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radiantquest

radiantquest

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I have seen women that were what I would consider young with tons of wrinkles and older women with very few.

My grandmother told me once that she knew a woman who slept with lard on her face every night and she had NO wrinkles.

My mother doesn't have many at all, is it possible that I will get a lack of wrinkles passed to me genetically?

Is moisture really the key to prevention?

Are there products that any of you swear by for prevention or reduction of wrinkles?

I know that sun bathing and smoking add to wrinkles, but are there other things I should know? Old wives tales if you will
 
sure it is genetic and also some does w/taking care of yourself and staying out of the sun.
 
I think staying out of the sun would be the single most important thing to do to keep your skin young looking, even more than genetics. My grandmother always wore long sleeves. Her hands always looked their age but her forearm skin was incredible!
 
I think moisture/staying out of the sun are key, as well as getting enough quality sleep, a healthy diet, living as simply and stress-free as possible, having love in your life and feeling supported, etc. The sleep/rest/low stress ones are HUGE in my opinion. I know how awful I feel when I get less than 7-8 good hours of sleep at night, I'm sure my skin doesn't thank me for it when that happens. I have never felt guilty or lazy for sleeping too much--I figure my body knows what it needs for daily rejuvenation!
 
Staying out of the sun and wearing a sunscreen on your face daily are both good.

I use a moisturizer with SPF, and have since my 20s. I think it has really helped. I always moisturize, even though I have oily skin.

A healthy diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables is another good thing to do to keep your skin healthy. Because vitamin C is needed for collagen production (what gives your skin its elasticity), make sure you're getting plenty. Oh, and drink plenty of water, too.

I've been using a retinol-containing moisturizer at night for the past few years. It helps keep the wrinkles at bay.

Yes, your genetics do play a role. If your mom has few wrinkles, you may have fewer.
 
Yes, stay out of the sun and wear polarized sunglasses to prevent a lifetime of squinting.

When the wrinkles finally do come, and they will, just accept them.
They don't matter.
By the time the wrinkles show up you've had plenty of time to discover that inner beauty is what really matters.
 
HI:

Agreed with suggestions thus far (protect from harmful UV rays, healthy food, lots of water and sleep, and do not smoke), and the use of gently cleansing products and moisutrizers. I also advocate exfoliating and the use of Vitamin C topically (antioxidants) and Fish Oils by mouth. You can do nothing about your genetics but you can manipulate these other variables... :bigsmile:

cheers--Sharon
 
I absolutely avoid the sun and it does help a lot. However, I'm turning 50 this year, and I'm finally seeing some lines. I guess you can't avoid them forever, but my 40's were really good years! Definitely use sunblock, moisturizer and stay covered.
 
Stay out of the sun, wear suncream, moisturise, drink lots of water, get enough sleep and eat well.

It's that easy :bigsmile:

My mum is in her fifties and looks like she could be my sister, her skin is so lovely. No tricks, she just follows the above. My granny is the same. Fingers crossed I take after them! We are all pasty pale though, that's the compromise I suppose!
 
Porridge|1331492154|3146347 said:
Stay out of the sun, wear suncream, moisturise, drink lots of water, get enough sleep and eat well.

It's that easy :bigsmile:

My mum is in her fifties and looks like she could be my sister, her skin is so lovely. No tricks, she just follows the above. My granny is the same. Fingers crossed I take after them! We are all pasty pale though, that's the compromise I suppose!
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Compromise?
Lighter skin is bad? (I'm not alluding to anything even remotely connected to racism here)

I recommend we resist social pressure to conform to current fad to be tan. (For wrinkle and skin cancer prevention.)

There is nothing inherintly better about being tan.
In many cultures and times it is more stylish to be as light-skinned as possible, since it can signify that you are affluent enough to not have to work outside.

Funny, I heard Coco Channel was responsible for reversing that mentality by making it fashionable to be tan becuase it suggests you are affluent enough to vacation in the sun.
First you're admired for being pale; then you're admired because you're not.

What a crazy world we live in. :roll:
 
Kenny, do you mind if I print out your post and send it to everyone in my country? I think it would do a lot to improve morale :rodent:
Although sales in fake tan may plummet.

Hopefully.
 
Oh, please. :D

It's RoC Retin-A Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream that you want. It's been proven that the only thing that rebuilds collagen below the surface of the skin is Retinol.

Here's the article with studies; http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/30/fashion/30skin.html?pagewanted=all

I believe the Roc Night has the highest amount available without a prescription. Olay uses hardly any, a waste of money. The night formula is stronger than the Roc daily, and won't clog your skin. I started using it about 2 years ago, and it's tightened up the sags and eliminated crow's feet. It also repaired the backs of my hands, so they don't look like the crypt keeper's hands. It also got rid of some age spots that were developing.

I've looked all over and this is the only thing that works for me. I have paid big buck$ for creams that didn't do a thing. Most moisturizers just temporarily plump the skin, and don't repair at all. It like pouring water on a paper towel; it looks smoother for a minute, but so what?

