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Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:17:49 +0000

[…] you know, I’m usually somewhat spartan in my beauty regimen. But I’ve really been enjoying giving myself a bit of pampering. And I want you to enjoy […]

By: Allie

Allie — Thu, 08 May 2008 01:19:11 +0000

Thanks, Shannon!

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“Microbead” Facial Scrubs | Tiny Choices — Tue, 06 May 2008 10:00:43 +0000

[…] So, moral of the story? Look for scrubs which contain absolutely natural and identifiable ingredients, or make your own for a fraction of the cost (scroll down this page to find a thorough listing of scrub recipes, and read about how Allie switched to using baking soda as a scrub). […]

By: Nurturing Yourself - Issue 1 | Goddess Blog

Nurturing Yourself - Issue 1 | Goddess Blog — Sun, 04 May 2008 17:00:58 +0000

[…] over at Allie’s Green Answers, talks about the skincare products she’s using are out of her kitchen […]

By: shannon

shannon — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:39:25 +0000

a really awesome pore cleanser mask - crush up some papaya , put it on your face for 20 - 30 min , rinse . then apply a french white clay mask for about 20 min . this cleans my pores better than any other product i’ve ever used . and i to hv the problem with larger pores around my nose . i also use a french green clay ( which is good for acne prone skin ) once or twice a week to keep my pores clean , i add some tea tree oil and chamomile oil too .
great blog by the way

By: Allie

Allie — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:23:52 +0000

Oh Erikka! I’m sorry to hear your skin is itchy and upset. If you want to give the baking soda another go, here’s what I’d recommend — give your skin a few days to rest — wash with a really mild soap when you need to (like Dr. Bronners Baby Mild soap) and keep using whatever moisturizer you used before. Then, when you try the baking soda, use it in the shower so you can make sure you get all of it off your skin when you’re done. Mix it with water, spread it on your face without scrubbing and leave it on your face for less than a minute. Maybe try using it once a week and keep up with your regular moisturizer until your know if the baking soda is the issue. I really hope that works.

I’ve backed off to using the baking soda every three days or so, and it’s still working great, but I realized when I was watching my husband wash his face that I don’t scrub hard at all when I wash, so, as Krista said, that could be an issue too.

Hope your face feels better soon!

By: Krista

Krista — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:50:31 +0000

Thanks for this review, I really appreciate the idea. I have pretty sensitive skin and agree with you, Allie: on those days when I haven’t put a lot on my face, I do better to only use water.

@Erikka, I always thought my skin was having a reaction when that would happen, thus I mostly only use water. But a couple weeks ago I tried a new product and really wanted it to work for me. I tried the sensitive skin variety, which still made me pink and very warm. But after about a week I realized I control that by how hard I scrub, and am not actually having a reaction.

I’d go easy on any new face product, not too frequently or too much scrubbing, or too many new things at once. Maybe by going easy the baking soda could still work once a week.

Hope your skin gets back to happy quickly.

By: erikka

erikka — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:46:59 +0000

i must report that I used the baking soda idea and the almond oil moisturizer idea. i was also on the cape and got some sun. not sure if the resulting red, bumpy rash all over my face is sun poisoning or from too much change at once for my face…but it is ITCHY and I feel so sad…I want this baking soda thing to work for me.

By: Kim

Kim — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:19:00 +0000

Allie, I’ve been using baking soda as a scrub once a week for many many years. It’s the best! I’ve also used toothpaste, the baking soda/peroxide kind, which also works well. Just a little dab in your palm with some water to make a smooth paste, and voila! Works the same way as the baking soda, but the added peroxide is a bonus to help heal up acne, and if I’m not mistaken, most of the acne formulas out there have peroxide in them.

You may want thing about cutting down the treatment to once a week, so you don’t get rosacea, which can happen as you get older. Olive oil is the perfect moisturizer, and your favorite tea with a little glycerin and aloe sprayed on your face is great for a daytime moisturiser as well.

Great blog you have here, dear.

Kim

By: Allie

Allie — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:35:01 +0000

No, that’s not my kitchen. I wish that were my kitchen.

I’ve been using baking soda 2 times a day, being careful not to scrub too hard, as long as I feel like my face is “dirty.” When I haven’t been working out or out in the garden, I’ve been trying not to wash my face, because too much washing can be a part of the problem too.

I can’t wait to try all these other masks too. Sounds fun!