Comments on: New Beauty Regime: Nixe The Moisturizer? http://www.shefinds.com/2008/new_beauty_regime_nixe_the_moisturizer/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:24:17 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: gia http://www.shefinds.com/2008/new_beauty_regime_nixe_the_moisturizer/#comment-28117 gia Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:01:32 +0000 http://shefinds.localhost?p=7959#comment-28117 i am not sure any of it matters, i do believe genetics plays a huge part in how skin looks. i dont do anything consistently to my face, i exfoliate when i can remember, i moisturize when i feel extra dry or i am bored, i use an inexpensive facial soap every morning, toner, ehh...all in all my skin tends to look pretty much the same all the time, no matter what i do. i have been told i have great skin, but i think its just okay. i am not sure any of it matters, i do believe genetics plays a huge part in how skin looks. i dont do anything consistently to my face, i exfoliate when i can remember, i moisturize when i feel extra dry or i am bored, i use an inexpensive facial soap every morning, toner, ehh…all in all my skin tends to look pretty much the same all the time, no matter what i do. i have been told i have great skin, but i think its just okay.

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.shefinds.com/2008/new_beauty_regime_nixe_the_moisturizer/#comment-28013 Jennifer Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:57:45 +0000 http://shefinds.localhost?p=7959#comment-28013 I have been told that everyone should moisturize, cleanse, exfoliate and use toner - but different skin types require different frequencies and different types of products. I agree that some may overmoisturize, overexfoliate, etc - anything in excess is not good for you. The bit about inflammation and infection is interesting. I will start using my toner as instructed, instead of barely ever. :) I have been told that everyone should moisturize, cleanse, exfoliate and use toner – but different skin types require different frequencies and different types of products.

I agree that some may overmoisturize, overexfoliate, etc – anything in excess is not good for you.

The bit about inflammation and infection is interesting. I will start using my toner as instructed, instead of barely ever. :)

]]> By: Karissa http://www.shefinds.com/2008/new_beauty_regime_nixe_the_moisturizer/#comment-27987 Karissa Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:54:21 +0000 http://shefinds.localhost?p=7959#comment-27987 I can see where maybe we over moisturize? but not doing it all? nah, I say phoohie. You don't need heavy creams but I will stick with my routine to combat antioxidants and the signs of aging. thanks for the tip. I do suggest you go back and ask the other estheticians at the spa what they think about her theory. I can see where maybe we over moisturize? but not doing it all? nah, I say phoohie. You don’t need heavy creams but I will stick with my routine to combat antioxidants and the signs of aging. thanks for the tip.

I do suggest you go back and ask the other estheticians at the spa what they think about her theory.

]]> By: Nettie http://www.shefinds.com/2008/new_beauty_regime_nixe_the_moisturizer/#comment-27836 Nettie Sun, 14 Sep 2008 10:04:22 +0000 http://shefinds.localhost?p=7959#comment-27836 continued... If you over-exfoliate, you are hurting your skin. As an Esthetician, I can tell you that we are addicted to exfoliating. I have seen techs who burned their skin from too much exfoliation. Bottom line, stay away from harsh products and only exfoliate once a week. OH, and YES, you DO need to use a moisturizer. ALL skin types need to use one. You need to protect your skin from environmental issues. Dry skin a myth? This chick needs to get some real education! OMG!!! Nettie continued…
If you over-exfoliate, you are hurting your skin.
As an Esthetician, I can tell you that we are addicted to exfoliating. I have seen techs who burned their skin from too much exfoliation.
Bottom line, stay away from harsh products and only exfoliate once a week.
OH, and YES, you DO need to use a moisturizer. ALL skin types need to use one. You need to protect your skin from environmental issues.
Dry skin a myth? This chick needs to get some real education! OMG!!!
Nettie

]]> By: Nettie http://www.shefinds.com/2008/new_beauty_regime_nixe_the_moisturizer/#comment-27835 Nettie Sun, 14 Sep 2008 10:03:47 +0000 http://shefinds.localhost?p=7959#comment-27835 continued.... It is fine to use a cleanser with a light exfoliant, but skip the harsh exfoliators. Find a good one and use it once a week. Your skin when it is young naturally exfoliates, if memory serves me, about once a month or a tad less. As we age, the skin does not exfoliate as often, leading to wrinkles, crows feet, etc. The purpose of exfoliating is to help the skin along to help prevent the lines and remove the dead cells. continued….
It is fine to use a cleanser with a light exfoliant, but skip the harsh exfoliators. Find a good one and use it once a week.
Your skin when it is young naturally exfoliates, if memory serves me, about once a month or a tad less. As we age, the skin does not exfoliate as often, leading to wrinkles, crows feet, etc.
The purpose of exfoliating is to help the skin along to help prevent the lines and remove the dead cells.

