During the healing phase....
After the healing phase...
QUESTION: After about two weeks into using the WONDERBAR…I have brown dry patches like burns…I thought it looked like I had rope burns. Also, I am breaking out more than I usually do..is this normal?
ANSWER: This is very normal. Some may think the product is not working for them just because of excessive dryness, redness or stinging. When in fact those are signs that it is working. Because the Wonderbar is working on healing the skin, and the cells are turning over at a faster rate than normal, the above mentioned conditions can and sometimes do occur. Using an all natural moisturizer or oil is okay to help ease the effects of this dry phase, just be sure to use what you feel is appropriate. If your skin feels balanced, there might not be a need for an additional moisturizer. Also, if breakouts continue after around the three week mark, you might want to look at the products you are using with the bar, as any breakouts should have subsided at this point. One last thing, when dry patches on face or neck turn brownish in color, this signals the end of the dryness and the beginning of super soft, balanced skin!
If a person truly understands what the bar does as compared to other skincare products out there, they will not mind the dryness that can occur. In our experience, after thousands of clients, 2-3 weeks is the average amount of time one should feel dry, provided the person does not stop using the bar. It is important to stay consistent so you can really see the benefits of the bar. It is also OK to scale back to once per day, if you feel that is what your skin needs.
For someone experiencing extreme dryness or breakouts, which is rare, we have suggested Neosporin and/or Aquaphor for the dryness. As for the breakouts, as mentioned above, make sure you are not using any products that are incompatible with the bar. All natural, 100% pure moisturizers and oils devoid of chemicals and fragrances will get you the best results when using the Wonderbar! Let’s hear it for healthy skin!!
Tags: dry patches, healing phase, Wonderbar
can you use retin-A while using wonderbar? also, is it normal for pores to get larger at first during the healing crisis? i’ve only been using for a week. the first few days they seemed smaller, now it seems the opposite.
Hi,
Retin-A does not work well with the Wonderbar. Your pores should be minimized almost immediately, but you are still in some stage of the healing crisis, so just stick with it and make sure you aren’t using anything other than a plain moisturizer. Also, just use it twice daily and leave on for 3-5 minutes.
Keep me posted!
Wow! That is exactly how my neck looked for about two weeks. I was slightly freaked out, but used a gentle moisturizer and sailed through what I guess was the crisis.
Yes, unless you know what it is, it can be concerning. Once it comes off, though, there is nothing better! I’m glad you stuck with it!! Some people don’t and I think they really miss out…..