My Pearl Of The Day - Astara Skincare

 

 Once again, I'm back with Astara Skincare items! 

Pictured above is what I now refer to as my miracle, Activated Antioxidant Infusion. A light, but extremely rich and luxurious cream with enough benefits to make your head spin. I'll name a few of the majors and discuss my own benefits.

The Activated Antioxidant Infusion can be used by all skin types (kudos Astara!). It improves skin tone, restores healthy skin cells, encourages cellular repair. It contains antioxidants such as White and Green Teas, Borage Seed Oil, and Vitamins A, C and E. 

Using the Activated Antioxidant Infusion means I need no make-up, no moisturizer! The label mentions it penetrating the skin and being absorbed quickly. It does and it does it well! I've had a terrible case of dry skin from getting burned recently and the Astara Skincare products have been a true God-send. They quickly made it to the very top of my favorites list and I even tossed my regular facial products that I've used for years! 

  I love the Antioxidant Infusion because it gives your skin everything it needs, speeds up healing from burns, dryness, chapped skin, irritations and the worst, breakouts! I'll tell you, I've had some real nasty ones lately. Last week I even had something along the lines of a cyst on my cheek! My face was looking its worst. I cleared it up almost 100% in 2 days with Astara which I'll explain my regimen later. 

 With this wonderful Antioxidant Infusion, a little goes a long way. You only need a small amount and you're good. The best thing about it is no sticky or greasy residue! Thank you Jesus! I have some really  expensive moisturizer/anti-ager and sadly it caused such nasty greasy-ness that I couldn't stand to use it. Nothing helped. I would try covering it with powder after it dried and it still was tacky and greasy so I'm super grateful to have the Antioxidant Infusion that leaves no residue at all. 

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TO USE:

"Apply to clean skin and massage upward until penetrated. Follow with appropriate replenishing moisturizer. May be used as primary moisturizer in extremely humid climates or for oily skin."
 You can really feel it penetrating and moisturizing!

It's highly moisturizing and when combined with the Blue Flame Purifying Gel (previously reviewed), the Daily Refining Scrub and the Exfoliating Marine Treatment, it leaves me with the most healthy looking skin I've ever seen.

  I mentioned my terrible skin problems lately. Here's what I done:

 1. Cleansed with the Daily Refining Scrub.

2. Applied Exfoliating Marine Treatment 30 minutes later.

3. Let it sit for nearly an hour.

4. Rinsed

5. Swiped some of the Activated Antioxidant Infusion all over the face and left it at that so my skin could get all the benefits without smothering in make-up to hide my still showing flaws.

 This was during the evening and after rinsing the Exfoliating Marine Treatment off my face I could actually see what my real skin looked like. I don't wear a lot of foundations so that's not what I mean. It's been ages since I've seen my skin without all the build up and horrible dry skin that resembles an alligator! I thought so this is what my face really looks like! Seriously, it was that major!

 By that night, I could see a major reduction in the cyst-like cheek pimple. By the next morning it was gone. I also had some kind of freak little clusters of breakouts which I've never experienced before. After using the treatment, they all dried up and peeled right off! I felt like my face was going through a recovery. 

EXFOLIATING MARINE TREATMENT

The Exfoliating Marine Treatment, like most Astara products is heavy duty! I mean, this little Pearl knows its job and works hard.

 Now this is the stuff that made me say so this is what my skin really looks like! It took the awful breakouts, cyst like pimple, thick layer of recently burned skin right off, gently. It's light and not like a thick mask. You simply squirt a few drops out and apply to the face. Leave on for 2-10 minutes, but I got a little busy and had to leave it on for an hour! Yikes. No worries though, it worked out just fine. I had no irritation at all with this, but if your skin starts feeling irritated you should always rinse it off!

 This is a very quick way to revive and reveal your real skin. I've never seen anything like the results from this stuff. It's like rinsing off an old face and revealing a young, very plump new face. My skin was so plump (if that makes since.) I quickly rinsed it off, applied the Antioxidant Infusion and left the house. Like I mentioned previously, the next morning all the breakouts, and dry skin were gone. 

This isn't a daily treatment. You will keep amazing results for a very good while. I'll probably use again in a month, no sooner as it's not needed. It isn't one of those masks that make you look rejuventated for a total of 1 hour and you're back to you old skin again. The results are very long lasting.

IMPORTANT NOTES FROM ASTARA:
"Sunburn alert: This product contains AHAs that may increase skin's sensitivity to the sun and possible sunburn. Use a sunscreen and limit sun exposure while using this product." 

Skin Type:
Hyperpigmented, sun-damaged skin Uneven skin tone Aging skin.

To Use:
After cleansing and toning, apply a thin, even layer on clean skin. For light exfoliation, leave on for 2 minutes then remove with warm water. For a stronger peel effect, leave on for a maximum of 10 minutes.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Accutane use within the past six (6) months Active herpes simplex (cold sores) Facial Warts If you are now pregnant If you form keloid or hypertrophic scars If you have a history of sun allergies Prior adverse reaction to chemical peels Recent radiation treatment for cancer Sun burn or significant sun exposure in the last two days"

I nor the others in my family have experienced any irriation or problems after use. My skin isn't very sensitive, but a family member of mine used the product and does have very sensitive skin. There were no irritations or discomfort. Just be sure to wash off if you do experience problems.


                                                              DAILY REFINING SCRUB

 
  Oh, the beautiful citrus-y scent makes me want to eat it! I'll tell you, there's nothing in the world like this stuff! I actually get a tiny bit excited when I'm about to use it. (Shh!) The gritty texture washes away any immpurities, dirt, build-up, make-up and anything else. It washes away the oil while leaving your skin with it's natural oils. When I first massaged the Daily Refining Scrub over my face my first thought was uh-oh! My skin is going to feel tight and be dried out after this. But with so much dead, burned skin that I could literally feel rolling off of my face, I wasn't about to stop just yet! Sand wouldn't have even taken off the dead, dry skin I had! Lol. I was willing to chance the drying out of my skin for this stuff.

 When I rinsed, dried my face I was just waiting for that tight feeling. It never came! When I started smoothing the Antioxidant Infusion over my face and felt how silky my skin felt I decided Astara's Daily Refining Scrub was my new found love. I absolutely adore this stuff! It's a pleasure to use. I actually just used it in the shower an hour ago and am still loving how my skin looks and feels. It never fails to leave my skin silky and deeply cleansed of any impurities, dirt, make-up, etc. It feels wonderful! It never leaves my skin dry and for such an awesome exfoliating job it does, I'm shocked!

  If you're like me, and your skin needs extra exfoliating or is dry, oily or dull, the Daily Refining Scrub  is absolutely perfect! For those who need very little care and attention and don't have dry skin, I highly recommend the Blue Flame Purifying Gel. Both are wonderful.

Would I recommend Astara Skincare? Heck yes, to everyone! Like I said, I have even ditched my daily exfoliating cleanser, my anti-aging moisturizer for Astara. I've even ditched my darn make-up. I couldn't tell you how much time I've saved!