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Mon Jul 12, 2021 8:39 am

Hi Flitcraft,

I probably shouldn't have said "middle-aged" mean girls, since I'm old too! Laughing

Unless, 62 is still considered middle-aged!

Well, either way, it's nice to be back at this forum.

I always found it so educational and helpful. But then some women (who have been here a long time) decided they were in charge and just got so mean and nasty that I stopped visiting and tried to find my anti-aging beauty info somewhere else.

But, to be honest, this forum seems to have the most information and the largest group of like-minded women, which is why I decided to try and come back again.

Well, glad to see you're back too! Very Happy

free skin care · Mon Aug 16, 2021 7:18 am

Totally agree Ggirl.
It got really out of hand. The post trolls made it worse.
I still check back and am able to pick up a few tricks so I hope that eventually it gets back to more people actually sharing info then trying to run up their post numbers.

Mon Aug 16, 2021 2:47 pm

AnnieR wrote:

Totally agree Ggirl.
It got really out of hand. The post trolls made it worse.
I still check back and am able to pick up a few tricks so I hope that eventually it gets back to more people actually sharing info then trying to run up their post numbers.

Hey AnnieR! Glad you're back too. Yes, maybe now we'll start sharing instead of judging!

Question: I'm probably in the wrong section here, but I need hair advice.

About 10 yrs ago I bought this old smell liquid called:

Fantasia Thick’n Hair Infusion Treatment

I really couldn't use it much because it made my bleached blond hair very crispy and dry. And it said on the label not for chemically processed hair like bleach.

Well, I found it in the back of my bathroom cabinet and tried it the other day because my hair has changed!! It's thin and won't hold any shape or style at all anymore. So I tried it and love it. Plus, since I'm more gray, I don't bleach my hair anymore. I'm actually adding color to cover the gray.

But, of course, when you find a product you like, it doesn't seem available any place. I bought at Sally Shops like 10 yrs ago. It smells awful and is sticky to work with, but it makes my hair look better.

Anyone have any ideas of where I can get more? Or get a product similar???

free skin care · Wed Aug 18, 2021 7:50 am

I have never heard of that! Now Loreal has a salon grade infusion treatment that you leave in. You might compare ingredients and see if they are similar?

Mon Aug 23, 2021 11:56 am

Thanks Annie R. I'll give Loreal Infusion a try.

Thu Sep 02, 2021 2:17 pm

Hey AnnieR,

I found Loreal Infusium Pro 23 Treatment. Not sure if that's the one you meant, I love it for my fine hair. I forgot about Infusium 23, mom used to use it for years. It's hard to find, but I did find it on Amazon and the price is great. It's like $24 for two 33.8 ounce bottles.

Thanks for the suggestion! Smile

free skin care · Fri Sep 03, 2021 7:31 am

You bet! I think that's the one. I had some but ran out so I was trying to remember! I used it in the past and loved it.
Glad it worked for you.

Sat Jan 29, 2022 3:51 am

This thread is a little dated now but I just wanted to add that, yes, still around Anxious

I mainly read, and continue my search for melasma miracle workers (thanks to pregnancy hormones a couple years ago). I joined EDS Forum in 2003, when I was 26 - still reading (and buying) here almost two decades (!?) later whenever life permits (which is less often than I'd like, but that's life with a toddler I guess).

I hope everyone's keeping well, especially in these crazy pandemic times!

free skin care · Sat Jan 29, 2022 9:32 am

I check in every day and occasionally purchase also.
I stay busy running our family business and watching the grandkids (who we just built a house and live next door too)so not as much time for self-care as I used to have haha.
Always good to hear a familiar voice!

Sun Jan 30, 2022 2:34 pm

Hi All! I haven't been here for awhile either.

Hey Mabsy,

Funny you should mention melasma, I just ordered a product called Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum.

I don't have melasma but do have some freckles and a few red spots, sort of looks like broken blood vessels.

I never heard of this acid before, but just read about it on another skincare blog I'm a member of.

They say this acid works even better than vitamin C to reduce spots and discolorations.

I don't know how well it works, the reviews on Amazon looked good. I'll post back here when I've had a chance to try it. I just ordered it a few hours ago.

