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What's your skincare routine?

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#1 ·
And do you think it really works or wishful thinking? For the past 2 months this is my routine;

Evening: hyaluronic acid, retinol, rose hip oil, eye cream, ordinary moisturiser

Morning: hyaluronic acid, vitamin c, eye cream, SPF 50

I am currently only using wash off cleansers only but NO bubbles, so cream cleansers, scrubs, (glycolic acid once a week)

Mask once a week with good quality moisturising masks

Body is just various thick body butters

That's basically it. Skin feels soft and I have been getting some slight peeling from the retinol :smile2:, skin tone is a little improved - but nothing amazing . I am 43 and use middling to high end products.

Should I keep going or is it all a waste of money? Any recommendations for anti-ageing? :smile2:
 
#2 ·
I use CeraVe cleanser morning and night. I rotate some natural oils such as rose hip, vitamin e, etc. that I use after washing, etc. I also use witch hazel toner after washing.

I use Tazaroc cream, available by prescription, as it is good for light wrinkles....and because I still am prone to breaking out at 48 I use benzoyl peroxide too.
 
#3 ·
Mine is super-dooper simple, because I believe that less is more.

In the morning, I wash with water and a washcloth, apply an elixir, toner and powder foundation mixed with a lotion. I wear little makeup besides this: concealer and blush.

Evening is much the same, but I just use the elixir and toner, then a little rose water if needed.

I make my own natural home and body care products, and out of the above that I use on my face, everything is homemade and organic, except for the concealer, which is store bought.
 
#4 ·
I wash my face with Dr Bronners peppermint in the shower with a facecloth every morning. I like it cuz it makes my skin tingle :) Then I slather some coconut oil on it. Not much, just enough to make it feel soft. I use an upward motion with the oil because my mom told me when I was young that that would keep my face from falling LOL. I do not wear any make up except a bit of blush in the winter.

I am not sure what you mean by if it 'works'. It cleans my face and makes me feel good, if that's what you mean. I am 52 and have never used anything to keep wrinkles at bay. I think it's all a waste of money, personally. As for how old I look, I think I look a few years younger than my age, but I really couldn't say if I actually do or if I'm deluding myself! It's far from a priority for me :)
 
#7 ·
I have never been one to spend much time or money on this. Face gets washed with water in the shower, put on any face moisturiser I have around, I am not fussy and never spend much on them. I don't wear any make up and if its sunny I use a cream with spf 15 or 20.
At night I put on any cream I have around and that's it.

I am 60 and have barely a wrinkle. Just a small number round my eyes. Many people have said I look much younger, which is proof that you don't need expensive products or beauty treatments to have a good skin. I think that less is more.

The main thing that damages the skin is the sun. I am not a sun worshipper, and if I am out will try and stay in the shade. So keep out of the sun and wear a hat, and put on protective cream if you have to be in the sun. Also sunglasses to protect the skin round the eyes.
 
#10 ·
I don't think good skincare is "whishful thinking" there are some products out there that are proven to help with collagen and elastin production. I use a Vit. C serum daily along with some other products from SkinCeuticals, I don't really think OTC Retinols are worthwhile when Retin A is superior also cheap and easy to get. I get peels several times a year at a Med-Spa and I also get Botox and Restalyne on the regular. I have no intention of aging without a fight, lol.
 
#18 ·
I also use skinceuticals as I have very sensitive skin. Just the toner and moisturizer.

I also use aveeno bar oatmeal soap. Have done so since I was little. I've tried just about everything out there and it's always been the best for me.
 
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#11 ·
I am 60 years old and a natural non-freckled redhead so my mother has been slathering sunscreen on me almost since birth, LOL. And, thus skincare became sort of a habit early in life. At my age, I cannot use anything that dries-out or irritates my skin because it is thinner and more fragile now.

I use Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser to cleanse, adding Cosmedix Purity Detox Scrub 1X week for exfoliation.

In the AM I use a 20% C Serum and a light moisturizer with SPF 46.
In the PM I use prescription Retin A Micro gel and an intense moisturizer (non-SPF).
Once in a great while I will get a blemish and I spot treat it with a salicylic acid serum.

For my body I use a 15% glycolic acid moisturizer with sunscreen, this keeps my skin smooth and soft, I don’t even have callouses on my feet.

