During the "Healing Crisis"
After the "Healing Crisis"
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, scabbing, breakouts or even discomfort. When in fact those are signs that it is working. Because the Wonderbar is working on detoxing the skin, an increased level of toxins are being discharged at an abnormal rate. This causes all the above mentioned conditions. Using moisturizer is okay to help ease the effects of the Healing Crisis, but using too much may delay the process also.
If a person truly understands what the bar does as compared to other skincare products out there, they will not mind the Healing Crisis & would want it to happen faster. In our experience, after thousands of clients, 6-8 weeks is the longest Healing Crisis period we have seen, provided the person does not stop using the bar. It is important to get through the 1st major healing crisis so you can really see the benefits of the bar. It is OK to take 1-2 day breaks, but no longer than that.
For someone experiencing an extreme “Healing Crisis”, which is very rare, we have suggested Neosporin and/or Aquaphor by Eucerin which are both heavy ointments…and both used in laser procedures while recovering…Also, double check to make sure you are not using any products that are incompatible with the bar. Some examples? Products containing retinoids, AHAs or anti-aging ingredients.
Tags: dry patches, healing crisis, 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…..