Clarisonic Benefits: Why It's Time to Use This Sonic Cleaning Brush

If you're not already a Clarisonic user, well... time to get started. We spoke with co-founder of the legendary cleansing brush, Dr. Robb Akridge, to learn about the benefits of Clarisonic and learn more about what makes this sonic cleansing brush stand out in a sea of ​​skincare products.

Difference Clarisonic

There are many — MANY — cleansing brushes on the market right now, and they all promise how effectively they clean your skin, but only one of them can boast a proven claim to be able to clean six times better than hands alone. The thing is, Clarisonic cleansing brushes often imitate...but never duplicate. “The biggest difference is the Clarisonic patents,” explains Dr. Akridge. “The Clarisonic devices gently oscillate back and forth over 300 times per second at a rate that no other device can use. These vibrations cause water to flow from the bristles into the pores, unclogging them, providing a patented experience that only Clarisonic offers.”

It was this deep pore cleansing that inspired Dr. Akridge and the other founders to create the iconic device. “The path that led us to Clarisonic started with a fairly simple question: What is the best way to clear pores? he shares: “All the dermatologists we spoke to told us that acne was one of the biggest problems their patients struggled with. Our original founding group came from Sonicare, so we started looking into how sonic technology can help clear pores. After several prototypes and test cycles - fortunately, I was the guinea pig for all of them - we settled on what became the Clarisonic device that our customers know and love.

What makes the Clarisonic such an indispensable device—this beauty editor has been dedicated to her brush ever since she got it as a college birthday present—is its versatility. "It's great for all skin types and genders," says Dr. Akridge. “Whoever you are, Clarisonic and the Clarisonic Brush Head are perfect for you. We have devices and attachments for dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, male bearded skin, the list goes on!” Clarisonic has actually developed some useful tools to help you figure out which combination works best for your unique skin type and needs:take the test here.

Smart Clarisonic Hacks

Think these cleansing brushes are only good for your face? Think again. “In addition to cleansing the face six times better, our Smart Profile offers head-to-toe sonic cleaning,” he shares. “The Turbo Body Brush is great for exfoliating the skin and serves as a great pre-tan for a more even application. We also offer Smart Profile Pedi fittings that keep your feet sandal-ready all year round! Finally, one of my favorite tricks is to use the Smart Profile with the dynamic nozzle to prep your lips for color application - just wet the nozzle and quickly swipe the device over your lips. It's a lot gentler than the old toothbrush trick." Noted. (Look even more unexpected ways to use Clarisonic here!)

Change your brush head... Seriously!

To get the most out of your device, Dr. Akridge recommends using it every day with plenty of water and detergent to get the spa effect. We also encourage people customize their brushing by choosing the brush head that suits their skin," He says. “Think of it like a mask – maybe once a week your skin can use a more invigorating cleansing with our Deep Pore Cleansing Head or a relaxing massage with our Cashmere Cleansing Head. With different brush heads, you can really make your device work harder!” But keep in mind, you should change these attachments every three months. 

“Changing with the seasons is a light reminder,” he says. "AND Clarisonic.com offers subscriptions that can automatically send you a new one when it's time to change. Simply put, you need to change it in order to continue getting the most effective cleansing. If you look closely at the head of the brush, you will see that it is made up of threads gathered in small bundles. When you have a new brush head, all of these bristles move independently, and this provides six times more effective cleansing than using your hands alone. But over time, the threads in your nozzle will stop moving independently of each other and will begin to clump and move as one bundle. It's just not as efficient. Many people will say that they are disappointed with their Clarisonic or do not see the results they are used to, and in most cases this is because they did not change the nozzle. As soon as they get a new one, they fall in love again!”