Illustrator said:

U No U Luv It!!

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

I have a hard time believing anything that HURTS that bad is good for you.

I tried a mild dermabrasion cream once. ONCE. and my face was raw for days. Never again.

You should get a facial peel, and yes it does exactly what you think!

lots of water is the biggest part of healthy skin...but seriously if youre concerned and want to reverse anything, call your local spa...facial treatments are fairly cheap and wonderful!

I'm very fond of Neutrogena products.

You can go to their site and answer questions, and they'll spit out a list of products for you:
http://neutrogena.com/Per...sReferrer=

At the risk of sounding like a consumer whore, I did it, and it has made a big difference for me.

Blow tourch!

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

I took Mel's advice. I think I like this one: http://neutrogena.com/Pro...tLineID=13

rushing07 said:

I'm telling you Dan! This stuff works.
It was even in one Nip/Tuck episode.
If you don't trust me, trust Christian Troy!

rushing07 said:

I'd trust you over that guy

I said it in another thread, but I'll say it again. Make loose green or white tea, let it cool, and cleanse your face with it using those cotton wool pads. Works a treat. Don't use powdered green tea, but some teabags are ok.

Cooled down almost to frozen black tea teabags over the eyes is good too.

Mon and I use this too. Kept one over from the hundreds we opportunistically sold on eBay when there was that shortage earlier this year. It's really good stuff and not too pricey really.

Fauxie said:

i wondered if the green tea thing was good for your skin

horatio said:

It's so simple - just wipe the tea on your face. I use loose white tea, drink a couple of cups and just keep a little aside in a shot glass. If I find my face feels a little grimey after a few hours I just dip a cotton wool pad in there and wipe away. It feels really fresh. My wife's sister even noticed a difference and asked if I'd been using anything. And then I started drinking beer every day and smoking again and now I look like shit.

Fauxie said:

:green:

Imago said:

I think both you and Carrie are completely on the right track. In addition to what you're doing try increasing your intake of herbal teas (they have wonderful cleansing propeties), and try to get to a sauna or bath house to sweat impurities out of your system at least every 2-3 weeks. Maybe you could see if there's a Russian-Turkish Bath in your area. They always have an insane variety of saunas and water treatments that over time improve the quality and elasticity of your skin because you've gotten all of the "gunk" out. Although it won't help your sunspots, it also might be time for you to get a colonic as well.

I think taking vitamin A an use water and salt or sugar
to take dead skin off you face use moisturizer

Imago said:

not that I'd know from experience...but I hear that it causes crow's feet...

reneGade20 said:

oh no. ReneGade20 found this thread. Let's get this party started!

Imago said:

I hardly think that I'm the org's beauty consultant....they're are PLENTY of hawt folks here that can lay claim to that title....






....HOWEVER....detox yourself by drinking cranberry juice (natural, homemade from cranberries), drink lots of water, eat clean, minimize the unnecessary sugars and grease....use lotions and facial cremes that have a high SPF...good products for men include Nivea, Clinique for Men, Ahava (the dead sea stuff), Oil of Olay, Loreal for Men....

...and don't forget HAIR GEL....gelled locks or spikes will draw attention AWAY from the wrinkles and spots if all else fails....

jus' my

I know I'm beating a dead horse, but dammit, this is a topic dear to my heart...can't have Imago running around without ALL the facial care info he needs, dammit!!
Anti-aging Sun Stuff from AHAVA

[Edited 10/23/07 10:08am]
[Edited 10/23/07 10:17am]

I'm a huge AVEDA fan. I've been using some moisturizer lately. Mostly because I love the way it smells.


Here's what I use:




Pure plant extracts plus tourmaline an energizing mineral infuse your skin with visible radiance. This light, oil-free formula rebuilds skin's moisture barrier while shielding from sun and other environmental assaults. So your skin looks and feels healthier and more radiant.

• Minimizes the appearance of fine lines
• Helps prevent sun damage with SPF 15
• Delivers non-greasy, oil-free moisture
• Protects with natural anti-oxidants
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Imago said:

okay okay. serious answer not that my skin is all that great but these have helped me: exercise! eat right/take vitamins! drink lots of water! exfoliate! colon cleansing! sweatbaths! moisturize! sunblock! try not to stress out! meditate!

hope this helps

Lancomme

In the movies, the hot chicks put cucumbers over their eyes, so I assume that's the secret.

Imago said:

I know I am all kinds of late posting to this thread but here ya go....

Drink 63 oz. of water a day. Take some Flax Seed/Borage Oil Vitamins (actually they are capsules that taste pretty dog on good) plus a Multivitamin and get your colon cleansed every six months. It like a charm for me but as far as facial cleanliness and what not.

1. Cleanse morning and night followed by a toner and moisturizer.
2. Use a facial scrub 2-3 times per week to get rid of the dead skin.

Again, works like a charm for me, especially taking care of what is on the inside first while working on the outside.

Here are some links to products I recommend:

Water - Ummm, spring water will do just fine.
Colon Cleansing (extremely important I feel for overall health) www.drnatura.com
Flaxseed w/Borage Oil Vitamins -
http://www.vitaminshoppe....id=NO-1442
Multi-Vitamin - http://www.vitaminshoppe....id=JM-1011

For extra dry skin you can never go wrong with Pure unrefined Shea Butter and you can order online www.nasabb.com

You can also order Black Soap which is all natural as well and works well if you suffer from acne.

I am also really diggin' the Oil of Olay Definity skincare line for the firming and glowing.
http://www.olay.com/bouti...oducts.jsp