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What can I do to keep my face appearing youthful. I am 27, so I am not old yet, but I want to prevent the appearence of aging as much as I can. What sort of treatments, exercise, etc. work?
Keep my face looking young
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thefreeradical
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Anyone????
Don't smoke - nothing ages the skin like smoking.
Stay out of the sun and use sunscreen every day, even if you work inside all day.
I hate the look of being pale, so I wear sunless tanner. It sucks but it beats wrinkles. Surgery, laser resurfacing, peels, etc. can help, but all of these treatments will yield much better results if you work to minimize damage in the first place.
Stay out of the sun and use sunscreen every day, even if you work inside all day.
I hate the look of being pale, so I wear sunless tanner. It sucks but it beats wrinkles. Surgery, laser resurfacing, peels, etc. can help, but all of these treatments will yield much better results if you work to minimize damage in the first place.
thefreeradical
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What about facial products like cleansers, toners, etc.? What is the difference between toner and astringent? What type of facial product routines do you all use? Sorry, I am very confused when it comes to this.
Toners and astringents usually contain some sort of alcohol or witch hazel. They get the oil off and make your skin feel cool and clean, but a lot of skin care books I've read (the ones written by dermatologists who aren't trying to sell you anything) said they're not necessary and don't really help in keeping down oil production. They can be drying to the skin and draining on the wallet, but some people swear by them.
Here's my skincare routine:
1) clean with mild cleanser like Cetaphil cleanser.
2) Vitamin C serum (like SkinCeuticals or Cellex).
3) daytime - sunscreen SkinCeuticals SPF 30 (Derm said this has enough moisturizer for my skin which is somewhat oily). At night I use light moisturizer (Cetaphil makes a good cream).
4) Use anti-aging/firming eye cream night and day (L'Oreal RevitaLift, I think).
5) Whatever you do to you face, also do to your neck. The neck can age faster than the face because the skin is very thin and people usually neglect it.
6) Aquaphor is the BEST lip moisturizer I've ever used.
I have microdermabrasion every few months, or mild peel like AHA.
Here's my skincare routine:
1) clean with mild cleanser like Cetaphil cleanser.
2) Vitamin C serum (like SkinCeuticals or Cellex).
3) daytime - sunscreen SkinCeuticals SPF 30 (Derm said this has enough moisturizer for my skin which is somewhat oily). At night I use light moisturizer (Cetaphil makes a good cream).
4) Use anti-aging/firming eye cream night and day (L'Oreal RevitaLift, I think).
5) Whatever you do to you face, also do to your neck. The neck can age faster than the face because the skin is very thin and people usually neglect it.
6) Aquaphor is the BEST lip moisturizer I've ever used.
I have microdermabrasion every few months, or mild peel like AHA.
thefreeradical
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What about facial excercize?
40butpumpin
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I don't agree with the moisturizer suggestion, I've heard that oils will eventually make your skin sag. The best moisturizer is good ol' H2O! Check out www.lef.org, they've got a product called Rejuvinex (spelling?) my wife really likes.
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booger
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40butpumpin said:
Retin-A was good in my 30's, Rejuvenex was good in my 40's, but both of them burn my skin in my 50's. The only thing that works in my 50's is a 1/10 ratio of PCA and distilled water.
kalik razak
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odinary al-cheapo soap.
I used " CHANDRIKA" an ayuverdic soap from india, it clears my skin, so far no wrinkles.
I used " CHANDRIKA" an ayuverdic soap from india, it clears my skin, so far no wrinkles.
juicemaster
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I've heard RNA is good for that
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Avoid excessive exposure to the sun.
I think the rest is mostly hoopla, especially the bullcrap about sunscreen when indoors.
Good diet, exercise, and proper sleep. Lots of sex and little alcohol or cigarettes.
Seems that slim people tend to age better once they hit their 40s or 50s or so.
I think the rest is mostly hoopla, especially the bullcrap about sunscreen when indoors.
Good diet, exercise, and proper sleep. Lots of sex and little alcohol or cigarettes.
Seems that slim people tend to age better once they hit their 40s or 50s or so.
I've been using Retin-A for years - I used to get ugly pimples but not anymore. I think it has also helped me avoid getting wrinkles too. I also use this Copper Peptide solution I buy online - too soon to tell if it helps. BTW, a really soothing ointment is Eurcerin "Aquaphor." Great for sunburns, scratches, and just any old time. I use that under my eyes at night. It doesn't make me break out either!
Newbie2building
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Stay out of the sun!!!! Drink lots of water. Use sunscreen during the day. Use moisturizer at night--it plumps your skin and will make your eyes look puffy all day. Don't sleep with make-up on. Take vitamins A,C, and E. Use some sort of buffer, like an apricot scrub, every other day. She's right about the neck thing---do it all to the neck too. Don't smoke. And MOST importantly--smile
Newbie2building
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GH can do all sorts of funky stuff to your body. BEWARE!!!
1. wash face with warm water, no soap.
2. apply Retin-a 2-3 times weekly at night.
3. use a good bed time lotion.
those are the basics. then:
take EFA's like flax seed oil. Extra vitamin A,C,D,E.
This is my routine and at 26 i have NO lines on my face whatsoever, looks just like it did when i was 15, and the complexion is just as even.
2. apply Retin-a 2-3 times weekly at night.
3. use a good bed time lotion.
those are the basics. then:
take EFA's like flax seed oil. Extra vitamin A,C,D,E.
This is my routine and at 26 i have NO lines on my face whatsoever, looks just like it did when i was 15, and the complexion is just as even.
NaturallyRippedChick
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what about those fine lines around the eyes? How do I get rid of those?
Texas Fitness
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DMAE and 1000mg of a good antioxidant
