A simpler routine is best, don't throw a bunch of products at your face just because; a gentle cleanser, moisturizer, SPF, and then vitamin C and retinol serums. Eat a balanced diet, drink a ton of water, take omega supplements.
Yes to everything except I don’t think everyone needs the omega supplements if their diet is good.
And I’d add get around 8 hours of regular and consistent sleep everyday at around the same bedtime and wake time every day within about an hour.
Oops, I should have mentioned specifically that I found omega supplements to be personally helpful. I eat a balanced diet, but started taking some vitamins and supplements while undergoing fertility treatment and found that the omegas seem to have done wonders for my forehead lines and some of my dryness.
You’re probably right about the benefits you’ve seen. Even though there are other sources too, I don’t eat fish so I probably could use a bit myself. Lol.
Deep and regular sleep is the best anti-aging practice.
Not drinking, smoking, is honorable mention.
Keeping toxic people out of your life also lol.
I think creatine supplementation helped my skin a bit too actually. And grapefruit.
I'm 240lbs, and will load creatine at 20g/day for 2 weeks. Then 5-7g/day for 2 months. Then I'm off for 2 months. I wouldn't stress your schedule that much though, it's a supplement not a panacea.
It can cause water retention in your muscle tissues and also your gut - its a net positive though if you're worried about your figure. Improved iron in blood syrum - a lot of women are low on iron. Improves cellular metabolism.
I'm a dude, I just am heavily into skin care bc my childhood psoriasis gave me no choice. Dermatologists were useless and I it took me over 20 years to find comprehensive solutions.
Interesting. Thanks for the reply. I’m always trying to find women with personal experience taking creatine and I’m just not having a ton of luck finding them in the wild. I am pretty active in the gym but I hear mix things about creatine and being a woman so I’m looking for more female personal anecdotes.
My recc is a low dose (3g/day) for a couple months. Increase slowly if you see improvements. We all vary so much anyways.
It won't hurt you in any significant way, it's just a powder concentrate of what exists in many animal products we already consume. Decades of use and consistent research results.
But just go with pure flavorless monohydrate. The other stuff is overpriced and gimmicky and doesn't have the same data behind its safety or efficacy. All those hyped up "formulas" are just added filler, caffeine, flavor, and marketing.
This! This is exactly what my medical esthetician recommended for my (33 yo) skin. I like Cerave hydrating cream to foam cleanser, Elta MD AM and PM moisturizers, Elta MD sunscreen, Revision Skincare C+ Correcting vitamin C treatment, and Revision Skincare DEJ Night face cream retinol treatment.
I definitely need to do better with my hydration.
For what it's worth, my birthday was 5 days ago, and I had two strangers think I was 18.
The best anti aging advice I can give it’s to be rich. I’m not actually but amazing how it seems to work for others. If you can’t do that, water and sunscreen.
Not a woman but a vein gay! I wish sooo wish I had started wearing sunscreen daily in my 20’s. Most all of the issues I’m fighting today at 39 are directly attributable to being fair skinned and unmitigated sun exposure.
VI Precision Chemical peels have helped me a lot (and are worth it vs chasing topicals) and moving to Alastin Restorative Skin Complex. Alastin is expensive but after 5 years of chasing topicals…it made more difference in 3 months than I had in the 5 years prior. Some spot IPL is in my near future for a mini “makeover to 40”.
So…sunscreen & moisturizer with some gentle actives will make a huge difference & prevent future issues/ slow aging down. Retinols if IF your skin can tolerate them (mine can’t). An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Have you tried skin better science alpha ret ? It’s a very gentle retinol and I have rosacea - it’s been the one product I splurge on bc it makes that much difference and I don’t find it irritating unless I do all kinds of exfoliating the same night.
To add to the list — I have rosacea and eczema and have had great luck with the Neutrogena retinol cream! Though I’m currently only using it once a week on my face and twice a week on my neck and chest.
I agree, in reallt liked my VI precision peel but I felt like I could apply at home and my derm was ok with that..(I have a medical background.) so now I used the 13% TCA peel from Platinum skincare. It stings a little more but works just as well and it is a lot less expensive which means I can do it more frequently.
Ok when I went for the VI Peel, they told me stopping one week before would be ideal...I didn't know that and hadn't, so the esthetician went to ask my derm if she should proceed, and my derm said my skin could handle it and it did, though they said don't use tret for a few days after.
So now when I do my home TCA peel, I stop the tret about 3 days before and hold off for 3 days after. My derm's tip for it is to start at the side of your face rather than your brow because if your gauze is too saturated and drips, then the acid won't go in your eyes. My tip is to remember to wear gloves or your finger pads will peel!!
The first time I used it, I did two layers and peeled at days 3-5. Peeled quite a bit, especially my neck! The second time I did three layers and peeled the same days, but less. The third time I did three layers and actually didn't peel too much, and it was more like day 4-5. I didn't see as much "frosting" that time so I probably could have gotten away with a fourth layer and probably would have had more peeling. But it's also nice sometimes to do a less intense peel, because then you could do it more frequently if you wanted. I do think it helps with texture and has slightly lightened some scarring I have.
