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A pair of great products that go well with WonderBar!

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

ce ferulicI used to use this product a few years ago when I was trying to ”young” myself down before my 20 year reunion!  In fact, I had a whole slew of products I was putting all over myself…..I liked it at the time, but it felt distinctly like it was sitting on the surface of my skin.  Flash forward a few years and now I’m using the Wonderbar.  A beauty editor, who I had gotten to know over time through emails, asked me if she could use her favorite product, CE Ferulic, with the bar.  I said “no”, don’t use anything with the Wonderbar except for a plain moisturizer.  Always learning…….

I decided to try it myself, in the hopes that I could tell her further into her process that “YES!”, she could use her favorite product afterall.  Well, I was adjusted to the Wonderbar at that point, to say the least, so I bought some CE Ferulic.  The first thing I noticed was that my skin soaked it up like nobody’s business.  It felt like a different product to me! :)   Now, after using for some time (in between removing the Wonderbar and applying my moisturizer (I’ll get to that next)), I love it.  Just adds a little extra oomph to my already glow-y skin.  And from what I understand, it adds extra sun-protection as well.  Gotta love that.  So, this is my official product recommendation.  Go get some CE Ferulic, it’s definitely good stuff.

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Now on to the moisturizers- certainly a lot of great ones out there.  I bet I’ve only skimmed the surface, but for the time being, I’m not looking any further.  Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream is working very well for me.  It is not too greasy and it keeps me very hydrated, even during the brutal Winters we have here in Houston.  ;)   So, add this product to your list of moisturizers that work very well with the bar and do not break you out…

That’s all!  I am going now to host a baby sip-n-see for my adorable friend Adrienne and her newly adopted baby boy, Braden Rivers.  He is beautiful and looks just like his new family!!!  God works in mysterious ways! :)   I’ve been cooking Italian chicken salad for two days for 50 people- I’m up to my ears in toasted almonds and lettuce leaves and just found out only 25 people are coming!  Oh, well, guess we’ll be eating chicken salad for a few days.  Please give me feedback on any products you have found that work well with the bar!  Love to hear your thoughts!!

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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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I know, it’s really incredible and exciting…..but maybe not for everyone.  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 all of that time and money and don’t get the results they are expecting.  At least this is what I’m consistently told by 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, and for good reason.  The Wonderbar addresses NINE out of ten of them- the tenth is a sunscreen and we just don’t do that- but a simple, effective one 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 a plain moisturizer/ sunscreen and be done.  

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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Wonderbar + Sponge Ladi Avokanto= Heaven

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

At least so far…….Just got home from taking my three little ones (my fourth was at a friend’s house) out to dinner and it was stressful, to say the least.  So I was beyond happy to come home and find my new Sponge Avocado oil already here! :-D   I just ordered it on Saturday so it was a really perfect surprise.

For starters, the way it smells is incredible.  I took a bath and got ready for bed early just so I could try it.  I applied my Wonderbar and let it sit for a while, rinsed it off and put on the avocado oil.  I don’t know how it will work for me long-term, but I can tell you that it feels like liquid silk on my skin. 

The Wonderbar does something, with regular use, that results in a totally smooth application of make-up, powder, serum, etc.  So, the first thing I am noticing here is that my skin drinks this stuff up really quickly.  Unlike in the past, when products seemed to sit on the surface.   More evidence that the Wonderbar is a great decongestant…..

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Will keep you posted on this new combo!  Tons of people call and email me every day with questions regarding moisturizers that go well with the Wonderbar…….so I am always searching for more and am happy to do the tesing!

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Sponge Avocado Oil is great with the Wonderbar?

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

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I don’t know, but I’m about to find out…..just ordered it yesterday and can’t wait to try it with the Wonderbar.  Laurel Pantin at TeenVogue says it’s really great stuff and I’m always excited to try new things, so……I’ll report back soon!! 

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Been using the Wonderbar for 7 months……

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

and I am finding that I don’t need moisturizer!  I sleep with the Wonderbar on my face and neck and chest.  I always put the Wonderbar on the backs of my arms too.  It gets rid of those little bumps we all get.

When I wake up, my skin feels like I slathered some rich moisturizer all over the night before.  I think if you use the Wonderbar very consistently and correctly, your skin adjusts and begins producing it’s own natural moisture.  That’s pretty great…..now I’m literally down to a one-step beauty routine.

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Why is my skin so dry only three days in?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

QUESTION: I have really dry skin to begin with and after using the Wonderbar for three days, my skin is uncomfortably dry.  I’m beginning to think it is not for me and that it would be better for people with combination or oily skin.  Have you heard this before and should I just be using a better moisturizer? 

ANSWER:  I would like to assure you that the dryness you are experiencing is perfectly normal and will not last. It is part of the “Healing Crisis” or the detox process as the Wonderbar works to flush out toxins trapped under your skin. Some clients may face initial breakouts too. But please, do not stop using the bar until the this phase passes. Better out than in we like to say!  We believe in “skin health.. NOT skin care”.

You may use moisturizers to minimize the effects of the healing crisis.  Later, you may find that you no longer need to use the moisturizer once this phase has passed.  Eventually and with consistent use, your skin will start to produce its own natural moisture and even after sleeping in it, you will wake up with smooth, supple skin. 

The following are some appropriate moisturizers to use with the WONDERBAR:
Clinique Repairwear Intense Night Cream, Clinique Moisture Surge and Clinique Dramatically Different.
Cetaphil Moisturizer
Vanicreme 35 for Sensitive Skin
Any plain moisturizer that does not contain anti-aging ingredients will do just fine……there are many to choose from.

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Which moisturizer works best with the Wonderbar?

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

QUESTION: What moisturizer do you recommend?

ANSWER: The manufacturer recommends Clinique Dramatically Different and Clinique Moisture Surge.  I use Cetaphil plain moisturizer in a tub and Vanicreme 35 for sensitive skin.  Most plain moisturizers will do just fine, as long as there are no anti-aging ingredients.

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Sunscreens and Exfoliates…

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

QUESTION: Can you use sunscreen with it? I normally use a light moisturizer with sunscreen, is that ok? Also, I normally exfoliate a few times a week, should I stop?

ANSWER: Yes, you absolutely can and SHOULD use sunscreen.  Just make sure you aren’t using any products that contain retinoids or aha’s.  The WONDERBAR already exfoliates your skin, however, there are clients who actually take the bar with them for use during microdermabrasion.  Overdoing it is never a good thing, so just use your best judgement when adding an exfoliate to your WONDERBAR routine.  Everyone’s skin is different.

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