Skincare buddies
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 5:29PM I'm already on my fifth day of the Obagi Blue Peel. My face is peeling heavily, but I love the skin that I see peeking from under the old layer! You'll see when I post pictures tomorrow. For now I want to talk about the two skincare products that I've decided to stick to while I'm still recovering from the chemical peel.
I came across the Sebamed Liquid Face & Body Wash (P870/200ml) around two years ago. I got a tiny 5ml bottle of it as part of a press kit, but when I ran out I didn't purchase. At that time I found it expensive at P750 for a bottle, considering my facial washes never cost more than P100-200 before! So I skipped it and forgot about it.
After the chemical peel though, I had to switch to a gentle facial cleanser that wouldn't excessively dry up my peeling and hypersensitive skin (I was using a Clinique anti-oil facial wash that may not jive with the peeling skin). The Sebamed wash is the gentlest facial wash I've ever tried that actually makes my skin look good, so I bought it.
It's a lot like Cetaphil, except that it's green liquid and cleanses my face way better while still being very gentle. I love it. It doesn't dry up my skin and suds up so well. Anyway, if you're interested in getting it, you can find it in First Aid Greenbelt 5 (where I bought it) or in PCX stores.
The Obagi C Sunguard SPF 30 is my sunblock of choice because it's basic and has broad-spectrum protection. It's also a physical sunblock that offers some skin nourishment since it has Vitamin C. It's very rich so it keeps my skin hydrated! I use this only when I step out of the house.
I forgot to take a nice picture but I'm also using the Clinique Moisture Surge during evenings. ;) So there you go! These are the skincare products I'm using right now. They're working very well and are helping me through my recovery period.
I miss makeup!
Reader Comments (6)
I always think Cetaphil is a bit overrated, because it's sooo drying! If you want balanced skin, Cetaphil really isn't the way to go. Pero I think Sebamed is good ha, since it's really helping calm your skin.
Is the Obagi Sunguard more advisable than Clinique sunblocks? How much is the Obagi Sunguard? Is it okay to use it? I've read before that you should avoid products with vitamin C if you have oily skin (if i recall it right).
I've tried Cetaphil and I agree with Krys it's super drying, I stop using it immediately. Right now I'm using carrot soap for my face. For my sun protection, I'm using the Clinique Super City Block SPF 40 (got it from the bonus box). I'm really liking it so much I guess I'm sticking with it....
Haven't tried any product from Obagi but given the chance I will try it....
By the way, I'm using the Ponds White Beauty Naturals Day Cream. Should I put the sunblock first before applying Ponds or the other way around?
"I miss make up!" --> I feel you! Haha!
How much is the Obagi Sunblock? And does it make you oil up? :) Hahaha. I'm still looking for the HG sunblock that doesn't make me more oily XD
Thank you for replying to my question about Nivea's Sparkling White Products :D
Hi! First time commenting on your site. :) i agree with your opinion on the Sebamed facial wash. It's really very gentle and doesn't make the skin dry. I've been using it for more than four months and I hardly had an acne since then. :)