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Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:27 am  |
I am desperate for skin care advice. I want to even out skin tone and keep the wrinkles at bay.
I need a good skin care routine and I don't know where to start...
I have normal skin with slight hyperpigmentation. I do have blackheads on nose and chin...no acne problem. I live in South Florida so I don't have to worry about dry skin in winter..
At the moment in the a.m. .I am using cetaphil to wash face, and finishing up the obagi that I never used consistently..but it's almost gone and I need to re-stock ...
I do use a good sunblock.
in the p.m I use tazorac .05
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
Lou |
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Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:59 am |
I cannot give such good advise right now, but I want to wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY.  |
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Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:15 pm |
| Loumomofthree wrote: |
I am desperate for skin care advice. I want to even out skin tone and keep the wrinkles at bay.
I need a good skin care routine and I don't know where to start...
I have normal skin with slight hyperpigmentation. I do have blackheads on nose and chin...no acne problem. I live in South Florida so I don't have to worry about dry skin in winter..
At the moment in the a.m. .I am using cetaphil to wash face, and finishing up the obagi that I never used consistently..but it's almost gone and I need to re-stock ...
I do use a good sunblock.
in the p.m I use tazorac .05
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
Lou |
Happy Birthday! I have normal skin too and used to have hyperpigmentation which has gone away for the most part due to my skincare routine. Here's some quick advice, the cetaphil is fine for a cleanser. In the morning to help with the hyperpigmentation use Skinceuticals C E Ferulic serum right after you cleanse before you put on moisturizer. Find a nice, light moisturizer that you like. I like Cosmedix Protect, it has SPF in it but it sounds like you have a good sunscreen. The IS Clinical moisturizer is good too. At night you might want to alternate nights one night with the tazorac and another night with IS Clinical Active serum followed by a moisturizer or night cream, the IS Clinical moisturizer would work here too. I recently had a birthday too and have been trying lots of samples of things to shake up my skincare routine. The IS Clinical Active serum is a new addition to my routine and I'm finding that it is really evening out my skintone and making my skin clear. So, have fun with it, get samples where you can and you'll get lots of great advice from this forum, I found this forum while I was researching IS Clinical, and just try to find the right mix of products that works for you. |
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Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:17 pm |
Well, I decided to order Vivier vitamin C 20 and Cellcosmet eye contour cream. My first EDS splurge...
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Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:40 pm |
| Happy Birthday!!! |
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Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:07 pm |
| Happy Birthday Lou!!! Hope you have a great day. |
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Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:25 pm |
Happy Birthday Lou...  
And from one beachy girl to another, stay indoor's between 10 and 4..... 
K |
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♥I'm flattered by all the lovely PM's, but I don't get here much these days. Please don't be afraid to post your quearies to other DIY members who will be glad to help you (or sell you their wares..lol) Still happy with LED, dermarolling and a DIY antioxidant regime. Peace & Hugs to all.♥ |
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Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:29 pm |
| Loumomofthree wrote: |
Well, I decided to order Vivier vitamin C 20 and Cellcosmet eye contour cream. My first EDS splurge...
Lou |
Sounds like a great start! A good Vitamin C serum and eye cream Enjoy!!! |
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Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:43 pm |
Happy Birthday!
Oh, what I would give to be 40 again  |
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Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:43 pm |
| Happy Birthday!! |
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Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:01 pm |
| Happy Birthday Lou!!!!!! |
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Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:52 pm |
| Happy Birthday, Lou! Good luck with your skin care routine! |
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Fri Feb 22, 2008 6:17 pm |
Happy Birthday!! Wear lots of sunscreen and moisturize!  |
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Sat Feb 23, 2008 6:00 am |
| jom wrote: |
| Happy Birthday! I have normal skin too and used to have hyperpigmentation which has gone away for the most part due to my skincare routine. Here's some quick advice, the cetaphil is fine for a cleanser. In the morning to help with the hyperpigmentation use Skinceuticals C E Ferulic serum right after you cleanse before you put on moisturizer. Find a nice, light moisturizer that you like. I like Cosmedix Protect, it has SPF in it but it sounds like you have a good sunscreen. The IS Clinical moisturizer is good too. At night you might want to alternate nights one night with the tazorac and another night with IS Clinical Active serum followed by a moisturizer or night cream, the IS Clinical moisturizer would work here too. I recently had a birthday too and have been trying lots of samples of things to shake up my skincare routine. The IS Clinical Active serum is a new addition to my routine and I'm finding that it is really evening out my skintone and making my skin clear. So, have fun with it, get samples where you can and you'll get lots of great advice from this forum, I found this forum while I was researching IS Clinical, and just try to find the right mix of products that works for you. |
You are doll
I really just don't know where to begin and with 3 children at home I don't have much time to research all I would like too. I will take your advice which will be a great starting. I can't thank-you enough.