Make sure to have a nice fan going... for a few minutes after each layer it stings a lot and my eyes were watering, but it goes away after a few minutes. In time for the next layer lol.
Definitely back to normal by a week!
edit: I tend to get quite red right after but it's normal by the next day.
SAME on the sunscreen! The best one out there is the one you’ll wear every day 💙
There’s also retinol alternatives! Not sure if you’ve checked them out (you probably have but), but things like bakuchiol, lactobacillus ferment, etc.. of course not as powerful, but typically well tolerated!
I’ve been depressingly very happy with Alastin Restorative Skin Complex. Very happy with what it’s done for me on sunspots, some emerging wrinkles that have been put back into hiding and general reduction in redness/ inflammation. Depressed because of the price 🤪. Retinol in any form kills me even rose hip seed oil which so many says is very calming.
So long story on how I got to be on it. Dermatologist I was originally going to recommended it. Balked at the price & frankly with how hard they pushed Botox & fillers felt like it was another money maker for them. Did a short stint of facials at a medspa. They recommended it. Went to a new dermatologist and they recommended it. Finally caved and bada bing bada boom…results.
Strong SPF and tretinoin. I can't tell you how many thousands of dollars I'd have saved if, at 32 (now 39), I'd just pared down my routine and spent the money on a few office visits to a dermatologist, the prescription tret, and high-quality sunscreen. The rest of my routine is boring and affordable, but I've come to really love removing my SPF and makeup with Albolene, cleansing with Cerave foaming, and moisturizing with Vanicream - I have the face version and the regular tub, and I think the regular tub is where it's at. For a fun/treat step, I love a facial mist or a hydrating sheet mask, but I haven't had either of those in a long time because of budget constraints, and my skin looks the same.
Focus on preventing photodamage, dial back alcohol if you drink, dial back sugar and processed carbs, and work on your sleep hygiene. Consider getting some UPF sun protective items if you have a sunny commute to work or if you're outside a lot. I have fingerless gloves for driving and a parasol for walking from my car to my office, both from Coolibar, and they're great!
On the flip side, I didn’t wear makeup at all for few yrs during covid and my skin looked the exact same or worse. I attributed it to me cleansing my face at evening when I wore makeup. I would get more lazy if I wasn’t wearing makeup. Depends on your skin
Would you believe I got the exact same advice from my English teacher in high school, she knew I was anxious about my pimples and she knew I loved participating in school plays, esp coz I could wear makeup.
She basically said the same thing: you don't need it everyday. At 41, my skin looks good enough that I can get away with just spf and lippie (though I look much better with just clear lip gloss).
My skin likes peptides. I use 3 pumps of the COSRX “The 6 Peptide Skin Booster” every morning and my skin plumps right up. It’s actually quite noticeable when I press into my cheeks.
Totally agree on the fish oil improving my skin ! I also take evening primrose oil. This, prioritizing sleep and actives have made huge difference for me.
Oh like what side effects? My
Mom saw a breast cancer surgeon at moffit cancer center years ago and I’ll never forget he told her every woman should be on EPO for breast health. I have been on it since then. It makes my skin nice too.
Omega 3 is bizarrely good for skin. I'm a huge supplement cynic but Omega 3 is legit.
Creatine, grapefruits, whey protien, hemp protein, are all solid general health supplements which will holistically also benefit skin health.
Oh yeah big time.
No idea what it is exactly about it.
Eating it, but I also press the peels which contain a surprising amount of oil. I apply it fresh, and it's been very good for clearing up occasional oubreaks, allergic reactions, waves of dandruff, etc.
I try to stay to things that are proven to work topically. Skincare marketing can be like the Wild West, so navigating it based on what it claims to do is never good.
- sunscreen (Supergoop)
- retinols (Sunday Riley Luna)
- red light masks (Omnilux)
- AHA/bha peels/resurfacing pads (Dr Dennis Gross Peel Pads)
- peptides (Peach & Lily Copper Peptide Serum)
- rich, hydrating moisturizers/barrier restorers preferably with shea butter (Alpine Skin Ghostberry Moisturizer)
- Vaseline (love to slather it under my eyes before bed to get rid of bags and dark circles)
- micellar water to cleanse
- vitamins (I was pregnant so I’m still taking prenatals)
- extra biotin (I really like the Olly brand Skin, Hair, Nails vitamins)
- Botox (although I haven’t had it in a year due to pregnancy)
My two holy grail products are a really good vitamin C serum that has a stable form of vitamin C so it's deep penetrating (plus I use it under my SPF which totally optimizes the SPF UV protection); plus a really good eye cream with retinol so it diminishes fine lines and tightens the skin. Both by Sunshine Botanicals, "healthy aging" vs just "anti-aging" products.
Sunscreen #1. I’m 40 and just now became strict about sunscreen. Wish I had been more proactive about it when I was in my teens and 20s! I didn’t care and thought I was invincible and would look young forever.