]]> By: Nettie http://www.shefinds.com/2008/new_beauty_regime_nixe_the_moisturizer/#comment-27834 Nettie Sun, 14 Sep 2008 10:02:59 +0000 http://shefinds.localhost?p=7959#comment-27834 I think that the Esthetician has NO idea what she is talking about. Using harsh exfoliants too often will harm the skin. Especially that St. Ives with ground nut shells!!! What is that girl thinking? (will finish in the next post) I think that the Esthetician has NO idea what she is talking about.
Using harsh exfoliants too often will harm the skin. Especially that St. Ives with ground nut shells!!! What is that girl thinking?

(will finish in the next post)

]]> By: SheFindsTara http://www.shefinds.com/2008/new_beauty_regime_nixe_the_moisturizer/#comment-27618 SheFindsTara Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:32:46 +0000 http://shefinds.localhost?p=7959#comment-27618 Now there's something important, which puts holes in the theory: sunscreen. If you are in the sun everyday, an SPF is crucial, but I'd only use oil-free, non-comedogenic types. As for exfoliating too much, I haven't had any problems with it. Then again, everyone's skin is different and sensitive skin might have adverse reactions. If so, swap it with another thorough, but gentle cleanser. Now there’s something important, which puts holes in the theory: sunscreen. If you are in the sun everyday, an SPF is crucial, but I’d only use oil-free, non-comedogenic types.

As for exfoliating too much, I haven’t had any problems with it. Then again, everyone’s skin is different and sensitive skin might have adverse reactions. If so, swap it with another thorough, but gentle cleanser.

]]> By: Beth http://www.shefinds.com/2008/new_beauty_regime_nixe_the_moisturizer/#comment-27576 Beth Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:15:39 +0000 http://shefinds.localhost?p=7959#comment-27576 Up is down! Black is white! No moisturizer?? Even my spf 45 Neutragena? (seriously, where does sunscreen come into this routine?) And I've always been told the same as Raquel, that exfoliating is not an every day thing..but this has you using the harsh stuff twice a day? I would love to see more information on this! Up is down! Black is white! No moisturizer?? Even my spf 45 Neutragena? (seriously, where does sunscreen come into this routine?)

And I’ve always been told the same as Raquel, that exfoliating is not an every day thing..but this has you using the harsh stuff twice a day?

I would love to see more information on this!

]]> By: raquel http://www.shefinds.com/2008/new_beauty_regime_nixe_the_moisturizer/#comment-27575 raquel Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:53:10 +0000 http://shefinds.localhost?p=7959#comment-27575 Interesting that you recommended St. Ives Apricot Scrub. An esthetician told me that stuff is too harsh on your face and too unnatural, leaving a waxy film on your skin. I've also always been told that everyday exfoliation is a no-no. Funny how everyone says something different. raquellabella.wordpress.com Interesting that you recommended St. Ives Apricot Scrub. An esthetician told me that stuff is too harsh on your face and too unnatural, leaving a waxy film on your skin. I’ve also always been told that everyday exfoliation is a no-no. Funny how everyone says something different.

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]]> By: robyn http://www.shefinds.com/2008/new_beauty_regime_nixe_the_moisturizer/#comment-27574 robyn Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:52:58 +0000 http://shefinds.localhost?p=7959#comment-27574 i tend to say yes, moisturizer is unecessary, and i have SUPER dry skin. i also have psoriasis, though, so during the winter months i use it on my body (not my face) when if i start to get breakouts. apricot scrub is a god-send for sure! as for toner, i just buy a big bottle of pure witch hazel. for my skin it works better than any "beauty brand" i've tried, won't dry out my skin but still does the work of getting it super clean! i tend to say yes, moisturizer is unecessary, and i have SUPER dry skin. i also have psoriasis, though, so during the winter months i use it on my body (not my face) when if i start to get breakouts.

apricot scrub is a god-send for sure! as for toner, i just buy a big bottle of pure witch hazel. for my skin it works better than any “beauty brand” i’ve tried, won’t dry out my skin but still does the work of getting it super clean!

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