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Bellesentials Skincare: Charcoal Konjac Sponge, Pore Cleansing Pad, and Facial Cleansing Brush Set

September 4, 2017 · Leave a Comment

You’ve probably seen the Charcoal Konjac Sponges in Sephora and Ulta and wondered if they would be too abrasive for your problem skin. Â No matter how problematic your skin is, it can be improved with the proper skin care regimen. The proper choice of cleanser, moisturizer, topical treatments, and sunscreen are all important, but so is the choice of cleansing tools. Washing your face with your bare hands cannot provide enough friction to get skin clean and can transfer bacteria and oil from hands to the face. A wash cloth or sonic cleansing brush may be too rough for some skin types, and for others, these tools still do not remove blackheads. We recently tried the Bellesentials Skincare set, a trio consisting of a Charcoal Konjac sponge, a Pore Cleansing Pad and a Facial Cleansing brush that allow for a deep cleanse to remove blackheads without irritating delicate skin tissues.

ThisÂ BellesentialsÂ charcoal enriched Konjac sponge gently exfoliates even problem skin without causing irritation or damage. Once wet it becomes super soft and pliable and is highly effective for treating acne prone skin

WHY INVEST IN FACIAL CLEANSING TOOLS

Does your cleansing brush really remove all your makeup and sunscreen at the end of the day? Mineral powders are particularly difficult to remove. How about removing the entirety of a facial mask on a DIY home spa night? Regardless of what goes on your skin, it must be removed before bed so the skin can repair overnight. This cleansing also allows for any evening topical skin care, such as Retinol, to fully absorb into the skin. The skin must be able to breathe at night and residual makeup can easily clog the pores, leading to congested skin and breakouts.

ABOUT THIS SET

This is a three piece set in a clear, compact, zippered travel case bag. It makes simple work out of removing makeup, sunscreen, or beauty masques resulting in a smooth, clean surface to apply topical skin care products, as well as removing dead skin cells and blackheads.

OVERVIEW OF SET CONTENTS

Charcoal Enriched Konjac Sponge
Pore Cleansing Pad
Facial Cleansing Brush
Zippered Travel Bag

THE FACIAL CLEANSING BRUSH

This brush is for the removal of makeup, sunscreen, environmental dirt, and grime, as well as DIY beauty masks. It has a soft bristle head with an easy to grip handle.

Soft yet effective bristles clean away oil, dirt, and makeup

I like the idea of a small soft brush so that I do not transfer germs or bacteria from my hands onto my face during and after cleansing. It works up a good lather and whisks away surface dirt and oils, even oil based makeup.

Brush bristles as seen close up

Easy to grip brush handle and clear sturdy top to keep the brush sanitary

Gentle yet effective, the brush can even remove zinc based sunscreen and mineral powder makeup

Close up of facial brush resembles a sonic brush head but it very gentle to the skin

THE CHARCOAL KONJAC SPONGE

You may have seen Konjac Sponges in stores like Sephora and wonder if they are too harsh for the skin, especially those with charcoal. Despite its’ hard, almost loofah like appearance, once Konjac sponges are wet, it becomes super soft and is even more gentle than a washcloth or sonic cleansing brush.

A charcoal infused Konjac Sponge gently exfoliates while deeply cleansing the skin

The sponge is made of the Konjac plant which is a fibrous root that is a natural exfoliant for combination or oily skin, or for use on the oily areas of normal skin, such as the nose and chin. The sponge is also enriched with charcoal that has clarifying properties. The objective of this combination is to gently buff away dry skin, excess oil, sebum, and bacteria, without disrupting the good oils that promote the proper pH balance of the skin or causing irritation to the delicate skin. It reduces the appearance of pores and reduces acne without provoking other sensitive skin conditions such as rosacea or eczema.

The sponge appears rough but once soaked in water it becomes very gentle to the skin

FOR TREATING ACNE

This sponge is very helpful for cleansing acne, as it is not abrasive yet still exfoliates away dead skin, allowing acne medications to penetrate. It also helps reduce acne by removing dead skin cells that can clog pores and trap bacteria and oil.

DIRECTIONS FOR BEST USE AND CARE

To use, rinse the Sponge with warm water before each use. Apply cleanser and massage in a gentle, light, circular motion. Rinse thoroughly after use. Use daily, or if well-tolerated, twice a day. It’s not necessary or even helpful to scrub your face with this sponge, just a brief once over done with a gentle circular movement on a wet face or with your favorite gentle cleanser will do. It can be used on both the face and neck.

