Please tell me , are my undereyes that much hollow that I need undereye fillers.
Literally every person who visits me tell me that I have hooded eyes . " Teri aankhein bahot andr chli gyi"
Im 28 female, feeling very underconfident bcz of it.
Hi all— the area under my eyes— any recommendations on what to do? I use skin products. Is this a bleph + fat transfer candidate? Do I need ligament tightening? Do I need a Lazer? Or specific cream? Thanks in advance. I would like a more permanent solution. I’m 50.
Hi all, I’ve had fairly sensitive, combination skin that’s prone to acne all my life ( I’m now mid 30s) I have some mild acne scarring,mainly slightly dark spots and some boxcar/rolling scars nothing too severe but enough to bother me to not like being makeup free.
For about 6 months I had a dermatica prescription of adapalene and niacinamide together and azeliac acid twice daily. My skin hated it and I ended up with perioral dermatitis. Stopped using and managed to get my skin back to normal.
I then bought the products separately(not from dermatica) and I’ve found my skin responds pretty well to skinoren azealic acid and I currently use this every other night 20%. Every morning I wash my face and moisturise with la Roche posay toleraine line which my skin seems to like and use Kiehls 5% niacinamide.
My skin is looking fairly good for me, I am only really getting 1-2 spots a month now but wanted suggestions on what could be added in to elevate my progress/routine. Particularly my texture and scarring. I was thinking trying to introduce adapalene back in on the alternative nights to azealic acid?
Also open to suggestions to skin treatments.
Thank you!
Genuine question, how do some people make their skin look super glowy and fresh all the time? Like yung parang healthy, hydrated, and even-toned even without heavy makeup.
Is it really just skincare + lifestyle (sleep, water, diet), or do most people also get treatments/injectables like facials, lasers, skin boosters, or glutathione?
I’m curious kasi minsan parang ang layo ng “good skincare” results vs the skin I see on some people. Want to know what actually makes the biggest difference.
I just feel like my face is cracking from dryness and I don't know what to put on it. I've tried pretty much everything recommended, from the most famous brands, and it feels like my skin absorbs it all in ten minutes, and then I'm left with a terrible tightness on my cheeks. Not to mention those red areas that appear and sting the moment I apply the cream.
Edit - is it really possible that a destroyed barrier will no longer retain these classic lotions from the store at all?
I've started looking for less processed stuff because I'm desperate and I'm considering getting a pure butter from Shea Terra Organics to see if at least a heavier fat can solve these flakes.
I'm just a little afraid of waking up with blocked pores and painful cysts on my chin if it's too thick. What do you use to repair your skin in winter when absolutely all the dermatological cosmetics at the pharmacy seem like just plain water?
lately i have been noticing the lines around my eyes a little more and my skin doesn't seem as smooth as it used to and thats enough that i finally started paying attention to it. i never had much of a skincare routine beyond a basic moisturizer so i dont really know where the point of diminishing returns is between drugstore stuff and high end products.
if you had that same moment where you realized your old routine wasn't enough anymore, what changed your skin over the next few months? im interested in experiences that held up over time not something that just looked good for a day.
Is there anyway I can fix the areas around my eyes without Botox or filler?
Im reposting since my last post got deleted for some reason. I went to a Hilary duff concert recently and seeing her beautiful and youthful face really put a bug in my head. I know I’m just naturally aging but I just can’t seem to shrug it off. I’m big into moisturizing and hydrating my face and I actually get compliments on my skin on a regular basis. It’s just my under eyes, I’ve lost volume, they are darker and now I’m seeing serious wrinkles. 🥲
I posted two pics this time one with and without makeup. I know this isn’t the end of the world but some advice or hard truths would be great.
hey yall, wondering the best tips for anti aging.
as of late, i’ve been trying to wear sunscreen everyday consistently, use simple products like cerave daily and this tallow honey cream, ordinary products like glycolic acid for exfoliation, hyaluronic acid, and Niacinamide. been trying the good molecules super peptide and use hydro boost gel cream occasionally. i also throw in some retinol and currently have a tretinoin prescription for acne issues (it sucks, have had acne my whole life). i’ve heard Azelaic acid and amalactin cream is good. i try to drink water and have a decent diet and exercise. limit time in the sun (i do go for walks a lot) so not completely avoidable but try my best to wear cream and use hats/sunglasses. i’m considering getting some gloves for driving as i commute a good amount to work.
