REDFEATHERS said:

Me 4

Mach said:

It's amazing the difference in how my skin feels and looks when I'm using all the products and when I don't.

CarrieMpls said:

The skin around my eyes is softer and younger looking with that healthy glow no more dark circles and extra puffyness. The fine lines are gone - seriously What amazed me most was how the upper lid area ( I slather that goop on all ova my eyes right before bed ) has lost the puff and lightened up. My eyes deffinatly have that more open look

The best thing you could add to your skin care line if you're already not using it is an exfoliant. As we get older it takes longer for skin cells to renew themselves so if we exfoliate the dead skin away it will force us to make new ones. Anything with salicylic or lactic acid is great for light peels and glycolic are also great. Salon peels have 30% or less of these ingredients in them so they are safe, where as you'd have to go to a doctor to get it stronger, aka chemical peel.

So exfoliate and use spf EVERY day...even when it's cloudy!

Also dermalogica makes a great product called MAP-15 Regenerator. It forces Vitamin C deeper into the skin providing antioxidant protection and helps with collagen formation. It's expensive but you only use a little bit and I have noticed great changes using it!

About a week ago I started using the new St Ives Elements " Microderm-Abrasion wash in the mornings. My face looks smoother already
I bought it because I ran out of the Clinique 7 day scrub - I like the St Ives better then the 7 day scrub.

Mach said:

A lot of people use St. Ives and like it. It's not the best but if you're happy with it then use it. You shouldn't use a hard scrub on your face daily. It's funny that they call it Microderm-Abrasion....microdermabrasion is really a professional exfoliant where you use a brush with crystals on your face! Good way to market an over the counter product!

Mach said:

I use their apricot scrub once a week or so. It's cheap, smells yummy and works fabulously. I'm all about finding the discount goodies.

CarrieMpls said:

I used to use that many yrs ago but it was to harsh ( scratchy ) on my face and seemed to do more harm then good. I now use it on my feet knees and elbows

CarrieLee said:

The 7 day scrub and this new one ( to me ) isnt a hard scrub. I have to use something like this often because my skin will get patchy/dry and flakey if I dont. The St Ives does have tiny mineral crystals in it I guess what ever sells a product works. 7 days in and I am pleased and it doesn't cost an arm and leg "best" to me isnt about $ spent it's about how it works for me - everyone is different

CarrieLee said:

Is there a good over the counter exfoliant that you recommend? I use Arbonne Thermal Fusion Enzyme Masque and it seems to do an ok job.

applekisses said:

It depends on your skin type. I'm partial to Dermalogica products because I use them in school and I SEE the changes it has made to my skin, my classmates skin and my clients' skin who come in regularly.

I use daily micro 5 times a week and the thermal exfoliant from their age smart line once a week. The daily micro is $45 but will last you a year if you use the correct amount, which is a little less than a teaspoon.

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Mach said:

Like I said, whatever works!

CarrieLee said:

Can you buy Dermalogica over the counter? I'd be willing to try it.

CarrieLee said:

Exactly

I have really dry skin and always have

This is the 1st time on over 15 yrs that my skin is not cracked ( almost to bleeding ) and feels like it wont shatter when I smile


So I am hoping I am doing something right

do you have more suggestions for those of us with very dry mature(ing) skin ?

applekisses said:

Yup. Not all of the product but a lot of them. Orgnote on its way!

CarrieLee said:

Hooray! Thanks!

Mach said:

Like I said I'm partial to dermalogica!!! Their age smart line is AWESOME. Are you using a toner before moisturizing? It helps penetrate the products deeper into the skin. They have an emollient moisturizer called barrier repair that helps free radicals from attacking your skin. Sounds like a good exfoliant, toner and moisturizer is key for your problem, and a good hydrating mask once a week. Also remember you NEED to drink lots of water to hydrate your cells!

OMG I'm such an esthetician!!! One more month until I graduate!!!

Excellent stuff... priced at $17.00.

7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula
Nudges away roughness, flakiness to refine skin. Helps lessen the appearance of fine lines. Clears the way for moisture. Suitable for all skin types.

Facial care is expensive, even with minimal products.

CarrieLee said:

So you really know what your talking about! I to am interested in the product you mentioned *Dermalogica*. Do they have a website,maybe that has a quiz for finding out which products you should use,and a daily regimen?

EmeraldSkies said:

dermalogica.com

You can also go to dermalinstitute.com and you can watch youtube videos of Jane, the founder of Dermalogica! I'm telling you its good stuff, and you may think it's expensive but it lasts for a long time!

EmeraldSkies said:

No. Assuming any of them work, why am I trying to fool people into thinking I'm younger than I really am?

hokie said:

Word.

EmeraldSkies said:

I'd like to say no they are all crap, but I saw an ad for Olay's Definity or whatever it's called, and there I was, nearly sucked into their marketing, cause HOPE is what they sell, no cure or prevention for anti-aging.
I didn't buy it, bought worming tablets for the dog instead

I THOUGHT THIS THREAD WAS GOING TO BE ABOUT CAPS

CarrieLee said:

Yes I am using the Clinique 3 step line which has a toner before moisture Thanx for all the info and yes water helps the body do all kindsa wonderful things

FreeSpirit said:

That stuff is very nice see how pretty it made me face ?

CarrieLee said:

I did their little test thingy

I got =

you are experiencing sensitized skin.

your core regimen is
-----

Cleanse:
UltraCalming Cleanser
Extra-gentle cleansing, healing and protection for skin aggravated by environmental assaults.
Masque:
MultiVitamin Power Recovery® Masque
Concentrated vitamins and botanicals calm stressed skin, reducing redness and restoring suppleness.
Moisturize:
Barrier Repair
A unique anhydrous (waterless) moisturizer that melts gently into sensitized skin to soothe and help repair damage.
Target:
Gentle Soothing Booster
Soothe easily-irritated skin with this concentrated,
oil-free complex containing calming flower extracts.


That was fun

thanx

I'm lucky to have nice skin. The one really annoying thing is that my t-zone gets shiny and I can't stand it. I will NOT leave the house without sunscreen and in the fall/winter my skin gets dry.

What moisturizer/sunscreen can I use that will work well? Anyone have suggestions?

I like to use at least 30 spf if possible.

Thanks...

hokie said:

I think the higher you go in spf the thicker it makes the product. This one is only 20 but it won't leave your face oily:

http://www.dermalogica.co...K®ion=A

Also the Age Smart dynamic skin recovery is great and has an spf of 30 but I tend to be on the drier side on my cheeks and forehead so it doesn't bother me.

Mach said:

Awesome! The ultra calming is one of my favorites. You can even use it with cotton pads if you're in a pinch and you don't need to rinse it off. The only thing with this product is that it has wheat in it, so if you have a gluten allergy you can't use it.

The barrier repair is awesome. It's an emollient so it can even act as a "filler" like photo finish and your concealer or foundation will smooth right over it.