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post #1 of 33
2/24/08 at 10:37pm
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I am now in my mid thirties and am having a tough time maintaining a youthful skin complexion. I am now noticing the following:

1. minor, but numerous subtle "blotching" or discoloration

2. smile lines from nose to mouth

3. sagging skin around my neck, especially right under my chin

I have seen the same in my friends who are of similar age.

I am pretty good about skin care, especially about wearing sunscreen daily. My diet isn't bad either, although I haven't been getting much exercise.

Am looking for tips on skincare from the older board members who look younger than their age.
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post #2 of 33
2/24/08 at 11:02pm
To eliminate wrinkling, be sure to moisturize with something like a pure emu oil. Get a strong copper peptide to tighten the skin over the course of several months. Use it in conjunction with the emu oil. For blotching either get laser therapy or try some sort of lightening concoction containing lemon juice. For sagging under your chin, not sure what can be done except for lowering your body fat content or considering a surgical option with the motto "less is more".
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post #3 of 33
2/24/08 at 11:55pm
I've used several skin care products from Erno Lazslo to Dr. Payot. I'm currently using ReVive and so far, it's the best that works for me. You may request for samples and see how it reacts to your skin. tiecolletor has mentioned cooper peptide and emu oil. Research shows that CP works for scarring and helps in tightening the skin. I've never used emu oil.
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post #4 of 33
2/25/08 at 12:08am
Probably one of the biggest factors is genetics; unfortunately there is nothing you can do about that. I look quite a bit younger than my age (so I am told), but so did my mom. When I was in my late teens, it used to embarrass the hell out of me because people would think she was my girlfriend. The other major factor that you CAN control is sun exposure, which you are already doing. I also suggest using a retinoid cream such as Retin-A, Renova or Differin. I use Differin because my skin can't tolerate the tretinoin (Retin-A, Renova) products; I end up looking like I have a sunburn. These products are helpful for acne, but they also promote the production of collagen. They also work like a peel which can help with fine lines and discolouration. You need a prescription for these products in the USA or you can order them online. One source is: http://www.inhousedrugstore.com/skin-care/differin.html I also suggest taking fish oil and/or flax seed oil (omega-3 fatty acids) capsules; they help your skin from the inside out. Biotin (a B-vitamin) is also a good supplement for skin, hair and nails.
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post #5 of 33
2/25/08 at 5:50am
Find a good dermatologist, and a good surgeon. Earlier intervention with small procedures, is the key to looking younger/better longer. You can get a light peel that will help with the skin discoloration, some filler for the nasolabial folds. The neck is tricky, I'm going to be dealing with that soon.
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post #6 of 33
2/25/08 at 5:51am
Oh, you can also try this:
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&ct=re...RoNVyLOdaTbZVw

If you apply emu oil first and then CP 30 mins later, the CP will not penetrate as deep. If you do this in reverse, the CP will penetrate deeper. It is best to let your skin adjust to the CP.
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post #7 of 33
2/25/08 at 10:37am
does gaining weight fill out the sagging? this is my theory and i may try to do this when the time comes.
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post #8 of 33
2/25/08 at 4:18pm
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Find a good dermatologist
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and a good surgeon.
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2sweet, until you've tried tightening everything up with an excersise program, I wouldn't recommend any "procedures." Besides, surgery won't give you any other benefits except tighter skin in the affected areas, whereas regular exercise bestows countless boons.

I second all of rxcats' recommendations. Those and a decent workout program will help a lot. The results won't show immediately, of course, but they will be safer, healthier, and longer-lasting.

And don't worry about the smile lines; they take care of themselves. As you get older and uglier, you'll have less to smile about. They'll eventually disappear under the big wrinkles.
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post #9 of 33
2/25/08 at 4:35pm
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Originally Posted by 2sweet View Post
I am now in my mid thirties and am having a tough time maintaining a youthful skin complexion. I am now noticing the following:

1. minor, but numerous subtle "blotching" or discoloration

2. smile lines from nose to mouth

3. sagging skin around my neck, especially right under my chin

I have seen the same in my friends who are of similar age.