(as a side note- i wanted to mention that i deal with some chronic issues/physical conditions that can affect my body. this can make it harder to achieve my goals, as nutrition is diffficult, dif medications and treatments can be harsh. i go through periods of being underweight as well and deal with irregular periods and bone issues, which is a big sucker knowing how it affects us women and how well skincare works. if anyone has advice on this, knowing it’s likely not medical advice, i’m all ears. i just try my absolute best to control what i can and hopefully offset the damage from the things i can’t (like skincare, staying cali sober, sun protection, sleep hygiene, mindfulness, and being a overall good person as much i can!)
im currently trying to prevent and treat my skin and keep it a glowy/dewy look with minimal fine lines, wrinkles, sun spots, or leathery texture. as “youth” like as i can (not in a weird way, just couldn’t think of another way to visually describe it). any tips or recommendations are very appreciated! thank you for your time and have a wonderful day!
I am a 33 year old mom who has gone all her life without any facial skincare routine other than a shower and a wet wash cloth. I never have had problems with acne or breakouts. The only makeup I wear is some occasional eye shadow and liner.
I am starting to see sun spots and dry patches, and thinking maybe it’s time to start something new for healthier skin. AI recommends a cleanser, vitamin c, and retinol - so 3 products? Does anyone here do a similar routine? I could do a 3 step process, but I don’t know how to begin to researching/shopping for products. Not looking for something crazy expensive, but also something that is safe and gets results.
What do you all recommend?
initially I don't care about my skin due to some situations but I want my old normal smooth face is it possible to restore?
and what is this ?
Do you use both a moisturizer and facial sunscreen in the morning? Or just the sunscreen?
Can anyone guide me on the skin prep and what foundation is best in the market ? Ready to spend thousands but not able to find any good makeup that feels like skin
I've tried several techniques to make my face look prettier which means not only fairer but also no pimples, pores, acne and most importantly dryness. But, I fail. Can i get quick list of things that are highly guaranteed to make me get a proper glow-up. Not like unrecognizable one but like consistency will make the changes visible gradually.
The study argues that successful biostimulation should be viewed as regeneration of an ECM ecosystem rather than simply collagen induction. This study is great as many aesthetic studies rely only on photographs or subjective assessments. It included tissue biopsies, histology, immunohistochemistry, and hiigh frequency ultrasound. These are objective biological endpoints and represent a higher level of evidence than just B/A photos.
There are a few other findings I didn't outline in the images as I thought the sun damage ws interesting and just unexpected. And at a certain point it can be hard to relay messaging when compounding different learnings so think the actual proteoglycan and elastic fiber biology is worth a future discussion. But, the decorin and versican increased at 3 months. Fibulin-5 (a protein involved in elastic fiber assembly) rose most noticeably by 6 months, particularly in the 1:2 dilution group. This suggests that some regenerative processes may continue long after collagen peaks. Which is also what's interesting to me, this shows signs there might be broader regeneration than how we're classifying this biomaterial.
The study also validates the clinical approach of dilution and different goals. Undiluted is best for volumization and structural support, 1:1 is best for overall regenerative balance, and 1:2 is best for broad tissue distribution with strong elastin-related signaling. The findings support the practice of using 1:1 dilution when the goal is skin quality improvement rather than pure volume replacement.
The study is small (only 10 subjects) which is the biggest limitation, although the subject design helps it's still affected by random variation or overestimation. The study was funded by Merz Aesthetics, who is the manufacturer of Radiesse, and several authors were affiliated with the company. This does not invalidate the data and studies are expensive so funding does make sense a lot of times, but it raises the possibility of sponsorship bias. Independent replication would strengthen confidence. So I'd look at this as preliminary research that will influence more studies and findings.
The study looked at solar elastosis, which is one of the hallmark histologic signs of chronic sun damage. Solar elastosis occurs when years of UV exposure cause abnormal accumulation of damaged elastin material in the dermis. Under the microscope, instead of organized elastic fibers, you see thick, tangled, dysfunctional elastotic material. It's one of the reasons photoaged skin becomes coarse, leathery, yellowish, and less elastic. After CaHA treatment the investigators observed a reduction in elastosis scores over time, increased expression of proteins involved in healthy elastic fiber formation (particularly fibulin-5), and evidence suggesting remodeling of damaged extracellular matrix rather than simply laying down new collagen. That's potentially important because many skin rejuvenation treatments can stimulate collagen without necessarily addressing the damaged elastin architecture that characterizes photoaging. (This is a big thing that people don't realize.) Traditionally, we think of biostimulators like Radiesse as creating an immediate scaffold or inducing fibroblasts to make collagen and this paper suggests a more complex process and may be helping the skin replace some of the dysfunctional sun damaged matrix with healthier tissue. I would not say it reverses sun damage (yet idk maybe there's more findings or longterm data) as histologic improvement in elastosis is not the same as complete reversal of decades of UV injury. But seeing measurable changes in elastosis markers over only six months is something to put on your radar. Again only 10 subjects but if you're interested in skin aging research I actually find the elastosis findings potentially more interesting than the collagen findings. Like we already know that CaHA stimulates collagen, so finding evidence that it may help remodel sun damaged elastic tissue is new and impactful, but we'd want future studies to confirm this.
