Facial cleansing products???

[tmacd]

I have been looking through the message board and havn't found this topic. I use a cleansing system for my face every morning and night and was just wondering if it makes a difference to the cleanse to keep using it. I was also curious about wearing make-up. I know these are not things that get ingested, but I would imagine that there are things that get into our systems from it. What about toothpaste while I am thinking about it?? I really want the most benefit I can get without hindering it. Thanks for any help.

[doingit]

I actually was wondering all of these things too...I wonder if there is someone who will know this...I would love an answer on whether or not these things are okay-thanks for posting!

[sandra2122]

I'm interested in the answer too! Especially since my skin has gotten so oily.. I wonder how long this will last.



Sandra

[tmacd]

Well, I am glad I am not the only one wondering about this...........I felt kind of silly!

[Niks]

I would love an answer to this too!! I was wondering about it because alot of cosmetic's have chemicals and our skin absorbs it. I wear make-up Mon-Fri because I want to hide my blackheads. And what about deoderant, lotion, etc?

[peanutterb]

as long as it's topical, you can use it on the cleanse.
as for your facial cleanser, it'd be interesting to stop using it and see if/when the cleanse clears up your skin on its own. many people report better skin during and after the cleanse.
makeup, deodorant, lotion etc etc are all ok. as long as you're not ingesting anything, you're fine.

[adawn42]

I just finished a 14 day MC and my skin looks better than it ever has. My skin care routine is very simple. I use the oil cleansing method to clean my skin (http://www.longhaircommunity.com/for...ad.php?t=5612). I use a combination of castor oil and apricot kernel oil. Since this method is completely free of chemicals, I think it works well with the MC.

I do not use exfoliating scrubs or toner. I do use a good moisturizer (Skin Eternal Cream) that I get at Whole Foods, and an SPF50 sunscreen. I do not wear make-up except when I go out, and then only on eyes and lips - I NEVER wear foundation - I think it's bad for the skin to cover it up like that.

Like I said, my skin looks fantastic. I'm 40, but most people think I'm in my 20s.

Ang.

[katiebeth527]

LIPS...

Anyone experience this??--

I have experienced wonderful benefits from the MC.

For the last few days (after a 6 day cleansing) my lips feel "numb". It's hard to feel the usual sensitivity that lips do have. They have kind of a "waxy" feeling, sometimes even kind of a burning feeling.
I keep wondering if all the toxic lipsticks and lipglosses are being de-toxed????

Anyone else???

Any info @ this??

[debster]

I am using YSL skincare because my friend used it during his MC and his face looks younger and clearer than ever, by the way its true the whites of your eyes get reallly white...he is done on sunday day #40 and he looks amazing!!

[morganth]

I am going to start the MC soon and I was going to ask the same question that was posted first..... can we use toothpaste on the cleanse? i use toms of maine toothpaste.... i know that the book says to use just water and a toothbrush but i really don't want to have bad breath for ten or more days!!!!! any help from anyone would be great....

thanks!