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Face Time: Microdermabrasion

As I mentioned in previous posts I am slightly obsessed with my skin as I delve farther into my thirties. In the Face Time post I asked you for your recommendations regarding facial products and you offered up some good products. Based on some of your favorites I have finally nailed down a daily skin regimen.

I have been doing some research and it looks like in addition to what I am already doing regarding cleansing and moisturizing with an SPF product, I need to drink more water, take some vitamins, and include some type of microdermabrasion procedure into my schedule. Not only do I not have the time as evidenced by the post where I purchased a facial that I have yet to go and redeem, but operating on one income I don’t really have the discretionary income to get a facial once a month as recommended.

Microdermabrasion basically removes your outermost layer of skin, reducing the size of your pores and revealing your baby soft and radiant skin underneath. I need all of that to be done. The ashen look is not what’s up. No matter how much I moisturize my skin still looks ashy. *cries*

With so many products on the market and the high prices in some of the bigger beauty box stores I have yet to invest in a product. Luckily, there are online retailers like ShopNBC that carry well known, reasonably priced options for microdermabrasion at home kits. Some are priced nearly $20 below prices I’ve seen in some other outlets.

I am going to order this. At only $25 this is priced just right. I’ll review it once I get it and use it to let you know how it works.

 

Has stepping into your thirties made you more aware of your skin needs…is it just me? Have you ever had microdermabrasion done? Would you take a risk and do it yourself at home or would you leave it to the professionals?

*This is a partnered post. All opinions are my own*

Beauty Frugal and Fab Skincare

I’m Getting a Facial..

Remember on my post here, I asked for your advice on facial products to use? Well, I  have still been very lax with my skincare regimen. I wash with soap and water and dab some lotion on it..yes lotion, not to be confused with moisturizer. Well a few weeks ago when we were in Miami and I went to the spa and got a facial I heard some technical terms which basically meant I need to take care of my face and wear sunscreen, and get facials at least every 6 weeks until all of the deep down impurities are removed.

*sigh* Who has money for that? I was ecstatic to wake up today and see that Eversave has a coupon for $19 for a normally priced $45 facial at N’timate Hair Studio and Day Spa.

Oh yes! I am going to get me a facial, and I am going to maintain it unlike last time…somebody hold me accountable..okay? If you are in the Atlanta area, this is a great opportunity to treat yourself to something nice. $20 to let me lay down while some one pampers me..Sign me up.

Speaking of accountability. The esthetician in Miami used a Clairisonic on my face. Thinking about putting that on my list to Santa. Anybody have one? Is it worth the investment?

Are you unlike me and take care of your pretty face. Do dish your secrets.