I use vitamin C serum, but would like to try something stronger. And, I read that you can use this acid along with other skin lightening products. So I plan on using this with my vitamin C serum and see what happens.

You can read the reviews here on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3odXMPD

Plus, it pretty inexpensive like $12, but I think it's only a 1 ounce bottle. I'll keep you all posted. Smile

free skin care · Sun Feb 06, 2022 6:57 am

I've been on here since 2007 and probably lurked for a long time before that! I'm not sure if I were ever a prolific poster but I certainly got lots of tips and good information from the established posters on here. I think I knew about Retin A and Vitamin C well before it was common knowlegde and I think learning about things like TCA peels, dermal needling and led therapy as well! I remember lusting after Valmont and Cellcosmet creams when they were way, way out of my budget becasue of you all!

I think my skin is better now than it would have been if I hadn't been a member so thats great. It does seems quieter now which is a shame as it used to be the top hot spot for info!

I still read a lot about skincare and try things, I've seen on youtube things get pretty extreme with things like self injecting and diy thread lifts. I'm never really sure about all that but interesting to watch!

I often wish there was a place as active and knowlegable as this forum today as most seem to be for younger people or more extreme and behind a paywall but as previous posters have said lige moves on and priorities change!

Is that facebook group still active and available to join I wonder, really miss an active forum!

Mon Feb 07, 2022 5:41 pm

I used to post years ago. IDR why I left.

Tue Feb 08, 2022 7:15 pm

Hey All,

So back in late January I posted that I never head about Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum, and was going to give it a try.

So far, I have been using it for about 2 weeks. I think (not sure yet) that my skin looks a bit brighter and smoother. I read it takes about a month or two to see full results.

And, I haven't noticed any negative side effects or irritation from using Tranexamic Acid - like some websites said it can cause.

I'll post back in a few more weeks. I'm hoping it works because I was going to resort to IPL to remove those little red spots and (what looks like) broken blood vessels around my nose and lower cheeks. But, IPL is very expensive and frankly - I'm afraid to try it.

Take care! Smile

free skin care · Wed Feb 09, 2022 7:06 am

Thanks for the update! I'm excited to try it if it works!

Fri Mar 04, 2022 6:21 pm

GGirl,

I've been using Tranexamic Acid since Christmas but only a 2%. I have now switched to 5% as my previous bottle ran out. I've seen slight improvement in pigmentation, but not in melasma. I've added Alpha Arbutin to it and also Pro-Derm Ultra-C BW cream (I was looking for something with Oligopeptide-6 Cool

and I'm now seeing more significant results in sun damage pigmentation but not yet in melasma. I'm curious to see what the results over the next few months have in store...

Hope that helps!
Mabsy

GGirl wrote:

Hey All,

So back in late January I posted that I never head about Tranexamic Acid 5% Serum, and was going to give it a try.

So far, I have been using it for about 2 weeks. I think (not sure yet) that my skin looks a bit brighter and smoother. I read it takes about a month or two to see full results.

And, I haven't noticed any negative side effects or irritation from using Tranexamic Acid - like some websites said it can cause.

I'll post back in a few more weeks. I'm hoping it works because I was going to resort to IPL to remove those little red spots and (what looks like) broken blood vessels around my nose and lower cheeks. But, IPL is very expensive and frankly - I'm afraid to try it.

Take care! Smile

Mon Mar 07, 2022 7:04 am

Thanks for Sharing Mabsy.

I'm still working on my first bottle of Tanexamic acid (5%) and I see a slight improvement on spots, but they're still there. I also use a vitmain C spray which I mix up fresh every 30 days.

I'm an outdoor person and live in the S.E so I get a lot of sun exposure, and am I'm worried about using anything forbids me from sun exposure (like retin-A), or professional chemical peels) because those products only make sunspots worse.

Don't get me wrong, I don't tan or lay in the sun, but it's almost impossible not to get some sun exposure when you live in a warm climate and have a pool.

I heard that Tanexamic actually protects the skin from creating more brown spots which is why I feel safe trying it.

