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A little education on exfoliation….

Monday, September 27th, 2010

 


Nothing a baby washcloth can't handle!


The Wonderbar, as you all know by now, is a cleanser, toner and exfoliate. If used on a regular basis, with compatible products, there is really no need to add much more than a very basic moisturizer (if needed) and a good physical block to your routine.  Problems can arise if you complicate things with other products that can be too much for your skin while using the Wonderbar.  As an example, if you try to exfoliate your skin, especially with a harsh scrub, it can be too much.  During the dry phase in the first 2-3 weeks, it would seem that in order to speed things up, you should scrub the dead skin off.  However, doing so is not recommended.  With patience you will see that the dryness passes and the dead skin comes off on its own.  Later on, it can become appropriate on occasion to gently exfoliate once every two weeks or so, but not until you are fully adjusted to the bar.

Exfoliation is the removal of the oldest dead skin cells that cling to the skin’s outermost surface. It is an important part of both facials and body treatments.  When done correctly, exfoliation leaves the skin feeling smoother and fresher looking. It also aids in the penetration of expensive facial products like antioxidant and vitamin serums.

The following are two ways to exfoliate your skin:

1) Mechanical- the dead cells are physically rubbed off with an abrasive.  Examples include salt scrubs, jojoba beads, washcloths and facial loofahs.

2) Chemical- Enzymes or acids are used to help slough the dead cells away.  Examples include AHAs, BHAs, Retin-A and different fruit enzymes.

As mentioned above, you can try one of the two ways and have great results once adjusted.  Using a baby washcloth is my personal favorite…it’s very gentle, not to mention inexpensive.  We hear from many clients that the Clarisonic works well too!

As for Chemical exfoliation, you can try to introduce a product while making sure you pay close attention and look for any adverse reactions such as redness or breakouts…if this occurs, then stop.  Some retinol devotees, in an effort to keep all of their anti-aging weapons in their arsenal, have found a way to use the product with their Wonderbar and are thrilled with the results.  So, you never know how your skin will react, but keep experimenting to find what works best for you.   You can also email us for tips on tweaking your routine!

AOL stylist interview! Raising the WONDERbar…..

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

The Wonderbar: Can One Bar Really Do It All?

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by Jill Schuck Taylor (Subscribe to Jill Schuck Taylor’s posts), Posted Jun 2nd 2010 at 9:00AM

The Wonderbar purports to do it all when it comes to skincare. Courtesy Photo

Post-Memorial Day Weekend means it’s officially summer, which will (hopefully) lead to long weekends at the beach and, inevitably, more than a few hot and sticky days.

What better time to detox your complexion and pare your skincare routine down to travel-ready proportions?

Enter the Wonderbar, a bar that looks like your-run-of-the-mill soap, but claims to act as cleanser, exfoliator, toner and moisturizer. It magically gets all manner of gunk and impurities out of your pores, and leaves your skin perfectly pH-balanced, clean and soft. It’s ideal for all skin types, even if you battle acne, rosacea orhyperpigmentation.

How is such a thing possible? Wonderbar’s own Tiffany Masterson explains.

“Wonderbar’s slightly acidic pH base of 5.65 is ideal for cleansing,” says Masterson. “It also contains Heilmoor Clay to help draw toxins out of the skin, plus a microalgae complex called Chlorey’nahre to moisturize and normalize the skin cell turnover rate.” Masterson suggests pairing it with a basic night-time moisturizer (without added AHAs or retinoids) and a physical sunscreen, made with titanium dioxide or zinc, in the morning.

It’s simple. Just lather it up, apply to wet or dry skin, leave on for 3-5 minutes and rinse off; Masterson says you can use a dab as a spot treatment for pimples, too.

Results-wise, expect to see a brighter tone, smaller pores, firmer texture and faded sunspots, according to Masterson.

We’ve been Wonderbar-ing for only a few days now, and are already psyched to see fewer clogged pores, plus a noticeably more even complexion.

