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I\'m thinking of applying for a cleansing brush for Christmas as my skin has recently been prone to hormonal outbreaks.
But there\'s so much that I don\'t know where to start.
Is it suitable for older skin?
Bristol, 56, Bristol
In the past year, the sales of cleansing brushes have increased dramatically, and brands such as Clinique and No. 7 have launched various versions at competitive prices.
I can\'t have it without me.
There is no better way to clean your skin while getting a natural shine and removing flaws.
Experts say Dr Anita stounham, founder of Nuriss skin and health clinic in London, suggested that when trying to brush your teeth, especially when you have mature or sensitive skin, you should take\"
\"Initially at night, use once or twice a week for 30 to 40 seconds.
This will give you the opportunity to assess if your skin can tolerate this, she said.
Gradually increase the night you use it. If used over-
They will leave their skin dry and annoyed with enthusiasm.
Think of a gentle exfoliating instead of scrubbing with a Brillo pad.
Sally Penford of the International Institute of Skin Research said: \"Look for a soft brush and then make sure the skin is moist and apply enough detergent.
Cover the entire face and neck using a very light circular movement.
If the skin turns red, it may be that too much pressure is applied, or the skin is too sensitive to the cleaning brush.
However, Catherine McKenzie Patterson of Azure beauty London warned: \"People tend to use cleaning brushes to help skin age, or when skin is over-aging
Oily skin.
But these skin are the most vulnerable.
The brush is too rough.
\"Use only two or three brushes a week, and the rest of the day can be cleaned normally, but the product is different.
Use cleansing milk such as Carita youth cleansing oil (£40. 50, feelunique. com)to remove make-
Then the milk is gently cleaned.
The most important tip is: Clean the head regularly by washing it with warm, slightly soapy water.
In addition, there should be selectivity to cleaning agents.
Kiehl gold calend wash your face with deep cleaning foam (£22, kiehls. co. uk)
The foam is good and something can be given to the brush.
Neutrogena obviously clears pores and cleans them every day (£4. 49, Boots)is great value.
It smells delicious and the foam is good and doesn\'t clog the pores.
150 advanced sonic cleaning system for Clarisonic Aria (
It feels unique at 155. com)
Gold Standard.
Soft enough not to irritate the skin, but can still be cleaned deep.
Active cleaning system for Bodycare in Australia (
£ 69 medical center Australiaco. uk)
Pick from six heads including a head with extra soft bristles and a body scrub
Perfect for dry elbows and knees.
Below 50 Magny clear facial brush (£49.
Looks great. com)
Waterproof with two speeds
Perfect for bathing.
Clean the face brush with less than 20M & S radiation ,(£19. 50, nationwide)
A light, battery if it\'s a bit fragile-
Electric brush with two speed options and soft bristles.