How can l help my skin? I do botox twice or three times a year, use vit c, sunscreen and retinol cosmetics. I live in very hot and humid tropical country.
I didn't try any procedures apart of botox. What should I consider?
I will try to go on hormonal therapy this August when l visit Europe and finally can get my hands in it.
What else can l do /should be doing?
I took these pictures in my car for the best lighting and most candid face. Don't worry, I pulled over first. I'm 49 but recently it seems that everyone is looking at me funny, as though I aged a ton in a few years. I did, honestly. I took care of my mom until she passed, carry a full-time professional job, and raised children alone. But I swear I looked thirty until a few years ago. I started thinking people were looking at me funny (same job for 25 years), but recently that got solidified by folks asking if I have much longer until retirement because they will miss me....... Come on, is it really that bad? No makeup other than mascara and my usual dip sheet inability to take good pictures.
I am thinking of doing laser or that co2 peel, not sure. What can I do?
I’ve lost 17 pounds since the first pic was taken and have been religiously using Amlactin 12% on my neck during the day, and .20 retinaldehyde at night, followed by moisturizer. These pics were both taken in my office around, at roughly the same time. I did my best to assume the same posture and angle.
I feel like I don’t look like what other people think I look like. Ever. Seeking honest and polite feedback on my progress.
I know it doesn't look great, but does my sagging look severe for my age? Like maybe something might be wrong with my health? I work at home and don't see a lot of people my age and everyone on this sub looks amazing.. My skincare routine is pretty solid, but I am wondering if my current stress at home is ruining me, or if I'm just being over critical and this is normal aging. Thanks in advance!
Hi there!
I did my first session with sculptra 4 month ago. After the second session (around 6-8 weeks) after, i developed this acne similar lumps. I have massaged but they won't go away. I have a lot of small small dots under my skin in my temples and cheeks. I've been to the person that injected and did saline injection one time. I had really good skin quality before I did sculptra. Do U think this is sculptra lumps or have i developed acne? (I am on Tretinoin since to years back) I have the same on the other side. It's where I was injected with sculptra. I was very religious doing the aftercare massage for 5 days, 5 times a day for 5 min. I was hoping to do my 3 session in July, but now I don't know anymore. Someone recognize this?
Thank U 😊
Just wanted to share this great new technique for all those other pretty ladies who do NOT have mad makeup skills.
I started applying my liquid tinted bb cream with a brush and it looks so good. I get compliments on my skin.
I guess this is obvious to some but not me.
Okay so I keep seeing these heart-shaped face scrubbers everywhere and I can’t tell if I’m being influenced or if they actually serve a purpose 😭
I’ve used the regular round silicone ones before and they were fine, nothing life-changing. But the heart shape keeps popping up on my feed and I’m wondering if there’s any real difference in cleaning or if it’s just easier to hold and more aesthetic for shower routines.
I’m trying to be consistent with skincare but I also don’t want another “cute but useless” tool sitting in my bathroom.
Anyone here actually used it long-term?
I still get acne on the sides of nh chin. I’m in hormones (49). My skin is super prone to breakouts and redness. AHA causes breakouts and small tears even.
Current regime:
Cerave face cleanser
Rose water w glycerine
Vanicream
Minor tinted bb cream during day
Evening wash and moisturize
Serious question. I've been thinking about this and I honestly cannot remember the last time someone unprompted complimented my skin. In my 30s it happened without me even trying. Now at 44 the best I get is 'you look rested' which we all know means 'you usually look rough.' I miss that moment where someone just goes your skin looks amazing what are you doin and actually means it. What gave you that moment? I don't care if the answer is weird or unconventional or not something this sub usually recommends. I just want something that creates a visible enough difference that people who aren't me can actually see it? thanks
I tried a 50% glycolic acid peel at home after doing a lot of research. My skin is not sensitive and I experienced no frosting, and three days later, still no peeling. But after I rinsed off the peel, a few of my age spots (but not all) had turned dark red and a little scabby and still are. I look like I have chicken pox. The last thing I wanted was to damage those areas and make them more noticeable. Has this happened to anyone else? Otherwise, my skin seems pretty good.
So after 2 years of thinking about it I finally got botox injections for for my 11's and heavy brow and OMG why did I wait? The change is so subtle yet so obvious to me. While at my botox appointment I asked the Doctor about other areas that bothered me and what was realistic. She suggested Voluma injections at the cheekbones (I think that's right) to add volume which would also help soften my marionette lines. Given the success of the botox I am really anxious to try it but would like the hear about other's experiences with recovery and how you liked it. :)
Hello lovelies! First time posting a question here.
I live in the U.S. and will be in Europe next month, specifically Dublin and various French cities including Paris.
I love visiting drugstore beauty sections when in different countries. What do you recommend I look for, what stores should I visit?
Skincare concerns and products I shop for:
SPF 50+ especially for oily skin
Fine lines
Oily skin solutions
Tinted lip balms
Uneven skin that’s prone to melasma
Large pores
Hair products for thin hair
TIA! 🌸
My skin is dull as hell and desert like. LoL. Is this stuff any good for dullness? Will it dry my skin out? Any other suggestions?
https://beautyofjoseon.com/products/glow-deep-serum-rice-alpha-arbutin
I have brown spots/age spots/liver spots whatever they’re called on my hands. What’s the difference between using compound w vs. going to the dermatologist to remove them? What’s are my options for removal? I used compound w for some brown spots on my legs and it worked well but the scars took over 6 months to fade and are still faint. I worry the thin skin on my hands will take longer to heal. What’s the best and least scarring way to remove them?
Please recommend a tinted mineral spf for fair skin. Thanks!
hello beautiful ladies! posting for my sweet wonderful mom who is looking for skincare recommendations for her under eye areas. she has pretty sensitive skin and gets allergic reactions to a lot of things, but she is open to any suggestions that can help both short and long term!! thank you guys :)
Am I looking for a unicorn?
I'm 48 and looking to address sagging skin in the lower face and neck. I'm relatively wrinkle free and my skin texture is naturally pretty smooth and even. It's really just skin tightening I'm after.
I have a HUGE needle phobia so no botox, fillers or microneedling for me, alas.
Anything work for you? So many things I look up seem to have horror stories or cost a lot with little or no long-term results.
Am I looking for a miracle here? Anything work for you?
I've been using tretinoin for a long time, and my skin looks "okay" overall—no big breakouts—but it doesn't look or feel healthy or bright.
It's a little dull, a little dry, and never just right. People have told me that this can develop if the skin is a little overworked, dry, or irritated for a long time, even if it doesn't seem like it.
For people who have felt this way: Did your skin ever get to this point where it was "okay but not healthy"? And did making your routine simpler or drinking more water help you look better again?