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Eerie
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Joined: 21 Nov 2011
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Tue Nov 22, 2011 7:42 pm  |
As it is, I have trouble figuring out what to use. My skin tends to react very unpredictably to things that come into contact with it and I am very nervous about adding things to my routine. My current routine is:
Cerave Hydrating Cleanser (PM)
Cerave Facial Moisturizing Lotion PM (AM, PM)
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Sunscreen Milk SPF 60 (AM)
One of the things I am thinking of adding is either Paula's Choice RESIST Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum or Olay Regenerist Regenerating Serum Fragrance-Free. Anyone tried or heard something about one of them?
I am also considering seeing a dermatologist about getting a prescription retinoid, but I do not know if my skin can handle it. Would it be worth trying?
I would like to exfoliate as my skin looks dull, but which product is best for dry/sensitive skin?
I am not sure if I need anything else, maybe an eye cream or a toner? |
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Tue Nov 22, 2011 10:49 pm |
Retin A and retinols are proven by science to reverse aging. I'd go for it and add it to your routine.. It may cause redness for a little bit..but worth it. I have used both. I find that Green Cream (retinol) works on my skin without irritating as much as retin A did. Green Cream has level 3, 6 ,and 9. Start with 3 ..three times a week and build up to once a day in the p.m.
as for the CeRave..I love the stuff and use it too! |
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Wed Nov 23, 2011 12:13 am |
I like CeraVe moisturizing. I did try the cleansing product. I can't remember if it has parabens or not.
For sensitive skin retinols is a very mild formulation will be a best start. A derm will help you. I also like Green Cream and you may be able to start there more reasonably in terms of cost than a derm visit and purchasing retin-a.
A physical sunscreen to protect your skin is crucial.
I am not a fan of Paula - though I'm sure she has some good products. She has no background other than being a makeup artist. I think she's a good marketer and has enough connections to pull together a few good products. |
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Enjoying dermalogica with my ASG and Pico toner ** Disclosure: I was a participant without remuneration in promotional videos for Ageless Secret Gold and the Neurotris Pico Emmy event. |
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Thu Nov 24, 2011 12:55 am |
Recently, I have come across a few articles mentioning Cerave products. It seems to me it is a fairly good and less expensive option in
the skincare regimen. I am here in Asia and can not find this products, but only Cetaphil. Is there anyone who can offer some comments on the comparion of Cetaphil moisturizing cream and Cerave moisturising cream. I have very sensitive skin and it gets very dry in fall and winter. |
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Thu Nov 24, 2011 3:29 pm |
| Judy Chen wrote: |
Recently, I have come across a few articles mentioning Cerave products. It seems to me it is a fairly good and less expensive option in
the skincare regimen. I am here in Asia and can not find this products, but only Cetaphil. Is there anyone who can offer some comments on the comparion of Cetaphil moisturizing cream and Cerave moisturising cream. I have very sensitive skin and it gets very dry in fall and winter. |
Cetaphil and Cerave are completely different products with completely different ingredients. Cetaphil is the most basic moisturizer you can get and essentially what it is, is just some hydrating ingredients and some fillers to help seal in the moisture. It doesn't add much benefit to your skin except help it retain water.
Cerave on the other hand, has a patented blend of ceramides, which has proven to be very useful in repairing the lipid barrier of the skin according to some studies. Essentially, it tackles the root of the problem, rather than covering it up like what Cetaphil does.
Don't get me wrong, Cetaphil is VERY good at what it does - hydrating the skin. But Cerave will help repair the skin and its barrier to not only repair itself from the damage already done, but to prevent any future damage from occurring.
Cerave also has a special encapsulated technology, similar to Retin-A Micro that allows its ingredients to be released throughout the day. |
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Thu Nov 24, 2011 3:53 pm |
| Try sensitive skin with lactic acid peels as it is naturally found in skin and hydrates whilst it gently exfoliates. Consider rosehip seed oil instead of a prescription retinol, it contains vitamin A but in a gentler form and has proven anti-ageing properties. |
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Sensitivity, forehead pigmentation & elevens, nose & chin clogged pores. Topicals: Aloe vera, squalane, lactic acid, Myfawnie KinNiaNag HG: Weleda calendula, Lanolips, Guinot masque essentiel, Flexitol Naturals, Careprost. Gadgets: Vaughter dermarollers, Lightstim. |
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Thu Nov 24, 2011 4:59 pm |
| Eerie wrote: |
I would like to exfoliate as my skin looks dull, but which product is best for dry/sensitive skin?
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I have dry skin that can be sensitive and I use Skinbiology's Lactic Power 10. It is a leave on lactic acid exfoliator that has some great ingredients.
http://store.reverseskinaging.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=29L
Ingredients: Purified water, lactic acid, ethylhexyl palmitate, squalane, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, stearic acid, sodium salicylate, carthamus tinctorius seed (safflower) oil, phenoxyethanol, polysorbate 80, C10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters, allantoin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice (aloe vera) gel, retinyl palmitate, tocophersolan (vitamin E), mixed (alpha, beta, gamma, delta) tocopherols, and mixed (alpha, beta, gamma, delta) tocotrienols, ubiquinone (coenzyme Q-10), xanthophyll (lutein), lycopene and astaxanthin. |
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Fri Aug 31, 2012 1:04 pm |
| Firefox7275 wrote: |
| Try sensitive skin with lactic acid peels as it is naturally found in skin and hydrates whilst it gently exfoliates. Consider rosehip seed oil instead of a prescription retinol, it contains vitamin A but in a gentler form and has proven anti-ageing properties. |
Yes, rosehip oil is very good for skin. |
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