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Help me!
My neck makes me sad. What should I do??? I recently stopped retinol and vitamin c and have been doing a very basic CeraVe regimen, but I would love some advice.
u/Shabonanza — 3 days ago
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Volume loss
I’ve lost about 50lbs. over the last year or so and I feel like it’s aging me drastically. (I’ll be 46 in a few weeks) I’ve even paused my weight loss journey (partly) because of it.
I’m considering facial balancing for volume loss in my lower face. I don’t know much about it apart from what I’ve been on social media. Does anyone have any insight? Cost? What to look for in a provider of this type of service? Personal experience? Thanks in advance.
u/cicisooreal — 3 days ago
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How to choose a laser treatment
I am 48, had a consultation with a dermatologist in my town that has a variety of lasers. There are so many choices, how to choose?
I am fair skinned. My primary concerns are broken blood vessels and redness on chin, also some discoloration from old pimples and sun damage on face. And uneven skin texture.
I also have poikiloderma of civatte on my neck (a type of sun damage). But my face is more of the priority right now.
The nurse recommended a package of 3 BBL treatments, or 1 Halo hybrid fractional treatment or 1 Sciton profractional to start.
It seems that I will likely need a few treatments over time but I'm just not sure where to start!! I would appreciate any insights you have.
I dont have 2 weeks downtime to do a co2 laser treatment or something super invasive. But I do have a hybrid work schedule so could stack a few remote days around a weekend for recovery.
Thank you!
u/Teddylovexoxo — 3 days ago
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Tretinoin and Estradiol
Guys…these have been a freakin’ game changer! I read about this combination in a comment somewhere in the bowels of Reddit, and decided to try it. I wish I had taken a before picture, but I can honestly say I’ve gotten a few unsolicited compliments about how smooth my skin looks. I love how plump and alive my skin looks and feels. I dab a 0.5 centimeter dot on my forehead, both cheeks and neck of both the estrogen and tretinoin and then use the serum to help it spread all over my skin 3 times a week at night time. It’s been a month and I can definitely see a difference. Has anyone else tried this and noticed a similar? Of course both were prescribed by doctors, but through telehealth so not expensive, illegal, or difficult get.
u/viazcon78 — 13 days ago
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50 year old and eye troughs and darkness . Is there anything that can be done that doesn’t involve any injections or surgery ? I’m not interested in anything like that . Thank you !
u/countryTough-4good — 12 days ago
first time lip filler
So if I want to hide the fact that I got lip filler from my husband (going for a very natural result with 0.5 ml Volbella or Redensity) is him being out of town for 48 hours enough time for the swelling to go down and not be obvious? Doing it Friday afternoon and hes back Sunday night…..My injector seems to think it will be fine
u/Green-Lab-7260 — 6 days ago
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Advice on The Ordinary’s products: 3 must-haves?
I’m on the lookout for budget-friendly products, and as The Ordinary offers the same ingredients but for a third of the price, I thought I’d give some of their products a go.
The only question is: which ones?? They have loads of serums, essences and toners; rice lipids, squalane, amino acids, etc. I’d like to boost hydration, get even skin tone/smaller pores, prevent pigmentation and a fresh radiant complexion.
What are your top 3 must-haves??
u/Dizzy-Forces — 12 days ago
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Advice on puffy eyes after using retinoids, acids etc
Hi all, I am almost 59 with pretty good skin. Over the last few eyes however I get puffy eyes especially in the mornings after using retinoids, or a BHA, or vit C serum. I have tried using an antihistamine at night and also putting paw paw ointment around my eyes as a barrier (this helps a bit, but not always). I am actually considering stripping right back to only my Paula’s choice moisturiser which causes no issues. Photos are to provide an eg of best and worst days. Worst is this morning which is what prompted this post
u/Inevitable_Layer_564 — 12 days ago
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Product advice
Hey all!
Looking for a little advice. I'm in my late 40s and I'm just getting into skin care (I probably should've started sooner😩🤷🏾♀️). I was recommended to an aesthetician by my dermatologist. The aesthetician gave me a basic skin care regimen and a list of products. A few of the products were kind of pricey for my budget and so my question is, are there other products out there that are more budget friendly but would do the same job? If this is the going rate for quality products, then I will bite the bullet and purchase them but because I'm new to this, I don't know what else is out there. I've listed the regimen and products w/costs below that she recommended. Thanks in advance for your responses.
Morning:
Gentle cleanser (i'm currently using CeraVe)
Obasi Vitamin C ($115)
Avene Tolerance cream ($30-40)
CeraVe Sunscreen SPF 30+ ($18)
Nighttime:
Gentle cleanser
Alpha Retinol Overnight cream ($145)
Avene Tolerance
*Also my dermatologist recommended Revision Nectifirm cream ($65-$120) for my neck and chin area
u/ShesTheWiz — 11 days ago
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First microneedling session… what’s the best topical during the first 24 hours?
u/femaletomalder — 12 days ago
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HRT - what and how
Ok. I’m 43, I’m working with my doctor on my perimenopause symptoms. But I always see HRT as a skin care help. So in that sense what, how, when. What do we ask for! When? How? This chapter was left out of my how to women book. Can some please help because I don’t have a mom to fill in the blanks.
u/Puzzleheaded_Shock66 — 12 days ago
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Plumping up the hollows under the eyes?
Is there any cosmetic product one can use to temporarily "plump" up the under eye hollow area? My under eyes have become hollow underneath and have a shadow. It makes me look so tired. I know there are lip plumping glosses that sorta swell the lips temporarily. Also I've seen some that suction the lips up and swell them temporarily. I wish they made something similar for under eyes.
Also, I have used color corrector but it looks like crap. Maybe I don't know how to do it correctly? But I have such a hard time even trying to camouflage it. Any suggestions?
u/Violet0825 — 12 days ago