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Fri Aug 22, 2008 6:03 pm  |
I'm really getting into learning about and using skin actives, getting my ingredients together. I've set up a shelf in my walk-in closet that looks like a little science lab.
Here's my latest question: I use Bio-identical hormone cream, and it comes in 3 sets of syringes: 1 set of Tri-est (consists 3 estrogens); 1 set of testosterone; and 1 set of progesterone. These are all at low dosages, and I don't even remember to use them all the time because I've never had hot flashes and such (knock wood). Soooo, I was just wondering if any of y'all had tried adding estrogen to facial creams. It's supposed to be rubbed somewhere on my body, so I'm thinking it might have beneficial effects when mixed in with my facial moisturizer.
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I’m 60, never smoked, eat healthy, fitness center + hiking, lots of water and nutrients, size 4 jeans  , some lower facial sagging, but it’s improving with AALS, Clarisonic, Remergent, L2K, (including her new hand held devices), Ageless exercises, peels, OCM, etc. “This is my face; deal with it.” Annette Bening |
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Fri Aug 22, 2008 8:46 pm |
| catballou wrote: |
I'm really getting into learning about and using skin actives, getting my ingredients together. I've set up a shelf in my walk-in closet that looks like a little science lab.
Here's my latest question: I use Bio-identical hormone cream, and it comes in 3 sets of syringes: 1 set of Tri-est (consists 3 estrogens); 1 set of testosterone; and 1 set of progesterone. These are all at low dosages, and I don't even remember to use them all the time because I've never had hot flashes and such (knock wood). Soooo, I was just wondering if any of y'all had tried adding estrogen to facial creams. It's supposed to be rubbed somewhere on my body, so I'm thinking it might have beneficial effects when mixed in with my facial moisturizer.
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There are some definite "rules" to applying bio-identical hormones to your skin.
The first one is that you need to apply them to areas of skin that are more absorbent to get the drugs into your bloodstream (recommended areas: neck, hands, breasts, chest, inner arms, inner legs, abdomen and feet).
The second one is that you need to rotate those areas so that you don't burn out the receptors...that means that you do not want to limit yourself to your face.
The third one is that you need to use a consistent amount, and that may not be likely if you are mixing it in with face cream and applying various amounts depending on need.
Also, bio-identical hormones are serious stuff...especially the estrogen component (NEVER take estrogen without the progesterone, or you are setting yourself up for cancer). If you are not having hot flashes, night sweats, etc. I would not recommend using them.
BTW, I have been on them for 4 years and did a TON of research before deciding to do so. Doctors generally do not prescribe these to you without specific symptoms (like hot flashes), unless you have had a hysterectomy and they are meant to maintain your hormone levels. And if that is the case, you should be having your hormones measured at least once a year, and using them regularly.
If you need any reading recommedations on this topic, please let me know....I have read at least 6 books dedicated to this topic, plus all the usual internet reading. |
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Sat Aug 23, 2008 4:42 am |
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| Also, bio-identical hormones are serious stuff... |
Thanks, Bethany. I may have sounded casual about the subject, but like every decision in my life, I researched this one to the inth degree before setting out on the HRT journey; this decision was more intensely studied than the rest, and I discussed my family history of breast cancer w/ the doctors and pharmacists, (I've lost 2 maternal aunts to breast cancer, and my mother has had a mastectomy, serious stuff, indeed) and yes I know about the areas to place the creams. I could write the books on the subject, and still I'm hesitant to use them 365 days a year, so I've devised my own schedule, that my compounding pharmacist knows about. So, I guess you're saying don't add any to the moisturizer? I wasn't going to stop the progesterone/testosterone, just apply them in the usual areas. |
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I’m 60, never smoked, eat healthy, fitness center + hiking, lots of water and nutrients, size 4 jeans , some lower facial sagging, but it’s improving with AALS, Clarisonic, Remergent, L2K, (including her new hand held devices), Ageless exercises, peels, OCM, etc. “This is my face; deal with it.” Annette Bening |
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Sat Aug 23, 2008 10:41 am |
| I personally wouldn't do it, but it is certainly your call! |
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