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over35
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Tue Jan 25, 2011 12:43 pm  |
| I need a new skincare regime. I am 35 years old just had a baby and my skin is dry and dull. Money doesn't matter. I am completely clueless with skincare and overwhelmed with all of the options. |
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Wed Jan 26, 2011 5:41 am |
Hi and welcome.
What have you been doing for your skin? I would make an appointment with a good cosmetic dermatologist, and see about getting started on prescription tretinoin cream. Here's a guide to finding a good one: http://www.skintour.com/trusted-experts/seven-questions-to-ask-a-cosmetic-dermatologist
It might be a while until your appt, so in the meantime, you might try to exfoliate the dull top layer away with an AHA cream or lotion at night: Neostrata has some great choices, and Paula's Choice has a new Resist Smoothing and Resurfacing system that's getting raves. Another AHA option is Neutrogena Healthy Skin anti-blemish anti-wrinkle lotion SPF 15; I used and liked it, but you should be aware that it has no UVA protection, so use only at night.
AHAs can be a bit irritating, so start slow, like every other night, and back off if you experience redness or persistent stinging, and bump it up to every night if your skin likes it.
And of course, sunscreen, to protect the fresh radiant skin you'll uncover.
Hope this helps you get started,
Kay |
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over35
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Wed Jan 26, 2011 12:01 pm |
I used to go for monthly facials, but stopped once I had baby. So, my at home regime is only a moisturizer at night and spf during the day. Can you please recommend a step by step regime?
When I tell you how clueless I am I mean it.
I know you need cleaners, do you need toner?, and then do you need both an eye cream and a moisturizer? Then when do the AHA fit in? I need help. I guess I need the basics right now. |
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Wed Jan 26, 2011 1:29 pm |
Hi Over35 and welcome to the Forums. Also congrats on the bub. 
Your obviously wanting a regime you can fit into your new lifestyle and something that isn't going to be too time consuming with the new addition.
If you are thinking of Tretinoin I would consult with my doctor first. Are you breast feeding because while it isn't fully known if this can be present in breast milk after use it is better to be safe just in-case.
I would start out with a simple routine that you can expand on as you start to get more confidant in your regime.
Did you have any 'Pregnancy Mask' or Melasma during pregnancy, which can occur in women which is a brown discoloration that occurs on sun exposed areas of the face?
I ask this because if you do you would be wanting something that can help with this to fade and help these troublesome areas.
Do you have a preference to what products you would like to use, whether it be natural or a full regime using all the same brand or a mixture. I prefer to use a mixture as I can't find everything I love in the one brand.
Also I would incorporate an eye cream or something soothing, as I'm sure you may be a little sleep deprived and this will help with puffiness, dark shadows and the dreaded bags we can all be accustomed too when we don't get enough sleep. Also a toner can be great to keep your skin matte, however if you have overly dry skin I would steer clear of anything that contains too much Alcohol because this can really dry out your skin.
You could start out like this and then incorporate an exfoliant, mask and perhaps a treatment into your regime when you start to get the hang of it.
A.M Cleanse: with your preferred cleanser. For
Normal/dry skin I would choose a cream based
cleanser, as gel based one's may be too
drying on your skin.
Tone: Toners are one of those things that
some people say you can skip, however I'm a
firm believer in them as they remove any
leftover traces of your cleanser and help to
firm the skin and help with pores.
Moisturise: I like to apply my moisturiser
before my toner fully dries, as this tends
to lock more moisture into the skin and keep
it hydrated. If your A.M moisturiser doesn't
contain a sunscreen then you will also need
a sunscreen in the A.M.
Personally I also apply a sunscreen even
though my moisturiser contains one, as you
can never be too sun savvy.
P.M Cleanse: The same as A.M, however I use a
different cleanser at night as I feel my
skin needs a deeper clean to rid my skin of
my day.
Tone: The same as A.M, I use the same toner
for day and night time use.
Moisturise: I use a different moisturiser
for night, as I want one that will help my
skin repair itself while I sleep and I love
to use an Anti-Aging one to help keep my
skin glowing.
Now once you have this starting regime you can then incorporate other products into this.
An Eye Cream: I use one A.M and P.M, you can use the same during the day and night however you can get one's separately for A.M use and P.M use. I tend to go for one during the day that helps with puffiness and any dark circles I may have. And for P.M I tend to use one to help with fine lines and any aging concerns I may have.
Exfoliants: These are great to use a couple of times a week to help rid the skin of any dry skin and impurities that can be lurking from all that dead skin on your face. I tend to use these of a night time after I have cleansed my skin.
Facial Masks: These are great to give your skin a salon treatment at home and depending on your skin type you can start off with once a week and then perhaps up it to two times a week depending on the time you have and how your skin is feeling. Don't use a mask on the same night that you exfoliate, as I find this a bit too much for my skin.
Serums: You can incorporate a Vitamin C serum into your regime during the day and at night time perhaps a Retinol if your doctor thinks this is OK, as there isn't any proof that it can get into breast milk if your breast feeding, however it's better to be safe on this issue.
Serums need to be applied before your moisturiser.
AHA/BHA: You can incorporate these into your regime in your night time moisturiser or incorporated in your exfoliant, just be aware that if you use AHA, BHA, Retinol, Vitamin C etc you will definitely need to use a sunscreen during the day, as your skin can burn really easily if you don't.
