This aging thing can scoot off!

My skin is so bad, still get pimples at 50 - so annoying. Also have mum's genes so lots of moles and the equally attractively named skin tags (just ewww). I've had heaps cuts out, nothing serious yet...
I love L'Occitane, it just feels and smells so nice. I love the Divine cream that they give away in tiny pots but it is so expensive, I get the one in the blue pot, still exxy but it's my treat. I am also addicted to their face sprays esp over summer, my skin has improved since using their stuff - mind you I have been ignoring skin care for years before. I also use Olay skin protection moisturizer in the morning, spf 30+, good value and feels nice.

 

I really have no great advice, but I just wanted to say amen to the naming of things! I mean seriously, there really is no reason to make them more gross than they already are

I'm 52 and really don't have a skin care regime, I'm just a soap and water gal the majority of the time. I do use Elemis cleansing oil and night cream, but not every night, and I've only been doing that for a couple of months. I probably should have started something a long time ago haha. My biggest issues are lines in the forehead and around the eyes, but they honestly don't bother me much.

I am going to follow this and hopefully pick up some tips!

 

I use a heavier moisturiser at night on face and neck than what I use during the day.
I was badly sunburnt when I was 12 years old so I suspect I will have more and more sunspots appear on my face over the next years.

 

Funny this was posted - my mature moment happened this weekend when my hubby told me you might need to do something about your hair; it does not look good. Took a good look and realized the grey that I thought was a little looked like a skunk had crawled on top of my head.

So I just got home from the hair salon and all is good.

I have been fairly lucky with my skin and basically use baby wipes to clean in the evenings and then just use tinted moisturizer in the morning before my makeup.

 

IMHO nothing beats factor 50 sunscreen during the day and retin A at night! You have to start slowly with the retin A, but it is soooooo worth it. It tamed my awesome perimenopausal acne (thanks hormones - I feel young again!) and really kept the fine lines and wrinkles at bay. It resurfaced my skin too, which was prone to general bumpiness and old acne marks. Anyway, I love it - even though it does make you peel a little at first!

 

Never go to bed with your makeup on! I've drilled this into my two daughters' heads, too. I don't use soap and water on my face either. Been using Pond's Cleansing Cream and Oil of Olay Regenerist for years. Living in Florida, I wear makeup with high SPF anytime I'm going to be outside.

 

My night cream is one made here in Australia. I will share the link to the website: https://moogoo.com.au/

 

I swear by Olay Regenerist. I haven't worn makeup in so long I can't handle the feel of anything heavy on my face, and this stuff just feel likes silk. It's what I consider pricey (I'm poor, yo, anything over 5 bucks is pushing into treat territory), but a little goes a very long way. I discovered it when I got a trial sample, and stg that little bit lasted about three months.

And yeah to the naming. One of my chronics is Graves disease, first time I heard it I could only roll my eyes. Like really? I know it's probably after the dr who first presented it (I used to know but I'm too lazy to check) but man that's just not a word I want associated with myself.

 

I use the "red line" now - it's for "mature skin". I've used Olay for years but buy all Regerist products now. I actually get mine at Sam's Club and it's a lot cheaper. They sell two night creams in a package. It's not cheap, but is supposed to be the best "drug store" brand.

 

@Justagirl Em - I had to laugh because this reminds me so much of a conversation I had with my doctor about 5 years ago. I had this spot on my leg, and I asked him if it was ringworm (it was round...only thing I could think of at the time) or something along those lines. He said no....it's an AGE SPOT! I told my doctor I would rather have had ringworm! Ugh! My hubby, on the other hand, thought it was absolutely HILARIOUS. MEN!

As far as skincare goes, I'm pretty rigorous about it. The worst thing for my skin is the sun, and I avoid it like the plague. I also try not to rub my eyes/face unnecessarily or sleep on my face (no squashed face), which is hard because I'm a side sleeper. Our skin gets thinner as we get older due to a loss of collagen and subcutaneous fat, and I found that rubbing my face is bad.

I'm also a firm believer in high quality skincare products. I know they're expensive, but I view them as an investment in myself (and definitely cheaper than surgery...lol). While grocery store stuff may work great for some people, none of it does anything for me. I have drawers and drawers of these products that ended up being a waste of money. The only drugstore skincare product that works for me is micellar water, which I use to take off my makeup. It's hydrating without being oily and doesn't leave any residue.

For creams/serums, I try to mix it up, so my skin doesn't get "used" to what I'm using. I'm a huge fan of Exuviance products, especially their Age Reverse Eye Contour and Targeted Wrinkle Repair. I have less wrinkles under my eyes & on my forehead at age 45 (almost 46) than I did at 32 because of these products. I also really like Biossance Squalane + Peptide Eye Gel. A little bit of all of these products goes a long way!

A new addition last year to my regimen is a really great serum, VIDI Vitamin C 20% Anti Aging Face Serum, Collagen Booster with Peptides, Vitamin A and E, which has replaced all creams, plus the Vitamin C serum I was using (it used to break me out if I used it too many days in a row). This is a nutrient powerhouse and isn't pricey at all! I have it & the micellar water on Subscribe & Save with Amazon.

Here are some links if anyone is interested (they go from most expensive to cheapest):

• https://www.ulta.com/targeted-wrinkle-repair?productId=xlsImpprod14101009
• https://www.ulta.com/age-reverse-eye-contour?productId=xlsImpprod2420451
• https://www.sephora.com/product/squalane-peptide-eye-gel-P416562
• https://www.amazon.com/VIDI-Vitamin...87914&sr=8-4&keywords=VIDI+Vitamin+C+20%&th=1
• https://www.amazon.com/Yes-Coconut-...words=Yes+to+Coconut+Ultra+Hydrating+micellar

 

Amen, Cheryl!

 

I loveeee all of their hand creams; especially the peony and rose scents. They are fantastic (also make great stocking stuffers...bought some for DDs one Christmas)!

 

Hahaha...don't feel bad. I've had grey hair since I was 21. Thank goodness for hair dye! I'm going into old age kicking & screaming!!

 

Awe....how sweet! You know that from now on, "barnacles" is going to be a regular part of your marriage vernacular...lol. I think it's cute, but I've got a weird sense of humor.

I've got sciatica on my right hip and when I change positions in bed (i.e. flip over), my husband asks me if my "old lady hip" is bothering me. I just tell him, "Of course it is, old man" (he's almost 10 years older than me). Playful insults is our love language.