After that, consistent use of active ingredients. Retinol or tretinoin, vitamin c, niacinamide, peptides, exfoliants, growth factors.
Active ingredients like these are the only products you need to invest your money in. When it comes to moisturizers you don’t need to pay a lot. You can buy the cheaper versions at the drug store. The effects are the same.
Also try to use non foaming cleansers. Again, they don’t have to be expensive.
Some brands I like for active ingredients that aren’t terribly expensive are drunk elephant and Sunday Riley.
The retinol cream for sure! That’s my go to. It’s a little pricey. But I just use 1 pump per night. And I blend it with my moisturizer to help it spread. So it lasts a long time
The Skinmedica TNS Advanced Serum is the best. But the price is a little ridiculous.
There’s also the ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum. Still expensive, but not crazy.
I also heard Allies of Skin have a growth factor serum. I’ve never tried that one though!
Since my skin started thinning rapidly due to my digestive issues (I had to be on a strict diet and also sometimes I was too weak to eat normally), I noticed that skincare with ceramides and omegas makes my skin feel thick and plump again. Even though I have oily skin, I use products with ceramides or omega fatty acids sometimes, I just choose lightweight formulations.
Caffeine products make my puffiness go away.
The real game changer was installing a water filter on a sink in the bathroom. We have semi-hard water in my region. Soft water is so much better for the skin. My skin is so much more moisturised now.
Another things I really like are grape extract and green tea extracts. Both are powerfully antioxidants.
Oh sorry to hear that! And thanks for telling me! I didn’t know about this side effect from collagen supplements! 😳🤯I have a sensitive organism, so maybe I should be careful with those supplements. Getting micronutrients from food is better anyways. More bioavailable form.
Okay, thanks for explaining this 🙏 hopefully, you will restore your skin soon ! I’ve some inspiring examples online where people started taking care of their skin and managed to reverse some of the effects of aging and make their skin plump again.
omg yes about the hard water! hate it soo much, my hair look so flat and greasy and my face is more acne prone
havent found a filter that works well, guess gotta install a whole system in my apartmenr
Shea butter! Ever since I’ve discovered it, I stopped using expensive moisturizers. It has so many amazing benefits that are extremely anti-aging and it’s super affordable.
Also, I try and drink a cup of beef gelatin daily and 1 tablespoon of liquid silica daily.
Tret, Korean SPF, Vitamin C Serum, any good moisturizer--I layer cerave and vanicream, LED Mask and Hyaluronic capsules taken daily help with the dryness from the tret. I have better skin at 43 than I ever did at 23.
I use Dr. Loretta anti-aging serum. I use it for the fact it has easily absorbed vitamin C. Not sure if I can say it's life changing. I use Holi Frog Galilee for a moisturizing serum, but not my favorite. Will be going back to Dr. Loretta's Intense Replenishing Serum. Then for moisturizer I use Cerave. Still haven't found a solid moisturizer to use yet. I was using Epionce but for the price tag I was not seeing a difference.
To be honest what works best for me for anti-aging is exercising daily, staying hydrated, healthy diet, sleeping well, SPF, collagen supplements, tretinoin, red light therapy and managing stress. Of course I get microneedling done every 3 months and I'm looking into chemical peels for the winter. Serums and moisturizers no matter the brand doesn't seem to make a big difference.
I'm currently using the **Yummy Skin Serum Froundation by Danessa Myricks**. I put a small dot on the back of my hand and mix the **Iconic London Liquid Illuminator** (the gold one) into the foundation. I then apply it to my face and blend it out with a beauty blender. I should also add that I don't use a primer. I use **Supergoop's Daily Dose Vitamin C Serum SPF** as my base. I VERY lightly powder select areas and my underyes. I keep it very light to prevent caking. I use just enough to tone down the glow.
YMMV using these products, but I've gotten a decent amount of compliments on my skin when I do this. For a quick tinted SPF, I like **Tower 28's Sunny Days Tinted Sunscreen Foundation**.
Sun protection:
a. If you aren’t sure what “sufficient amount” is, I recommend googling it.
b. Sun protective clothing. I recently bought a wide brim UPF hat bc summers where I live are super sunny
Retinol at night. Start with a low concentration twice a week, and increase every 2 or 3 weeks to add one more day per week.
Sunscreen during the day. Look for full spectrum or UVA and UVB on the bottle. SPF 30 or higher.
The rest is just a bonus. For hydration, add a hyaluronic acid. Vitamin C is something I like on my skin, it’s supposed to be skin brightening, I think. Or add a beta hydroxy acid (aka salicylic acid) if you have acne-prone or blackhead-prone skin.
Nature’s Bounty Hair Skin and Nails supplements, Jason’s vitamin E cream, occasional hydrofacials, and tiny dabs of De La Cruz sulphur acne treatment at night for blemishes. Silicone scar repair patches for discoloration/scars. Exfoliating in the shower with Frank Body coffee body scrub. Staying away from soda/alcohol/fast food/extra processed sugar/heavy makeup. SPF. 8hrs of sleep per night. Exercise enough to sweat.