This has been my regime for most of my adult life, the Retin A was added to my regime at age 40. I had a 35% TCA peel done on my face at age 42 by a dermatologic surgeon. I have no wrinkles yet except for a few small ones below my eyes … I know the creases are coming though, LOL.
 
#15 ·
I am 60 years old and a natural non-freckled redhead so my mother has been slathering sunscreen on me almost since birth, LOL. And, thus skincare became sort of a habit early in life. At my age, I cannot use anything that dries-out or irritates my skin because it is thinner and more fragile now.



I use Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser to cleanse, adding Cosmedix Purity Detox Scrub 1X week for exfoliation.



In the AM I use a 20% C Serum and a light moisturizer with SPF 46.

In the PM I use prescription Retin A Micro gel and an intense moisturizer (non-SPF).

Once in a great while I will get a blemish and I spot treat it with a salicylic acid serum.



For my body I use a 15% glycolic acid moisturizer with sunscreen, this keeps my skin smooth and soft, I don’t even have callouses on my feet.



This has been my regime for most of my adult life, the Retin A was added to my regime at age 40. I had a 35% TCA peel done on my face at age 42 by a dermatologic surgeon. I have no wrinkles yet except for a few small ones below my eyes … I know the creases are coming though, LOL.


What is the benefit of glycolic acid on your body?
 
#12 ·
Should I keep going or is it all a waste of money? Any recommendations for anti-ageing? :smile2:
I grew up with a family member that used to work for a dermatologist. The absolute worst thing you can do for your skin is sunbathing or tanning. If you have managed to stay out of direct sunlight or tanning booths for extended periods of time for most of your life, that is the best way to keep your skin looking young.

This photo of a truck driver illustrates this fairly dramatically:

 
#16 ·
Male here; at 49 my face has all ways been oily and prone break outs. Within the last few years I have found that a mix of witch hazel, tea tree oil & ethanol (everclear) holds the breaks outs at bay.

I squirt some in a sink full of hot water and use a washrag to steam my face with it over and over; six to seven time.
My wife things this is funny because I wash my hair with bar soap.
 
#19 ·
I have very sensitive skin... and I also find that less is more. I am much more prone to break out if I use a fancy product on my skin than simpler methods. I also have more skin problems when I wear more make up and when I eat poorly. When my diet is good, my skin looks great, and I look younger! My skin also improved a lot when I quit smoking 18 years ago. In general, I only wear make up when going out (I work from home), and never use foundation - just lip gloss and some eye liner and mascara.

I don't really consider it a routine, but I use very gentle moisturizers on my face and body, but not every day. For my body a lightly scented lotion after bathing. I do also buy a special shaving lotion online that keeps the skin rash free (even in the most sensitive areas) and keeps the skin very soft and smooth... I find that old fashioned shave cream drys out my skin.

I'm 46 and have very few wrinkles... I'm told I look younger but that could just be people being nice, lol. Although I do still get carded for drinks every now and then so who knows?
 
#24 ·
In the UK Retin A is very hard to get hold of without spending a fortune on a dermatologist (it would cost me £100's for one tube). Retinol is the best alternative.

I haven't had a tan since I was a teenager and I don't like sitting in the sun. I have only just started using SPF as part of my daily routine mainly because my friend was nagging me about it. But she hasn't been very well and was eventually diagnosed with Vitamin D deficiency!! So it makes me wonder.

My sister is 4 years older than me, when I saw her on Saturday she looked very OLD! But she doesn't care - she is a sun worshiper and barely uses any products - light moisturising when she can be bothered.
 
#26 ·
I always wash my face in the morning & at night. I use a foaming cleanser that has 2% salicylic acid. That is what I've found that works for me in keeping any breakouts away. I never ever use bar soap on my face. For moisturizing, I use Oil of Olay anti-aging Total Effects (30 spf). It's the only face lotion that I like so far and I've tried so many. My night time face lotion is also Oil of Olay anti-aging night crème. I remember my night crème probably 50% of the time and am less likely to use it in the summer. I also have a "revitalizing" face mask that I use once per week (I'm out and need to order more).

As for eye cream, no I've never used any. I had a hard enough time with the face lotion! Ha.

I do have some crows feet going on but I think it's from laughing and smiling, so I'll pay that price.
 
#27 ·
I remember reading a news article one time that suggested that men's faces tend to look younger because we are in the habit of shaving everyday and that this helps exfoliate the skin on our faces.

