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natski
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Joined: 22 Oct 2005
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Tue Nov 29, 2005 9:17 pm  |
Hi everyone,
Having had very little skin-care regimes over the years (aside from religiously cleansing and keeping out of the sun), I suddenly discovered this forum, numerous absolutely amazing products and suddenly discovered how a good face-care regime can really brighten, tighten, relax and rejuvenate the skin!
So after going on about my discoveries to mum she has expressed much interest, so I'd like to get my mum a special product for xmas she wouldn't normally buy.
She is 63, has always looked much younger than her years and has religiously used Lancome products over the years.
I was thinking of maybe getting her the valmont renewing pack or a cream by cellcosmet (I am a convert of all these products)
I was also thinking the AlphaDerma line of special anti-wrinkle treatments - but although many have claimed amazing results I'm wondering if this is really worth buying for someone her age.
Does anyone have any suggestions on a special treat you would recommend for someone this age?
Thanks in advance + merry xmas to everyone!
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Wed Nov 30, 2005 5:47 am |
Hi Natski,
I am a firm believer in not purchasing personal care products for someone else ... unless I know that their preferences. Something that appeals to me is probably not going to appeal to someone else.
For that reason, I would give your mother a gift certificate for, say, EDS and let your mother select the product that she would most like to try.
If that doesn't sit well with you, perhaps you could give your mother a choice of product types/lines and let her choose which one she'd like to receive.
You just never know when giving some product might insult the recipient.  It's one thing if your mother decides she wants to try a product that softens wrinkles ... but it's quite another if you select a product for her that softens wrinkles.
If she selects such a product, she's being pro-active ... if you select it, you're telling her she's old.
Just my two cents.
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Over 50, combo, OCM. Originator of Pearl Paste ... www.silkenpearl.com |
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Wed Nov 30, 2005 7:15 am |
I agree with Mary 100%. Unless your mother expressed an interest in trying another product line I would not buy her skin care for Christmas.
If your mother likes pampering a gift certificate to a salon for a facial or massage is always a wonderful treat.  |
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natski
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Wed Nov 30, 2005 8:07 am |
The problem with my mum is if I buy her a facial/massage treatment, she'd never go! (this has happened in the past) - she claims she never has the time.
(even though supposedly retired she still busies herself as a full-time writer)
She's fine with regards to anti-wrinkle treatments and she doesn't take offence - she told me to make sure to tell her which ones were good/worked for me. We speak about this sort of stuff all the time.
You're right about getting her to choose from a selection... Now the only problem is getting her to choose without giving the secret away... |
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Wed Nov 30, 2005 9:33 am |
How very sweet of you to want to create a "customized" package for your Mum. It sounds like our moms are somewhat similar....mine is 65, young at heart, uses Lancome, along with a Mary Kay Time-Wise cream cleanser. She's not concerned or really interested in the extra anti-aging serums/routines....she just uses the basics. She absolutely loves it when I purchase something unique or special for her....an eye cream, a special moisturizer, cleanser, even foundation. And sometimes I'll visit her and we'll have a "girls night in" to watch a rented chick flick, do our nails, and I'll bring a special mask over for us to do together. But that's my mom....and I think it's the only way she would ever pamper herself, is with my assistance. And when I do purchase something specific for her skin-type, it's always a basic but reliable, product....nothing even close to Valmont Renewing Pack...which I completely adore, but she would never get the joy of using it be herself. If she would be the type of person to enjoy the daily ritual that we all love, I would go for the AlphaDerma CE, or maybe a Dr. Hauschka mask, depending on her skin type.
I think it's a lovely gesture, and you know your Mum, and your budget, best. |
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Wed Nov 30, 2005 9:53 am |
natski wrote:
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The problem with my mum is if I buy her a facial/massage treatment, she'd never go! (this has happened in the past) - she claims she never has the time.
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Just wanted to share that you're not alone on this one! My Mom wouldn't take advantage of spa gift certificates. I can see her reluctance to book an appt for a facial, or a massage....but she wouldn't even use it to purchase products for herself. My solution.....I purchased a spa package for two. We spent half a day together getting pampered, and had so much fun. Lots of laughs, relaxation, and she had an opportunity to experience a real facial that she chose for her skin type. She was thrilled with this gift...and we still enjoy the memory of that time we spent together. I think she's the only one within her group of "girlfriends" to be extravagantly pampered at a spa! |
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natski
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Wed Nov 30, 2005 10:30 am |
> But that's my mom....and I think it's the only way she would ever pamper herself, is with my assistance.
Well I must say our mums are COMPLETELY alike - - your description describes my mother to a T... she never pampers herself without my initiation, she has used the same base products for years (and yet still looks 20 yrs younger - makes me wonder whether we should all really bother with skin care regimes.. 
...and no anti-wrinkle treatment in sight.
Thank you for making some great suggestions & comments!
I'm starting to think maybe a spa package for 2 might be the perfect trick... |
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