This teensy bar may not be much to look at, but your skin will be.

twinkle, twinkle little bar, how I wonder what you are…

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

We wanted to address some of the questions that have been posted on a few skincare forums regarding the Wonderbar.  We’ve compiled comprehensive information on the product based on input from the creator, the manufacturer, customers, and our own 15+ month experience using Wonderbar. If you have additional questions or concerns, or if you have had issues with Wonderbar despite using the product correctly and consistently for the recommended six weeks, please contact us at info@wonderbarusa.com.

Many users will experience the normal symptoms of the healing phase (dryness, irritation, white bumps, breakouts, brown patches) before achieving the clear, balanced, healthy skin Wonderbar promises. If customers stop using the treatment before the healing phase is complete—or use incompatible products with the regimen—they will not experience the benefits of Wonderbar. It is imperative that users follow the recommended course to accurately judge its efficacy and see the dramatic results Wonderbar delivers.

Like an exercise regimen, Wonderbar requires commitment—if you give up after two weeks or “cheat,” it won’t work. Wonderbar isn’t a quick-fix solution or a one-time-use treatment—it’s as much a part of your ongoing health care regimen as a quality shampoo or a daily multi-vitamin.

The questions:

What is in the Wonderbar and what does each component do?

a) Patented Base: provides a mildly acidic, pH-balanced cleansing environment

b) Moor: provides gentle, natural detoxification

c) Exclusive Microalgae Extract: heals, nourishes, protects and moisturizes while promoting cell turnover

d) Olive and Chamomile Oils: protect and hydrate

What causes breakouts during the healing phase?

a) The Heilmoor clay in the Wonderbar detoxifies your skin and draws out toxins, which can cause breakouts as toxins are brought to the surface.

What are the toxins that the Wonderbar claims to purge?

a) Wonderbar draws out many of the toxins that skincare and cosmetics deposit, which can accumulate over long periods of time. The greater the buildup of chemicals under the surface of your skin, the more severe the healing phase. Thus, children or adults with “virgin” skin will experience a minimal healing phase.

Why does skin become dry and irritated during the healing crisis?

a) Dryness is a sign of skin’s healing process and occurs before skin reaches optimal balance. We recommend that you continue to use the bar during this time and complete the regimen. The dryness subsides with continued use and your skin eventually begins to produce its own moisture, restoring natural balance. A good basic moisturizer can help keep skin hydrated during the dry phase and is safe to use in conjunction with the Wonderbar.

Can the healing crisis cause rough brown marks to appear on your skin?

a) Yes, but these are brown patches of dry skin that eventually come off with continued use.

Does Wonderbar claim to get rid of Melasma?

a) No, we claim that the bar fades hyper-pigmentation. Customers have shared that Wonderbar heals Melasma, but it is not among our claims.

What drives the cell turnover when using the Wonderbar?

a) The Chlorey’nahre.

What is Chlorey’nahre exactly?

a) Chlorey’nahre (CLO) is the name for an exclusive combination of algae extracts combined with hMA, which is extracted specifically to formulate Wonderbar. Chlorey’nahre is the healing component of the product and is renowned for its ability to penetrate and heal the skin.

What happens to your skin if you leave the Wonderbar on too long?

a) Wonderbar acts as a powerful exfoliant, toner and cleanser in one. 3-5 minutes twice daily is all you need to heal and rebalance skin.  Due to the potency of the product, we recommend that you avoid actives such as retinols or other types of “acid” products—the combination is too harsh and irritating.

Have clinical trials been done with the Wonderbar?

a) No, our customer results speak for themselves.

What is Tiffany Masterson’s background?

a) As a partner in Wonderbar Distributors, I have received feedback from hundreds of customers and am extremely familiar with the proper usage and benefits of the bar. However, I am not a scientist or dermatologist; customers should also seek the advice of a dermatologist when necessary.

Is the Wonderbar the same bar as Eumora?

a) No, the Wonderbar is a more advanced and more effective formulation made by the same manufacturer.