To care for the sponge, rinse thoroughly after each use, squeeze out the excess water and allow it to air dry. Do not wring.

Complete instructions for use and care of a charcoal sponge are included

THE PORE CLEANSER PAD: DEEP CLEANSING

This Bellesentials Three Piece Set also includes a pore cleanser pad that deep cleans the pores and reduces their appearance.

Instructions for using the Pore cleansingÂ pad

The surface has flexible knobs to gently provide enough friction to pull dirt out and cleanse pores without damaging the surrounding skin the way a washcloth can.

Tiny knobs provide gentle abrasion to clear pores without damaging skin

The back grip makes it easy to use and apply it just where you want to deep clean and avoid the delicate skin.

The easy to hold grip makes it easy to focus on problem skin areas

Pliable pore cleanser can bend to clean clogged areas without harming delicate skin like a washcloth can

TRAVEL CASE

Easier to pack for travel, for use at the gym, or just to stow away conveniently in your bath.

Easy to store or pack travel case

CONCLUSION

This Bellesentials Charcoal Konjac Sponge, Pore Cleansing Pad and Facial Cleansing Brush Three Piece Set is an excellent value, as charcoal enriched Konjac sponges alone cost upwards of $15. If you have acne, eczema, rosacea or just skin that is generally sensitive, it is often difficult to properly and thoroughly cleanse the skin without irritating it. Yet to keep skin clear and to allow topical products to work their best, the skin must be clean. This kit provides three excellent cleansing tools that address common skin care cleansing concerns without using harsh abrasives, chemicals or rough washcloths.

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find the Bellesentials Charcoal Konjac Sponge, Pore Cleansing Pad and Facial Cleansing Brush Three Piece Set at:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071RWB5JM

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Style Chicks received the Bellesentials Charcoal Konjac Sponge, Pore Cleansing Pad and Facial Cleansing Brush Three Piece Set in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

DIY SPA: Learn To Massage Your Partner DVD & SpaBall Massage Kit By Heather Karr LMT

July 28, 2017 · Leave a Comment

If someone gave you a spa gift certificate, how would you choose to redeem it? How about a massage? If I was a lady of leisure, I’d get a massage EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. It’s so relaxing and few spa treatments are as luxurious or rejuvenating as a massage. I’m not a lady of leisure, but the SpaBall Massage Kit by Licensed Massage Therapist Heather Karr is here to help.

GettingÂ massages aren’t just relaxing, they’re important for your health. Massage increases immunity, reduces anxiety, fatigue, and tension, massages enhance sleep quality, lessen depression, and release endorphins, the body’s own natural pain reliever. Massages help after a rigorous workout to relieve pain and help muscles recoup. Massages stop pain cycles by releasing muscle knots called trigger points and can greatly aid in coping with stress and tension.

This DVD teaches four massage therapy techniques for relaxing massages at home

I try to get a regular massage whenever I can to stay in optimal shape and keep me on my fitness plan. We found a fabulous masseuse, he is an LMT instructor and is great at post-workout recovery, muscle knots, tension, or if you wrench your back or have a crick in your neck. But he’s so popular, that it’s difficult to book an appointment with him when I need it, I often have to wait a few weeks. Meanwhile, muscle knots and tension can wreak havoc on your energy levels and sleep, so we’re excited to find the SpaBall Massage Kit by Licensed Massage Therapist Heather Karr. This kit has the tool and teaches the techniques used by actual LMT’s on their own patients for giving relaxing and therapeutic massages.

WHY THIS KIT IS NECESSARY

The idea behind this kit is you may need a massage, or your partner may need one and getting to a masseuse is not feasible. Even if you or your partner is very willing to give a massage, *HOW* to massage for therapeutic benefits is a guessing game. Often giving a massage, as an untrained person, is so energy intensive, hands and backs quickly get tired or even can get hurt, so the massage session itself is often not long enough to be truly relaxing or helpful to the one receiving a massage. Even if the massager has ample upper body strength, how to warm up muscles and soothe muscle pain or identify trigger points is something of a mystery. And what is effective at relieving stress and tension is hit or miss for an untrained but willing massager. Ever get (or give) a well-meaning but not relaxing repetitive series of karate chop like moves on your back in the name of massage? That is a person willing to massage you, but they don’t know how. And they (or you) are wasting plenty of energy cluelessly trying when actual massage techniques are far more effective and easier.

Is a loved one stressed? Â Learn special massage techniques from this DVD to quickly and gently reduce tension in the neck, shoulders, and head. One of my favorite chapters on this DVD. So relaxing!

