Following on nicely from my Magnitone review, I wanted to give you a bit more info on the skincare products that I mentioned I was using with this. Introducing Sebamed Clear! Another welcome addition that came from participating in the Bloggers Love Twitter party... The Sebamed Clear range includes skincare products that aim to balance the pH levels of your skin. Yup, remember that sciencey stuff that you probably learnt in school about things being Acid or Alkali? Well, that actually applies to your skin! Healthy skin should have a good level of 5.5, so that is what this range aims to recreate. When your skin is at this healthy level, you shouldn't really get spots - which makes total sense!
So, as with any good skin care regime, I have been cleansing, toning and moisturising with Sebamed Clear for the past 3-4 weeks and these are the three products that I have been using:
Product features:
- Effectively reduces pimples and blackheads in light forms of acne
- Mild pore-deep cleansing removes excess sebum
- Combats the proliferation of acne causing bacteria with the pH value of 5.5
- The natural moisturizing factors lecithin, vitamins and amino acids help rebalance the stressed skin
- Vitamin E scavanges free-radicals
- Skin-related squalane supports the maintenance of the skin’s moisture balance
- No preservatives
- Combats pimples, blackheads and skin impurities
Product features:
- Effectively reduces pimples and blackheads in light forms of acne
- Mild pore-deep cleansing removes excess sebum
- Combats the proliferation of acne causing bacteria with the pH value of 5.5
- The natural moisturizing factors lecithin, vitamins and amino acids help rebalance the stressed skin
- Vitamin E scavanges free-radicals
- Skin-related squalane supports the maintenance of the skin’s moisture balance
- No preservatives
- Combats pimples, blackheads and skin impurities
Clear Face Cleansing Bar
£4.39
Aims: To remove excess sebum and bacteria that can cause acne (spots) as well as fight any pesky spots that you may already have.
Includes: Natural vitamins and amino acids help to re-balance stressed skin
I have to point out that as this range is very much natural and has no additional colours, perfumes etc, I did find that it smelt quite medical when I first got it. Not in a bad way, and at least this gives the impression that it will actually do something for your skin rather than just leave it smelling nice! I like this. It was a bit strange for me to use a bar of soap at first, but it did a great job. My skin was definitely clean and make up free after using this, (when I used the toner with a cotton pad after, there were no signs of make up) and my skin didn't feel too tight as it would with normal soap.
I do think that for storage and travel, I would probably prefer a liquid version of this in a bottle, or to try their foam cleanser, but it was a very good, gentle cleanser.
£4.39
Aims: To remove excess sebum and bacteria that can cause acne (spots) as well as fight any pesky spots that you may already have.
Includes: Natural vitamins and amino acids help to re-balance stressed skin
I have to point out that as this range is very much natural and has no additional colours, perfumes etc, I did find that it smelt quite medical when I first got it. Not in a bad way, and at least this gives the impression that it will actually do something for your skin rather than just leave it smelling nice! I like this. It was a bit strange for me to use a bar of soap at first, but it did a great job. My skin was definitely clean and make up free after using this, (when I used the toner with a cotton pad after, there were no signs of make up) and my skin didn't feel too tight as it would with normal soap.
I do think that for storage and travel, I would probably prefer a liquid version of this in a bottle, or to try their foam cleanser, but it was a very good, gentle cleanser.
Clear Face Toner
£5.55
Aims: Remove any excess oil, dirt etc and disinfects pores with alcohol. Tones and refreshes the skin!
Includes: Witch hazel to soothe irritated skin and has an "astringent" effect to help tighten pores. Cucumber and panthenol help heal and moisturise skin!
A great product to follow up after the soap, this is nice and cool on your skin, and a very lightweight toner. This has quite a nice scent to it and I didn't find it too drying on my skin.
Clear Face Care Gel
£5.50
Aims: to help heal any spots, that may already exist but without drying your skin out.
Includes: More of that lovely cucumber exract to help moisturise and keep your skin at that healthy level of 5.5
I liked this gel as it did feel very light and I was happy to put this on under my make up in the morning as it wasn't greasy. I don't think it was strong enough to target individual spots, but then it's probably not meant to. This can be used instead of your usual moisturiser, so for that reason I would recommend trying their Anti-Pimple gel on any serious breakouts.
The results:
I am really happy with this range. They advise that you should use it for at least 3 weeks to see a difference, however, I started seeing a difference within the first week. In weeks 2-3 I started using my Magnitone and this did lead me to break out (just on my forehead) as I went through the "Deep Cleanse" stage. But even whilst this was going on, the rest of my skin was a lot smoother, even toned and more hydrated! I normally get dry skin on my nose as it can get oily and then I use a million and one products to combat this, which wreaks havoc on my skin... With the Sebamed range, my skin seems to be a lot more hydrated and bouncier over all :-)This week I have placed an order for their Cleansing Foam and Anti-Pimple gel as well as topping up on my Toner and Care Gel! So I am happy to keep using it. I do think that if I was just using this on its own, I would need to exfoliate twice a week to get rid of any dead skincells, black heads etc... However, as I have also been using my Magnitone, the two do seem to work together very well.
Sebamed currently have a discount code running which allows you a MASSIVE 40% off the products in their range!! Just use the code SEBA40 (valid until December 2016 on orders over £10)
Let me know if you have any questions about Sebamed in the comments below!
