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[Naturally]

As we mature ..things change ...and that means our SKINCARE routine/products should change too! Collagen production falls short, fat/muscle loss due to aging and even bone loss has it's toll on how our faces look. Especially Women that have gone thru Menopause have different needs too!

So jump right in ..ask/post away ..and hopefully someone will be able to answer your questions!

Just because we're older ..doesn't mean we have to look or act it!

 

[Pauline]

You said it Kim! and Thanks for the welcome!

 

[meg1959]

Good Morning,

I'm so glad this forum is here!

I'm in the midst of changing my skincare as my combo skin is getting more and more combo. The oily t-zone is getting worse, around my eyes and cheeks need some moisture.

Plus, my favorite foundation was discontinued and I've almost used up the stash I bought back then (I bought the last 11 tubes!)

I've been getting salon facials every 6 weeks for over a year now, it's helping. My facialist changes products/procedures as my skin changes. She mixes and matches from 2 skincare lines (DDF & Pevonia). I haven't been buying the products as I go as I'd be broke if I did that. Mainly, I try to use drugstore products that reflect my skin's condition.

Has anyone had their facialist use an electric tool that zaps breakouts? It's a glass tube and it feels like a static electricity shock. I'm asking because, though my facialist swears this helps clear up breakouts that aren't ready for her to extract, the last two times she's used this semi-torture-device on me, I swear it made the breakout worse! Is it me?

Thanks, Meg

 

[meg1959]

Kim,

I've pretty much decided to tell my facialist not to use that electric thing again.....or at least give me a better explaination of what it's supposed to do and why I've gotten such bad results up til now. (I've had 2 kids without any anesthesia, so I know I have a high pain tolerance, but that thing HURTS!)

A few weeks ago my regular facialist went on vacation and I tried somebody new. She used two different masks, different areas called for different masks, and I am going to try that myself. (I generally do a clay mask once a week). Since my sister has recently become a Mary Kay consultant, I have to give that brand a trial first. Luckily, I know she will give me samples to let me try it more than once. But I am not ruling out other products/brands, sisterly loyalty can only go so far.

Hormones are definately changing themselves around. A couple of years ago I developed homicidal PMS, as in I woke up ready to kill anyone, just because they were there. My GYN prescribed Vitamin B-6, 50 mg a day, and it made a difference in my mood and in my skin. Not enough of a change in my skin to not be prowling around in search of the "perfect" product (LOL, which changes as my skin does), but enough for me to notice.

Thanks for being here!

Meg

 

[kaori]

Hi,....Kim,..

I am New in here,...,....

yesterday after i am read your posted about ACV,...i always to look my ACV

from my kitchen,..And hurry to know about tested but smell still too strong,..

bay the way i drink for one small glass,..and not too bad,...i try to continue next time,.

Second becouse i try ACV as toner with ingredient 50:50 mixed with water

and this one i realy like,..than becouse my skin work after i am use my homemade ACV toner

for future i don't need much budget for buy toner again

I think i fallin with my ACV toner homemade and becouse this realy cheapy

HORAY

In japan for woman in age 35-40 they use product cosmetic with ingredient

ginseng,and ricebran like KOMUNEKA BIJIN mask,..they believe the ingredient in ginseng can make condition skin health forever young,..without wringkle

this is famous in korea too,..,..they suplay vit E,C,B2,..and collagen,..

but i am still read for much result not just from my country ,..

than becouse i realy like come to here to read solution,..about beauty,..hope i can get remedy in cheap too hehehe

like homemade toner ACV,..amazingly

https://forum.makeuptalk.com/images/smilies/claps.gif :icon_love

thanks Kim,...

warm regard Kaori

 

[Denise P]

It definitely hits home when you talk about changes in skin as we grow older! For the most part, I am enjoying the adventure of my 40's and am looking forward to turning 50 ... I'm beginning to accept that very few things really "matter" all that much, know what I mean?

However, there are dips along with the highs on the journey. For example, I totally understand the hormonal thing. I am a big advocate of natural supplements and, after a LOT of searching, found an excellent product that seems to help me. Every month, I have a supply of supplement packets auto-shipped to me from www.womentowomen.com that is targeted toward balancing a woman's hormonal needs. I highly recommend it to any of you battling your weight, your mood, your energy level, and other related troubles. The website is very explanatory and useful.

I have also used so many products on my skin over the years, always looking for the ones that made me look and feel the best. For the last several months, I have been using the NutriMinC anti-aging line from Arbonne and I can't begin to tell you how much I love it! My mother's side of the family tends to wrinkle badly, so I'm always on the lookout for the slightest change. This product line fulfills my preference of natural, botanical products and has given me incredible results.

Good luck to each of us on our journeys!