ABOUT THE SPABALL MASSAGE KIT

The SpaBall Massage Kit contains:

An illustrated guide
The “Learn to Massage Your Partner” a 45-minute instructional DVD
A velvet drawstring carrying pouch
Â An easy-to-use massage tool

Spaball kit contents

The kit comes with the instructional DVD, SpaBall tool, and illustrated guide

THE GUIDE

The Spaball guidebook

The guide is a concise illustrated easy to understand “cheat-sheet” reference for finding the source of pain contained within a trigger point in order to apply massage or the massage tool to stop the discomfort. You may be asking, “What’s a trigger point?”

The guide explains Trigger Points and how to fix them

A trigger point is essentially a tightened or stiff muscle bundle or muscle knot, generally sensitive and painful to the touch. It won’t relax on its’ own, which is why massage is so helpful. When you press on the trigger point, it often radiates pain. If these trigger points can be worked out via massage, the pain often lets up quickly. It often takes several minutes of pressure point massage to work out a trigger point, so the tool is particularly helpful.

The guide shows exactly how and where to use the tool to massage a trigger point based on what area of the body hurts. Here is an example of the illustrations found in the guide, with explanations on how to treat each area.

Illustrated, easy to understand diagrams from the Guide

THE DVD

“Learn to Massage Your Partner” is a 45-minute instructional DVD that teaches four primary massage techniques and shows how to do them and what areas of the body should be massaged with each technique and in what order. There are also instructional chapters on how to warm up muscles, how to identify and treat trigger points (the muscle knots that radiate pain), how to give stress relief massages, and how to set up the bed for a comfortable massage position for both the one getting the massage and the one giving the massage.

The “Learn to Massage Your Partner” a 45-minute instructional DVD

A particularly important feature of this DVD is instructions on how to keep your hands from getting tired while giving a massage, and how to protect your back while giving a massage. These techniques are demonstrated step-by-step in action during the massage demonstration.

If you are trying your best to give a massage but your hands tire out after a few minutes, you will find this section to be a game-changer. Personally, it is not that I am unwilling to give a massage, but it is so tiring to try to apply enough pressure to help, Â so I felt I learned a lot from these simple techniques that massage therapists themselves use to protect their back and keep them from getting tired while working on their own clients.

Something I particularly like about the four techniques taught is they are not only easier for the masseuse to perform, but they are gentle and relaxing for the one receiving the massage.

THE MASSAGE TOOL

There are lots of rollers and knobby things that are supposed to help give a massage that I’ve found from time to time at malls or bath stores. I find these to be of minimal value, in part because the tools aren’t that effective and still require a fair amount of hand or grip strength to get any degree of pressure. They also rarely come with instructions.

The patented Spaball is lightweight, sturdy, and conforms to the palm for ease of use

The SpaBall tool is different, it is very simple and easy to use and is just the right texture and shape to apply a little or a lot of pressure on a muscle knot or trigger point. The tool gives more pressure without strenuous effort. The tool can also be used on yourself at home, work or when traveling.

Spaball fits comfortably into the hand to apply pressure to trigger points without excess exertion

SELF-CARE MASSAGE

The DVD has a detailed section on self-care massage techniques and very helpful, easy stretches are taught for identifying and treating trigger points and long muscles that can cause stiffness or radiate pain. There is a section each for back, neck muscle tension and headaches, jaw muscles, forearms, and chest/deltoids. Each section has how to stretch the area and how to massage yourself using the tool. I asked my personal massage therapist about some of these stretches and he thought they were very effective and recommended them whether I get a massageÂ either from him or use the tool to massage knots out myself.

A particularly useful feature of the tool is massaging the arch of foot plantar fasciitis if you are a runner or wear high heels. I find this particularly useful after wearing heels multiple days in a row, or if I have been standing extendedly during the day.

TIP: The golf ball within the tool does offer the right amount of pressure, but a crystal or jade ball can be substituted if you prefer one. Â I tried a jade ball I put in the freezer for a cooling massage to an overworked muscle after a particularly difficult workout and really loved the results. Later that evening, I followed with a brief massage with the golfball and it felt fine the next day.

The golf ball is removable, so you can add your own crystal or jade orb to the casing if desired

THE POUCH

The pouch is a black velvet drawstring pouch to hold the instructional guide and tool that is small enough to keep in your bag, in a desk drawer or suitcase so it can be used at home, work or while traveling.

