Mischo Beauty: acneic skin

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Ask Mischo Beauty...

This week's question comes from my sister, Allison, who asked the following:

"What's your favorite facial mask and why?"

In all honesty, I've had the opportunity to use a variety of facial masks that have worked well for me (I have combination skin), and what's really most important when selecting a mask is knowing your skin type. Generally, there are two types of masks - setting masks and non-setting masks. Setting masks, which normally use clay as their base - harden, dry, absorb oil and remove dead skin cells. They're recommended for oily, combination and acneic skin types.

Non-setting masks should be used on normal, dry or sensitive skin and are primarily nourishing, hydrating and soothing. An example of a non-setting mask would be a gel mask. Benefits of masks include some of the following:

- Tighten and tone the skin
- Draw impurities out of the pores
- Assist in clearing of blemishes
- Hydrate & nourish the skin
- Calm & soothe the skin

And to further answer your question - know that I'm not brand loyal and that I personally use a combination of both mask types. I use a setting mask on my oily t-zone and a non-setting mask everywhere else. So there you have it!

I hope this helps. Please stop back by and let us know how you choose to move forward, as well as what works for you. Love your skin.

Mischo Beauty School: Skin Types vs. Skin Conditions

If you take anything away from this blog, my hope is that it's properly caring for your skin! Education is key- and that's the reason I continue with the "Mischo Beauty School" posts (your "beauty education"!). According to the New York Times "a new beauty product is born every 2.5 seconds", so while there's always a new product to look forward to, the reality is that these products come and go! The foundation for achieving great skin is knowing your skin type, skin conditions and implementing a consistent skincare regimen.

Now with that said, let's address "Skin Types vs. Skin Conditions". Your skin type is genetically determined (you're born with it!) and most often can be controlled with a consistent skincare regimen. Skin types are as follows:

- Normal
- Dry
- Oily/Combination
- Acneic
- Sensitive

Skin conditions are most often caused by external factors such as the environment, stress, medication, etc. and may include the following:

- Dehydration
- Sensitivities
- Aging
- Pigmentation
- Breakouts

These conditions affect all skin types and may change daily. The great news is that these conditions can be corrected! So for example, you might have an oily skin type that suffers from breakouts and pigmentation issues. And so with all that said, knowing the difference between your skin type and skin conditions will only better help you in selecting the best products for your skincare regimen which will ultimately assist in achieving the goal of healthy skin!

Any questions? Love your skin.

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Mischo Beauty Loves Clarisea Salt Scrub (ISPA 2010)

Because I love sharing the "wonders of exfoliation" (yes, I believe in exfoliation) it was only natural that I visited Clarisea's booth while at the ISPA expo. Believe it or not, I'd never heard of Clarisea, which was created to treat acneic skin types/conditions - both face and body. Now I don't have issues with acne, but I can appreciate the benefits of a great scrub for the body, so I decided to give the Body Scrub a try. I applied it to my dry skin before showering (for a more thorough exfoliation), and followed it with my body wash and a creamy body butter. I was more than pleased with my results!

Disclosure: Products in this post were provided for consideration by the company. For more information, please see my disclosure.

Mischo Beauty School: Skin Types vs. Skin Conditions

Mischo Beauty School: Skin Types vs. Skin Conditions

Mischo Beauty: SensiClear Acne Treatment System

It's unofficially been "Healthy Skincare Week" on Mischo Beauty this week and I'm blaming it on the amazing advanced skin care class I took last week. I'm still so excited about all that I learned and plan to continue sharing it with you! And so for those of you with an acneic skin type (I haven't forgotten about you!) your key concern is making sure that you're using products that will kill the bacteria causing your breakouts. One key ingredient to look for is salicylic acid.

SensiClear recently released a 4-step kit to address acneic skin. Supposedly, you'll start to see results in 72 hours, but I'm not able to co-sign because I don't have an acneic skin type. I do love that the key ingredient in three of the products is salicylic acid, in addition to the fact that the steps for use are easy to follow. The kit includes:

- Purifying Cleanser
- Balancing Toner
- Acne Treatment Lotion
- Acne Spot Treatment Cream

My best advice is to include these products in a serious at-home skincare regimen in order to see the best results! If you're using or have used this kit, please share your experiences.

Disclosure: Products in this post were provided for consideration by the company. For more information, please see my disclosure.

Mischo Beauty: Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser & Deep Cleansing Pore Strips

I hope you all are enjoying the new year- new decade! I can't begin to tell you how anxious and excited I am about all the possibilities ahead, but more on that later- and back to this post! I was recently asked to test out Biore's Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser and Deep Cleansing Pore Strips. Now I know I'm not a candidate for either product because- 1) I don't have oily/acneic skin and 2) Though I do have an oily t-zone, since I'm an esthetician, I pretty much know how to treat excess oil/congestion (remember my mini-facials?).

But, I decided to mention these products, because after browsing Biore's website, I was pleased to see that there was a whole regimen of products, and I love that! Remember- I'm always encouraging you all to start at-home skincare regimens, right! Anyway, for those of you who do have oily/acneic skin types- this is just another option for you (I promise to include more information, reviews and recommendations for your skin type on the blog!). Be sure to check it out and let me know what you think.

Disclosure: Products in this post were provided for consideration by the company. For more information, please see my disclosure.

Mischo Beauty: LUSH Cosmetics' Grease Lightning & Dark Angels Facial Cleanser

The thing I love most about Lush Cosmetics is the fact that wherever you are, you KNOW when there's a retail store in the area before physically seeing it! The scent of the store is so distinct and enticing that you can't help but to go in and at least take a look around. Well, I'm happy to announce to those of you with oily/acneic skin types that Lush recently released Grease Lightning, an "oil zapping spot treatment" and Dark Angels Facial Cleanser.

Now I haven't tried these products- most of you know that my skin type is normal/combination (leaning more towards normal), but in an effort to present options for all skin types, I thought you all should know about these products. Oh, and after learning more about the ingredients I was convinced (both are vegan too!)!

Grease Lightning is formulated with witch hazel, thyme, calming rosemary, and antibacterial tea tree which all work together to eliminate blemishes and calm aggravated skin. Dark Angels Facial Cleanser is a combination of oil-absorbing charcoal, black sugar and anti-microbial rhassoul mud which gently exfoliates while ensuring a deep cleansing.

These products are definitely worth incorporating into a complete regimen (yes, don't forget your toner, mask, moisturizer, etc!) and I'd love to know if anyone has tried them! Please share your thoughts.