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Tue Apr 01, 2008 2:41 am |
I try to take good care of my skin, but I get quite confused, as there seems to be different "philosohies" or approaches to what counts as "good" skincare or not.
My skin is dry and sensitive, and quite thin, and I don't have any sundamage issues (guess it's sometimes a good thing to live in the Land of the Midnight Sun ).
At the present, I use MD Formulations Continous Renewal Complex (the previous Facial Cream), and then a moisturizer of some sort (rich), and I have just reintroduced Dermalogica's Multivitamin Power Concentrate in the morning, to get some antioxidants.
But when I read boards, I get confused; people say you should use lots of acids (even peels), and retinoids, prescription strength products. This is especially true of the skincare board at MUA. But every time I try anything strong, my skin peels and looks horrible, although I introduce products gradually. Then an acquaintance of mine said that if you are tough to your skin, you force it to produce more collagen, but I cringe just by the idea of my sore, itchy face.
Then come my aesthetician: she swears by Decleor, and tells me to use the balms, oils and to be gentle to my skin, but I can continue using glycolic acid. Is this too gentle, again?
I am utterly confused. I crave an antioxidant serum which will not dry me out, and I hope that if I use that in the morning, plus glycolic acid at night, my skin will be happy.
And of course sunscreen, but that goes without saying. |
_________________ *Norway*Early 40s ,dry/sensitive skin. fair neutral/olive complexion (blue/green eyes). Slightly sensitive to anything interesting ingredient-wise. |
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Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:11 am |
I like PSF Vit C serum. I use it every morning with no dryness and no flakies. Psf also makes a great Green Tea Cleansing Milk as well for dry sensitive skin.
I also use peels and BHAs but I have acne prone skin and am in the process of correcting a lot of past skincare mistakes resulting in acne, redness and scarring. I however don't have thinner skin so I guess I'm no help in that dept. |
_________________ Cincinnati Ohio...in love with PSF... |
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Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:14 am |
You certainly don't need acids or retinoids. You need moisturization and sunscreen.
Anything that you put on your skin which causes you to peel excessively or cause a lot of redness or irritation is not good for your skin and will probably do more damage. It may even cause your skin to become more sensitive.
If the products you are currently using feel good on your skin and achieve moisturization without irritation, then stay with them.
If you want to experiment then try those lines that will be kind to your skin. eg Valmont. |
_________________ Skin: Over 60, ex combination now sensitive, Cellcosmet |
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Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:16 am |
PSF is one of the brands I consider; does the serum have a high alcohol content? Does it oxidise quickly?
I am also thinking about the Berry Beneficial, but am worried it might not have any effects at all.
How are the moisturizers from PSF? Anyone in particular which you can recommend for dry skin?
(Many questions...) |
_________________ *Norway*Early 40s ,dry/sensitive skin. fair neutral/olive complexion (blue/green eyes). Slightly sensitive to anything interesting ingredient-wise. |
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Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:19 am |
The one important and indisputable fact is that everyone's skin is different and has different needs. Yes, this makes it confusing, unfortunately - but it also means that there's no such thing as a "must do" treatment.
If you're uncomfortable with using peels and they make your skin dry and sore, then just don't use them. There's no law that says you have to. Some people have fantastic results with them but others, like yourself, may find that they damage or sensitise their skin. They could do you more harm than good.
Listen and pay attention to your own skin. Don't damage it by trying things just because you think you should. You're the one who knows it best.
Perhaps gentle skincare is the right way for you. If it is, then that's what will give the best results for your skin.
Good luck, Nemi. And remember that most of us get confused over what to use a lot of the time too. You're not on your own! |
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Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:22 am |
Nemi wrote: |
PSF is one of the brands I consider; does the serum have a high alcohol content? Does it oxidise quickly?
I am also thinking about the Berry Beneficial, but am worried it might not have any effects at all.
How are the moisturizers from PSF? Anyone in particular which you can recommend for dry skin?
