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Sun Jan 16, 2005 12:21 pm  |
Hi all
Happy new year to everyone
i really need to get down to business now. my skin is in dire straits. im 36, had anerexic for many many year and also smoked alot too - but have now eat ok and have stopped smoking 
my skin is very dehydrated. i have lines under my eyes and at the corners, fine lines around (very thin) lips, between my brows and my eyes look baggy and saggy too - help 
on previous threads some of yu have recommended vit c serums - vivier being one. i have been lookng at the products but are these just for the face. i need a skincare routine to consist to improve the following:-
reduce and prevent new lines forming
improve skin elasticity and firmness
reduce saggy eyes - both upper and lower
lip cream
a good dehydrating moisteriser
could someone please help with what i should purchase as i feel i must do something now. im also confused besides what to buy but in what order to put this on  i dont tend to have sensitive skin from previous things i have used in the past. at the moment i am using the esthers secret masque and serum which Judy recommended but would like to add some other things to my routine
thanks to you all
sally |
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Sun Jan 16, 2005 5:15 pm |
| Hi! I'm very happy to hear that you are eating well now and have quit smoking.Please keep up the good habbits. Food is our friend and makes us beautiful and healthy! Start with a gentle cleanser in the morning and again at night. I recomend Spectro Jel or Cetaphil. Both cleanse well without stripping your skin. For moisture as well as protection, you can try Olay Total Effects. It does a beautiful job in keeping your skin moist. Try to exfoliate 3 times a week with a good gentle scrub. Aveeno makes a good one. Once or twice a month, give your skin a peel. Neutrogena has a very good in home peel. Don't forget to moisturize the eye area. I've tried so many. Right now I'm using a good one containing retinol by Roc. Above all, make sure you are drinking plenty of water and eating lots of veggies! You'll notice a huge difference in your skin! |
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Sun Jan 16, 2005 5:39 pm |
Good for you!  Disordered eating and smoking are skin ravagers, for sure! It makes sense that your skin is as devitalized and as sensitive as you've described! There are some really terrific "active" products out there -- but when the body is as traumatized as it sounds like yours was; the skin reacts, often behaving very abnormally - resulting in ultra-sensitive skin. If you can afford it, Clarins has a superb "gentle line" designed to desensitize the skin and prepare it for more active treatments.... and Cetaphil is a beautiful cleanser for sensitive skin.... At any rate, I'd recommend a very gentle skin care regime to acclimatize your skin before looking to intensive, corrective treatment - your skin might not be able to tolerate alot of the incredibly active ingredients. You could very well misinterpret "sensitivity" for an "allergy" and turn yourself off some really excellent products.
Take care,
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Sun Jan 16, 2005 11:16 pm |
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Mon Jan 17, 2005 8:09 am |
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Hi all
Happy new year to everyone
i really need to get down to business now. my skin is in dire straits. im 36, had anerexic for many many year and also smoked alot too - but have now eat ok and have stopped smoking
my skin is very dehydrated. i have lines under my eyes and at the corners, fine lines around (very thin) lips, between my brows and my eyes look baggy and saggy too - help
on previous threads some of yu have recommended vit c serums - vivier being one. i have been lookng at the products but are these just for the face. i need a skincare routine to consist to improve the following:-
reduce and prevent new lines forming
improve skin elasticity and firmness
reduce saggy eyes - both upper and lower
lip cream
a good dehydrating moisteriser
could someone please help with what i should purchase as i feel i must do something now. im also confused besides what to buy but in what order to put this on i dont tend to have sensitive skin from previous things i have used in the past. at the moment i am using the esthers secret masque and serum which Judy recommended but would like to add some other things to my routine
thanks to you all
sally |
Sally,
I have been doing some thinking about your skin concerns. You know that I love AlphaDerma but seeing you have been using a product with Argireline in it for so long I have a suggestion for you. I think you might consider giving Epidermx, Camellia oil, and Derma Butter a try. Epidermx is an exfoliant. I can't comment much on that as I really don't need to use a microderm product. However recently I have tried Camellia Oil and Derma Butter and I find it very hydrating and extremely gently on delicate skin. I really think it will smooth out your skin and plump up those fine lines. You skin needs some TLC now.
Good luck Sally. |
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Mon Jan 17, 2005 12:06 pm |
I agree with Winnie that the Epidermx microdermabrasion cream, Silkia camellia oil and/or Derma Butter will work very well for you. These are natural products and will restore brightness, hydration and elasticity to your skin.
You can gently use the Epidermx around your eyes - it will flatten the fine lines there. I think the bagginess under your eyes will also improve a lot (but I wouldn't use it on the eye lids).
The camellia oil is very moisturizing and nourishing. It's a great moisturizer for your dehydrated skin. It'll plump up the eye area very nicely and can also smooth out fine lines. Your skin will look more healthy and have a nice glow. Add the Derma Butter over the oil if you need extra hydration.  |
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Fri Jan 21, 2005 11:54 am |
thanks all for the help. im looking at the epidemex. just waiting to hear from Bonnie.
love ya all
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