WHICH MOISTURIZER AND SUNSCREEN SHOULD I USE?

a) A good rule of thumb in choosing a moisturizer (or sunblock) is to stick with one that has a sole purpose: in the case of a moisturizer, to provide a barrier that locks in moisture, and in the case of a sunblock, to protect.  Plain and simple.  Try to avoid moisturizers with added perfumes and chemicals, SPFs, retinoids, AHAs, Salicylic Acids, etc.  For sun protection, choose a physical sunblock with the active ingredients Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide.  This will sit on top of your skin and provide a shield from the sun, as opposed to penetrating your pores.

and, last but not least, this question usually comes to us in the form of a scream through the phone…

WHY IS IT SO SMALL?!?!?

a) Precious things sometimes come in small packages.  The size is not at all indicative of the life of the bar.  It lasts a lot longer than it appears it would and it is not soap, so if thought of as soap, the size might disappoint you.  When people use the bar and see how long it lasts, they are delighted and amazed.

We hope this will answer some of the questions about our rising star, the Wonderbar.  Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if your question wasn’t answered.  Curiosity is a great thing and when it comes to the Wonderbar, it is clearly peaking off the charts! 




Will the real Wonderbar please stand up?

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

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I guess it’s good news when other companies out there begin using the words “wonder” and “bar” in their advertising and marketing campaigns more and more…..different combinations like Bar-wonder, Wonder-bar, Wonder Bar, Bar of Wonder.  When we first started, you could google the word “wonderbar” and the only thing that came up was a bar in Asbury Park.  It’s been pretty exciting to watch from my viewpoint, actually, because it means we at WonderbarUSA are making an impact and leaving a strong impression in the market place.    That leads to name recognition, which leads to stronger sales.  We are seeing all of that, so we are very grateful.  :)  These days, my inbox is FULL of questions regarding Eumora and Cor Silver, so I thought I would just briefly respond here. 

Eumora is not the same as the Wonderbar, as seen on our website, wonderbarusa.com.  The two bars are made by the same manufacturer.   The Wonderbar is an improved and more effective version of Eumora.  The ingredients are the same, but the composition is different.  The distributors of Eumora are prohibited from selling the bar here in the United States, as we are prohibited from selling the Wonderbar in Malaysia or Singapore.  There, I said it and I mean it with all due respect. 

Secondly, people want to know about Cor Silver and why and how the Wonderbar is better or different.  They are both “bars”, hence the curiousity, but I think the similarities end there.   As far as I can tell, people love Cor Silver and while  it seems like a good product, I have never tried it myself and cannot speak from an educated standpoint on its effectiveness.  What I can say is that it does not contain the Chlore’nahre, which is the microalgae component that “heals” your skin.  Also, the advertised pH level of the Cor Silver bar is 7.2.   The pH level of the Wonderbar, as you’ve heard me say here before, is around 5.65.  Just to be clear (no pun intended), normal skin surface pH is between 4 and 6.5 in healthy people. ;)   Lastly, the Cor Silver bar does not contain the Heilmoor Clay that detoxifies the skin.  As you can see, the three things that really make our bar wondrous, as they say, cannot be found in Cor Silver.  The two bars are different animals altogether.

SO, as my favorite blogger, Lainey, likes to say…..this is like a big buffet with lots of choices and YOU get to choose what you want.  WE just get to put it in front of you and hopefully……..you’ll make the right choice!


“Wonderbar: 2010 Beauty Gem” Jolene Hart’s review….

Friday, February 26th, 2010

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BEAUTY IS WELLNESS

“That’s right- this little grey bar with its minimalist brown packaging is my first natural beauty hero of 2010! Don’t you love when good things come in small packages?

In the few weeks that I’ve been trying out Wonderbar, I’ve seen changes in  my skin that support all of the product’s promised benefits: overall balance in oily/dry spots; smaller pores; soft, glowy skin and reduced redness and breakouts. Which leaves me wondering, what makes Wonderbar effective where other products are not?

Quite simply, the genius behind Wonderbar seems to be its pH level. The Wonderbar has a pH of around 5.65- a perfect level to maintain the natural acidity of our skin, which has a pH between 4 and 6. What does pH have to do with beautiful skin anyway? Regular bar soaps and cleansers (that commonly rate between 9 and 11 on the pH scale) are likely to make the skin more alkaline-  resulting in an environment suitable for acne-causing (p. acnes) bacteria. Maintaining the skin’s natural pH  strengthens its defenses against environmental stressors and keeps away dryness and irritation.