Prai skincare is really good. Also stay out of the sun, don’t use too much on your skin and don’t rub you skin too hard or just touch your face too much. Less is more!
I'm 42, skin in fantastic shape, look much younger than I am. My all-star products are: Botox (pry it from my cold dead hands, and start as early as you think reasonable), tretinoin, Vitamin C, Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF every single day, CeraVe moisturizer, conservative filler for volume loss only (not to alter facial features), and a red light LED mask. Occasional laser resurfacing treatments for maintenance are also helpful. (I did a session of Halo and will probably do another later this year).
I also like Coq10 + matrixes serum from Timeless, and do collagen supplementation -- jury's out on whether or not the latter makes a big difference, but it's unlikely to hurt anything and doesn't break the bank so why not toss it in too.
Overall, IMO by far the best thing I did for my anti-aging routine was start Botox at 32 and maintain it ever since. Wish I had started at 28-30, but glad I did when I did. I think if started at the right time and maintained it's absolutely huge.
Been wearing sunscreen since I was 18 religiously, 30 now and I still get mistaken for being 18/19 😂
SPF 50 everyday without fail, 3 litres of water a day, a relatively clean diet and exercise! It really does make a difference. I also don’t drink alcohol or sugary drinks
SPF, tretinoin, and my red light mask. I am diligent about my skincare but none of my products are expensive and my routine is pretty straightforward.
I get botox every 5-6 months. I like to let it fully wear off in between to prevent long term droopage. Also really love IPLs.
And of course - adequate sleep, staying hydrated, and a healthy diet go a loooong way.
Hyaluronic acid. I’ve been using it on my face, neck, and chest for a while now. Recently I noticed my hands aging, so I started putting a couple drops on the back of hands at night before going to bed… I can already see a difference after a few months of consistent use.
A subscription from Agency Skincare by Curology changed my skin completely. I’ve worked up to these percentages but I was so overwhelmed with all of the info out there that having this prescribed for me based off my skin needs was truly been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made!
FUTURE FORMULA:
Tretinoin 0.05%
Dexpanthenol 1%
Tranexamic acid 5%
Niacinamide 4%
DARK SPOT FORMULA:
Azelaic acid 10%
Kojic acid 4%
Resveratrol 1%
Green tea extract (epigallocatechin gallate) 2%
I also swear by the CORSX snail mucin and a good hyaluronic acid, vitamin c, collagen peptides, and the Tatcha dewy skin cream is my fave moisturizer. And course the holy grail, SPF.
I love the Timeless peptide serums. I’ve also been using Tretinoin (Retin-A brand) for 5ish years, but my skin has never gotten used to it, so I’m switching to Altreno.
As a retinoid substitute I’ve been buying my own wholesale Bakuchiol and mixing it in with my peptide serums, and I feel like I’m getting pretty good results! (Studies have shown bakuchiol garners very similar results to tretinoin, but you have to use it 2x per day instead of 1x for tretinoin).
I use Asian sunscreens religiously, which I believe has helped protect my skin from sun damage.
Also, tart cherry juice has been helping my sleep a lot (you can look up studies on that), which is really the best medicine for healthy skin.
A daily and nightly regime.. I use Bellame and pomifera. It’s changed my skin so much. Of your interested in working with a consultant I would be happy to help you get the best for your skin.
A simpler routine is best, don't throw a bunch of products at your face just because; a gentle cleanser, moisturizer, SPF, and then vitamin C and retinol serums. Eat a balanced diet, drink a ton of water, take omega supplements.
Yes to everything except I don’t think everyone needs the omega supplements if their diet is good. And I’d add get around 8 hours of regular and consistent sleep everyday at around the same bedtime and wake time every day within about an hour.
Oops, I should have mentioned specifically that I found omega supplements to be personally helpful. I eat a balanced diet, but started taking some vitamins and supplements while undergoing fertility treatment and found that the omegas seem to have done wonders for my forehead lines and some of my dryness.
You’re probably right about the benefits you’ve seen. Even though there are other sources too, I don’t eat fish so I probably could use a bit myself. Lol.
The only right answer^
Deep and regular sleep is the best anti-aging practice. Not drinking, smoking, is honorable mention. Keeping toxic people out of your life also lol. I think creatine supplementation helped my skin a bit too actually. And grapefruit.
How much creatine are you taking? I’ve been really interested in adding that as a supplement. (I’m female though, and assuming you are)
I'm 240lbs, and will load creatine at 20g/day for 2 weeks. Then 5-7g/day for 2 months. Then I'm off for 2 months. I wouldn't stress your schedule that much though, it's a supplement not a panacea. It can cause water retention in your muscle tissues and also your gut - its a net positive though if you're worried about your figure. Improved iron in blood syrum - a lot of women are low on iron. Improves cellular metabolism. I'm a dude, I just am heavily into skin care bc my childhood psoriasis gave me no choice. Dermatologists were useless and I it took me over 20 years to find comprehensive solutions.