I'll have to do some research and see what the deal is with Alpha Arbutin and sun exposure.

free skin care · Mon May 02, 2022 6:34 pm

Nice to 'see' some old faces (LOL). I haven't been on in so long - my old computer that had my PW stored on it died and I was no longer able to get on here. I finally was able to convince the admins to let me reset my PW and I'm disappointed that it's not as active as it used to be. I actually now want to get back into making some vitamin C serum (with new additions that I discovered recently!). I also want to sell some of my old tools that I never use. Any idea where I can do that at?

Tue May 03, 2022 6:23 am

Hey Foxe! Welcome back.

Yes, it's not so active as it once was.

You mentioned you want to sell some tools, but not sure how? Try Facebook Marketplace.

FB has a marketplace for most areas. Go to your FB page and in the top left corner is the search box. Enter the word "Marketplace" and the name of your town. Sometimes you'll see several different selling groups all around your area.

Join the group or groups, and it will guide you on how to sell your stuff.

We just sold a couch on FB Marketplace. The posts only go to people who live within a certain mile radius, so you don't have to worry about shipping. Smile

Tue May 03, 2022 6:49 am

Hi all!

I just wanted to share something I'm trying (or just ordered). A face filler cream called HYDRO-LIPIDIC 3D SYNERGE FILLER CREME.

It's supposed to promote a smoother, firmer, naturally fuller-looking and well-cushioned skin appearance. It's formulated by Dr. Des Fernandes - the founder and developer of the original dermaroller.

He says this product contains tiny particles of hyularonic acid which is able to penetrate the skin better and helps plump up the skin.

It's expensive though - over $170. I have to try it. Maybe I'm gullible? But, we'll see. Dr. Des Fernandes is in his 80s and he looks great.

I'll keep you all posted on my results!

free skin care · Tue May 03, 2022 7:42 am

Interesting! So it is just a topical?
Cant wait to hear your results!
Thanks for trying and sharing.

free skin care · Fri Nov 25, 2022 9:49 am

Peek a boo 👀

Anybody still here?

Holiday season is starting and am in a market for some nice gadgets/finding out and testing out what the ones I have can do.

Anybody experienced with microcurrents/Tria/Tripollar and want to share results?

I have to say I snooped around but this is still the best beauty forum around and I am so sorry it is so inactive and no new reviews 🥺

Does the FB group you mentioned above discuss gadgets and would you accept me? Thank you.

free skin care · Sat Nov 26, 2022 7:02 am

Happy holidays!
Still around from time to time!
The only gadget I still use is my Baby Q. Not as often as I should but I do still have it. Cleaned out the rest.

free skin care · Sat Nov 26, 2022 12:12 pm

Happy holidays Annie 🤗 And lurkers 🤗

Already doesn't feel lonely 🤗🥰

I had a long no gadget period and now again going into full on gadget mode 🙈 Also facial exercises 🙈 Seen some of my photos recently and have time so it was a huuuge wake up call.

Very happy the prices are a lot more accessible this time, mind you it could be Black Friday effect 😉

Btw I am not getting any email notifications, checked spam folder too but nothing 🥺 I do have them configured 🤔

free skin care · Mon Nov 28, 2022 6:19 pm

It’s funny, my niece was staying with us this weekend and we went to watch her last game as cheer captain.
She tried my is clinical Active, hydra cool and pro heal serums and fell in love. Plus she used my Baby Q.
She said I need these! Girl has expensive, but good taste haha.
I showed her the forum and all the posts and topics.
Her comment was so funny. She said Aunt Ann, you gals were the original influencers.
I never thought about that, we just didn’t share all our stuff on Instagram. What a thought!

free skin care · Tue Nov 29, 2022 9:06 am

And just for relevance, she is a high school senior.
I did introduce her to Bliss, which she loves, good moderate products. She also loves Drunk Elephant brands which I have never tried.
She frequents the Sephoras and Ultas here in Texas which has moderately priced skincare lines. Not a fan of Clinique lines, so I did encourage to use Dermalogica which address her issues, oil and breakouts.
If I was the best Aunt ever with an unlimited pocketbook, I would buy the IS Clinical serums for her haha.

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