For the past few years I have been kind of keeping a beard. Occasionally I'll shave it off as it annoys me if my mustache gets onto my lips as I sleep on my side. When I last shaved everything off, my wife freaked out because she says I looked way too young all the sudden. She insisted I grow it back!

So much for looking young again!
 
#28 ·
I'm 40 and have naturally oily skin that's also sensitive. It's a delicate balance to keep oil, blackheads, breakouts, dull and uneven skin tone, redness, and wrinkles at bay. :eek:

I wash my face every morning with a gentle cleanser and a pink Buff Puff. I follow that up with a 2% BHA liquid that I apply with a cotton pad. Then I use either an oil-free moisturizer with spf 15, or a CC or BB cream with spf if I need some coverage. I do wear makeup, but usually opt for a dusting of powder rather than traditional foundation, and some bronzer to give my pasty self some color.

In the evening, I use a warm washcloth and gentle cleanser at the sink to remove my makeup. I use a retinol moisturizer (Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment) and spot treat the small age spots on the bridge of my nose and tops of my cheeks with a 25% vitamin C cream. In the middle of winter, if I've been outside a lot, I will sometimes use a bit of gentle moisturizer around my eyes at night to combat dryness.

Does anyone have a non-greasy, non-chalky, facial sunscreen that they like? It took me years to figure out that I'm mildly allergic to most chemical sunscreen formulations. They make me slightly red and seem to cause me to be extra-oily and break out. Physical sunscreens are fine from a sensitivity standpoint, but they tend to either be super greasy or super white and chalky (I'm white enough already, thanks!) and hard to put makeup over. I can use CeraVe Face Lotion spf 30, but I don't love it. Anyone have a favorite?
 
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#29 ·
I'm interested int his too because I find my SPF greasy and makes my eyes run a little.

I also wondered if anyone else has good results with Paula's Choice 1% Retinol. I have been so tempted to buy it but put off by its potency. I think now I have been using a lower % retinol my skin may be ok with it???
 
#30 ·
I use generic (yes generic) cetaphil face cleanser and moisturizer. I wash my eyelids with baby soap and warm h20 with a q tip, as recommended by my opthamologist after I was diagnosed with blepharitis once (that **** is nasty). You'd be surprised what's left after you think you've thoroughly cleansed your eyes. I highly recommend it.

I bit the bullet and spent some coin on R&F brightening regimen to remove age spots on my face. SO GLAD I DID IT TOTALLY WORKS!!!!

next up is the eyelash boost to use on my brows.😊

For the rest of my body, Some good smelly stuff thats inexpensive. Smelling good makes me very happy. Bath and body Works has some delicious scents.

In between pedis if my hooves are real hoof-y, I'll slather lotion on my feet and wear socks to bed.

If I had someone to share a vial of botox with, I'd totally do it.
 
#31 ·
In between pedis if my hooves are real hoof-y, I'll slather lotion on my feet and wear socks to bed.
:rofl::rofl:

You just crack me up!

My heels can become dry, especially in the winter. So I'll put some heavier cream on them and put socks on right away. I actually do this after my shower in the morning though.
 
#33 ·
Coconut oil has an SPF of between 4 and 10. I have never and will never use a commercial sunscreen, on my face or anywhere else. Coconut oil is greasy, however, so you have to just use a little. I actually use it all over my body a couple times a week. It's also a great excuse to get hubby to rub it in :D

I always wear a hat when I am outside in the sun for any length of time. Every spring I sit outside for 5-10-15 minutes, starting at less then as my face gets browner adding on the time. There is no better protection from skin cancer than your body's own. Contrary to some of the stories I've been hearing, a tan is not damage - it's your body producing pigment to PREVENT the damage. It's all in the way you go about it.
 
#39 ·
I wash my face with any kind of cleanser I have and also use an exfoliant afterwards. I think I'm a product junkie because I'm always applying products on my face. I've used C-serums, 2% BHA, retinal, night creams, day creams with SPF, Argan oil, coconut oil etc... I've used Paula's Choice, Peter Thomas Roth, Jennifer Stallone, etc... Currently trying Dr. Perricone. I also use eye creams. I believe I have good skin at 48 and want to keep it that way so I always have something on my face.. I also take some supplements that are good for the skin..

I use body butter after a shower and my skin is soft. When my feet get scalley I slather vaseline on them with socks-- it helps a lot especially after a few days.
 
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