Just so I can get this straight

[MusicNMakeup]

AH! I'm confused. I'm 47 yrs old and have pretty good skin. I laid out in the sun way too much when I was younger and then later.......faked and baked.

So, that left age spots and freckles more so than my genetics did (my mom--she's deceased--she was Irish and had alot of freckles and didn't go out in the sun much).

I've lost weight...35 lbs and want to lose 20 more. I notice that as I lose the weight, my skin is getting saggy.

SO...I've been using Distinction by Leigh Valentine (Man...is her skin gorgeous!) the non-surgical face lift and love it. It really does work.

Neutrogena's Healthy Skin and face lotion with alpha-hydroxy.

Avon's Chemical peels.

Microdermabrasion once in awhile.

And Avon's Anew Line Eliminator with retinol.

But, now.....my skin is firming, but it's dry looking. Even when I put on a moisturizer before applying makeup, it still looks dry and that's really aging-looking.

So,...to add to my skincare routine...is there a good skin re-hydrator out there that doesn't have the chemicals in it that dry out skin?

And.....am I doing too much all at once to my skin? I'm new to the makeup artist world and am constantly learning and learning alot from all of you.

THANK YOU!

 

[monniej]

the first thing i think when women our age (i'm 49) say their skin is drying is that we aren't drinking enough water. are you getting in at least 50-64ozs per day? i know that when i don't get it in my skin gets ruddy looking and i have oily acne prone skin! also i added a moisturizer with glycerin in the top 5 ingredients to my regime. it's a humectant so it actually attracts water to the skin and really helps fill in those tiny lines.

congrats on your weight loss! that's fantastic! you have to post in the health and fitness forum and tell me how you did it! i'm always looking for new ways to keep fit!

 

[KnowHow]

Try ''Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil'' by Clarins. It has no chemicals, will help to hydrate your skin, minimize facial lines and wrinkles. It is expensive, but it will last you forever if you use the right amount.

 

[MusicNMakeup]

Thank you both! I'll check those out....glycerin.... that's interesting. Thanks for that tip.

I lost weight on nutrisystem. I'm now off NS, but I'm maintaining the weight loss and also exercising much more now that the weather is nicer. Plus, I have my 30th reunion soon, so that's inspiring me to push for 10-20 lbs more.

 

[Kathy]

I agree with Monnie about drinking more water. I've also found that using the Oil Cleansing Method instead of regular cleansers makes a dramatic difference in how soft and moisturized my skin feels.