What moisturiser are you using now? Are you wanting to use products from that brand, or do you have something else in mind?
Well I hope this helps you out a little and can't wait to hear what you come up with. |
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Wed Jan 26, 2011 1:45 pm |
| Oh I forgot to add that I also pre-cleanse with a cleansing oil that I make myself and also use oils as treatments, however I thought that I wouldn't add that as you wanted the basics. But then decided I would add it because you may want to remove your make-up etc with a pre-cleanse or make-up remover, but it's up to you and you may not have time for a big complicated regime. |
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Wed Jan 26, 2011 8:59 pm |
If you are breastfeeding i would recommend you not use retin A/tretinoin or AHAs(ALPHA HYDROXY ACIDS/BHA (Beta hydroxy acid)
GENERIC NAME: tretinoin
BRAND NAME: Retin-A, Atralin, Renova, Avita, Altinac
"NURSING MOTHERS: It is unknown whether tretinoin is distributed into breast milk. It is also unknown if topically applied tretinoin accumulates to an extent sufficient to pose a concern in the infant. Nonetheless, since oral tretinoin is not recommended during lactation, it probably is prudent to avoid nursing during treatment with topical tretinoin"
"But retinoids are one of the skin-care ingredients that experts, including Baumann, recommend that expectant moms stay away from. Some studies have shown that high doses of vitamin A during pregnancy can be harmful to an unborn child. And oral retinoids, such as isotretinoin (Accutane, an acne treatment), are known to cause birth defects."
http://www.babycenter.com/0_safe-skin-care-during-pregnancy_1490031.bc
Let us know if you are breastfeeding or not then we can recommend products. |
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over35
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Sat Jan 29, 2011 12:07 pm |
Hi! I am so happy people responded because as I said I am so clueless.
Thank you for your suggestions, but I need recommened brands too.
I am not breastfeeding so Retin - A is an option. Do you guys suggest I use? If so, how do you apply as I hear you can extremely dry and peeling occurs.
Currently, I am using mario badesu cleanser, cellufirm drops and moisturizer. |
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Sun Jan 30, 2011 1:59 am |
Yes just start with 0.025% retin A cream.
"How do you apply Retin-A?
Retin-A should be applied sparingly to the skin's surface until it has been completely absorbed. Initially you should do this 5 times a week and thereafter about 3 times a week. Avoid any contact with the eyes.
It is also recommended that you use a moisturizer and a high factor sunscreen because Retin-A increases skin sensitivity."
| over35 wrote: |
Hi! I am so happy people responded because as I said I am so clueless.
Thank you for your suggestions, but I need recommened brands too.
I am not breastfeeding so Retin - A is an option. Do you guys suggest I use? If so, how do you apply as I hear you can extremely dry and peeling occurs.
Currently, I am using mario badesu cleanser, cellufirm drops and moisturizer. |
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Sun Jan 30, 2011 4:04 am |
Here's the advice I got for my sensitive skin: (cobbled together from my derm, reading about retinoid dermatitis, etc.)
I was told to use the tretinoin cream .05% two nights a week for one month, and then 3 nights a week, indefinitely. I actually had to ease into 3 nights per week a little slower. On the off nights, I use Olay Regenerist Serum fragrance-free or La Roche-Posay Cicaplast.
For the actual application:
- Wash with a gentle cleanser (I've been using and liking La Roche-Posay Toleriane dermo cleanser), and wait 20-30 minutes before applying tretinoin, because wet skin is weaker and more prone to irritation.
- Apply only a pea-sized amount: dot it around your face and then gently blend the dots together. Keep a good 1/2 inch away from mouth (I actually have to skip the whole indented area under my mouth half the time--it's the most sensitive part of my face), and apply under the eyes (again, maybe 1/2 inch away from lash line), and not to the upper eyelid, but maybe on the brow bone.
- Wait another 20 minutes or so, and if the skin feels dry, moisturize with something gentle--and preferably a moisturizer containing ceramides, because that's one thing skin gets short on with tretinoin. Safflower oil is rich in ceramides. I needed a moisturizer like this only the first couple of weeks.
- Make sure you have a go-to soothing moisturizer for the off nights, a go-to sunscreen (maybe SPF 15 for winter and SPF 30 for spring/summer), and a gentler backup because the chemicals in high-SPF sunscreens can irritate tretinoin-treated skin (mine's no sunscreen and staying inside). Also helpful: hats or parasols as another layer of protection against the sun. Zinc oxide may help: it's both a non-chemical UV filter and a soothing ointment (I'm using and liking Olay Complete sensitive SPF 15 classic gentle formula layered over my Olay Regen serum).
- Be ready to delay the next application by a night if there's a lot of peeling or any redness or irritation starting. If just peeling in tiny spots, you might apply while skipping those spots.
- Don't pull on the peeling skin. Try to delay peeling by moisturizing, and then next time you cleanse, gently rub with your fingertips to loosen the peeling skin.
For us acne-prone folks, most derms will prescribe an antibiotic to get us through the first couple months. Getting lots of omega-3s will also help with the whole thing: a shot of olive oil, 1000-2000 mg of primrose, flaxseed, and cod liver oils, and of course, lots of fish! |
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30-ish, sensitive fair skin, oily and acne-prone, faded freckles; tretinoin since Oct 2010 |
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