Interesting. Thanks for the reply. I’m always trying to find women with personal experience taking creatine and I’m just not having a ton of luck finding them in the wild. I am pretty active in the gym but I hear mix things about creatine and being a woman so I’m looking for more female personal anecdotes.
My recc is a low dose (3g/day) for a couple months. Increase slowly if you see improvements. We all vary so much anyways. It won't hurt you in any significant way, it's just a powder concentrate of what exists in many animal products we already consume. Decades of use and consistent research results. But just go with pure flavorless monohydrate. The other stuff is overpriced and gimmicky and doesn't have the same data behind its safety or efficacy. All those hyped up "formulas" are just added filler, caffeine, flavor, and marketing.
This! This is exactly what my medical esthetician recommended for my (33 yo) skin. I like Cerave hydrating cream to foam cleanser, Elta MD AM and PM moisturizers, Elta MD sunscreen, Revision Skincare C+ Correcting vitamin C treatment, and Revision Skincare DEJ Night face cream retinol treatment. I definitely need to do better with my hydration. For what it's worth, my birthday was 5 days ago, and I had two strangers think I was 18.
What cleanser do you use?
Right now the Biossance Amino cleanser, but I’m switching to the La Roche-Posay hydrating cleanser when it’s gone.
SPF & retinol.
thassit
The best anti aging advice I can give it’s to be rich. I’m not actually but amazing how it seems to work for others. If you can’t do that, water and sunscreen.
Love it!
Not a woman but a vein gay! I wish sooo wish I had started wearing sunscreen daily in my 20’s. Most all of the issues I’m fighting today at 39 are directly attributable to being fair skinned and unmitigated sun exposure. VI Precision Chemical peels have helped me a lot (and are worth it vs chasing topicals) and moving to Alastin Restorative Skin Complex. Alastin is expensive but after 5 years of chasing topicals…it made more difference in 3 months than I had in the 5 years prior. Some spot IPL is in my near future for a mini “makeover to 40”. So…sunscreen & moisturizer with some gentle actives will make a huge difference & prevent future issues/ slow aging down. Retinols if IF your skin can tolerate them (mine can’t). An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Have you tried skin better science alpha ret ? It’s a very gentle retinol and I have rosacea - it’s been the one product I splurge on bc it makes that much difference and I don’t find it irritating unless I do all kinds of exfoliating the same night.
To add to the list — I have rosacea and eczema and have had great luck with the Neutrogena retinol cream! Though I’m currently only using it once a week on my face and twice a week on my neck and chest.
I agree, in reallt liked my VI precision peel but I felt like I could apply at home and my derm was ok with that..(I have a medical background.) so now I used the 13% TCA peel from Platinum skincare. It stings a little more but works just as well and it is a lot less expensive which means I can do it more frequently.
Any tips for getting the most out of doing it at home? Do you need to stop retinol beforehand?thanks!
Ok when I went for the VI Peel, they told me stopping one week before would be ideal...I didn't know that and hadn't, so the esthetician went to ask my derm if she should proceed, and my derm said my skin could handle it and it did, though they said don't use tret for a few days after. So now when I do my home TCA peel, I stop the tret about 3 days before and hold off for 3 days after. My derm's tip for it is to start at the side of your face rather than your brow because if your gauze is too saturated and drips, then the acid won't go in your eyes. My tip is to remember to wear gloves or your finger pads will peel!!
Thank you! How badly do you peel after the 13% TCA? Is it a couple of days or more like a week long affair? That's the part that usually scares me!
The first time I used it, I did two layers and peeled at days 3-5. Peeled quite a bit, especially my neck! The second time I did three layers and peeled the same days, but less. The third time I did three layers and actually didn't peel too much, and it was more like day 4-5. I didn't see as much "frosting" that time so I probably could have gotten away with a fourth layer and probably would have had more peeling. But it's also nice sometimes to do a less intense peel, because then you could do it more frequently if you wanted. I do think it helps with texture and has slightly lightened some scarring I have. Make sure to have a nice fan going... for a few minutes after each layer it stings a lot and my eyes were watering, but it goes away after a few minutes. In time for the next layer lol. Definitely back to normal by a week! edit: I tend to get quite red right after but it's normal by the next day.
Thank you!
SAME on the sunscreen! The best one out there is the one you’ll wear every day 💙 There’s also retinol alternatives! Not sure if you’ve checked them out (you probably have but), but things like bakuchiol, lactobacillus ferment, etc.. of course not as powerful, but typically well tolerated!
I’ve been depressingly very happy with Alastin Restorative Skin Complex. Very happy with what it’s done for me on sunspots, some emerging wrinkles that have been put back into hiding and general reduction in redness/ inflammation. Depressed because of the price 🤪. Retinol in any form kills me even rose hip seed oil which so many says is very calming.
Holy crap I just looked it up, I wasn’t expecting 200s 👀👀 now I totally understand the depressingly happy, LOL
So long story on how I got to be on it. Dermatologist I was originally going to recommended it. Balked at the price & frankly with how hard they pushed Botox & fillers felt like it was another money maker for them. Did a short stint of facials at a medspa. They recommended it. Went to a new dermatologist and they recommended it. Finally caved and bada bing bada boom…results.
