I totally agree about those beads (that use to be blue/green and are now pink/purple). I would use a wash cloth in the shower ontop of my timewise! Oh, and I would use the microdermabrasion to "scrub" too.
My dermatologist said that, for people with acne, using ANYTHING to SCRUB your skin is bad. The best way to exfoliate is with a chemical exfoliant. I use murad, and their exfoliater is an acid/get/tropical step. I can tell a difference in my skin....but it is hard to resist the urge to scrub away in the shower! I am trying to give the chemical some time and see how it does in the long run (only been using it for a couple of months).
She said that the wash cloth can hold many germs, and can actually scratch your skin, irritating it more, and causing more breakouts. Also, for people with sensitive skin, the laundry detergent or fabric softener can irritate your skin, causing dermatitis (red, bumpy skin). I was floored. faint
Just wanted to share that.
So very true...I used to work for Aveda (I know, Aveda to MK? What was I thinking?)...they also make a chemical (salycilic acid) exfoliator that is awesome. Much more gentle and makes your skin glow...really though, no lie!
