Comments on: Microfibre Cloths – A Cheap Acne Remedy? http://www.onlinegoddess.net/microfibre-cloths-a-cheap-acne-remedy/ A Natural & Organic Skin Care Blog Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:51:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Sue http://www.onlinegoddess.net/microfibre-cloths-a-cheap-acne-remedy/comment-page-1/#comment-10774 Sue Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:00:00 +0000 http://www.onlinegoddess.net/?p=67#comment-10774 Hi, have just become involved in direct selling of  a particular brand of high quality microfibre cloths for every purpose you can imagine.  The only concern I have is with the thought that microfibre is a 'disposable' item (reading comments about lasting only several months) and that we need to keep in mind that they are not biodegradable and also that they are manufactured from petrochemical by-products.  They are more of  a green option if they are thought of as having a long life.  Therefore if you do use them pay more for a better quality cloth which is guaranteed to last, the ones I am selling are guaranteed for 2 years or 300 washes and can withstand hot water up to 95 degrees celsius. I am really thrilled with the time-saving, and no need for chemicals or hot water for cleaning, and I absolutely agree with the above comments about exfoliation and my skin hasn't felt softer for years! Hi, have just become involved in direct selling of  a particular brand of high quality microfibre cloths for every purpose you can imagine.  The only concern I have is with the thought that microfibre is a ‘disposable’ item (reading comments about lasting only several months) and that we need to keep in mind that they are not biodegradable and also that they are manufactured from petrochemical by-products.  They are more of  a green option if they are thought of as having a long life.  Therefore if you do use them pay more for a better quality cloth which is guaranteed to last, the ones I am selling are guaranteed for 2 years or 300 washes and can withstand hot water up to 95 degrees celsius.

I am really thrilled with the time-saving, and no need for chemicals or hot water for cleaning, and I absolutely agree with the above comments about exfoliation and my skin hasn’t felt softer for years!

]]> By: Jian http://www.onlinegoddess.net/microfibre-cloths-a-cheap-acne-remedy/comment-page-1/#comment-4367 Jian Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:36:25 +0000 http://www.onlinegoddess.net/?p=67#comment-4367 Hi Becky! I just dropped in after googling 'using a microfibre cloth to wash face'. Sounds quite promising! I love Tesco <3 In Morrisons it's 1 cloth for 99p! I'm really quite tempted to pick up one now. I have noticed though, that you know the cloth is really 'clingy' when it's dry? Like there's tiny hooks which catch your skin? It seems to lose that quality when wet? Hi Becky!

I just dropped in after googling ‘using a microfibre cloth to wash face’. Sounds quite promising! I love Tesco <3 In Morrisons it’s 1 cloth for 99p!

I’m really quite tempted to pick up one now. I have noticed though, that you know the cloth is really ‘clingy’ when it’s dry? Like there’s tiny hooks which catch your skin? It seems to lose that quality when wet?

