St. Ives is one of my favorite brands, and has been for a long time. So I was really excited to see how this new product performed, and intrigued by the idea that the scrub would warm up while I was washing my face.
The cleanser did exactly what the directions (and name) indicated that it would. Upon contact with water and my skin, the scrub started to heat up. This is intended to relax pores and help to remove dry skin-cells without the distraction and potential residue of foamy cleansers.
The scrubbing beads were very mild, nothing scratchy or overly …read more

What does it really take for smooth, flawless skin?
One of your first answers might have been regular facials. If you have ever been to an aesthetician’s office to have your skin cleansed, exfoliated and treated with a facial, you know what a special indulgence this can feel like…and how shiny and “glowing” your skin is when you leave.
However, the real question becomes whether the $150-$200 (or more!) you are spending on each facial, is really worth it.
Catherine Saint Louis tackled the facial question yesterday in the NY Times.
Aestheticians and spas have long promoted such routine facials as required maintenance for …read more

If you’ve ever dealt with extended bouts of  serious acne, you are probably at least a little self conscious about your pores. Maybe it’s just one localized area, or maybe you have a bit more of an issue to deal with – either way, there are a few things you can do to minimize the appearance of enlarged pores and do your best to give the impression of flawless skin.
First, always make sure you keep your face clean and well moisturized with an oil-free moisturizer. It’s also worth taking the time to use a toner which can really make a …read more

  I remember last year that I giddily decided to buy the Clarisonic Face Brush, as a Christmas gift for myself ( yes, I love indulging myself with gifts teehee ). It was a big investment ( at least for me ) , but hey, I’ve been quite frustrated with the condition of my skin for the longest time already so I was willing to try anything, specially this one, since it has earned alot of rave reviews from its consumers ( muy impressivo! ).Well, I have roadtested it for three weeks, and here’s what I can say.