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Philosophy Turbo Booster C Powder
I am a big believer in the power of ascorbic acid (better known as vitamin C) for bringing out the best in skin. Vitamin C is excellent for smoothing out skin tone and for lightening dark spots which are formed from sun exposure or acne scars. It is also effective for reducing the frequency and severity of acne breakouts. However, make sure you get high quality forms which are bottled in dark glass so that the potency of vitamin C is maintained. Though most vitamin C treatments are formulated as serums, my absolute favorite vitamin C product is Turbo Booster C Powder by Philosophy. It is reasonably priced and is the most versatile vitamin C product out there. Turbo Booster C Powder comes with a tiny spoon which you use to scoop up the granules, then mix with a moisturizer of your choice. The key to ensuring potency is to mix the powder into the moisturizer each time you use it, rather than dumping the entire bottle of powder into a jar of moisturizer.
If the idea of a powder is not appealing to you, there are many excellent serums on the market. You can even mix up your own homemade version:
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Some individuals may experience redness, stinging or burning when they first begin using any vitamin C product. If this is the case, use the vitamin C product every other night until your skin acclimates.
I am especially enthusiastic about promoting the usage of vitamin C on facial skin in individuals over the age of 30 because it can brighten and rejuvenate the complexion beautifully without causing the flaking and dryness that is often seen with retinol and glycolic acid based products.
Clarisonic Brushes For Clean Skin
I am very skeptical of any gadgets which emerge in the world of skincare and do quite a bit of research before applying my stamp of approval to them. However, I have used a medical-grade Clarisonic Pro brush for over two years on my own skin and wholeheartedly stand by this device. The Clarisonic uses sonic energy to loosen oil, dirt and makeup and only takes 60 seconds to use. When skin is well cleansed, moisturizers and serums which are applied afterwards are absorbed much more efficiently, and the texture and tone of the skin will improve with continued use. In fact, I recently visited with a friend who had begun using the Clarisonic brush system at the beginning of the year, and her skin was glowing from regular usage. She looked younger and more rested than I had ever seen her.
There is no question that the Clarisonic brush cleanses the skin much more thoroughly than when you just use your hands, and since the brush heads are very gentle, there is little to no risk of stripping or overcleansing the skin. Each time you use the Clarisonic brush you will be rewarded with glowing, clean skin. I say this without any vested interest in the company and do not have anything to gain financially or otherwise by encouraging the use of the Clarisonic brush.
Here is a Google link which will lead you to several sites where you can purchase the Clarisonic Pro. The investment is well worth it!
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