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1) Do you think using face pads to 'gently scrub" the face will "aggravate" or "stir up" oil glands to cause acne? I do not have acne, and I'm in my early 50's and don't have to worry about hormonal skin issues. But I've heard scrubbing the skin can cause breakouts. True or just some untruth that keeps being spread around?
True, scrubbing is never good for 3 reasons. 1) It can irritate and cause scratching of the skin. 2) It will stimulate oil glands to produce more oil, which could lead to a greater number of clogged pores and acne. 3) It will dry out the skin and your skin will ramp up oil production.
2) I'm going to use baking soda as my basic exfoliator. But I also may want to add finely ground oatmeal and ground coffee. Should I worry about the rinsed off oatmeal and ground coffee clogging the lavatory drain. One web site said coffee grounds can clog drains so don't let them go down the drain. What about the ground oatmeal could it 'swell' in the drain?
Baking soda is extremely alkaline, your skin's natural pH is around 5.5-6, slightly acidic, using baking soda will alter this and can lead to skin that is defenseless. If you are worried about dumping the materials just throw them in the trash, better yet, compost the oatmeal.
3) Anyone ever tried or have and experience with the FIRST AID BEAUTY line. I'm not sure where it's sold in stores except for Sephora. It may be available other place I just don't know of.
Never, I am not a fan of chemicals/topicals of any kind.
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