(Many questions...) |
Nemi, I'm not sure how old you are but I use Neal's Yard Remedies Frankincense Cream for my very dry skin (I have very fair, thin skin too). It's beautifully rich and is made with natural ingredients. It's aimed at mature skin, so probably best for someone in their mid-to late 30s plus, I'd think. However, there are plenty of other wonderful products from the same brand. |
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Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:26 am |
It's always good to come here and be reassured that I'm not crazy. I suppose that many skincare addicts are suffering from rough(er) breakout-prone skin, and that they tend to recommend the type of products working for them to anybody eager to listen.
Well, anyway. For moisturization, I find that Dermalogica (IMB) and Decleor (Nutri-delice+Aromessence Neroli) are working pretty well; it's the extras that I'm after, and first and foremost an antioxidant serum, preferrably a form of vitamin C that my skin can tolerate.
*edit* I forgot. I'm 36, and I'm also very interested in an eye cream that actually does something for the moisturization and plumping. |
_________________ *Norway*Early 40s ,dry/sensitive skin. fair neutral/olive complexion (blue/green eyes). Slightly sensitive to anything interesting ingredient-wise. |
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Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:22 am |
Nemi, I used MD Formulations products for about 9 months and they weren't as good as what I thought they were going to be. So, I switched to all natural products from a line called Janesce (its made in Australia) and it was the best thing I ever did.
I'm slowly adding things back into my regime like high quality eye creams and exfoliants and my skin doesn't breakout nearly as much as it did while on MDF. I guess its just trial and error to see what's best for you. |
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Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:32 am |
OK, so I ordered a couple of samples from PSF; the vit. C-serum, Perfecting Day Lotion and the Cellular Night Cream, just to test.
But all of a sudden I want everything from every website... |
_________________ *Norway*Early 40s ,dry/sensitive skin. fair neutral/olive complexion (blue/green eyes). Slightly sensitive to anything interesting ingredient-wise. |
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Wed Apr 02, 2008 3:04 am |
Nemi,
I use the night and day lotions from PSF and like them very much. I wish the night one wasn't quite as scented but that is a personal preference. You might want to consider their ALA serum since it acts both as a light moisturizer and antioxidant. It will likely not be enough moisturization for you by itself but will give you some antioxidant protection without drying. Good luck! |
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Wed Apr 02, 2008 3:54 am |
Oakview wrote: |
Nemi,
I use the night and day lotions from PSF and like them very much. I wish the night one wasn't quite as scented but that is a personal preference. You might want to consider their ALA serum since it acts both as a light moisturizer and antioxidant. It will likely not be enough moisturization for you by itself but will give you some antioxidant protection without drying. Good luck! |
Thanks a lot for the input! I don't quite like overly scented products myself, as I have a highly scent-sitive nose; I must have been a dog in a previous life. |
_________________ *Norway*Early 40s ,dry/sensitive skin. fair neutral/olive complexion (blue/green eyes). Slightly sensitive to anything interesting ingredient-wise. |
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Wed Apr 02, 2008 6:27 am |
These different skincare approaches only demonstrates how each of use react according to our skin type, environment, reaction to ingredients and even climate. I happen to be one of those who do benefit from gentle acid and chemical peels. Those with more sensitive skin probably won't. A few weeks ago when I was trying a sample of PSF's gentle castille cleanser, I felt how much more sensitive my skin was and stopped the acids, reverted to a different cleansers before continuing with my routine.
There will be some people who don't think manual exfoliation is good for your skin. And if you have thin, sensitive skin it may not be. Yet there are others who say exfoliation is a MUST. My thick, oily skin benefits from both physical and chemical exfoliation.
Those with drier skin will benefit from heavy moisturizers. Those with oily skin won't.
Some can handle skincare with a lot of essential oils; others can't.
The best thing you can do is listen to your skin. It'll tell you when you're using something bad. |
_________________ 44 – combo/oily skin with a tendency towards clogged pores. Thanks to EDS, tweaked my skincare routine and normalized skin… no more breakouts. PSF, silk powder, Janson Beckett, Cellbone, NIA24 are staples. |
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