Blog Entries tagged 'Scrubs'

Can I make a scrub for myself in the kitchen?

questions@skintour.com — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Yes - it actually works but don't keep it around. Use it within an hour or two of when you mix it so it doesn't become contaminated with bacteria. You can do the same thing with salt and play with different salts to see which texture you like best. Don't make something too rough. And, again use it up right away! Dr. I

Exfoliating Before Applying Self-Tanner

jeff@fdgweb.com — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

You can extend some summer color into the fall with a self-tanner. Last week I recommended the Giese "Sun" self-tanner. What about exfoliating before applying the self-tanner?

The most luxurious, expensive way is to let someone else do it! Call your favorite salon/spa that has body treatments and schedule a whole body scrub. Some of them are heavenly, and your skin will feel like satin.

If that's too time consuming or expensive, buy a sugar or salt based bo [...]

Clarisonic, Retinols, and Sun

questions@skintour.com — Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Readers - it really helps me to know your age and where you live for climate reasons!!! On this one, it depends partly on whether you live in a sunny climate or spend a lot of time outdoors. I love tretinoin (Renova, Retin-A) as you all know for the reasons mentioned in my book and on this site. But, it does thin the outer, dead layer (the stratum corneum) a little, as does the Clarisonic. This does make you a bit more sun sensitive. So, if you' [...]