THE BETTER SKIN CO.’S GEL KLEANSE
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The Better Skin Co. recently launched a couple of new products and sent me them to try out and review. First on the list is their Gel Kleanse face wash, which draws out impurities with charcoal and gently exfoliates with French Lava (sounds fancy, right??) I could feel the difference in my skin the first time I washed my face with it. If you’re a fan of super foaming face washes, then this is not the product for you. As it says in the name, it’s more of a gel, but boy does it get the job done. I use it morning and night and my face feels so soft and clean after. I’m not big on removing eye makeup before washing my face … mostly because I’m lazy and want to get things done as quickly as possible. But thankfully, this cleanser washes off every last bit of mascara and eyeliner, preventing those raccoon eye marks on my white towels when I dry off my face (I usually have to soak my towels in bleach to remove those tough stains!) The cleanser also has a mellow, citrusy scent and features other soothing ingredients like green tea and aloe. Speaking of ingredients, The Better Skin Co. uses plant-derived ingredients whenever possible. If they do use a synthetic ingredient, they opt for the safest kind, according to their website. While their products are not “natural” or “organic,” they do consider them to be “clean” and follow Whole Foods’ guidelines to determine which ingredients get the green light, which is something a gal like me appreciates! |
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THE BETTER SKIN CO.’S SUPER SHIELD ANTI POLLUTION SERUM
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The second product recently rolled out by The Better Skin Co. is their Super Shield Anti Pollution Serum. The serum is used morning and night after cleansing and before applying moisturizer. It’s formulated with turmeric, eggplant, aloe, henna and pearl powder and has a subtle rose scent, which I love. Just a word of caution, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you may not want to use this product. I used the serum for about a week before learning there is not enough information on one herbal ingredient to deem it safe for such women. That ingredient is white horehound, which, according to The Better Skin Co., protects against pollution and damaging blue computer light. When first hearing this, I was skeptical about whether our digital devices can actually harm our skin, but there is actually research to back this up. “Spending four eight-hour workdays in front of a computer exposes you to the same amount of energy as 20 minutes in the mid-day sun,” Howard Murad, M.D., was quoted as saying in a Harper’s Bazaar article on the topic. He’s the dermatologist behind the skincare brand Murad. White Horehound is used topically and internally for a number of ailments, from painful menstrual periods to ulcers, to bloating. However, as I mentioned earlier, there is not enough known about the safety of using it topically, which is why it’s not recommended pregnant or breastfeeding women use it on their skin. That’s not to say it’s harmful. It’s just that it’s always better to play it safe when a little one is on the way. However, I will be keeping this serum handy when I get past that point because in the days I did use it, I really liked it. The Super Shield Anti Pollution is a bit on the thicker side. If you’re familiar with Beauty Counters’ facial oil, it’s not oily like that. Rather, you have to work quickly to rub into your face because it dries super fast. But between The Better Skin Co.’s gel cleanser and this serum, my skin felt like it was on cloud nine. Oh, and by the way, you can save 20 PERCENT right now on The Better Skin Co.’s website by using the promo code MARCH20. Just note, it expires March 31, 2019. |
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