Drawstring pouch to hold the guide and SpaBall

Carry the SpaBall with you while you travel and use it anywhere for fast relief

CONCLUSION

Massage is not just a treat, it benefits physical health and reduces stress. When you try to give or get a massage at home, without proper instruction, it is difficult to really give a relaxing and effective session. It is also nearly impossible to get good results on yourself, especially on the back, shoulder and neck area. Instead, learn how to give a beneficial, relaxing massage that is not physically exhausting to perform and is a delight to receive. The SpaBall kit enables relaxing, therapeutic massages with the same techniques used by professionals, and helps with self-care massage and stretching techniques when you need a massage yourself. The simple to learn, helpful, informative video and guide give easy to follow, detailed, step-by-step instructions on techniques, tips, and how-to information to enjoy the benefits of massage at home for yourself or a partner.

Find the SpaBall Massage Kit by Heather Karr, LMT at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071FRRC9B

The SpaBall Massage Kit

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Style Chicks received the SpaBall Massage Kit in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

At Home Spa Beauty: truewhite Luce Express White Plus

June 22, 2017 · Leave a Comment

When I was a kid, my dentist called my teeth his little pearls. Then one day I discovered coffee and soon he stopped saying that. Coffee, tea and red wine are the go-to beverages of many of us, but despite their numerous energy, health and beauty benefits, they all hold in common the ability to stain teeth a dingy, unhealthy looking yellow, which appears very aging. Whiten teeth conveniently at home with the truewhite Luce Express White Plus System.

I’m not giving up coffee. I’ve tried plenty of whitening products in my coffee-swilling day including toothpaste, whitening mouthwashes, and whitening strips.

TEETH WHITENING OPTIONS: WHY CHOOSE BLUE LIGHT LED

While whitening toothpaste and whitening strips can remove the yellowing of the teeth, they don’t restore that pearly look. I had a professional LED teeth whitening session that made a surprising difference in how young my smile looked. That was, of course, many cups of coffee ago, and it’s time to whiten my teeth again.

While the LED sessions at the dentist are not painful, they can get expensive for a process you can easily do at home with the right tools. There are tons of whitening products on the market, and many of them are not so effective. I find that whitening strips do help remove stains, but they are slow and limited to very surface-level discoloration.

FINDING AN AT-HOME WHITENING SYSTEM THAT WORKS

How do you know a good whitening at-home system when you see it? The key is getting a powerful and effective whitening gel, which the majority of dental whitening products do NOT contain, and pair this with LED blue light to activate said gel. The lack of light-activated gel is in part why whitening strips or whitening toothpaste helps but only can do so much. Strips and toothpaste temporarily bleach teeth, they can’t compete with a light-activated gel tooth whitening process.

ABOUT TRUEWHITE LUCE

Truewhite Luce meets both of these criteria for effective home whitening: a dental grade whitening gel paired with a blue five-LED accelerator light that is powerful enough to activate the gels’ whitening capability and increases oxygenation. The five-LED light is superior to many competitor products, most of which are one or two lights.

The kit comes with:

GEL: Â One twist-pen to brush on the gel, it is similar in shape and size to the YSL Touche Eclat click-pen.

Gel dispensing brush pen

A mouthpiece with the LED lights

truewhite Luce has five LED blue lights for superior whitening power

A detachable cord
A power source that holds two AA batteries.

HOW IT WORKS

Attach the LED mouthpiece to the power source with the USB cord.

Attach USB cord to mouthpiece

APPLY THE GEL: Twist the pen brush to disperse the gel on the brush tip, and apply the gel to the teeth. Make sure to cover stains and discoloration well, and avoid the gum line. A thin layer can do it.

Use the easy to use pen brush to apply the gel precisely to each tooth

PUT IN MOUTHGUARD: Turn on the device and insert the mouthpiece

Press the button to turn the device on and off

Turn on the device and insert it into the mouth

Use it for fifteen minutes. You can watch TV, work on your laptop, or read because it does not require any effort or movement to be effective.
Repeat additional sessions three to five times a week as needed until the desired whitening is achieved.

Simple to use instructions

PUTTING TRUEWHITE LUCE TO THE TEST

The gel does not sting or irritate my teeth as can happen with some whitening products. The brush makes it very easy to apply with precision, which I prefer to kits that come with gel in a syringe that is added to a mouthpiece. With the brush design, I only get the gel where I want it. I paint in thin even coats, like when applying nail enamel. I applied extra to stained areas.

