Renew Your Skin with the Clarisonic PLUS

A wise aesthetician at the Cowshed Spa at Soho House recently told me to pick up a Clarisonic skin care machine. Instead of the costly microdermabrasion treatments I'm so fond of, the expert said Clarisonic works just as well.

She was right. Thanks to a gift from Clarisonic, I've been using a Clarisonic PLUS with Body-Brush for about five weeks and the results are remarkable.

My biggest problem has always been not exfoliating my skin enough, and the cleansing system solved that problem.

To cleanse my face, I apply my favorite gel or scrub and choose between three speeds. My skin has a healthy glow, feels smoother, and problematic blemishes on my cheeks and chin have noticeably faded.

The dermatologist-recommended Clarisonic PLUS was created by the primary inventor of the Sonicare toothbrush (another favorite daily grooming device), and its gentle sonic vibrations cleanse deeply, clears pores, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and reduces oily areas and dry skin patches. It also comes with a separate body brush that can be used for the neck/chest area, elbows, hands, arms, and knees.

Since I started using Clarisonic PLUS ($225), I get the benefits of a spa at home. So it saves me time and money. Pick up yours at Sephora or Clarisonic.com.

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