Should I add a exfoliater as well?
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Sat Feb 23, 2008 6:08 am |
Many Happy Returns !!!  |
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Sat Feb 23, 2008 7:38 am |
| Happy Birthday and welcome to "the 40's" |
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It's vanity, not sanity ... 51; sensitive combo skin with mild rosacea -- my skin loves my Clarisonic, Dr. Mist and Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel |
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Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:26 am |
Happy Birthday!!
I have been using Obagi for nearly 3 years and got very good improvements.
oh yes....I am 36 now, and people thought I was below 30. |
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Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:27 am |
| Happy Birthday!! It sounds like you're on the right track using tazorac and a good sunblock plus adding a Vitamin C product and eye cream. Finding a good skincare routine that works for you is a lot of trial-and-error. This is where samples can be really helpful. I am using Obagi products as well and think they have helped my skin look better. I love to read and research skin care and the recommendations that seem to come up most often are exfoliation, Retin-A or retinol products, topical Vitamin C, and using a good sunscreen. |
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32 years old, combination skin, working on lots of age-related changes (fine lines, dull skin, hyperpigmentation) since I hit the big 3-0. Loving the 302 line. |
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Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:13 pm |
You are doll
I really just don't know where to begin and with 3 children at home I don't have much time to research all I would like too. I will take your advice which will be a great starting. I can't thank-you enough.
Should I add a exfoliater as well?
Lou[/quote]
Thanks Compliments will get you everywhere! Of course add an exfoliator, you need something to clear off all the dead skin from using the other products! I like Astara daily refining facial scrub for a gentle scrub and Dr. Michelle Copeland Microdermabrasion or Tracie Martyn's enzyme exfoliant for a deep down exfoliation. |
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Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:56 pm |
Happy Birthday Lou!
I would suggest to do a facial at home atleast once a week (if not twice). Drink plenty of water and have a good skincare routine.
If you are short on time, just applying natural yoghurt on your face & neck for 5mins everyday will make your skin glow. If you add a fruit to it or honey & dash of turmeric, even better.
Buying skincare products, I would recommend the oil from decleor for day time and the balm for night time. You can use any other moisturiser with the oil in the day. If you like decleor, you can use a moisturiser from decleor.
For facial products, Decleor's phytopeel combined with any other cleansing (clay & herb mask) or moisturising (hydra floral) is a good weekly routine. OR just using the peel off mask in mid-week is a good top up facial.
Feel free to ask me anything if this interests you.
Enjoy your day & have a fabulous year!!!
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Sat Feb 23, 2008 7:46 pm |
| Happy, Happy Birthday!! I've seen a significant improvement with the Tazorac, but am still also battling the hyperpigmentation. There's been so many different things that have worked for so many people. I also use Meladerm during the day... I can't say it works too great alone, but works well with Tazorac. An exfoliator is a good idea, too. Good luck! Have a fantastic year...I'll be right there with you in two years!!! |
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Sun Feb 24, 2008 10:32 am |
| Happy birthday! |
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Sun Feb 24, 2008 10:42 pm |
Happy belated Birthday, Lou!!
use a good Vit C serum and wear a good sunscreen! |
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Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:39 pm |
Gee...thanks for all the birtday wishes
I have a few question for you girls but they will have to wait till the am..got to get the kids to bed...Lou |
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