Wonderbar also boasts some notably wondrous ingredients, specifically Chlorey’nahre, an algae extract blend, and Heilmoor clay, a 3,000 year-old therapeutic clay from Austria that detoxifies and heals beyond the skin’s surface.

It’s important to note that Wonderbar is not a soap. It’s essentially a treatment that you apply for a few minutes after cleansing and removing makeup.”

About Jolene Hart

 

Jolene Hart is a freelance writer and natural beauty and health editor, and in 2010 will become a certified Holistic Health Counselor via NYC’s Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She has worked in fashion and beauty editorial at People and InStyle and currently contributes to publications like Natural Solutions, Healing Lifestyles and Spas, Coco Eco and Organic Beauty View. Jolene has long been fascinated by the link between health and beauty and is passionate about natural beauty and the influence that our daily choices have on our appearance.

Sephora’s nine “Best Sellers” in skincare all add up in their abilities to….well….ONE little Wondrous-bar!

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

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The nine “top-selling” skincare products on the Sephora website claim to each do one or more of the following things:

fade pigmentation, shrink pores, improve clarity, treat acne, control oil and blemishes, improve appearance of age-related skin issues, reduce stretch marks, restore elasticity, firm and tone skin, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, moisturize, conquer skin damage……

They might do some of these things, but NONE of them do it all at the same time.  Which means of course that you aren’t getting out the door without two, three or even four products!  That is actually fine for some, people do like products.  The problem comes in when they spend a lot of time and money and ultimately don’t get the results they are expecting.  At least this is what I’m hearing from our clients.

Also, on the Sephora website, they have a list of ten areas of concern for the face, which can each be clicked on to show multiple product solutions for each area of concern.  They are as follows:

Enlarged blackheads and pores, breakouts and acne, dryness, oiliness, fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and uneven texture, loss of elasticity, redness/ rosacea and sun protection!

Hmmmm, that’s all sounding a little familiar…almost exactly like the Wonderbar, which addresses NINE out of ten of them!  The tenth is sun protection and we just don’t do that- but a simple, effective sun block is easy to find.  SO, you can choose from HUNDREDS of products which may or may not address one or two concerns each, OR you can just buy a Wonderbar and an all-natural moisturizer or sun block and call it a day.

For now, let’s keep it between us that the Wonderbar is also a shampoo and scalp equalizer on top of everything else, we do NOT want to sound like we’re bragging! ;-)

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Would you train for a marathon and stop at 13 miles because you got a cramp?

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

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No, because that would be a waste of time.  But it’s the same thing as giving up on the Wonderbar at three weeks!  You are throwing your money away, not to mention denying yourself the gift of healthy skin.  I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard, “I’m dry, should I quit using this?” or “I’m broken out.  Does this mean I’m allergic?”  The answer to both would be no.  This is a process and it takes time.  People who give up at three weeks are misunderstanding what the Wonderbar is and what it does.  I understand that it can be uncomfortable and less than ideal to break out and get dry, but if you want to get the toxins out and heal your skin, then you have to run the marathon.

I have a friend who recently bought a Wonderbar.  She is a skeptic, it’s okay- I knew she would come around.  Anyway, she understood the product before she started.  I’d describe her as mentally prepared.  Mainly because she spent the weekend with me at the beach and listened to me talk to clients about the healing crisis the whole time.  So, when she got her first “cyst” five days in, she was so excited.  I got this voicemail and it said, “Guess what???? It’s working!!  I have a big pimple on my forehead and I’m so excited!!”.  I was immediately worried she would quit- some people do.  However, she hung in there like a champ and I have to tell you in all honesty, she has never looked better.  Her skin is even, balanced and the bumps and redness that have been there since college are gone.

