topic Re: Face Scrubs in Beauty

Face Scrubs

mommaslp — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 14:43:16 GMT

I'm thinking of trying some type of facial scrub but I need it to be gentle. My skin is typically oily, and sensitive. With the seasons changing, I'm seeing a lot of flakiness and fine lines are accentuated. Tried JM oil and it broke me out and didn't help with the flakiness. I'm close to 50 and use Retin-A products so I've cut that back. I do use a clarisonic and I've been trying to use Dr. Denise Hydroshield but nothing is working.

Ladies, I know someone here will be able to guide me to the perfect product. Need your advice and input!!

Re: Face Scrubs

F1wild — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 15:54:16 GMT

I'm not an expert on oily or sensitive skin, but I know Paula's Choice has very good products specifically for your skin type (ive used her Resist Hydration line along with other products). One of the differences with her products is that there are no physical "scrubs", but exfoliation with AHAs and BHAs. I would highly recommend her products.

Re: Face Scrubs

bells4me — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:07:47 GMT

I have sensitive skin & use St Ives Apricot facial scrub 2 or 3 times a weeks. For a wash I use either Clean & Clear foaming cleanser or a green tea bar. I no longer have any blackheads & all are gentle. They are as good as the high priced products.

Re: Face Scrubs

geezerette — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:17:56 GMT

I was in the same position as you a few years ago--aging, but still oily skin--and nothing was working for me, either. I switched to Paula's Choice products (I had to try several samples before I found the right mix for me), and they have worked much better.

As F1wild above has said, Paula's Choice does not recommend physical scrubs. I had been using them for eons and thought I couldn't give them up. But I tried their routine, and voila! My oily but sensitive skin actually preferred doing without the abrasion. I do continue to use a Clarisonic, but only once a day now and I use the delicate brush heads.

Good luck--skin (along with so many other things!) becomes more challenging after age 50!

Re: Face Scrubs

Kathlen — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:23:01 GMT

What I find works best for me ... simple, inexpensive ... a bar of Kiss My Face soap and some bath gloves. Gentle exfoliation, no residue in tub or shower. I use that method on my entire body - and have been doing so for years with excellent results.

Re: Face Scrubs

ccassaday — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 17:33:52 GMT

Olay and aveeno make some good ones with Micro beads that are gentle.

Re: Face Scrubs

suzyQ3 — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 19:46:50 GMT

If you do choose to use a manual-type exfoliator, make sure that it has gentle, polished beads that won't tear or irritate your skin. Stay away from St Ives Apricot scrub -- the walnut shell powder and cornstarch are abrasive and irritating.

Re: Face Scrubs

KweenB — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 19:54:37 GMT

You might want to give Dr. Denese's Light Resurfacing Peel a try. I love it. I use it twice a week. It's a chemical peel.

I'm 55, and I stopped using abrasive peels about 2 years ago. I'm much happier with the chemical ones.

Have you thought about trying the Philosophy Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash? I used to use it and it was very mild.

Re: Face Scrubs

Shelbelle — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 22:37:32 GMT

I like Ole H Walnut scrub, but it does have walnut shell powder.

Re: Face Scrubs

Shelbelle — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 22:38:39 GMT

Philosophy Microdelivery Exfoliating Scrub, is a very good one to try. mix a little with your regular cleanser.

Re: Face Scrubs

ellaphant — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 22:46:34 GMT

I have dry, sensitive skin. After trying several scrub products, I found I liked St. Ives Apricot scrub, from the drugstore, the best. I only use it one a week.

A tip from NYC dermatologist Patricia Wexler, who used to be on QVC - I saw her in the mid 90's when I lived in NYC. She told me to STOP using soap on my face and body as it is SO drying. Boy did I see a difference! I use organic non- soap washes generally, in a pinch Aveeno or Baby Shampoo!

Re: Face Scrubs

JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 23:23:01 GMT

If you want a gentle facial exfoliator, I highly recommend Fleur de Lis Rice and Papaya Enzyme Powder. You get it on Amazon. The unscented is not pleasant at all. I'd recommend the Madagasacar Vanilla as being the least offensive scent. It's actually pleasant. The FDL enzyme powder is free of talc, which can be an irritant for some people.

Re: Face Scrubs

Marbellaspain — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 00:00:23 GMT

The Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion cream is fabulous. I find it gentle. Tatcha enzyme powder is very good too, even more gentle. If you don't have allergies to aspirin, dissolve 8-9 uncoated tablets in hand. Put all over face. Wait about 10 min. Add water and works as a scrub. Super cheap and very effective. My favorite travel mask/scrub.

Re: Face Scrubs

Tigriss — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 01:55:58 GMT

I use and love baking soda mixed with my regular cleaner/baby shampoo. I have eczema, so I need something gentle to get the flakes off without irritating it. I also use my Salux cloth gently as my other exfoliater, but it is more so than the baking soda. I also brush my teeth with baking soda. I use baking soda for lots of things. You can also get an exfoliating facial cloth or a buff puff at your store for gentle exfoliation. I have sensitive, T zone oily skin with dry patches of eczema. I still break out around my cycle and hate that!

Re: Face Scrubs

maestra — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 02:09:56 GMT

Instead of a scrub you may do better with an enzyme peer, esp. since you are sensitive: Dr. Gross peel pads, PTR Wrinkle pads are ones I have used and I'm hyper sensitive. Scrubs can tear the skin.

Re: Face Scrubs

maestra — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 02:11:53 GMT

Don't use St. Ive's scrubs-they are hellish on sensitive skin!

Re: Face Scrubs

w84WEN — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 02:18:28 GMT

Can I offer a different suggestion? Rather than a facial scrub, try using Ole Henriksen Pure Truth Youth Activating Oil (or any of your favorite facial oil). I'm using Retin A at night and our skin needs a moisturizer without water. Water increases the redness and irritation so try to avoid those, at least at night, if you can. Beauty products are trial and error for most of us. It's not a one size fits all so it can also get costly. If you have a Sephora near you, stop in a pick up a few different samples. They have always been so kind and willing to help. Good luck mammaslp.

Re: Face Scrubs

mommaslp — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 02:41:58 GMT

Thank you everyone! I knew I'd get great advice from all of you! I'm going to try a couple different suggestions and hopefully find the one that works. It is trail and error. With me, what worked last winter may not work this year. That's why I value your input so much.

I am curious to try the aspirin recommendation. Have never heard or done that before. Makes sense in theory. Thanks again!

Re: Face Scrubs

feline groovy — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 09:27:36 GMT

I've been a fan of St. Ives products for decades, and use their regular apricot scrub plus this for my face.

Highly recommend it, and it's available at Amazon where others do as well.

Re: Face Scrubs

Crisso — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 12:16:56 GMT

I prefer AHAs (normal to dry) or BHAs (oily) or gentle enzyme peels to scrubs. The latter will scratch the skin over time, no matter the shape of the bead. Initially the tears are so minuscule that they are barely visible, which is why I think people believe they are doing no harm.