The mouthguard is not that pliable at first but it is still comfortable and it really gets in close to the teeth, so the activating light reaches even the sides of the teeth and areas that toothbrushes and even floss can’t reach well. It got softer and more pliable after it had been in my mouth a few minutes, then it was fine.

truewhite Luce delivers a flood of true blue LED light to whiten teeth

I was impressed that the LED light was so blue and pretty intense, making it much more effective than competitor teeth whitening devices.

The result? A deeper whitening treatment that reaches areas that a whitening strip misses.

TIP: This is basically like wearing a nightguard or sports mouthpiece, but for a comfortable fit, align it with the front of your teeth by placing your bite in front of the raised ledge portion to ensure proper placement and comfort.

Position the mouthpiece so the teeth fit in front of the guard line and teeth line up with the lights

Position the mouthpiece so the teeth fit in front of the guard line ridge seen in the middle and teeth line up with the lights

RESULTS

truewhite Luce does whiten teeth in one treatment and gets increasingly whiter after multiple sessions. I did a session every other night for a total of five sessions to achieve my desired level of whiteness. But the results of even one session was superior in my opinion to the results I get doing a series of at-home whitening strips. My teeth were not optimal white after one use, but they looked more “pearl-like” in luster, surface stains were removed I was very pleased to get quality results in less time than it would take me to book and wait for an appointment for a professional whitening session.

The second use I was more liberal with how much gel I put on my teeth, and saw a more whitening in this session and then in future sessions. I still recommend being sparing with the gel, as you can do multiple sessions there is no reason to overdo it in one sitting, as the gel is powerful.

The gel did not sting or burn, but it is important to apply it carefully, like they do in a professional whitening treatment, and paint in thin, even coats avoiding the gumline and lips. If you do get it on gums or lips, I recommended removing the excess with a Q-tip. I run a Q-tip swab over my gumline just to be sure.

TIP: Apply a light coat lip balm, coconut oil, or chap stick to avoid getting the gel on your lips

The results! Close up after six truewhite LUCE treatments

The results! Close up after five truewhite Luce treatments

CONCLUSION

The truewhite Luce Express White Plus Advanced Teeth Whitening System has a powerful five LED blue light that is not dangerous, or painful, and it’s simple to use.

While some DIY at-home beauty solutions just give an acceptable result, teeth whitening is one of the few areas that you can get virtually professional results at home.

It may take a few home sessions, but it is easy and convenient. The gel does not sting teeth, and it’s much easier to dispense and apply the gel, and even target one discolored tooth if necessary with this kit than with some of the competitors that have “loose gel” in a syringe that fill a mouthpiece without precision and can inadvertently whiten the gumline.

WHERE TO BUY

Find the truewhite Luce Express White Plus – Advanced Teeth Whitening System atÂ http://try.prowhiteningkit.com/truewhiteluce and
https://www.true-company.com/collections/whitening-1/products/truewhite-luce-express-white-plus-blue-advanced-teeth-whitening-system

Style Chicks received the truewhite Luce Express White Plus – Advanced Teeth Whitening System in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

Get Major Hair Volume with Pure Glam Volume Root Powder

May 21, 2017 · Leave a Comment

You know how crazy we are for Pure Glam Volume Root Powder, and we still use it anytime we want major hair volume in seconds.

Want some pointers on how to use this amazing Hair Fairy Dust? Here are some tips from stylist pros we use ourselves.

Worried about the hot, humid summer coming up? Pure Glam Volume Root Powder creates lift, volume and texture, while also absorbing oils. What a trifecta!
Apply Pure Glam Volume Root Powder at the roots on dry hair for instant volume.
Apply all over to add grit and hold before starting an updo.

Here is Pure Glam Volume Root Powder in action:

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Find Pure Glam Volume Root Powder at http://OrganicBeautyNow.com

Style Chicks received Pure Glam Volume Root Powder in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort as Brand Ambassadors. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

How to get smooth feet: UTILYZE Electronic Foot File

January 17, 2017 · 2 Comments

There are many callus removal and rough foot skin treatments including salon treatments, chemical concoctions, and even garra rufa, a fish pedicure where fish eat the dead skin off the feet! But smooth, callus-free feet are easily achieved at home with the right tool. We like the Utilyze Electronic Foot File, a powerful, rechargeable device for quickly and easily getting soft, callus-free feet with smooth, flake-free heels.

