Microdermabrasion

This summer has been a summer of skin preservation!

I've gone out of my way to wear sun block every day, to drink tons of water and now am sluffing off dead skin to obtain a healthy glow... Yes sluffing off dead skin via Microdermabrasion.

One of my very best friends manages a day spa in Salt Lake City, The Seven Club Spa.  She mentioned to me in passing that my skin would love a little micro treatment, after weeks of thinking about it, I finally broke down and got it done.

7 Club Spa, Salt Lake City

Microdermabrasion is a minor cosmetic procedure used by exfoliating the outermost layer of dead skin cells from your skin.  If you think about it microdermabrasion is a way of gently removing skin “plaque” and skin debris from off your face, almost like brushing your teeth removes plaque from your teeth.  It is used with a machine which sandblasts the dead skin cells on your face, it honestly feels like a cat is licking your face.  When I did this, the esthetician was worried that it was painful to me, while it was uncomfortable, I wasn't in extreme pain. 

That night I gently cleansed my face with a non abrasive soap and then applied 100% Aloe (Via my Aloe Plant) and Vitamin E Oil to my face.  I just let the Aloe & Vitamin E soak in over night and washed it off in the morning.  To avoid irritation the next day, I used a little Coconut Oil and applied light make up on my eyes only.  My face was a little red as if I had been out in the sun and felt a little irritated but not bad at all.

A few years ago, I had the same procedure done and my skin totally broke out.  The reason why is because all the impurities are being brought to the surface of you skin.  It hasn't happeded this time around, so I guess I got lucky.

The esthetician told me to do a natural sugar scrub the next night and so that's what I am going to do.

My Sugar Scub:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1T
Sugar 3T
Honey  1T

Directions:  Wash your face and leave it a little damp, apply mixture to your face using a curcular motion.  Leave on for 15 minutes and then rinse with luke warm water.  I like to splash a little cold water on my face to close my pores after I rinse it.

Anti-Cellulite Body Scrub

Anti -Cellulite Body Scrub:  I'm not sure about you but with the arrival of summer and swim suit season, I am eating healthier, exercising more and trying what ever little tricks I can find to look my best.  I might be the last person on earth to try a "coffee body scrub", I might be one of the few red blooded Americans who doesn't drink coffee and doesn't like coffee flavored candy or ice cream.... I really don't even like the smell.

With all of that being said, I kept seeing all of these pins on pinterest about coffee body scrubs and how they smooth and reduce cellulite... and my curiosity was peeked.

What the reported benefits are: It's supposed to help your skin be softer and smoother and over time your cellulite will be reduced.

How to use:  In a small bowl add coffee grounds, olive oil, honey and hot water.  Mixture should be a paste like consistency.  Take a quick warm shower so that your body is sopping wet and your pores are open.  Apply paste mixture to your body making sure to rub it in a circular motion for at least 5 minutes. If you want the best results apply scrub using circular motion and after 5 minutes, wrap the affected areas in plastic wrap, letting it soak in for 30-45 minutes.  Rinse body with cold water to close pores and tighten skin.

My Experience With the Scrub

Pros: It was a great exfoliator (yes, I made that word up) and my skin was super soft after the treatment.  I have only done it once so I didn't notice that my cellulite was affected but my skin felt amazing after the scrub.

Cons:  The strong smell of coffee in your bathroom/on your skin and you will have to do an immediate deep clean of your shower or tub so the coffee doesn't stain it.  I also noticed that the scrub should not be used on neck or face (it irritated my skin in those areas).

Me about to get my body scrub and wrap at 7 Club Spa, Salt Lake City

Note:  If you are ever worried about doing these beauty tricks at home, 7 Club in Salt Lake City has an amazing Coffee Scrub. Their scrub is a little different than mine and they use with body wraps with heat that are amazing.  Why get overwellmed by trying all of these tricks at home when you can go to a Spa and have someone else do all of the work and most especially all the clean up.

Either way this beauty trick is worth a try.

Good Luck!

Saving Face... Literally

It's barely spring but trust me summer is right around the corner, with the weather finally warming up and so many opportunities to be outside enjoying the sun, it's time to think about how you are going to save your face. 

I know, I know it sounds funny but I'm serious.  Sun damage on your face prematurely ages you and at some point we have to realize what we do today will affect us in the years to come.