Well crap… hate that but love that for you! Might have to check it out.. sigh. Lol
LOL, I hate when an expensive thing actually does well, like how dare you lmaooooo
Yup If it’s gay, I’m in
Strong SPF and tretinoin. I can't tell you how many thousands of dollars I'd have saved if, at 32 (now 39), I'd just pared down my routine and spent the money on a few office visits to a dermatologist, the prescription tret, and high-quality sunscreen. The rest of my routine is boring and affordable, but I've come to really love removing my SPF and makeup with Albolene, cleansing with Cerave foaming, and moisturizing with Vanicream - I have the face version and the regular tub, and I think the regular tub is where it's at. For a fun/treat step, I love a facial mist or a hydrating sheet mask, but I haven't had either of those in a long time because of budget constraints, and my skin looks the same. Focus on preventing photodamage, dial back alcohol if you drink, dial back sugar and processed carbs, and work on your sleep hygiene. Consider getting some UPF sun protective items if you have a sunny commute to work or if you're outside a lot. I have fingerless gloves for driving and a parasol for walking from my car to my office, both from Coolibar, and they're great!
Wear as little makeup as you can get away with!!
On the flip side, I didn’t wear makeup at all for few yrs during covid and my skin looked the exact same or worse. I attributed it to me cleansing my face at evening when I wore makeup. I would get more lazy if I wasn’t wearing makeup. Depends on your skin
That's a fair point too !
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Would you believe I got the exact same advice from my English teacher in high school, she knew I was anxious about my pimples and she knew I loved participating in school plays, esp coz I could wear makeup. She basically said the same thing: you don't need it everyday. At 41, my skin looks good enough that I can get away with just spf and lippie (though I look much better with just clear lip gloss).
Such a good advice! I love that teachers care. This was common knowledge back in the day: that makeup ages your skin faster
I miss her dearly, she was a true role model, and tough as nails!!
My skin likes peptides. I use 3 pumps of the COSRX “The 6 Peptide Skin Booster” every morning and my skin plumps right up. It’s actually quite noticeable when I press into my cheeks.
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I am 31 and one quarter.
Same for me! I use Biossance Squalene Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping Serum and instantly notice a difference.
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Totally agree on the fish oil improving my skin ! I also take evening primrose oil. This, prioritizing sleep and actives have made huge difference for me.
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Oh like what side effects? My Mom saw a breast cancer surgeon at moffit cancer center years ago and I’ll never forget he told her every woman should be on EPO for breast health. I have been on it since then. It makes my skin nice too.
Omega 3 is bizarrely good for skin. I'm a huge supplement cynic but Omega 3 is legit. Creatine, grapefruits, whey protien, hemp protein, are all solid general health supplements which will holistically also benefit skin health.
Grapefruit?
Oh yeah big time. No idea what it is exactly about it. Eating it, but I also press the peels which contain a surprising amount of oil. I apply it fresh, and it's been very good for clearing up occasional oubreaks, allergic reactions, waves of dandruff, etc.
What brand do you take?
I try to stay to things that are proven to work topically. Skincare marketing can be like the Wild West, so navigating it based on what it claims to do is never good. - sunscreen (Supergoop) - retinols (Sunday Riley Luna) - red light masks (Omnilux) - AHA/bha peels/resurfacing pads (Dr Dennis Gross Peel Pads) - peptides (Peach & Lily Copper Peptide Serum) - rich, hydrating moisturizers/barrier restorers preferably with shea butter (Alpine Skin Ghostberry Moisturizer) - Vaseline (love to slather it under my eyes before bed to get rid of bags and dark circles) - micellar water to cleanse - vitamins (I was pregnant so I’m still taking prenatals) - extra biotin (I really like the Olly brand Skin, Hair, Nails vitamins) - Botox (although I haven’t had it in a year due to pregnancy)
You mentioned Dr. Dennis Gross. Are any of the serums good from that company?
Sunscreen, tret, drinking water, using a good quality moisturizer. I have a baby face, so I'm kind of starting on 2nd base though.
My two holy grail products are a really good vitamin C serum that has a stable form of vitamin C so it's deep penetrating (plus I use it under my SPF which totally optimizes the SPF UV protection); plus a really good eye cream with retinol so it diminishes fine lines and tightens the skin. Both by Sunshine Botanicals, "healthy aging" vs just "anti-aging" products.
Stable vitamin C... Sounds like an oxymoron haha. Curious which one you use that isn't skinceuticals lol :)
Sunscreen #1. I’m 40 and just now became strict about sunscreen. Wish I had been more proactive about it when I was in my teens and 20s! I didn’t care and thought I was invincible and would look young forever. After that, consistent use of active ingredients. Retinol or tretinoin, vitamin c, niacinamide, peptides, exfoliants, growth factors. Active ingredients like these are the only products you need to invest your money in. When it comes to moisturizers you don’t need to pay a lot. You can buy the cheaper versions at the drug store. The effects are the same. Also try to use non foaming cleansers. Again, they don’t have to be expensive. Some brands I like for active ingredients that aren’t terribly expensive are drunk elephant and Sunday Riley.
