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Product Review: Origins Modern Friction

BellaSugar — Thu, 31 May 2007 08:30:24 PDT

First, let me make one thing very clear: I was not blessed with soft skin, particularly on my face. It's hard enough to keep my combination skin looking smooth, with its oily spots, flaky patches, and occasional blemishes. But getting it to feel soft to the touch has always been fairly impossible. That is, until I discovered the life-changing Modern Friction face scrub from Origins ($36).

In the past, I have steered away from so-called dermabrasion products, because I was afraid they would irritate my skin. But this product does quite the opposite: It gets rid of irritation, uneveness, dry patches, and dullness by gently resurfacing your face all over. After the scrub, my face has a ruddy glow, but it looks polished and not the slightest bit angry, so

read more Even if you have sensitive skin, this product is amazing. (If you don't believe me, ask Colormesticky, reviewed it a few weeks ago.) Its main exfoliating property is rice starch, and it also contains aloe to sooth your face. I use Modern Friction at least once a week - often after a long night or when my skin looks especially tired - before getting in the shower. To use, you simply scoop some on your fingertips and massage gently over your face when it's dry and clean. Then, add a bit of water and work it into a lather. Next, the jar says "Rinse Well," and I cannot stress this enough. To wash it off, I immediately step into the shower, close my eyes, and wait for all of the scrub to wash off. Because when this stuff gets in your eyes, it stings like hell. Otherwise, it's pretty much perfect.

Dermabrasion For Your Feet

FabSugar — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:03:13 PDT

The Artemis Woman Heel Smoother Pro is a dermabrasion system for your feet. The pedicure appliance smooths away callouses and dry skin on your heels and toes. In seconds, the battery-operated device painlessly sands away the rough spots without the need for razor blades or harsh chemicals.

Named for the ancient Greek goddess of the moon and the hunt, Artemis specializes in wellness and professional-grade spa products meant to nurture both the body and the soul. As soon as you try the Topaz Foot Butter that comes with the Heel Smoother Pro, you'll understand what I mean. This delicious-smelling cream is enriched with shea butter, essential oils, and topaz crystals to soften your feet and awaken your senses. The kit, which you can buy here for $29.99, also includes one large, rounded tip for the heel and a small, thin tip for the toes. You can buy replacement tips here for $5.99 and more Topaz Foot Butter here. The 1-ounce jar sells for $7.99 and the large 2.5-ounce jar sells for $19.99.

DrSugar Answers: Can I Prevent Scarring?

DrSugar — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:04:02 PDT

DrSugar is in the house! This week she explains how best to minimize scars.

DrSugar,
About a month ago, I caught my leg on the corner of a metal daybed, and now have a nasty 3-inch scar below my knee. I have several weddings in the next few months where I wanted to wear a short dress, and was wondering if there is any natural or commercial product that would help the scar fade quickly.
- Scared of Scarring

I'm so sorry that you had an injury that has left you with a scar and that you asked this question. Scars are a natural part of the healing process after skin injury. However, various factors can influence how your skin scars. First and foremost, the depth and size of the wound and its location can affect how the scar looks. But, even your age, sex, ethnicity, and genetics can influence how your skin will react and ultimately what the scar will look like. Also, I must point out that scars will never completely go away, but there can be some treatments to minimize their appearance and size, if those are of concern to you. To learn more about scars and different treatments for scars, keep reading!