A Wren Says

Osea

When I first got the Undaria Cleansing Body Polish from OSEA, it sat unused for some time. Maybe because I just didn’t see the need to use it. Maybe because it felt like a special occasion body care treat. But listen, now that I have finally allowed myself to use it, I am all about the sensorial experience. It feels good on the skin, develops a lovely milky lather, and has a beautiful but not overpowering scent. But how am I supposed to use it? Maybe I was going about it wrong with how I’ve been incorporating it into my routine.

 I had been sparingly adding it into my shower experience, just to make it last longer. I used it on the days where I thought my skin could use little exfoliation.  But I am starting to think that’s not quite right.

The level of physical exfoliation is not that much. I think I would do better by using a wash cloth or … to scrub off the dead skin. So that’s not where it shines. It’s the AHAs that are really doing the work. Maybe, like all things, consistency matters.

The brand suggests using the product two to three times per week. I was doing maybe one. I was just too concerned with finishing the product up too fast. But by being stingy and afraid of losing it, I didn’t gain as much as I could. Isn’t that a truth that goes beyond skincare?

 Here’s what I would suggest past me to do:

1. Use the product regularly. It’s a more expensive body product perfect for special occasions. Great, today is a special occasion, and so is tomorrow.
2. Perhaps, start with the rougher Salts of the Earth Body Scrub. And then after I have softer skin, maintain it with regular use of the cleansing polish.
3. Use it as a double cleanse for the body- Yes, they say it’s a cleanser. But unless you never go outside or have near zero skin-cell turnover, you should start with clean skin.

Undaria Cleansing Body Polish $48 for 10 oz

I like that it is not harsh, but again it uses AHA. That means you are going to have to be mindful if you are using it during the warmer months when your body is more exposed to the sun. Wear a sunscreen. But definitely give it a try to up your bodycare routine for smoother skin.