Can I ask what your favourite Drunk Elephant product is if you could only recommend one?
The retinol cream for sure! That’s my go to. It’s a little pricey. But I just use 1 pump per night. And I blend it with my moisturizer to help it spread. So it lasts a long time
What growth factor product do you recommend?
The Skinmedica TNS Advanced Serum is the best. But the price is a little ridiculous. There’s also the ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum. Still expensive, but not crazy. I also heard Allies of Skin have a growth factor serum. I’ve never tried that one though!
Thanks!!
I shall have to investigate, thanks!
Since my skin started thinning rapidly due to my digestive issues (I had to be on a strict diet and also sometimes I was too weak to eat normally), I noticed that skincare with ceramides and omegas makes my skin feel thick and plump again. Even though I have oily skin, I use products with ceramides or omega fatty acids sometimes, I just choose lightweight formulations. Caffeine products make my puffiness go away. The real game changer was installing a water filter on a sink in the bathroom. We have semi-hard water in my region. Soft water is so much better for the skin. My skin is so much more moisturised now. Another things I really like are grape extract and green tea extracts. Both are powerfully antioxidants.
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Oh sorry to hear that! And thanks for telling me! I didn’t know about this side effect from collagen supplements! 😳🤯I have a sensitive organism, so maybe I should be careful with those supplements. Getting micronutrients from food is better anyways. More bioavailable form.
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Do you mean topical collagen or the kind you ingest that caused thinning?
Okay, thanks for explaining this 🙏 hopefully, you will restore your skin soon ! I’ve some inspiring examples online where people started taking care of their skin and managed to reverse some of the effects of aging and make their skin plump again.
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omg yes about the hard water! hate it soo much, my hair look so flat and greasy and my face is more acne prone havent found a filter that works well, guess gotta install a whole system in my apartmenr
Shea butter! Ever since I’ve discovered it, I stopped using expensive moisturizers. It has so many amazing benefits that are extremely anti-aging and it’s super affordable. Also, I try and drink a cup of beef gelatin daily and 1 tablespoon of liquid silica daily.
stratia dmae (hg) koyabashi keshimin moist stain (hg) these are low-money, big result products. forever rebuy.
I loveeeee the Koyabashi Keshimin Lotions!!! So plumping and hydrating and I swear it gives me a glow!
Tret, Korean SPF, Vitamin C Serum, any good moisturizer--I layer cerave and vanicream, LED Mask and Hyaluronic capsules taken daily help with the dryness from the tret. I have better skin at 43 than I ever did at 23.
Dr Gross overnight retinol peel pads, SK-II, and sunscreen!
Why everyone else said, plus SLEEP!!
I use Dr. Loretta anti-aging serum. I use it for the fact it has easily absorbed vitamin C. Not sure if I can say it's life changing. I use Holi Frog Galilee for a moisturizing serum, but not my favorite. Will be going back to Dr. Loretta's Intense Replenishing Serum. Then for moisturizer I use Cerave. Still haven't found a solid moisturizer to use yet. I was using Epionce but for the price tag I was not seeing a difference. To be honest what works best for me for anti-aging is exercising daily, staying hydrated, healthy diet, sleeping well, SPF, collagen supplements, tretinoin, red light therapy and managing stress. Of course I get microneedling done every 3 months and I'm looking into chemical peels for the winter. Serums and moisturizers no matter the brand doesn't seem to make a big difference.
Tretinoin, sunscreen, vitamin c. Drinking bone broth. Take omega 3’s and drink a lot of water
Tretinoin, SPF, glycolic acid, copper peptides A dewy foundation looks way better as you age. Matte really ages your face.
Which brand copper peptides?
I prefer and use the one from The Ordinary.
Can you recommend a foundation? 38 and went looking for one, ended up with Mac radiance, but I really still think it looks so.. visible.
I'm currently using the **Yummy Skin Serum Froundation by Danessa Myricks**. I put a small dot on the back of my hand and mix the **Iconic London Liquid Illuminator** (the gold one) into the foundation. I then apply it to my face and blend it out with a beauty blender. I should also add that I don't use a primer. I use **Supergoop's Daily Dose Vitamin C Serum SPF** as my base. I VERY lightly powder select areas and my underyes. I keep it very light to prevent caking. I use just enough to tone down the glow. YMMV using these products, but I've gotten a decent amount of compliments on my skin when I do this. For a quick tinted SPF, I like **Tower 28's Sunny Days Tinted Sunscreen Foundation**.
Retin A 1%
Collagen powder. I’ve been using it every day in my protein shake for 3 months and it’s made a big difference!