Here are your defenses against the sun:

Sun Block - I've been using Oil of Olay facial moisturizer with 15 sun block in it. It's super light and not greasy.

Sun Glasses - Make sure that what ever sun glasses you choose, that they have a UV protectant in them.  Sun glasses will save your eyes and the skin around your eyes from sun damage.

Hats - I need to get better at this, but the hat/sunblock combo is your perfect defense against the sun.  Yes, you still need to wear sunblock if you wear a hat. 

Note:  It's important to save your neck and chest too.  Remember when you use your daily moisturizer with sunblock to put it on your neck as well.  A little prevention goes a long way.

Good Luck and Have Fun in the Sun!!

Food #1 (fruit to keep you looking/feeling young)

Fruit is really one of your best friends when it comes to looking great.  After researching all of the health bennifits from eating this yummy food, I don't know why women aren't having lavish fruit parties and inviting all of their friends to come taste fresh fruit which will make them look younger.  Fruit can help your body heal faster, protect your skin from sun damage, lessen the appearance of wrinkles... these are just some of the bennifits. 

Picture by Me Ashlee B. 

I think the reason why people aren't all gung ho on a fruit craze is because the bennifits come slowly.  In this case you will get the best effects if you are consistantly eating fresh fruits, it should be part of your life style.  Most people want to have their unhealthy lifestyle and pay a ton of money for fast results, NEWS FLASH fast results are not always the best results.  What Im asking is that you think long term, and slowly change our your life for the better! 

Below I have listed some of the many fruits and their amazing bennifits.

Blackberries-  They are high in anti oxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber and they are low in calories, carbohydrates and fat.

One Cup of Blackberries Contains...
31 Calories
Vitamin C- Protects your immune system, helps heal wounds and lessens the appearance of wrinkles.
Vitamin K- Helps your body clot blood and aids in the absorption of calcium.
4 g Fibre- Which leads to healthy digestion and lowers your risk of heart disease.
Anthocyanins- The antioxidant that gives the berry it's dark color; reduces inflammation, and destroys free radicals
Ellagic Acid- Antioxidant that has been shown to protect your skin from sun damage and aid in repair damage done by the sun.
Phenolic Acid- Anti oxidant which is a anit carcinogenic agent.

Blueberries-  Apparently Blueberries Have the Highest Antioxidant Capacity of all Fresh Fruit.

1/2 Cup Blue Berries Contains...
41 Calories
1.5 g Fiber Which leads to healthy digestion and lowers your risk of heart disease.
Anthocyanins- The antioxidant that gives the berry it's dark color; reduces inflammation, and destroys free radicals
Ellagic Acid- Antioxidant that has been shown to protect your skin from sun damage and aid in repair damage done by the sun
Vitamin C- Protects your immune system, helps heal wounds and lessens the appearance of wrinkles.
B Complex
Vitamin E
Vitamin A- Helps regulate immune system and fights of infections.
Copper- Immune builder which is antibacterial
Selenium-
Zinc
Iron- Oxygen Concentration in Blood

In my research I found that These berries; aided in reducing belly fat, helped urinary tract health, preserved vision, aided in Brain Health, helped combat heart disease, and help your body fight cancer.

Strawberries-  Super food!

1 Cup of Strawberries Contains...

50 Calories

2g Fiber-Which leads to healthy digestion and lowers your risk of heart disease.

1g Protein

Vitamin C- Protects your immune system, helps heal wounds and lessens the appearance of wrinkles.

Potassium

Calcium

Iron- Oxygen Concentration in Blood

Folate- Good for pregnant women

Ellagic Acid- Antioxidant that has been shown to protect your skin from sun damage and aid in repair damage done by the sun

Note:  Strawberries contain no fat, no cholesterol or sodium.

Raspberries-

Cranberries- These Little Gems are Antibacterial!

1/2 Cup of Cranberries Contain...
25 Calories
2.5g Fiber- Which leads to healthy digestion and lowers your risk of heart disease.
Antibacterial- Helps aid in urinary tract infections, helps prevent kidney stones and ulcers

Kiwi- More Vitamin C Than Oranges!

1 Kiwi Contains...



56 calories
3g FiberWhich leads to healthy digestion and lowers your risk of heart disease.
Vitamin C- Protects your immune system, helps heal wounds and lessens the appearance of wrinkles.
Vitamin E
Magnesium
Potassium


FYI:  Kiwi's help in the development and mataince of Bones, cartilage, teeth  and gums.