Utilize Electronic Foot File

SPRING’S ALMOST HERE: TURN FANGLY FEET INTO PRETTY PIGGIES NOW
In winter, it’s easy to hide less-than-glamourous rough and dry feet in warm, thick socks and forgiving, snuggly boots. But as of this writing, spring is only two months away, and foot-flaunting open-back shoes and sandals come with it. And if a vacation to a warm weather locale is in your immediate future, getting your feet smooth and callus-free is a priority.

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TESTING THE UTILYZE ELECTRONIC FOOT FILE

I charged the device for eight hours before use; it plugs in by the included USB port charger. Once the light turns green, it is ready for use. I went to work on my callus and cringe-worthy dry heels.

I am frequently barefoot at home and have calluses on the outer side of my big toes. I tend to procrastinate on removing these calluses because it’s tediously time-consuming filing away with sanding file sticks or pumices, and the results are often just okay despite filing until my arm gets too tired. But the removal process is simple with the Utilyze Electronic Foot File. I used the File two ways by doing one big toe callus completely dry and the other big toe callus after soaking my foot to soften the callus. Both worked very well.

Utilize Electronic Foot File

Some things I especially appreciated:

1) POWERFUL: Utilyze Electronic Foot File is a very powerful callus remover, but if you press the roller too hard to the skin, the motor stops. I like this feature so that the skin itself does not get damaged and there is no burning sensation from overuse.
2) EASY GRIP: It is very easy to grip and to use, my hand and arm do not get tired when using it.
3) FAST RESULTS: It is much quicker than using a manual file or pumice with far superior results
4) SAFETY: It is safer and more sanitary than other means of callus removal such as razors or grinders that cut the skin. It is CE international safety standards approved.
5) COMFORTABLE TO USE: It doesn’t feel hot to the touch during use, and it isn’t painful or uncomfortable to remove the dead skin.
6) EASY TO USE: With a manual sander or pumice stone, I used a lot of “elbow grease” to get the job done. But this device just requires a light, gentle glide over the skin. There is no need to rub or scrub, press or push the roller into the skin; the device does all the work.
7) LONG-LASTING CHARGE: So far the one charge has lasted through a few sessions and has retained the same level of power.

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RESULTS:

Utilyze Electronic Foot File made quick work of smoothing my heels; that happened quickly in a few minutes. The callus removal I did in two sessions, using the fine roller. Not being familiar with the device at first, I didn’t know if the skin could use a rest, but it probably could’ve been done in one session. So far, the calluses have not returned, and my feet stay smooth after a very quick treatment. I also lightly glided it over the soles of my feet and toes to remove general dead skin.

The results were better than I got from the decadent foot soak and pedicure treatment that came with a full spa day of beauty pampering at a very expensive salon. As relaxing as a spa foot treatment can be, I prefer having my own filing device to eliminate any risk of infection.

I was also surprised at *how* much dead skin exfoliated so quickly into a fine powdery dust, so make sure to use the device somewhere it is easy to clean up afterward or drape a towel, drape cloth or old newspapers under your feet.

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BOX CONTENTS:
The device comes boxed with the rechargeable file itself, instructions, a USB port charger, one fine roller and two coarse rollers, a roller cover cap, and a cleaning brush. The color choices are red or black.

Replacement rollers are available at Amazon when they eventually need to be replaced, but they are pretty solid and clean up well.

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CONSTRUCTION:
The device is well constructed with sturdy materials; it is suitable for professional use. There are no loose or shoddy parts. I like that it’s rechargeable so that it is a sealed device instead of requiring batteries. It comes with a three-year warranty program.

It is easy to switch out the roller heads by pressing the button on the side which releases the current roller.

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CLEANING THE DEVICE:
There is a small brush included in the kit to remove any dry skin dust debris from small crevices, and the roller quickly washed off under a running faucet.

CONCLUSION:
The Utilyze Electronic Foot File is a very powerful callus remover, suitable for men and women that gets the job done!

It is an easy, enjoyable beauty treatment that provides instant gratification of smooth, softer foot skin. It smoothes tough callused feet to as soft as silk.

Unlike hand-held foot files, The Utilyze Electronic Foot File gives very effective results and leaves my feet soft enough to ensure against snagging expensive hosiery or trouser socks. It also leaves feet smooth enough to go bare foot or wear strappy sandals. Better results than I got at the spa!

Find the Utilyze Electronic Foot File at https://www.amazon.com/UTILYZE-Rechargeable-Electronic-Pedicure-Turbo-Boost/dp/B00QXHH5Z2/.

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I received this product in exchange for my unbiased review and received compensation for my time and effort. However, my experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine.