- Age: 32
- Ethnicity: Asian
- Skincare issues: acne, acne scars, fine lines around the eye area, dark under eye circles, laugh lines.
$34.02 for 3 bottles (8 oz. ea. of cleanser, bp gel, moisturizer) lasts approx. 2-3 mo. or more depending on amt. of use)
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
I've first discovered danielkern.com (nearly 2 years ago) while researching ways to remedy acne when other over the counter acne products failed. The system was developed by Daniel Kern (who suffered from acne growing up). His system is simple but very effective. He developed a 2.5% benzoyl peroxide ( pharmaceutical grade, pH balanced, fragrance free, and dye free) as oppose to the 5-10% benzoyl peroxide available on the market. The 2.5% works just as effectively as the 10% but without the excessive dryness.
Rather, the amount used is more substantial (1-2 finger lengths) followed by the same amount of moisturizer. I've found the Neutrogena Healthy Skin spf 15 with alpha hydroxy acid to be my favorite moisturizer. It's got all the vitamins you need A, C, & E plus the added aha to slough off the outter layer skin. If you can get pass the initial stinging of the aha, you'll find it is worth it. He sells the cleanser, benzoyl peroxide & moisturizer in bulk sizes that won't break the piggy bank. No need to buy the kit if you have a favorite cleanser/moisturizer. The benzoyl peroxide will work (results vary, of course) as long as you follow the regimen.
REJUVAWAND
$199 for wand & skincare system
RECOMMENDED! PRICEY BUT A GOOD LONG TERM INVESTMENT!
I've owned the rejuvawand for about 10 months now. It uses red light & infrared light technology. The red light helps outter skin layer to turn over quicker whereas the infrared light encourages the production of collagen & elastin (found naturally in the skin but diminishes as you age). You alternate between the red & infrared light & must wait 24 hrs between treatments to allow the skin to rejuvenate. It is recommended for daily use but after the initial 30 days of everyday use, I've found that 3x a week is sufficient to maintain the effects.
In conjunction with the daniel kern regimen, rejuvawand allows the acne to heal more quickly. Makes sense since the rejuvawand's purpose is to allow the healing process to be expedited.
SHISEIDO FUTURE SOLUTION EYE AND LIP CONTOUR CREAM
$125 for a 0.54 oz that lasts 6-9 mo. depending on amt. of use.
RECOMMEND. IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT.
It claims to diminish wrinkles around the eyes and lighten dark under eye circles. I've found that it does what it claims and is THE BEST eye cream I have ever used......>>> but unfortunately, it was way too expensive for me to maintain.
