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SBee
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Joined: 30 Apr 2006
Posts: 7
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Fri Jul 07, 2006 6:42 pm  |
Hi everyone-
This is my first post - but i have been a long time reader. I had a little spare time this evening and looked in the mirror. Wow things are changing - and I am not liking the direction I am headed.
Can I please get any recommendations for products - I will try anything if you have had good results.
Here is my skin type: 40 yrs old, fair skin with some freckles
I have been religiously been wearing sun block for the past ten yers, but still have some sun damage. I have been using on and off for the past 8 years:
SkinCeuticals C&E and recently Ferulic Acid
BioElements QuicK refiner (AHA)
Kinerase cream
I like some of this but am open to any other ideas. I have a good diet/vitamins and healthy lifestyle. My skin looks so rough and dry and lifeless lately. I am not expecting miracles, but something else that will at least slow things down a bit would be nice. I am not comfortable with injectables, so looking for other solutions.
Thanks for any advice-
Shawna |
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Fri Jul 07, 2006 7:38 pm |
Well SBee, you've answered your own dilemma.
You're using too many drying products! No wonder your skin is not doing well. Keep the sunblock for day, but use only 1 of the other 3 products for night time use. Better still, lay off the other 3 products for a while until your skin goes back to its normal self. Hope this helps you. |
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Fri Jul 07, 2006 8:16 pm |
| What about Organic Rose Hip oil at night? My mum and I both use that and love it. It really nourishes the skin. It also helps with sun damage. It is also inexpensive. |
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SBee
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Fri Jul 07, 2006 8:44 pm |
Thanks for the replys - let me give better details. i only use the Bioelements (AHA) infrequently and less so in the summer. The Skinceuticals goes on before the sun block for day and at night i go with the Kinerase Cream.
But I would love to hear from anyone who has a better regiment with results they are happy with.
Thanks!~
Shawna |
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Sat Jul 08, 2006 3:53 pm |
You might like the Remergent line, SBee. My skin sounds similar to yours - apart from the fact that it's no longer dull and dry, and I'm the same age as you. Here's some info from this forum, if you're interested: http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=12373&highlight=remergent
The DNA Repair Serum does something good to my skin - not sure exactly how, but it looks lovely, clear and bright. The Clarifying Concentrate is for getting rid of any sunspots, if you have any.
If you have flakey skin, you might like to try exfoliating. I swear by Epidermx for at-home microdermabrasion sessions once or twice weekly. There are plenty of other exfoliators out there, too.
Vitamin C Serum is good for protecting the skin and helping to fade pigmentation marks and blemishes.
Applying an oil before your moisturiser can help it to moisturise more effectively and give a glow back to dry skin. Some useful ones are Emu Oil, Camellia Oil and Squalene. There are others you could use, too. |
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glitteron123
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Joined: 04 Jul 2006
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Sat Jul 08, 2006 8:25 pm |
| i would try detente. you can order a sample from their site: detentednt. It has worked for loads of people with similar problems, my mother being one of them. |
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Sat Jul 08, 2006 8:38 pm |
| Adding various masks 2-3 times a week helps keep my skin bright. So many nice ones, for not a lot of money. Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel, Zia Papaya Enzyme Mask, philosophy microdelivery kit, PSF Pumpkin Mask, and many others. |
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Sat Jul 08, 2006 10:43 pm |
| Have you tried a retinol or a prescription retinoid? I'd also try a sample of the copper peptides, but start slowly. |
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Sun Jul 23, 2006 12:17 pm |
| here are some suggestions....first clean night time take all make up off exfolate with complexcion brush or gentel scrub....then apply serum of your choice for DRY SKIN then a good cream for dry skin also eye cream/serum first...morning rinse face with clear warm water.....no soap for dry skin then am serum for dry skin and cream for dry skin then sun block 30 or above. you have to experiment with many brands to find one that works for you give each one at least two weeks to see what it is doing there are many good lines but over the counter is not as good as the skin care lines on the internet, home shoping channels etc. seems like these are better. took me awhile to find one that worked for me and the best results were not from over the counter md formulation, elizebth grant, philosophy are a few. don't waste you time or money on lamer, or avon or mary kay just names, no good products no matter what adds say. hope this helps |
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Tue Jul 25, 2006 1:23 am |
Hi Shawna!
I also have severely dry skin and found amazing results with the Ice Elements line.
One of the items that I have been using, their blueberry mask, has actually removed my freckles! I was pretty amazed as I was used to having them hanging around and then I thought I noticed that they were fading... and before I knew it they were gone!
I attribute it to the blueberry mask as it has brightening qualities... and the other products that I was using from the line at the time, would not have done that.
Other than the blueberry mask, I would recomment their anti-aging serum, as that would probably have the biggest impact on your skin, as far as helping it to hold onto the hydration that you have while helping to reverse any sun damage and signs of aging...
You could add both of those products in to your routine without a problem.
The only thing that you would need to do is to ensure that if you are using any AHAs that you use the blueberry mask opposite that... like in the morning if you use the AHAs in the evening because of the fruit acids and sugars.
both of these products together should help you with the dryness and roughness of your skin... Of course, I went all in and picked up the normal to dry cleanser and moisture lotion in addition to the products that I mentioned to you, but certainly if you have a cleanser and moisture lotion that you prefer, you could add the other 2 products to them to get some decent results.
Take care. |
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 *****My 5 Star Rave***** Just loving everything about ICE ELEMENTS!!! You HAVE to try the 2 minute miracle exfoliating gel... It is to die for! |
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