Regarding that dryness people feel…..they tend to think immediately that it is a bad “dry”.  Like a soap “dry”.  Just to reassure you, it is not.  It is a good “dry”.  A healing“dry”, and necessary to the process I might add.  If you scraped your knee and it was red and raw, what would happen next?  It would get dry and itchy?  Then would it get darker and maybe turn into a scab?  Then it would come off and what might be underneath it all??  New skin would be underneath it all and the old damaged skin would be gone…….this is the healing process.  You can get dry patches with the Wonderbar and they can even turn a little brownish, right before they come off!  This would be an extreme healing crisis, but it happens occasionally and right where it needs to.  It happened to me on my neck and it only took 13 days for me to see healthy skin underneath…..others simply describe a tightness and dryness that subsides as their skin begins to find the perfect balance.

So hang in there, you are not alone.  There are hundreds of other faces running this marathon with you, but in this case, it doesn’t matter who gets to the finish line first……only matters that you get there!



From your head all the way down…to your TOE!

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

The thing is, I am a runner.  I don’t go crazy with it, but I do run around 9 miles per week.  I began to develop this this issue with my large toe.  It was red, swollen and painful and it got worse over the course of about one month.  TO the point that my shoe was hurting me and it was too uncomfortable to run.  I almost wanted to blame it on my ill-fitting wedges that I wore meandering around NYC, but I’ll never know for sure.

SO….because I am aware that people use the Wonderbar for many different types of issues, I decided to try it out on my toe.  I rubbed a little on the side of my toe TWICE.  It completely went away in two days and even when I pushed on the spot where it was so painful, I can’t feel it anymore.  It really seemed to reduce the inflammation and heal my skin.  I don’t know what it was, but it doesn’t matter because it’s GONE.

If you have any skin conditions that you want to get rid of , try it.  Take a picture first and then use the Wonderbar.  If it works and you provide us with before and after pictures, we will send a Wonderbar to you- on us!  We are always hearing new stories about this little miracle-worker…and we can use those stories to help others!

Stick-to-it-ive-ness is the KEY to success with WONDERBAR…..

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Consistency


I want to tell you all about a “thank-you” email I received from a client.  She wrote that IF she had STOPPED using her Wonderbar at two weeks (which she almost did because of the dryness she felt), she NEVER would have believed that a product could change her skin SO dramatically….and for the better.  I know that there are many people who bought a Wonderbar in early 2009 and gave up simply because they didn’t understand the PROCESS.  Today, we send a more detailed explanation with every Wonderbar so that people will really be clear on what to expect…..and to send the all-important message:  “Hang in there! You won’t be sorry!”

The key things for a new user to remember are as follows:

  • Do not worry if you get dry in the first 2-3 weeks, it is a typical reaction.

  • Please do not try to “scrub” or exfoliate the dry layer of skin off, let it happen on its own.  It will come off when it’s ready.

  • Try to stick with all-natural, non-toxic products.  A pure facial oil and a physical sun block are good for our skin and will work well with the Wonderbar.

  • Pay attention to your skin, if you feel you need more or less, act accordingly.  The Wonderbar is something you’ll get to know and understand how it best works with your particular skin.

  • Do not hesitate to reach out with questions or for guidance!  That is what we are here for…you have made an investment with expectations and we want to make sure you get the most out of it.



Bal·ance: To equalize. Pronounced (Wunder-bär)

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

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Life, marriage, diet, curriculum, funds, budget, skin, checkbook…and skin, of, course.  What do these things have in common?  They all need to be balanced.  The Wonderbar is up to the task.  Its pH-balanced binder helps balance your skin.  So while the clay detoxifies and the micro-algae heals and promotes cell turnover, the balance is also being restored.  The synergistic effects of the three main components add up to healthy skin!

When skin is described as “normal”, it means that it is ”balanced”.  What does normal mean, though? Well, when we’re talking about skin, it means that you don’t have a problem with oil or breakouts, and you don’t feel that your skin is dry and tight. Most people with normal skin have small pores, little to no breakouts, an even tone and can get by with little to no foundation.

To keep your skin normal or balanced, you need to use a product with the right pH-balance level.  “Soap” will dry your skin out.  Other products can leave you feeling greasy.  People who use the Wonderbar and have gotten past the “dry phase” that is typical in the first 2-3 weeks largely claim…..yes, small pores, little to no breakouts, an even tone and not much of a need for foundation or powder.  And there you have it.  Now about that checkbook……