I was in the sun alot back in the day, and it's repaired a lot of damage. I dab it on the crow's feet every night and put it on my whole face, neck, hands, etc., after a shower. It's important that you do this when the skin is still warm (but NOT damp/wet) and it's like an instant facelift. It takes a while to work well, but after two months of steady use, you'll see a difference that improves continuously. Costco periodically has a special with 3 tubes for $28. Worth it.

Article excerpt; “To my knowledge, this is the only drug for which there has been crystal-clear demonstration that it works on the molecular level,” said Dr. John J. Voorhees, the chairman of the dermatology department at the medical school of the University of Michigan.
Retin-A users reported improvements in skin texture, including diminished wrinkles and brown spots. Early studies soon confirmed its anti-aging effects. In 1988, Dr. Voorhees and his colleagues at Michigan published the first double-blind study of Retin-A’s effect on photodamaged skin and found that all 30 patients who completed the 16-week study showed statistically significant improvement.
 
Porridge|1331493015|3146361 said:
Kenny, do you mind if I print out your post and send it to everyone in my country? I think it would do a lot to improve morale :rodent:
Although sales in fake tan may plummet.

Hopefully.
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By all means.
 
Thanks so much iLander, the best stuff is what is recommended by someone who has good results so I'm definitely checking out the Roc.
 
kenny|1331490018|3146322 said:
Yes, stay out of the sun and wear polarized sunglasses to prevent a lifetime of squinting.

When the wrinkles finally do come, and they will, just accept them.
They don't matter.
By the time the wrinkles show up you've had plenty of time to discover that inner beauty is what really matters.
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This. If I had worn mine more often I wouldn't spend all of my time at traffic lights making faces at myself in the rearview mirror to see which makes my crows feet worse!
 
I've been using the RoC for the past two years. While I don't have deep wrinkles yet, I feel it is holding back the finer wrinkles.

For those of you with spots and wrinkles, retinol also helps clear those up.
 
tyty333|1331512468|3146556 said:
Alpha-hydrox - This is the only thing that I have used that I actually noticed a difference (and its cheap too)!
http://www.drugstore.com/alpha-hydrox-aha-enhanced-lotion/qxp16741?catid=182945&fromsrch=alpha+hydrox
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how long have you been using it for tyty? Do you use this specific one or does it come from other manufacturers? I'm interested in anything that would minimize wrinkles and return me to my youth and former glory :lol: ... OR... that just simply might put "time" on pause for a bit! ;))
 
radiantquest|1331484708|3146283 said:
Are there products that any of you swear by for prevention or reduction of wrinkles?

I know that sun bathing and smoking add to wrinkles, but are there other things I should know? Old wives tales if you will
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bird's nest soup... ;))
 
tyty333|1331512468|3146556 said:
Alpha-hydrox - This is the only thing that I have used that I actually noticed a difference (and its cheap too)!
http://www.drugstore.com/alpha-hydrox-aha-enhanced-lotion/qxp16741?catid=182945&fromsrch=alpha+hydrox
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I am a loyal fan of the Alpha Hydrox brand too - I swear by their Retinol ResQ and use it every other night (thin layer applied to clean face, then I wait a few minutes and add a thin layer of Fresh brand Soy Face Cream). I've tried the RoC Retin-A Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream but for me it is too heavy.

Plus, for good skin (as well as good health) - daily use of sunscreen with SPF30 at least and wearing sunglasses when outdoors, regularly getting a good night's sleep, daily physical exertion, keeping well-hydrated, eating lots of fruits and vegetables. And, try to avoid squinting or frowning!
 
Enerchi|1331513019|3146561 said:
tyty333|1331512468|3146556 said:
Alpha-hydrox - This is the only thing that I have used that I actually noticed a difference (and its cheap too)!
http://www.drugstore.com/alpha-hydrox-aha-enhanced-lotion/qxp16741?catid=182945&fromsrch=alpha+hydrox
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how long have you been using it for tyty? Do you use this specific one or does it come from other manufacturers? I'm interested in anything that would minimize wrinkles and return me to my youth and former glory :lol: ... OR... that just simply might put "time" on pause for a bit! ;))
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I am on my 3rd bottle so I have probably been using it atleast 7-8 months. That is the specific one I use but I have picked up
the 12% for my next bottle. I hope my skin can handle it. I dont know if it takes wrinkles away but I do feel like I'm not
getting any new ones. I dont believe it helps with sagging though...just wrinkles.

I also put on an SPF 55 every morning.

I'm going to try to attach a picture of me. I am 50 years old. I'm smiling which is when all my wrinkles show up.

close up ann.jpg
 
O M G!!!! You are GORGEOUS!!! No WAY are you 50!!! WOW!!!
Well, your product sure works on you, that's for sure!!! :appl:
They did not have RoC or Alpha Hydroxy at the shop I went to (or its cross the street competitor) so I ended up with NeoStrata Intense all in one Day and the all in one Night serum. Today will be day 1 of my journey...
 
