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Mon Mar 25, 2013 11:09 am  |
Hey everyone,
I've been on the forum for a few weeks, and to be hoenst I'm totally overwhelmed by all the info. I'm not really sure where to start! Acids, peptides, Matrixyl, retinols, ceramides, serums, HA, moisturisers - I really don't know the difference between most of them! I'm not really sure what products do what.
If anyone would like to share their knowledge I would be eternally grateful for a "Skin Care Primer"! Alternatively, does anyone know of sites that give a comprehensive overview of modern day skin care options?
I want something that will help my wrinkles (peptides?) and then wanted something to moisturise my delicate, dehydrated skin (HA? Would it work for very sensitive skin?)
At the moment I'm using Olay Regenerist around my eyes (has Matrixyl in it... meant to rival peptides?), La Roche Posay Nutritic Intense Rich intense rich (to reconstitute delicate skin) on my whole face. The Olay seems okay, but the La Roche makes my skin feel a bit tight.
Hope someone can help! I'm a bit over my head... |
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Mon Mar 25, 2013 5:36 pm |
If your skin is delicate, I would start a gentle cleanser and the weakest CP serum that Skin Biology has to offer. They also make a super-mild serum specifically for the under eye area. Pure squalane is an ideal moisturizer for delicate skin - it's expensive, but a little goes a long, long way!
You will want to start very slowly, with peptides and with AHA. |
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Mon Mar 25, 2013 6:01 pm |
Hi. I can see how all this info is over whelming. I can tell you that it is very necessary to read up on all of this information. Retin A is the only thing FDA approved for treating wrinkles. However, it must be used very gradually and correctly or it can have the skin in worse shape than ever. Peptides are short chain amino acids that help rebuild fibroblast in the skin which for some aids in cell turn over. Matriyl 3000 is one that has some research to back it up. I've personally used it for years with HA. I can say it has done wonders for my skin. Below I've provided a link to a very informative site that tells you about all of the stuff you mentioned and much more.
http://www.smartskincare.com/ |
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35. Alpha Beta Peels once per month, OCM, C serum, HA serum with argiline, Retin A, |
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Sat Mar 30, 2013 4:49 am |
Thanks for the advice ladies, and thanks Cateyes for the link - it's an amazing resource!
I'm slowly starting to get my head around it all... |
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