r/30PlusSkinCare

Hi all you wonderful people. A picture from a year ago came up on my feed today and I was shocked to see how much progress I've made in the last 12 months.

I am 32years old and have had a terrible habit of picking at my skin whenever I am stressed. I am still trying to recover from that. My whole life I've neglected my skin and took it for granted and vowed to change it at the start of this year. So really, this is 9 months progress.

My skin was dry, lifeless and patchy , red, inflamed in spots where I have picked at it or popped pimples. It was not pretty and it contributed to my extremely low self esteem. I'm trying to break the habit, along with many other destructive habits i've developed over the years. Posting this is my version of accountability and motivation to keep going on the right track.

Earlier this year a friend introduced me to skincare by shoving a bottle of niacinamide serum into my hands. I was skeptical (pfft my skin is crap and nothing will help, it's all marketing! waste of time and money!). But I gave it a go. been much better since January.

My current routine:
AM - wash face (with soap, I'm still a savage), niacinamide serum, hyaluronic serum, Vitamin C cream with SPF. Actual SPF
PM - wash face, Retinol cream , just switched to retinAl cream 2 weeks ago to try to get some of the stubborn fine lines, niacinamide serum, hyaluronic serum

Reapplying whatever moisturizer or sun screen i have available throughout the day. I'm not too concerned about this step having any active ingredients. i found that the oilyness/tackiness/wetness of the moisturiser was a great deterrent from picking at my skin. The texture is too wet and slippery so the habit is slowly dying. I still get the urge and I do indulge in it occasionally, however seeing the progress so far is almost as satisfying as a long picking session.

Disclaimer since this sub requires make-up free selfies - I have had lip blush tattoo and eyeliner tattoo done few weeks ago and just had my first Botox session 4 days ago to combat forehead lines. It's already smoothening nicely.

Yes, my face is red and breaking out. My derm wants me to start taking accutane and I'm finally giving in and will be starting that soon. I also will be asking about azelaic acid for the redness. I need help finding an eye cream. I'm turning 38 this month and my crows feet are starting to come in and I've noticed more wrinkles underneath my eyes. This pictures dont capture them well, but believe me they are there. I did mess up and applied pc retinol cream to my eyes and that's when the wrinkles starting showing more, but I've also had trouble sleeping and I'm a side sleeper. Annnd the peach fuzz/mustache is driving me crazy. I want to shave it, but I keep breaking out. So, I'm scared of nicking the pimples. Any recs for waxing or nair products for sensitive skin would be greatly appreciated as well.

As always, the view from my zoom mirror really amplifies the spots and I can’t really relay that in my photos. (I only use the mirror to pluck my eyebrows).

If sun damage, I would appreciate any recommendations to lighten them. If freckles, I’m happy to embrace. I’ve always assumed they were freckles and do love them, but if they’re sun damage spots I should treat before they worsen. (I wear spf50 daily, and have for about 5 years now).

Thanks all!

My injector gave me a little bit of gummy smile Botox and now it’s been a week and my smile has majorly flattened out. I got a touch of lip filler as well and now I just feel like my top lip curls in and is so flat. I look weird when I smile and talk. What do I do? How fast will this go away can I get it reversed?? Freaking out

First photo was before
Rest of the photos are from a week after getting it done

Anyone try? Thoughts? Had a skin consult and she recommended for my face and neck. I do notice my neck is getting crepy in certain positions. Pros and cons? Does anyone love or hate this?

I’ve lost 70/80lbs in the last 4 years (avg 1.75lbs / week at my peak weight loss) and 30lbs of that on tirzepatide.

I’ve been maintaining my loss for the last year but my mid / lower face is pretty flat since I lost the weight and I’m not loving the volume loss / laxity.

The rest of my body isn’t particularly lean (although this might be a loose skin issue) so I don’t particularly want to put any weight back on.

I’ve never had any tweakments or injectables but heavily considering it to try and improve this.

Any advice?

30F, ~140lbs, 5ft 6