I've posted a pic of my 70 year old mom before, but I think there are no real secret potions. She:

- has great genetics
- has been fanatical about staying out of the sun most of her life
- eats well and only drinks water and the occasional tea. No wine, coffee, booze, soda, etc. She's hydrating correctly from the INSIDE out. Seriously, try drinking water for a long stretch of time, and only water. You'll see an improvement in everything!
- washes her face and moisturizes her face with cheap stuff...whatever she can afford.
 
I know drinking water does wonders for everything. My eyes seem to sparkle more when I drink more water.

I have Olay with spf in it and it seems to break me out. When I was in Jamaica I got a chemical burn on my face from sunblock and moisturizer. I have been trying different things, but still haven't found an spf that doesn't irritate my skin or be super greasy under makeup.

How does the retinol work? When I had acne my derm gave me retinol and it was very drying. How can retinol be good if it drys out the skin. Kind of seems like they would cancel each other out to put something that dries my skin on then moisturize

I don't have anything against wrinkles really. I know they are a part of life and I don't even mind getting crows feet. This may be the younger me still inside, but I feel like people with crows feet seem smart. Life experience I guess. I just don't want to look bad for my age
 
tyty you look great for any age! :appl:

I think for the most part it does come down to genetics (and wearing appropriate sunblock and not smoking). I see women in their 20's/30's that look like they are in their 40's and I see women in their 40's/50's who look like they are in the 20's. Seriously. I really think genetics is one of the main ingredients in this mix. Short of any type of cosmetic surgery that is. That is one area I have zero interest in mainly because I am too much of a chicken but I like to say it is because I want to age gracefully. :cheeky:
 
I don't know about all the expensive products but I do know no sun, lots of rest, drinking lot of water, no caffeine, no smoking will keep you as young as possible.
Tanning is the enormous culprit with why 50 year old women have wrinkles in the US, which isn't normal. This doesn't happen to people of any racial background who stay out of the sun. Look at photos of civil war era women, who weren't even wearing makeup to hide wrinkle. Yes, they have funny hairstyles which are not flattering, but they have great skin. Being white doesn't set you up for wrinkles--being any color and roasting in the sun does.
Kenny is right-- we do owe some of this to Coco Chanel (who was also a Nazi collaborator and not a very nice person, btw). But there are some other factors too. Traditionally, being as white as possible meant that you were upper class because you stayed inside the house all day as a person of leisure, as opposed to working out in the fields and getting sun. This was true not only of white (Caucasian) people but of many Asian cultures. In the Americas (not just the US) it probably had something to do with race-based slavery too, but Asian cultures, while they had slavery, didn't have race based slavery of darker people and neither did the medieval Europeans, who so admired really white skin that women used to literally poison themselves (arsenic based makeup) to appear to have it.
However, as the 20th century dawned, people noticed that the very whitest skinned people, for the first time in history, were lower class, not leisured class. This was because the working poor spent all their time in factories (or in basements) getting no sun. The wealthy and leisured wanted to disntinguish themselves from the poor (of course, this is how the world goes around even in a 'democratic' society) and what better way than to flaunt tanned skin, which now came from the leisurely activity of lying on the beach with suntan oil on in some exotic spot that you paid a lot of money to go--not from working in a field. Once the rich all got tanned, everyone else followed along like sheep, and at this point, no one even remembers what the reasoning behind it all is and you can't convince people not to do it, because they are actually shamed into it at this point by the culture. No teenager wants to put up with the teasing that goes along with having 'white legs' etc. etc.--they want to be tan now even if they pay for it later (no teenager ever really believes that they will be 40 someday).
 
radiantquest|1331589042|3147147 said:
I know drinking water does wonders for everything. My eyes seem to sparkle more when I drink more water.

I have Olay with spf in it and it seems to break me out. When I was in Jamaica I got a chemical burn on my face from sunblock and moisturizer. I have been trying different things, but still haven't found an spf that doesn't irritate my skin or be super greasy under makeup.
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I was the same... until I bought some La Roche Posay Tinted Fluide...IT IS AMAZING. Under makeup. All day. Not shiny. I just love it.
 
My mom had very few wrinkles, even into her 60s.

Her skin-care regimen: Wash twice a day with soap (yes, body soap, the discount drugstore kind).

She never used sunscreen or moisturizer and drinks alcohol regularly. She also spends a lot of time outside gardening or walking (not sunbathing). She does have oily skin, so I suppose that's what helps. She also never wore makeup other than lipstick and a touch of powder on her nose.
 
Tyty, you look fantastic! My mother avoids the sun like the plague and moisturizes pretty regularly and I do not think she looks her age, either. I've seen plenty of younger people who sunbathe and don't wear sunscreen daily who look like wrinkled handbags by comparison.

I think I'm going to have to try some of the things recommended in this thread. I avoid the sun, wear daily SPF and moisturize at night but I don't get enough sleep or drink enough water. I'll probably be getting some of that alpha hydrox from the drug store, too!
 
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