Posts Tagged ‘Groupon’
Trying new things — for less
What’s Cracking Good — Trying new things at a discount
Thanks to the influx of local daily coupons to the Valley, I have tried several new yoga studios, gotten a discounted massage, eaten at one of my favorite fast-food Japanese joints and joined the Botanical Gardens for half-price.
I still have coupons for a class at Trapeze U (which I’m scared to try), a day of ice skating, and a trail ride.
I have friends who have used them for laser hair removal. I’m tempted to try one for a rock climbing wall if it comes up again.
Basically, these (usually) 24-hour coupons are a good catalyst to try something new, often at half the price.
I sign up for all I can and enjoy checking my email in the morning to see what opportunities await.
Am I missing any?
Peeling back the years
What’s Cracking Good — Cheaper anti-aging solutions
During my sister’s visit, we cashed in a couple of Groupons for anti-aging facials — which revolved around a lactic acid mask.
“It was nice, but I can do something similar at home,” says my sister.
Say what?
“I got some professional-grade peels on Amazon,” continues sister, “I just brush it on for a few minutes.” My sister is in her 30s and has been a smoker for probably 15 years — yet has beautiful skin.
“Tell me more…”
Here are the products she uses:
- Glycolic Acid 35% Gel Peel, 30ml (Professional)
, $18.95
- Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel, 30ml (Professional)
, $18.95
- Neutralizer skin pH balancer, $10
- Glycolic Fan Brush
, $3.99
Here are the steps she takes:
Step 1: Wash face with a regular cleanser and blot dry.
Step 2: Pour a bit of the glycolic or salycitic peel (or whichever you choose. Look at reader comments) into a shot glass. Dip the fan brush and start putting a thin layer over your cheeks, nose, chin and forehead.
KEEP AWAY FROM THE LIPS! This is a lesson my sister assures me you don’t want to learn on your own.
Step 3: Wait about 2 or 3 minutes.
Step 4: Sweep a cotton pad with neutralizer across your whole face.
Step 5: Wash your face thoroughly and reapply neutralizer (just to make sure you stop it from working).
Her tips:
- If you feel burning — STOP, apply neutralizer, wash your face and neutralize again.
- Don’t go too strong. My sister uses between 20 and 30% strength. She tried a higher (50%) — and immediately felt her skin burning. If that happens, STOP.
Note: Neither my sister nor I are anything close to dermatologists. It would probably be wise to read all the reviews on Amazon, and test an area before trying your whole face. If you want to be really careful — talk to someone who knows about this stuff.
