These are difficult economic times, and I’m sure the last thing anyone has money for is a pricey spa treatment.  But, I’m a recessionista – And that means that I’m savvy enough to know how to get the benefits of a pricey spa treatment at home for a fraction of the price.  This recession is no excuse for bad skin, nor is it a justified reason to neglect it – There are plenty of ways to stay looking good without having to break bank.

With the change of seasons comes tired skin – Especially post winter.  The cold can leave you with skin that is wind burned and battered, and there’s no better time (except end of summer) to indulge in a more intense treatment to repair skin.

I like chemical peels and micro-dermabrasion but both of these procedures can be costly.  At home I like to use  Avon’s ANEW CLINICAL Advanced Retexturizing Peel.  I’ve been using this every other day (as recommended), and after a month I have clear skin that is super smooth and soft.

This amazing product is a simple one step system, that is gentle and effective (It does take a few uses to see results though so you have to stick with it!).  I’ve had such success with it that I’ve started using it every day because my skin isn’t super sensitive and I want to get faster results.  But, even using this product every other day for 4 weeks has made a difference in my skin.  There is a smooth and even tone to my skin that wasn’t previously there, and best of all it hasn’t dried out my skin like a lot of other home treatments can sometimes do.

While the results from this product are not as instant as a real deal chemical peel, with a little patience and commitment, this is a great alternative to an expensive treatment. At $25.00 for a jar of 30 pads, this is a real bargain.

Just remember to load up on sunblock while using this product, or any product containing glycolic acid as they have a tendency to make your skin extra sensitive to the sun.