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Dr. Hauschka Trial, Cont.

admin — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:33:00 +0000

Well, I am continuing my use of four of the five Dr. Hauschka products that I have been trying, but one, is sadly, already out for the count.

The Cleansing Cream is just not for me. If you’re familiar with Jurlique’s Daily Exfoliating Cream, it is similar, though I actually prefer Jurlique’s. The Cleansing Cream is a pasty consistency and is meant to be pressed into the skin to deeply cleanse while also exfoliating. The issue is that I prefer a cleanser that a) also removes makeup b) goes a long way so I can also use it down into my decollage and c) can be used on the entire face which again, helps in removing makeup. Plus, it contains wheat germ oil, which means, it’s probably not gluten free.

So I’ve moved on. I am not trying the Sircuit Skin X-Trap Face Wash, which is a concentrated gel. And to help remove all of the dirt and oil that’s built up, I am presently wearing my Environmental Defense Mask by Naturopathica.

I will continue to try out the Toner, Moisturizer and Facial Oil–until I simply can go no longer without my 100% Pure Organic Healing Balm, that is. Seriously though, I do think there is something to using a toner and an oil. Time will tell . . .

Dr. Hauschka Trial, Going, Going

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:45:48 +0000

So I have been using the Dr. Hauschka products for a few days now, and I really don’t have an results yet. Each day I hope that my skin is less oily, and perhaps it is a bit, though I may simply be hoping for it to be less oily. My skin looks good, though I am not sure whether it is improved, slightly less radiant than before or just the same.

I do miss my regular face wash, the Seafoam cleaser, it foams so nicely, the Dr. Hauschka Cleasing Cream is just not the same. The concepts of using a daily toner and facial oil do intrigue me, and could become staples of my routine.

One aspect of the Hauschka philosophy continues to trouble me: they believe that because cell regeneration happens overnight no skin products should be applied to go to sleep. Night time regeneration is no new concept, that I fully believe in. But then, if not at night, when am I to use my anti-agers? And even more confusing, I just received a mail sample of a new Dr. H repair product, to be used at night. Hmmm. This is all so confusing.

Dr. Hauschka Skin Care Experiment

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:28:56 +0000

I have learned by now that one product line is not always the best answer. But still, Holiday gift packs and discounted sets often do start reeling me in. As do sample bags filled with products recommended specifically for my skin after a free consultation.

As I left the house yesterday I felt quite good about the state of my completely make-up-less skin. I opted to forego even a swift application of mascara or concealer in order to demonstrate to the esthetician my skin in it’s most natural state. My tried and true product routines have done me well, I have discovered a few new masks for deeper cleansing, and I really have no complaints. So when I sat down with an esthetician from Dr. Hauschka as we formulated my ideal Dr. H skin care routine, everything sounded hope-filled and wonderful, but I still came home questioning whether I really can achieve all that I want with just one product line.

Last night I began my new system, and this morning was eager to continue this new routine. Here is what I am using:
Lavender Bath
Cleansing Cream
Facial Toner
Moisturizing Day Cream
Normalizing Day Oil

I am told that the oil will train my T-zone to stop producing excess oils throughout the day. And that the toner–a product I often forego, is quite essential to balancing the PH levels of the skin post-cleansing.

I will certainly keep you posted on my progress.