Bananas-

1 Banana Contains...
105 calories
3g of Fiber- Which leads to healthy digestion and lowers your risk of heart disease.
Vitamin B6
Potassium
Foliate-

Pears-

1 Pear Contains...
96 Calories
5g Fiber (much of which is soluble helping with heart disease, cholesterol and constipation)Which leads to healthy digestion and lowers your risk of heart disease.

Pineapple-

Lemons/Limes-

Oranges-

1 Orange contains...

62 calories

3g of Fiber- Which leads to healthy digestion and lowers your risk of heart disease.

Vitamin C- Protects your immune system, helps heal wounds and lessens the appearance of wrinkles.

Foliate-

Potassium-

Hesperidin- Photochemical which lowers triglycerides and cholesterol levels.

Grapes- 

 1/2 Cup of Grapes Contains...
53 Calories
1g Fiber- Which leads to healthy digestion and lowers your risk of heart disease.
Manganese
Resveratrol- Antioxidant that reduces blood Pressure, lowers risk of blood clots, helps stop spread some types (Colon, stomach, breast) of cancer cells.

Apples-

1 Apple Contains...
75 Calories
3g Fiber- Which leads to healthy digestion and lowers your risk of heart disease.
Flavonoids- Antioxidant which may lower your chance of developing diabetes and asthma.

Grapefruits-

1/2 Grapefruit contains...
52 Calories
2 g Fiber- Which leads to healthy digestion and lowers your risk of heart disease.
Vitamin A-  Helps regulate immune system and fights of infections.
Lycopene-
Flavonoids- Antioxidant which may lower your chance of developing diabetes and asthma.
Pectin-  Fibre which may lower Cholesterol.

Cherries-  These Have More Anthocyanin Than any Other Fruit!

1/2 Cup Cherries has...
46 Calories
1.5g Fiber- Which leads to healthy digestion and lowers your risk of heart disease.
Anthocyanins- The antioxidant that gives the berry it's dark color; reduces inflammation, and destroys free radicals

Peaches-  Nothing Tastes Better Than a Fresh Summer Peach.

1 Peach Contains...

58 Calories

2g Fiber- Which leads to healthy digestion and lowers your risk of heart disease.

Vitamin A- Helps regulate immune system and fights of infections.

Note:  Once a peach has been picked it does not get sweeter (so don't buy unripe peaches).

Apricots-

Avocado- Green Leathery Fruit that most Americans think is a Vegetable.

1/2 Avocado has...
114 Calories
4.5g of Fiber- Which leads to healthy digestion and lowers your risk of heart disease.
Vitamin E-
Foliate
Healthy Monosaturated Fats- Which can lower cholesterol levels.

Tip:  I dated a guy who hated Mayo (but loved for me to make him/us sandwiches). To make up for the lack of mayo... I started substituting avocado, which it healthy and tastes way good.  After doing this I find that I don't use Mayo on my sandwiches anymore.


Citris:

Tanning- The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Summer is on its way and many of you might already be gearing up to spend some quality time in the sun. Americans have a great love for beautiful sun kissed skin. Understandably so, I know a little tan on my skin makes me look/feel healthy and vibrant.

Your body actually needs sunlight; natural sun light helps with depression, not only that but it helps our bodies produce vitamin D (true fact). Vitamin D, strengthens our bones, and helps protect us against some cancers (Colon, prostate and breast).
That being said too much sun can age you prematurely and can cause skin cancer. I know many diehard tanners will disagree with me, but too much sun doesn’t look good… It makes you look harsh and unhealthy.

Story: I started lifeguarding at age 15&1/2 it was the best job for a teen. I worked out doors during the summertime at pools & lakes and indoors in the wintertime at the YMCA. There was one lifeguard I worked with named Andy, Andy was a ROBO lifeguard (guarding was his life) and he took sunblock application very seriously. He would lather the stuff on every hour like clockwork. The rest of us made sure we always had at least a 15 sun block with us and made sure to apply it a few times a day. We sometimes would tease Andy about how crazy he was with his “application”, he responded good naturedly and said “Just you guys wait, at the end of the summer, I will be just as tan as the rest of you .”  We took him up on his words; we thought there was no way he would be as tan and were excited to see him fail. Needless to say, Andy was right, he not only was just as tan but had a better looking tan than the rest of us.

