Clarisonic achieves a penetrating clean which helps to prevent the inflammation of hair follicles

(14/12/2009)

Considering that on average men shave 2-3 times a week, it is surprising they do not do more to care for their skin. Most men have suffered from skin irritation caused by shaving.

Clarisonic makes looking after your skin as straightforward, fast and painless as brushing your teeth. Clarisonic was developed by the primary inventor of the Sonicare® toothbrush, which uses sonic technology to clean the teeth. The expert team has harnessed sonic micro-massage technology, creating a professional-calibre brush which oscillates at a sonic frequency of more than 300 movements per second.

Because it is waterproof, it can be used in the shower. Just as you would with a toothbrush, you simply apply a non-abrasive cleanser or balm to the skin care brush and switch on. The brush works with the skin’s natural elasticity to cleanse the face, neck and body, gently massaging dirt and impurities from the skin without harsh abrasion or the need for chemicals. It achieves a penetrating clean which helps to prevent the inflammation of hair follicles and which studies have shown to be twice as effective manual cleansing with soap and water. The brush can even be used to apply shaving cream.

Indeed, 81% of men reported a closer, smoother shave with the Clarisonic, with less irritation and fewer incidents of irritating rash and razor bumps. Clarisonic is ideal for men on-the-go and men who think that even a minute looking after their skin is generous. It takes just 60 seconds to fully massage and cleanse your face. An electronic timer beeps to indicate when you should clean the next area of the face.

Alongside great handling and speed, you can “change gears,” moving through multiple different speed and duration settings. It is also perfect for gym and fitness addicts since some models come with a second replaceable head that specifically targets the body, and can be used to tackle sweat and trapped dirt after a workout. It is portable and durable enough to become part of your everyday routine. Its rechargeable batteries provide up to 30 minutes of use when fully charged.

The Clarisonic is remarkably gentle for all skin types, including sensitive skin and skin affected by complicated conditions like rosacea, acne or seborrhoea. It reduces oily areas, dry skin patches and blemishes and diminishes the appearance of pores. Its massaging action cleans skin so well that skin care products absorb more readily. Clinical studies show up to 61% better absorption of Vitamin C after using Clarisonic compared with manual cleansing, allowing the skin to experience the full benefits of moisturisers and post-shave lotions.

Clarisonic is one of the fastest growing skin care products in the US and now it is available in the UK for the first time. It is an innovative device that has also received fantastic reviews and customer feedback. One user, Steven F, says: “I have been using my Clarisonic consistently six months. I use it in the morning and at night and find that my skin feels fresher and has a healthier glow than it ever has. I recently went out of town and forgot to pack my Clarisonic. I was amazed how different my skin felt in just two days without using my Clarisonic. I won’t make that mistake again!”

If you want to shave with comfort, closeness and without irritation the Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System is available at SpaceNK stores nationwide (for a list of stockists visit www.spacenk.co.uk). The Classic skin care system for the face costs £150 whilst the Plus model for the face and body costs £175. Replacement brush heads are sold separately for £20.

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