Is a Clarisonic bad for your skin?

Clarisonic is a skin care tool sold at specialty beauty stores that uses a soft, gentle brush that oscillates back and forth over the skin. Clarisonic brush, facial scrubs, acids, enzymes, washcloths or whatever form you get yours in can cause skin damage and may lead to premature aging if used too frequently.

Does Clarisonic make skin worse before it gets better?

Re: Clarisonic Mia made me break out! That’s an incredibly popular skincare MYTH. Your skin should not get worse before it gets better. The Clarisonic is wonderful for deep exfoliation, which you only need to do once or twice a week.

Does using Clarisonic cause breakouts?

Transient acne is a potential side effect for first-time Clarisonic users. The stimulation of the skin can cause bacteria to rise to the surface in the form of a pimple. The solution: Scale back your use to once a day, but keep with it. Things should clear up after about two weeks of continual use.

Do face brushes make acne worse?

It can’t completely remove makeup by itself. In fact, it can actually push makeup deeper into pores, causing breakouts. Use plenty of cleanser and water on the brush head to avoid irritation. It’s normal to experience an acne flare-up after using a cleansing brush for the first time.

Should I use Clarisonic if I have acne?

If you have acne, it’s important to use the Clarisonic on the lowest possible speed on the shortest timed setting at first, to allow your skin to get used to it. Many people use their Clarisonic every day, but we’d advise to only use it 2-3 times a week if you have acne.

How often should you use a Clarisonic?

twice daily
A question that many patients ask is, “How often should I use my Clarisonic?” Those with sensitive or dry skin tend to be concerned about overuse. Clarisonic’s clinical proof reports that using it twice daily is safe and gentle for all skin types. It is recommended to use it once in the morning and once in the evening.

Can a Clarisonic be used for acne treatment?

Here’s another consideration if you’re having a reaction like acne or irritation. For some people, even the gentle vibration of a Clarisonic can be pretty stimulating if their skin isn’t used to it. Especially if they’re pressing too hard into the skin when using it.

Do you think the Clarisonic is an exfoliator?

The Clarisonic isn’t an exfoliator—or is it? This is the number one most confusing thing about the Clarisonic. People think it’s an exfoliator—but nowhere does the manufacturer actually claim that it is. In fact, the device is more accurately categorized as a cleansing system.

What are the reviews of the Clarisonic brushes?

A quick online search for Clarisonic reviews pulls up a mixed bag of people who say it saved their skin and others recounting skin-care nightmares: “6 WEEKS FROM HELL! MY CLARISONIC EXPERIENCE!!!” screams the title of one YouTube video with more than 2 million views.

Can a Clarisonic be used as a substitute for hydroxy acids?

Well, turns out her skin was relying on the hydroxy-acids to stay clear—and the Clarisonic alone doesn’t have enough exfoliating powers to act as a substitute. So keep that in mind when you’re introducing a Clarisonic (or frankly, ANY skincare product) into your existing regimen.