Sun Tanning: If you are going to sun tan do it right. Use sun block, at least a 15 SPF on your body and a 15-30 SPF on your face, shoulders, chest, and ears. Remember to drink plenty of water (soda/pop/diet coke does not count as water) to keep your body hydrated. Don’t spend too much time on one side, rotate or do an activity in the sun. Wear a hat to protect your face when you can.

Tanning Booths: I can’t stop you from going tanning in the tanning booth. So if you are going to go do, do it responsibly. Use sun block on your face, chest, ears and shoulders. Make sure to wear the goggles they supply, cover your face half the time you are in the booth. Use the cream the salon sales for a golden color on your skin. Increase your time slowly so you don’t burn, and if you feel like you are burning get out of the booth.
Note:  I can’t give you too hard of a time for going to the tanning booth, I used to go when I was young (my mom took me for the first time when I was 14). That being said, I wish I hadn’t started or at least hadn’t gone as much as I did. I quit going when I was 25 and wish I had quit earlier.

Mystic Tans: Quick relatively cheap alternative to going to the tanning booth. I have actually never gone and done a mystic tan. I have a few friends who do this: they strip down get in a little booth, the sprayer mists their body and then they evenly rub it on when the mister is done. You leave it on your body for at least 4 hours and then can shower.

Spray Tans: This is my prefered method of getting a light tan.  Here is the process:  You go into the spa and they will send you back into a room. Once in the room you will undress, if they have the spray block you can apply it to your palms and other places you think you don’t want the tan to apply. At one place I go to there is a curtain in the room and I pull the curtain and wait for the spray technician to come in. They will direct you to put you arms out and to turn around so they can get both sides of you (when they spray your back it is super cold). Once you are done they will give you a baby wipe to wipe off the lotion you put on your palms and in my case the back of my ankles and feet.  When I have spray tanned I have been happy with the results. Let me give you a few pointers which will make your experience easier.
1. Exfoliate, make sure you shave and exfoliate your whole body really well before you go in. This will help you get an even natural looking tan.
2. Remove all makeup before you go in.
3. Don’t use lotion on your body right before, this can affect the application of the spray tan and can result in uneven, or faded tan. (some places have specific lotion for you to put on your palms so the tan doesn’t adhere)  After you have washed use lotion to keep your skin hydrated, which will result in a longer lasting tan.
4. Don’t exercise right after, your sweat will create an uneven tan, (FYI tan streaks aren’t the cool thing these days).
5. Don’t fall asleep touching your face, if have your palms touching other parts of your skin which has been sprayed: It will leave your palms orange and unnatural.
6. Don’t get sprayed the darkest color, doesn’t look as cool as you think it does. (try and make it look natural)
7. Have your face done slightly lighter than the rest of your body:
8. Leave the spray on your body for at least 4 hours before you shower. 
Please note: The first time will be awkward for you, but the person spraying you does this all day long so it’s no big deal for them. That being said I still feel a little awkward.

Note with the Spray Tan: Too much/too dark spray tan does not look good. There was this super cute girl at my work who I adored but she had a spray tan addiction and it didn’t look good. The worst part is she knew it didn’t look good but had formed an addiction to having her skin like that. It was super sad because it made her look really bad and she was naturally so beautiful.

Again: Always use sun block on your whole body at least 15 SPF and 15-30 SPF on your face, shoulders, ears and chest. When you can use a hat to shade your face and remember to drink plenty of water to keep your body hydrated when you spend time in the sun.

Random Products I've Tried

Coconut Milk- Love this product! It is good to put on your skin, on your hair and it is super good for your body (eat or drink it).

If you are going to use it as a body moisterizer; just wash your skin rub the milk into your skin let sit for 1 hour and then rinse off.    Leaves your skin feeling soft and silky.

If you are going to use it on your hair; Wash your hair, don't condition, work the milk into/through your wet hair, let sit for hour and then rinse off and condition.   Leaves your hair super soft and hydrated (not greasy).

If you are gonna eat it; I personally love to add it to smoothies. Coconut Milk smells wonderful and tastes great, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.  I was just reading that you can also use it as a whipping cream... Im gonna try this soon.

Please Note:  I buy the can of Coconut Milk from the grocery store... yes, the one in the food section.  Don't get the lite Coconut Milk.

Picture by Me, Ashlee B.