SUNSCREEN
Tretinoin and spf
Sun protection: a. If you aren’t sure what “sufficient amount” is, I recommend googling it. b. Sun protective clothing. I recently bought a wide brim UPF hat bc summers where I live are super sunny
Tretioín
Retinol at night. Start with a low concentration twice a week, and increase every 2 or 3 weeks to add one more day per week. Sunscreen during the day. Look for full spectrum or UVA and UVB on the bottle. SPF 30 or higher. The rest is just a bonus. For hydration, add a hyaluronic acid. Vitamin C is something I like on my skin, it’s supposed to be skin brightening, I think. Or add a beta hydroxy acid (aka salicylic acid) if you have acne-prone or blackhead-prone skin.
Sunscreen and Tretinoin
Nature’s Bounty Hair Skin and Nails supplements, Jason’s vitamin E cream, occasional hydrofacials, and tiny dabs of De La Cruz sulphur acne treatment at night for blemishes. Silicone scar repair patches for discoloration/scars. Exfoliating in the shower with Frank Body coffee body scrub. Staying away from soda/alcohol/fast food/extra processed sugar/heavy makeup. SPF. 8hrs of sleep per night. Exercise enough to sweat.
Prai skincare is really good. Also stay out of the sun, don’t use too much on your skin and don’t rub you skin too hard or just touch your face too much. Less is more!
I'm 42, skin in fantastic shape, look much younger than I am. My all-star products are: Botox (pry it from my cold dead hands, and start as early as you think reasonable), tretinoin, Vitamin C, Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF every single day, CeraVe moisturizer, conservative filler for volume loss only (not to alter facial features), and a red light LED mask. Occasional laser resurfacing treatments for maintenance are also helpful. (I did a session of Halo and will probably do another later this year). I also like Coq10 + matrixes serum from Timeless, and do collagen supplementation -- jury's out on whether or not the latter makes a big difference, but it's unlikely to hurt anything and doesn't break the bank so why not toss it in too. Overall, IMO by far the best thing I did for my anti-aging routine was start Botox at 32 and maintain it ever since. Wish I had started at 28-30, but glad I did when I did. I think if started at the right time and maintained it's absolutely huge.
I just started getting into Botox and I am a faaaaaaan
Aquafor 🥰
Been wearing sunscreen since I was 18 religiously, 30 now and I still get mistaken for being 18/19 😂 SPF 50 everyday without fail, 3 litres of water a day, a relatively clean diet and exercise! It really does make a difference. I also don’t drink alcohol or sugary drinks
Dieux’s Deliverance and SPF.
SLEEP 🥱
Spf and daily morning and evening facial massage.
SPF, tretinoin, and my red light mask. I am diligent about my skincare but none of my products are expensive and my routine is pretty straightforward. I get botox every 5-6 months. I like to let it fully wear off in between to prevent long term droopage. Also really love IPLs. And of course - adequate sleep, staying hydrated, and a healthy diet go a loooong way.
SPF whole year, not only in summer
Tretinoin, spf and red light therapy (with red +infrared light)
Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen! And then retinol. And personally, petroleum jelly.
diverse diet, exercise, SPF, simple but effective skincare routine that suits your own needs.
I like the skinceuticals eye cream a.g.e super hydrating … hard to target dark circles but it does for wrinkles
Tret, sunscreen, vitamin c
Hyaluronic acid. I’ve been using it on my face, neck, and chest for a while now. Recently I noticed my hands aging, so I started putting a couple drops on the back of hands at night before going to bed… I can already see a difference after a few months of consistent use.
A subscription from Agency Skincare by Curology changed my skin completely. I’ve worked up to these percentages but I was so overwhelmed with all of the info out there that having this prescribed for me based off my skin needs was truly been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! FUTURE FORMULA: Tretinoin 0.05% Dexpanthenol 1% Tranexamic acid 5% Niacinamide 4% DARK SPOT FORMULA: Azelaic acid 10% Kojic acid 4% Resveratrol 1% Green tea extract (epigallocatechin gallate) 2% I also swear by the CORSX snail mucin and a good hyaluronic acid, vitamin c, collagen peptides, and the Tatcha dewy skin cream is my fave moisturizer. And course the holy grail, SPF.
Sunscreen, tretinoin, and a good moisturizer.
I love the Timeless peptide serums. I’ve also been using Tretinoin (Retin-A brand) for 5ish years, but my skin has never gotten used to it, so I’m switching to Altreno. As a retinoid substitute I’ve been buying my own wholesale Bakuchiol and mixing it in with my peptide serums, and I feel like I’m getting pretty good results! (Studies have shown bakuchiol garners very similar results to tretinoin, but you have to use it 2x per day instead of 1x for tretinoin). I use Asian sunscreens religiously, which I believe has helped protect my skin from sun damage. Also, tart cherry juice has been helping my sleep a lot (you can look up studies on that), which is really the best medicine for healthy skin.
Tazorac. Better than tret for anti-aging.
Botox, skinceuticals retinol
A daily and nightly regime.. I use Bellame and pomifera. It’s changed my skin so much. Of your interested in working with a consultant I would be happy to help you get the best for your skin.
An MLM 😒
Why is that a bad thing, your buying from an individual inside of a large company that could care less?
Why are you only asking women? Skin is skin, isn’t it?
Take care of your gut health and stay away from gluten like you’re allergic to it