 

[Elisabeth]

Thanks for the warm welcome, Naturally!!

And while I know that there is not one Magic Product for everyone, let me be the first to say that I tried (like I'm sure everyone has) everything under the sun. From expensive Salon Facials, to NuSkin, to Jafra, to over-the-counter high-end, low-end you name it, Estee Lauder, you name it, Mary Kay, etc.

At age 40 I decided to make a radical decision that worked for me. I honestly am not shilling for this company as I am neither a rep for them nor do I have anything to gain from promoting them. This thread just asked for our advice and experience, and that's what I wanted to share.

The "radical" decision I made was to try a product line that had as few chemicals in it as possible. This isn't as easy as it sounds. Although in past years I had integrated a few Rachel Perry/Annemarie Bölind/ Dr. Hauscka like products into my department/drug store regime, I had to face the facts.

I was not happy with the way my skin looked/felt after paying a lot of money. It was always blotchy or something. Hypo_allergenic did not cut it."Alcohol Free" did not cut it.

Oh, and my head would always itch after awhile and have small scabs.

Was I using Prell? Something cheap? No. I was using brand like Joico, Goldwell, Bumble and Bumble, all high-end salon stuff.

After doing tons, tons and tons more of research.. I finally found a brand/company that works for me. Mind, you, it may not work for you, but after 8 months of use I have no more itchies, no wrinkles, etc.

And ta da...the Company...is..... Aubrey Organics of Florida, USA.

NOW WAIT!!!!! Before you say...I don't know...that sounds awfully Granola Girl to me.....

Do Yourself a Favor and at least visit their website......www.aubrey-organics.com. It has fascinating info on all of the truly toxic c**p that is in our shampoos, skincare, and cosmetics. Also go to the user reviews to see what people are saying about the stuff.I

t's a pretty honest website.

You can also get their line at most large Health Food Stores, but go to their website first as the girl in the Health Food Store tried to steer me toward some other "organic" stuff that was loaded with alcohol and other nasties.

The Good News...very moderately priced. It takes some getting used to..I had to try 2 different shampoos before I finally got the "right" one, but fortunately they also make some sample sizes so you can try them out.

As I said, I'm not into endorsing something unless it really works.

You guys gotta try Aubrey Organics!!!

Stay Cool! Elisabeth

P.S. As I said in the other thread, I go between California Usa and Switzerland...I know..Sweeeeet..but somebody has to do it!

 

[kaori]

Originally Posted by Naturally Thank you Kaori! ACV has properties in it for many things! It naturally fights bacteria and therefore can help with acne and so forth on our faces! I know Asian women have BEAUTIFUL skin so any tips you can provide us ..well we'd love to hear about! I like that ginseng and ricebran ..I have read/seen mention of those ingredients and being very beneficial also! Will have to look into them more!
That's what I love about MuT ...many women (men) coming together and sharing ideas ..remedies ..(especially the inexpensive ones) for beauty tips!

You verry welcome Kim,...Absolutly I can tell about secreet woman in Japan

Korea,..China and absolutly my lovely country Bali Indonesia

Even i thought about japanis woman they are realy realy fanatic with natural

result,

*Faty acid,..

*ricebran,..

*Aloe,..

*iron,..

this big hits for japanis woman to gift natural moisturizer,...but i learn too about brand cosmetic and hit in here too,..like whitening,..I still don't know why japanis woman more like whitening resulr for 2005 decade and maybe more be bigest favorite for next year,..

for example brand hit whitening like

Clinique,..

Critian Dior,..

Kose(this famousno 1 in China)

for mask,...even I know ingredient on mask madein japan ingredient like

collagen,..

aloevera,..

vit c,..

i say this the best great for drink for skin and i do to say yess this great for skin,..sample like

Kanebo mask for dry skin (no1 in china),..

and mask in brand like Origins drink up,..this now be favorite in japan.

Suplement:*:in japan trend such

Vit a,b2,c,...

the most great suplement is collagen,to give flawless skin texture!!,..

now big hit is Q10,..

For China,...and Korea,...I hear about

Obagi ,..

Kose,...

Kanebo mask,..

white tea for drink,.

.Ginseng tea,...

Clinique DDM moist.

For my lovely Country,..Bali Indonesia

we have result from some natural ingredient,..liike

Rose water mustika Ratu and this hit too in japan,..

sabun sirih for vagina,..

Lulur for crub body.

Suplememnt like Jamu.

I will give some illustration for next time

it will be continue

add* I am sorry if sometime i make mistake for my english language!

HAPPY NEW YEAR KIM!!!:*

 

[Killah22]

You got that right Naturally....age ain't nothing but a number. You are as old as you feel:icon_love