Tea Tree Oil- Mixed feelings on this one. The smell is horrid and lingers in whatever room you used it in. I had read it was antibacterial and a disinfectant.

I have used it on cuts, with my shampoo (supposed to help with scalp); on my face with my face wash (supposed to help with acne) and on my feet (why not right).  I’m not sure if it works or not... I do know it stings the skin a bit when applied and that the smell is horrible. Note: this product is not to be ingested!

Picture by Me, Ashlee B.

Blotting Cloths- One of my favorite products. At the end of a long day if you want to freshen your face up, this is the perfect product for you. Just run the cloth over your face it will soak up any oil you have produced over the day and give you a polished look. Some people think that if they run powder over their face it will do the same thing... I guess a little but you are in effect leaving the oil on your face and adding more junk. Just use a blotting cloth to get rid of the oil, you will feel clean and look refreshed. Cost: Super cheap $5.00 at Walgreens.

Sun Spots

Why you get melasma aka sun spots :
Sun Exposure either from when you were a child or as an adult. 50% of pregnant women will be affected by this (sorry), the reason is when you are pregnant your body produces more hormones which causes hyper pigmentation in your skin (brown spots on your face especially forehead, cheeks, around mouth).

Prevention: Stay out of the sun, use a SPF of 15 or higher, wear a hat and No absolutely no tanning your face.  You might have already damaged your skin when you were younger but that is no excuse for not taking care of your face and preventing more damage in the future.

Treatments: For people like me who thought "I have naturally tan friendly skin and I don't burn often"... "I never have to worry". Well start worrying and start putting SPF on your face everyday. Start looking for topical creams to lighten your spots;  This is one my Dermatologist recomended to me, Hydroquinone (I haven't tried it yet but will let you know how it goes when I do).

Last but not least you can try chemical peels and laser resurfacing treatments, (I read up on it and it say's you will have to get three treatments before you can start to get the results you want) both are costly and painful but beauty is pain (especially if you were silly in your youth).

Skin Care Tips for Acne Prone Skins

Personal Saga- My mom has the skin type that has never been affected by acne, so when I hit my early teens and got acne she didn't know what to do to help me. I tried retina which burned my skin and left it irritated. I tried pills from the dermatologist which resulted in my body over producing oil. I washed 5-6 times a day thinking that my skin wasn't clean enough, which just worsened the problem. Below are a few things I have learned first hand to help people like me with skin that isn't naturally perfect.

Best Results -
Wash face twice a day, you might want to wash more but this can dry your skin out and strip it of any natural oils it has. The result of washing too often is irritated skin which will be more problematic.

This is a picture of the daily face wash I use, Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Cleaser.

Picture by Me, Ashlee B.

-Wash in the morning with a light wash.
-Drink plenty of water during the day.
-Stay away from fried foods & sugary treats. I have read that it doesn't matter what you eat but I personally think it does, so I do what works for me.
-Use Benzoyl Peroxide 5% for problematic skin, 2% for a mild break out. 

Picture by Me, Ashlee B.

-In the evening wash face with a medium face wash (Purpose, Aveeno). Again follow the wash with Benzoyl Peroxide.
-Make sure you are washing your pillow cases often (every week).
-Don't fall asleep with sweat, dirt or make up on your face.

Life Style -
It's all about your lifestyle and your habits. Deicide that you ARE going to have great skin and then find a lifestyle which will help you obtain that goal.
For me it was hard for a few years, once I figured out what worked for me I learned to adjust my life to allow for me to have great skin. As a child I didn't think I would ever get out of my SKIN HELL or have beautiful skin but I did and now I have great skin.
For me it is about being healthy inside and out. Eating good foods, drinking plenty of water, getting enough sleep and having a healthy skin care regimen that kills the bacteria but doesn't irritate my skin.


Best of luck! As someone who knows what it's like to deal with this problem, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Just keep going.

Facial Masques

Gelatin - This method works like a giant biore strip that is supposed to take out black heads... I just noticed that it also ripped off all the fine hair off my face as well (when you apply keep away from under eyes and eyebrows). Take one unflavored/uncolored package of gelatin and mix it with 1&1/2 tablespoons of milk, heat for 15 seconds and then apply to face (use common sense and don't put it on your face if it is scalding). Leave it on till it dries and hardens (30 minutes) then peel it off your face. Remember to wash face before and after you try this. The smell isn't wonderful but your skin will feel super soft which makes it totally worth it. 
 