I also find this interesting and relevant to us (beyond the regenerative aesthetics, but we're starting to see investigation into microneedling with CaHA, so I'd be curious on more histological data too.
>ABSTRACT
Background: Calcium hydroxylapatite-carboxymethylcellulose (CaHA- CMC) stimulates neocollagenesis across a range of dilutions; however, the magnitude and temporal profile of this bioregenerative response have not yet been comprehensively examined.
>Objective: To assess collagen, elastin, and proteoglycan expression, as well as elastosis, microcirculation, and skin thickness after injection of undiluted and diluted CaHA- CMC.
Methods: In this prospective, single-site study (NCT06093815), 10 adults undergoing abdominoplasty were injected subcutaneously into the pannus with CaHA- CMC (+), CaHA- CMC 1:1, CaHA- CMC 1:2, and saline control 6 months, 3 months, and 14 days
before surgery. Skin thickness, elastosis, and microcirculation were measured with ultrasound, and collagen, elastin, decorin, versican, and fibulin-5 were quantified using histology and immunohistochemistry. Continuous outcomes were analyzed using mixed-effects models, and paired categorical outcomes were analyzed using the Stuart–Maxwell test and repeated-measures proportional-odds ordinal models.
Results: Elastosis improved at 6 months for CaHA- CMC (+) and CaHA- CMC 1:1, and skin thickness increased significantly at 3 months for CaHA- CMC (+) and at 3 and 6 months for CaHA- CMC 1:1. Microcirculation also improved over time for all CaHA- CMC dilutions, with the strongest and most consistent changes observed for CaHA- CMC 1:1. Collagen deposition was significantly greater than saline at all time points for all dilutions, with the highest levels observed at 3 months for CaHA- CMC 1:1. Decorin and versican were elevated at 3 months, whereas fibulin-5 increased at 6 months, particularly for CaHA- CMC 1:2.
Conclusion: CaHA- CMC induces coordinated ECM remodeling, with the most consistent overall improvements observed for CaHA- CMC 1:1, supporting its use for bioregenerative skin quality improvement.
>Keywords: biostimulator | CaHA | calcium hydroxylapatite | extracellular matrix | neocollagenesis | Radiesse | regenerative aesthetics
Most people looking older than their age comes down to 4 things: sun damage, lack of sleep, stress, and dehydration. I'd start with daily SPF, a gentle cleanser, moisturizer, and an antioxidant serum. Give it 8–12 weeks before judging results. Skin usually improves much more from a consistent routine than from a single "miracle" product.
Honestly in my 20s and 30s I barely thought about skincare. Splash of water, maybe some basic moisturiser if I remembered. That was it. Now at 45 my skin feels completely different. Drier, rougher, especially on my arms and chest. Took me way too long to realise body skincare is actually something men should care about.
Started paying more attention about a year ago. I switched the bodycare products and started using from Leif. Been using a couple of their body products since then and genuinely noticed a difference. Skin feels less tight after a shower, less flaky in winter. Nothing dramatic, but consistent improvement.
Still feel like I'm figuring this out though. Not sure I have the right routine yet.
Anyone else come to this late? What actually made a difference for you, especially for dry skin on the body rather than just the face?
As skin matures, its natural lipid barrier naturally thins out. This is usually why we start experiencing more persistent dryness, moisture loss, and sudden sensitivity. Essential fatty acids like Omega-3 and Omega-6 are incredibly important here because they help structurally rebuild that barrier.
To break it down simply, Omega-3 is fantastic for soothing inflammation and calming down irritated skin, while Omega-6 acts as a vital building block to lock in moisture.
We put together a detailed breakdown on the science of how these two work together to fix a damaged barrier, how to tell if your skin is running low on them, and what to look for in topical products.
We are curious to hear from others in the community—do you intentionally look for these fatty acids in your topical skincare products, or do you mostly focus on getting them through your diet?