5 layer peeling things you see on telly programs, but something with less strength?

thanks

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I've used Soap & Glory facial peel - its brilliant! xx

Re: facial care

hissycat — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:29:03 GMT

I like philosophy stuff too but mega expensive! I also like neals yard, did not think natural stuff would work but is really good. anything with salycilic acid is good for blemished skin (this is the stuff in witch hazel which may explain how the natural stuff works so well). you can find this in a lot of 'clean and clear' type washes but only certain ones, the l'oreal ones seem to be the best. also toners/moisturisers with glycolic acid are really good for loosening yukky dead skin cells and blackheads so that might be something to try. Not one for sensitive skins though. Another to try if you havn't already is benzoyl peroxide cream, you can get it from chemists and its fantastic for clearing skin without resorting to antibiotics. Just depends how you feel about putting chemicals on your skin I guess. If you use the lower strength it shouldn't dry your skin out too much. If you only get the odd spot try the zeno clearing device, its like a hand held machine that heats up and (in theory) kills the spot bacteria before they get huge. Works for me but again pretty expensive. Salon facials are also really good and destressing, great if you can afford it, I don't often have the spare cash so give myself one using neals yard stuff. Don't forget if you're really suffering go see a sympathetic doctor who might be able to sort you out. I find even though I am now an expert in make up a 'bad skin day' can be really hard on your confidence.

Re: facial care

Vicky RVN — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:09:15 GMT

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I get Period Spot, every month up it comes, always in a different place on my face, but usually huge!!! and usually when I am going somewhere too

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I wish i only had one!

Re: facial care

Sandra Taylor RVN, MBVNA — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:02:16 GMT

I get Period Spot, every month up it comes, always in a different place on my face, but usually huge!!! and usually when I am going somewhere too

Re: facial care

Cat Woman — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:53:42 GMT

Hate to tell you this but I'm 34 & still get spots!! Spots & wrinkles - great combination! Seriously though, think EPO does help with skin condition generally & definitely helps with PMT.

Re: facial care

Vicky RVN — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:06:29 GMT

Do people find that the evening primrose oil capsules work for spotty skin? I'm still waiting to grow out of my teenage spots...at 22! Have starting taking evening primrose in the last week for period pain (after reading about it on the PMT thread) and it would be lovely if it helped my skin too! It is particularly bad atm (due to stress, not getting enough sleep and not eating enough fruit and veg), but does seem to be clearing up a bit. May just be a coincidence that it's coincided with starting the evening primrose. And does anyone think it's worth me taking vit e as well?