Everything you will need: Gelatine package and milk.

Note : You might think it’s a great idea to put this on your neck, shoulders, chest.... wrong don't do this! Very very bad idea ha ha ha I learned the hard/painful way.






Eminence Organic Skin Care Masque - This is one product that I get super excited about! They are a little pricey $52.00 for a 2 oz container but totally worth it. The first time I tried this was at a spa in Washington State, my mom and I had gone in for some pampering for our birthday (we share the same birthday), we both ended up buying product... When my mom realized how much she spent she returned hers. I on the other hand kept and used mine the rest of the summer. I was amazed by how it made my skin feel. I bought the Pink Grapefruit Vitality Masque and I loved it. 

Clay Masques - I have the Lancôme Purifying Mineral Mask with White Clay, I use it from time to time but haven’t been super impressed with it thus far. It costs $32.00 for a 3.4 oz bottle. My recommendation is to save your money and get the Eminence products they are amazing and you will feel the difference right away.

Facial Scrubs/Tricks

Sugar scrub - This is the scrub that started it all for me, I had always thought that if something was going to work it had to be expensive... That and the thought of putting Olive Oil and white sugar on my face was gross. Well I was wrong on both accounts, I only wish I had started doing this scrub in my high school years and then I would have beautiful perfect skin, like my college friend who told me about it in the first place! 
 

How to Make: 1 cup white sugar 1 Table Spoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Make sure it is Extra Virgin). Note: I have also seen this with Brown Sugar and a combo of Brown and White.

Honey-  I know, I know gross right! Wrong!!! Just change your way of thinking, it actually isn't that bad once you try it. I just wet my face put a quarter size dollop of honey in my hands and then scrub it on my face, let it sit for 5-10 minutes and then rinse it off. For my every day application, I mix it with my daily face wash.


Why Honey : It is antibacterial, a Humectant (keeps moisture in skin), and an anti oxidant... So why not honey???


Milk- Ha ha I know... Gross. Two ways you can do this 1. Apply with cotton balls; wipe it on your clean face or 2. You can put a couple cups of milk in your bath and bath in it. Make sure to rinse it off completely when you are done. Benefits are : the lactic acid in the milk will give your skin a mild facial peel and the fat in the milk with absorb into your skin making it look more healthy. I have done this a few times my skin felt great... but I hated the smell!!!!!

Skin Care/Moisterizers

Extra Virgin Olive Oil - My favorite product for face and body. At first I was skeptical about putting oil (especially the kind people cook with) on my skin. In college I had a friend with amazing skin; I begged her to tell me her secret... when she said "Olive Oil", I thought "fine don't tell me" and was totally grossed out at the thought of putting it on my face. Years later a different friend of mine who works at a spa told me about a sugar scrub she used which also had Extra Virgin Olive Oil in it. After that I did some research and found out that Extra Virgin Olive Oil is very similar to your body's natural oils so when you wash and then apply Olive Oil your body doesn't produce more to make up for the oil that was washed off. I always have a steady supply of it in my bathroom. Please Note: It has to be EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL the other stuff really is for cooking and not your face.

Coconut Oil - Last summer friend of mine told me how much she loves coconut oil and how she uses it on her hair and skin... so I bought a bottle. When I researched coconut oil the benefits sounded amazing "prevention of premature aging" "rich in poly-phenols" sounds great right!

I love this I use it on my face and whole body, it mosturizes really well and smells AMAZING.  It is a bit thick so let it soak in before you dress or put make up on.  If im in a hurry I will put this on as soon as I get of of the shower and than right before I put on my make up use a blotting cloth to soak up any excess oil.

Salicylic Acid Moisturizer - This type of acid is used primarily for comedonal or non-inflamed acne. My favorite lotion with Salicylic Acid is Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer, it is light and I never feel oily after using it on my face. One of the reasons for that is that it is best for people who have very light acne, so for someone like me it is wonderful, especially if I mix it with a little olive oil and sunscreen (a combo I use often). Note it will slightly tingle when applied (I kind of like that feeling).

Cetaphill - I know people who use this on their face but I never do, it is a little too thick for me to use for face. If there is nothing else around I will cave in and use it. That being said I find that this product is a great lotion to use on my body; it is light for body lotion and doesn't have a noticeable scent.