I am pretty good about skin care, especially about wearing sunscreen daily. My diet isn't bad either, although I haven't been getting much exercise.

Am looking for tips on skincare from the older board members who look younger than their age.

how you take care of yourself is going to effect your appearance. your blotchy skin could be from malnutrition, stress, any number of things. to reduce wrinkles, stop smoking, stop drinking (alcohol and caffeine).

you're too old to be 'pretty' now, so don't worry about your looks so much.

p.s.

i find it interesting that whenever someone asks these kinds of questions here, everyone immediately goes on about this cream or these pills or treatments. no one starts by asking, "what do you eat? do you get enough sleep? do you drink? do you smoke? are you stressed?" and so on.
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post #10 of 33
2/25/08 at 5:07pm
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The last four or five months have been VERY stressful for me. So this is an area I need to work on. Also, I have not been exercising, so I need to get back on that horse.
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post #11 of 33
2/25/08 at 7:39pm
Well, I disagree with the " mid 30's is too old to look pretty" statement. Depends on your genes and how pretty you were to begin with. I'm in that age group and people think I'm around late 20's and 'pretty'. Degree of hairloss plays a big part, as does your whole body and whether you're working out, but if you really want to look younger you need a good Dr., trust me. A little Botox , some fillers, and a light peel go a long way. What a horrible idea to let the little wrinkles turn into big ones and not worry about it- maybe later in life, but mid-30's is NOT that time.
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post #12 of 33
2/25/08 at 8:15pm
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does gaining weight fill out the sagging? this is my theory and i may try to do this when the time comes.

It may, but it's still mostly genetics. Naturally skinny people do look seem to look haggard at an earlier age.
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post #13 of 33
2/25/08 at 8:28pm
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Originally Posted by ts4them View Post
Well, I disagree with the " mid 30's is too old to look pretty" statement. Depends on your genes and how pretty you were to begin with. I'm in that age group and people think I'm around late 20's and 'pretty'. Degree of hairloss plays a big part, as does your whole body and whether you're working out, but if you really want to look younger you need a good Dr., trust me. A little Botox , some fillers, and a light peel go a long way. What a horrible idea to let the little wrinkles turn into big ones and not worry about it- maybe later in life, but mid-30's is NOT that time.

I am very lucky to be 47 and still have virtually no wrinkles at all. I realized the errors of my ways early on and stopped going out in the sun without sunblock. You are quite correct about the hairline issue. Hair transplantation is the only cosmetic procedure I have had to date. I have actually been "under the knife" for that twice. I also take finasteride (1/4 of a generic Proscar daily) and use Nizoral 2% (ketoconazole) shampoo 3 times a week. Fortunately this regimen has stopped my hair loss dead in it's tracks! I have yet to have Botox or any of the fillers, but I will do it in a heartbeat when the time comes. That said, I believe that such procedures are very personal. One should NEVER consider doing plastic surgery, or similar procedures, for any other reason than it being important for THEM. Some people are fine with growing old "naturally" and think wrinkles look distinquished; I have no problem with that on OTHER people. I personally will fight if for as long as I can!
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post #14 of 33
2/25/08 at 8:38pm
I am 54, fair skinned and have chronic dry skin. In my mid-20's I started using Clinique M lotion and face scrub. In my mid 40's I started using Renova and sunscreen.

I do not have any lines or sagging except small crows feet around and lines under the eyes. I credit the Renova and regular use of face scrub and moisturizer.
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post #15 of 33
2/25/08 at 8:58pm
I've seen more than one person mention Clinique M Lotion around here. Is it really that good, or is it just the fact that it's "for men"? Any reason I should switch from using Clinque Dramatically Different lotion to M Lotion?
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