]]> By: Natasha http://www.onlinegoddess.net/microfibre-cloths-a-cheap-acne-remedy/comment-page-1/#comment-2690 Natasha Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:49:18 +0000 http://www.onlinegoddess.net/?p=67#comment-2690 I have always had bad skin, not really bad but never clear. I have tried everything to clear my skin, but everything is too harsh as I also have extremely sensitive skin, described by a doctor as nearly like a kind of eczema or dermatitus. I started using muslin cloths to cleanse my skin about two months ago and stopped using any products to moisturise of a night and my skin has changed dramatically. It is smoother, brighter and most importantly clearer. I still get the occasional spot but I don't think there is anyone who doesn't so it doesn't bother me. I have also started using it on my back when I am in the shower which has also never been clear of spots and that too is nearly clear, think it's just marks from old spots now. Luckily it also seems to be having an effect on these marks, both on my back and face. I only wish I'd always cleansed with muslin cloths as I wouldn't be left with marks from spots that I would not have suffered. I strongly reccomend everyone to use muslin cloths, they work with any kind of cleanser but I would always say to use the gentlest cleanser you can get as there is no need to use something to chemically clean your skin and strip it if you are using a muslin cloth to cleanse. I use an oil cleanser by origins, it is reasonably cheap and lasts for about 6 months, it is really gentle. The only thing I would warn against is using the muslin cloth too roughly, try to just let it rest on your face for about 30 seconds then just lightly wipe your face with it bit by bit and keep rinsing then ringing the cloth and repeating this process, finish with the same process but with cold water to close the pores and calm the skin. As I mentioned I also stopped putting any creams etc on my skin at night. This I have read allows the skin to rebalance and is reccomended by eve lom aswell. You will probably find that your skin might feel a bit dry or look a bit flaky or something for a little while but this soon stops so if it does happen do not be detered. Any problems like this soon dissapear if occur at all when cleansing with a muslin cloth. Maybe this advice won't work for everyone as I have some friends with perfect skin who just use cleansing wipes and then a really think cream on their skin at night, but if I was to do this I would get the worst spots ever. However if you have sensitive skin that you can't seem to clear of spots try this and see how you get on. It certainly won't do you any harm. Oh another thing, I have found that muslin cloths differ from brand to brand. I use liz earles muslin cloths, I got them with their hot cloth cleaner but I didn't like the cleanser so just use the cloth. You can buy them seperately on the website, they are really soft and big enough to cover your entire face. I bought some by the sanctuary before christmas as I had left my usual liz earle one at home and was going away for christmas. They were really small and rough in comparison. They made my skin quite red, a problem I have never had with the liz earle cloths. So that's it, everything I have to say about muslin cloths. Hope this helps someone. I have always had bad skin, not really bad but never clear. I have tried everything to clear my skin, but everything is too harsh as I also have extremely sensitive skin, described by a doctor as nearly like a kind of eczema or dermatitus. I started using muslin cloths to cleanse my skin about two months ago and stopped using any products to moisturise of a night and my skin has changed dramatically. It is smoother, brighter and most importantly clearer. I still get the occasional spot but I don’t think there is anyone who doesn’t so it doesn’t bother me. I have also started using it on my back when I am in the shower which has also never been clear of spots and that too is nearly clear, think it’s just marks from old spots now. Luckily it also seems to be having an effect on these marks, both on my back and face. I only wish I’d always cleansed with muslin cloths as I wouldn’t be left with marks from spots that I would not have suffered. I strongly reccomend everyone to use muslin cloths, they work with any kind of cleanser but I would always say to use the gentlest cleanser you can get as there is no need to use something to chemically clean your skin and strip it if you are using a muslin cloth to cleanse. I use an oil cleanser by origins, it is reasonably cheap and lasts for about 6 months, it is really gentle. The only thing I would warn against is using the muslin cloth too roughly, try to just let it rest on your face for about 30 seconds then just lightly wipe your face with it bit by bit and keep rinsing then ringing the cloth and repeating this process, finish with the same process but with cold water to close the pores and calm the skin.
As I mentioned I also stopped putting any creams etc on my skin at night. This I have read allows the skin to rebalance and is reccomended by eve lom aswell. You will probably find that your skin might feel a bit dry or look a bit flaky or something for a little while but this soon stops so if it does happen do not be detered. Any problems like this soon dissapear if occur at all when cleansing with a muslin cloth. Maybe this advice won’t work for everyone as I have some friends with perfect skin who just use cleansing wipes and then a really think cream on their skin at night, but if I was to do this I would get the worst spots ever. However if you have sensitive skin that you can’t seem to clear of spots try this and see how you get on. It certainly won’t do you any harm. Oh another thing, I have found that muslin cloths differ from brand to brand. I use liz earles muslin cloths, I got them with their hot cloth cleaner but I didn’t like the cleanser so just use the cloth. You can buy them seperately on the website, they are really soft and big enough to cover your entire face. I bought some by the sanctuary before christmas as I had left my usual liz earle one at home and was going away for christmas. They were really small and rough in comparison. They made my skin quite red, a problem I have never had with the liz earle cloths. So that’s it, everything I have to say about muslin cloths. Hope this helps someone.

]]> By: Becky http://www.onlinegoddess.net/microfibre-cloths-a-cheap-acne-remedy/comment-page-1/#comment-1778 Becky Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:41:29 +0000 http://www.onlinegoddess.net/?p=67#comment-1778 Hi Sharon, thanks for posting your thoughts. :) A lovely feature of microfibre cloths is that they dry quickly, so if you do need to wash it often, you don't have to worry about having spares on hand. I imagine muslin cloths dry quite quickly too being such a light fabric.  Funnily enough, I was planning on trying a muslin cloth, but I got sidetracked by the cheap pack of microfibre ones and I'm so happy with them that I don't really want to try anything else. I know a lot of people love muslin though and I'm thrilled to hear you've found something that works well for you too. :) Hi Sharon, thanks for posting your thoughts. :)

A lovely feature of microfibre cloths is that they dry quickly, so if you do need to wash it often, you don’t have to worry about having spares on hand. I imagine muslin cloths dry quite quickly too being such a light fabric. 

