Posts Tagged ‘ Extreme Dryness ’

Exciting product we could go coconuts over!

Thursday, March 10th, 2011


Raw Coconut Cream by RMS Beauty!  We cannot wait to get our hands on this do-it-all moisturizer to go with our do-it-all bar!!  Made with 100% pure, certified organic, raw, unrefined, virgin coconut oil, it could make a very nice companion to the Wonderbar, acting as a makeup remover AND moisturizer for face and body.

RMS Beauty Raw Coconut Cream is a one-stop shop for nearly all of your skin emergencies!

Use as a skin balm, makeup remover (it even removed waterproof eye makeup!), hair treatment, and even as a skin cleanser. This pure, certified organic, raw, unrefined, virgin coconut oil is untouched by heat or chemical treatment before, during or after pressing. Left in its raw state, every living enzyme and nutrient is left intact to nourish skin and lashes. Coconut oil is known for its anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties that help remove dirt, make-up and bacteria from the skin. With excellent natural anti-oxidant protection, coconut oil prevents free radical damage and stalls premature aging. RMS Beauty Raw Coconut Cream removes all make-up, in a few gentle wipes. Great for all skin types, even sensitive and acne-prone skin. 2.5 oz.

We will report back with our results as soon as we give it a test drive.  If you have tried it, please share your thoughts… 

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!



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.



Sleeping with the Wonderbar? Only if it feels right….

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

sleeping

I feel like I should revisit this topic.  I get many phone calls and emails every day from people who are applying the Wonderbar as a mask and sleeping in it.  Many people rave about the results, while others wonder why they get too dry.  Is it normal?  How can I tell?  Yes, it is normal to get dry in the first 3-4 weeks.  Your skin is adjusting.  Anything and everything can be normal in the beginning, but after the first few weeks, if the dryness is still a problem, look to the products you are using and the amount of time you are leaving the Wonderbar on your skin.  Tweak your routine until you find what works best for you.

I slept in it from the beginning and have never experienced any dryness since week 4, but people have different skin, habits, genes, environments, diets, etc.  Make-up and powders and creams and potions can sometimes clog your pores, thus contributing to  breakouts…your skin will react to the Wonderbar based on exactly what YOUR skin can handle.

Final answer: only use the Wonderbar for 3-5 minutes twice daily until your skin is balanced.  After that, experiment.  You might find that you can sleep with the suds on your face every night, or not.  You may find that you want to only use it once per day.  There is no hard, fast rule.  You can have a long, beautiful and evolving relationship with the Wonderbar, as long as you don’t let a little dryness discourage you.  Just make the appropriate adjustments and enjoy the results!

Can I use Accutane with the Wonderbar?

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

QUESTION: Can I use Accutane with the Wonderbar?

ANSWER: Yes. Anyone who is on Accutane, Roaccutane, Acnotin or any similar drug will experience extreme dryness on lips, skin and all over body because the drug itself is extremely drying!

As long as you are taking the drugs according to a prescription, we don’t advise against using them alongside the Wonderbar. These drugs definitely work if used properly. The only thing is that you have to monitor the level of toxins in your blood from time to time while using them.

Using the Wonderbar while taking Accutane will cause even further dryness & peeling. But the effectiveness of the bar is expedited!! You can literally see it working. As long as one can stand the extreme dryness while on the Accutane, then it is fine. A good lip balm and moisturizer will come in handy at all times.  Aquafor works well too.