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Mon Apr 07, 2008 12:22 pm

Hi guys..Ive been a long time reader...non poster....

There are SO many different skin care items out there...ive tried to read up on which ones you wonderful ladies have tried...love..hate...etc....

I have a question for you guys.....I have just turned 40 Sad

lol and my skin needs help.

Ive got sun spots...and acne scars..not bad..but noticeable...and i wanted to get started on some good facial products...I also have some frown lines...and some forehead wrinkles starting...

I exfoliate a lot....but i was thinking more on the lines of some good peels....and I was doing some reading on that alpha derm Ce...
but im confused as to what all i need to use with everything...

can ya'll help a mommy out???

Thanks!!
jojo

free skin care · Mon Apr 07, 2008 1:35 pm

Hi Jojo and welcome Smile

The backbones of a good starting regimen for gals our age are:

Cleanser - gentle, pH of 5.5

Vit c - in the am

Retinoid - start slowly, small pea-size amount, in the pm, build up in strength over time (ie months)

Sunscreen - every day no matter what!, look for a high PPD # (usually European s/s like Avene and Bioderma) (this protects against UVA = "aging") as well as high SPF (protects against UVB = "burning")

These are the basics. You then tailor it to more specific needs - more moisture if dry, more antioxidants, products for acne, etc.

HTH Smile

free skin care · Mon Apr 07, 2008 1:39 pm

Ditto. I love Skinceuticals sunblock.

free skin care · Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:20 pm

jojo123ellen wrote:

Hi guys..Ive been a long time reader...non poster....

There are SO many different skin care items out there...ive tried to read up on which ones you wonderful ladies have tried...love..hate...etc....

I have a question for you guys.....I have just turned 40 Sad

lol and my skin needs help.

Ive got sun spots...and acne scars..not bad..but noticeable...and i wanted to get started on some good facial products...I also have some frown lines...and some forehead wrinkles starting...

I exfoliate a lot....but i was thinking more on the lines of some good peels....and I was doing some reading on that alpha derm Ce...
but im confused as to what all i need to use with everything...

can ya'll help a mommy out???

Thanks!!
jojo

Hey there! You should go to a dermatologist and ask their opinion. The last thing you need is to spend loads of money on products that may or may not work! Scars and sunspots can be removed by a dermatologist/skin doctor...no need for any fancy skin care products.

free skin care · Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:20 pm

jojo123ellen wrote:

Hi guys..Ive been a long time reader...non poster....

There are SO many different skin care items out there...ive tried to read up on which ones you wonderful ladies have tried...love..hate...etc....

I have a question for you guys.....I have just turned 40 Sad

lol and my skin needs help.

Ive got sun spots...and acne scars..not bad..but noticeable...and i wanted to get started on some good facial products...I also have some frown lines...and some forehead wrinkles starting...

I exfoliate a lot....but i was thinking more on the lines of some good peels....and I was doing some reading on that alpha derm Ce...
but im confused as to what all i need to use with everything...

can ya'll help a mommy out???

Thanks!!
jojo

Hey there! You should go to a dermatologist and ask their opinion. The last thing you need is to spend loads of money on products that may or may not work! Scars and sunspots can be removed by a dermatologist/skin doctor...no need for any fancy skin care products.

free skin care · Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:13 pm

Hi! yes it can be overwhelming Laughing

I would say, if you think you want to buy something expensive, search EDS and google to find the same main ingredients in cheaper products - in the early days of your skin experimentation.
tsjmom sounds sensible. I would just add that you might want to add a moisturiser on top, you could use a cheaper choice or emu oil, which is inexpensive, but effective.

Tue Apr 08, 2008 5:05 pm

you guys so much!!

Im really interested in the Alpha Derma for the wrinkles.......

i think I may buy that and the skin prep even before I go to the derm.....

thanks again!!!

Jojo

free skin care · Wed Apr 09, 2008 5:34 am

jojo123ellen wrote:

you guys so much!!

Im really interested in the Alpha Derma for the wrinkles.......

i think I may buy that and the skin prep even before I go to the derm.....

thanks again!!!

Jojo

I bought this a few weeks ago but after reading about it I shelved it..worried it would make me look worse than better..all the money sitting on the shelf...YIKES..
Lou Shock

Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:28 am

I would go get a high quality facial (a place that carries good products with a good reputation- aka expensive) and get some advice and try some samples from the salon. I am also 40+ and going to a local well-reputed salon has basically defined my skincare regime over the last 15 years. My skin has benefited tremendously since before I had miscategorized my skin due to bad makeup counter advice and my own misguided observations. Once I found the right products, my skin knew it.

Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:55 pm

Lou..

what did you read about it if I may ask? im curious before I actually buy it

thanks
Jojo

free skin care · Wed Apr 09, 2008 10:20 pm

Yes, I'm curious too. I've used ADCE for about 3 years and have seen great results! Confused

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