Funnily enough, I was planning on trying a muslin cloth, but I got sidetracked by the cheap pack of microfibre ones and I’m so happy with them that I don’t really want to try anything else. I know a lot of people love muslin though and I’m thrilled to hear you’ve found something that works well for you too. :)

]]> By: Sharon Murphy http://www.onlinegoddess.net/microfibre-cloths-a-cheap-acne-remedy/comment-page-1/#comment-1777 Sharon Murphy Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:10:50 +0000 http://www.onlinegoddess.net/?p=67#comment-1777 Hi Becky,  I think that is it actually a great idea and a cheap and effective alternative to muslin cleansing cloths (which I am a great great fan of!) I always advise using a clean muslin cloth every day, but I know this isn't always practical! The next best thing is rinsing them out in hot water and leaving to air dry as soon as they've been used.  I should think the microfibre cloths would be the same (although cheap enough to use a clean one daily ;)) Sharon Hi Becky, 
I think that is it actually a great idea and a cheap and effective alternative to muslin cleansing cloths (which I am a great great fan of!)
I always advise using a clean muslin cloth every day, but I know this isn’t always practical! The next best thing is rinsing them out in hot water and leaving to air dry as soon as they’ve been used.  I should think the microfibre cloths would be the same (although cheap enough to use a clean one daily ;))

Sharon

]]> By: Becky http://www.onlinegoddess.net/microfibre-cloths-a-cheap-acne-remedy/comment-page-1/#comment-1774 Becky Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:13:30 +0000 http://www.onlinegoddess.net/?p=67#comment-1774 Hi Skincare Lady, I pop my cloth in the wash about once a week, but I also rinse it very thoroughly straight after each use.  This seems to prevent any build-up and involves very little effort. I may even be doing it too often lol. I'm not sure how often other people clean theirs, it's not something I saw mentioned anywhere when I was researching. I suspect it ultimately depends on how often you wash with it and how much dirt and stuff it takes off.  I'd say experiment with it and if it looks like a lot of product/dirt/oil is accumulating on the cloth or it feels a bit slimey or smelly, wash it more often. If it's clean, it will grip your face solidly (but gently). Hope this helps. :) Hi Skincare Lady,

I pop my cloth in the wash about once a week, but I also rinse it very thoroughly straight after each use.  This seems to prevent any build-up and involves very little effort. I may even be doing it too often lol.

I’m not sure how often other people clean theirs, it’s not something I saw mentioned anywhere when I was researching. I suspect it ultimately depends on how often you wash with it and how much dirt and stuff it takes off. 

I’d say experiment with it and if it looks like a lot of product/dirt/oil is accumulating on the cloth or it feels a bit slimey or smelly, wash it more often. If it’s clean, it will grip your face solidly (but gently).

Hope this helps. :)

]]> By: The Skincare Lady http://www.onlinegoddess.net/microfibre-cloths-a-cheap-acne-remedy/comment-page-1/#comment-1773 The Skincare Lady Thu, 09 Oct 2008 23:22:59 +0000 http://www.onlinegoddess.net/?p=67#comment-1773 This is a fabulous idea! Just curious, how often do you wash the cloths? When I used to do the oil cleansing method, I was told to use a new washcloth every couple of times since the cloths build up bacteria so easily. Is it any different with the microfiber? This is a fabulous idea! Just curious, how often do you wash the cloths? When I used to do the oil cleansing method, I was told to use a new washcloth every couple of times since the cloths build up bacteria so easily. Is it any different with the microfiber?

]]> By: Clara http://www.onlinegoddess.net/microfibre-cloths-a-cheap-acne-remedy/comment-page-1/#comment-1479 Clara Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:41:58 +0000 http://www.onlinegoddess.net/?p=67#comment-1479 Good idea about the microfiber (American spelling :)) cloths. I've been using them around the house for a while now because they get all the dust, but it makes sense that they would get all the cleanser too. Good idea about the microfiber (American spelling :)) cloths. I’ve been using them around the house for a while now because they get all the dust, but it makes sense that they would get all the cleanser too.

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