anti-aging moisturiser

ali-t

I'm looking for some tips for a good anti aging moisturiser. Over the last few months I have noticed my skin looking a bit older :eek:. I am in my mid 30's and have a typical red head's complexion with (usually) clear skin, normal/dry, TOTM breakouts and not sensitive.

I have been using elemis moisturiser off and on for years but don't like their anti-aging one. I find that it moisturises well and feels nice but it doesn't have any anti-aging miracles and doesn't have an spf so I have to use seperate sun care. I have tried a number of brands but didn't rate them as they didn't suit my skin so I won't consider clarins (didn't feel moisurised), olay (don't like how it makes my skin feel) or body shop (brings me out in spots). I tried the no7 protect and perfect but didn't really rate it. Has anyone got any good experiences with moisturisers that make a difference to their skin and preferable pointers to where to get it cheaply. If possible I will try to get samples first.

Always_Harassed

One great way to improve your skin is to drink a lot of water. You will be surprised just how much difference it makes.

ali-t

Always_Harassed wrote: »

One great way to improve your skin is to drink a lot of water. You will be surprised just how much difference it makes.

I do drink a lot of water already so it may be a combination of getting older and central heating that is making my skin look bad. I am also aware (but not doing anything about it ) that I should be reducing my sugar intake as this is a real ager but in the mean time I am looking for a quick fix cream that will make me look fab!

Fivefootsix

I've been using Simple replenishing rich moisturiser which I really like and have tried loads, they do an anti aging range too and I read an article a while back saying how well Simple moisturisers performed in anti-aging tests. I don't think they have SPF though, the bottle says "uv defending filters" but don't think that means it provides a proper coverage. Good thing about this range is that it's so cheap and is always on offer in Boots or Superdrug.

My favourite at the moment though is "Catch a wrinkle in time" by Soap and Glory it smells gorgeous and is really moisturising (to me anyway). It's a bit pricey at about £9/10 but think it's on offer in Boots for £6ish at the moment.

I tried the Aldi night cream which loads of people have been raving on about but hated the smell - was way too perfumed for my liking especially for a night cream,plus it broke me out so didn't like that. Was only £2 though so can't complain and it's worked for so many other people so was worth a try.

BitterAndTwisted

There's no such thing as an "ant-aging" moisturiser. All you can do is to protect your skin from sun-damage by staying out of direct sun-light, using a moisturiser with a decent SPF and which provides enough lubrication for your skin type. Smoking is the other thing that's guaranteed to put at least ten years on your face. Drinking plenty of water and anointing yourself with vitamin E oil day and night might improve the texture but nothing will protect against or get rid of wrinkles that comes in a tub or tube. If it did it would be a medicine and would only be available on prescription.

sparrer

You can't prevent wrinkles but you can plump them out for a few hours. I have a friend who recently started using Synergie, even I've seen a difference in her skin. I use Nivea because it suits me better. My Mum uses Imperial Leather soap, rinses and splashess her face with cold water then just pats a dab of the basic, original Nivea creme onto her face and neck. She's 88 and has fewer wrinkles than me even though she's a sun worshipper. So what suits one doesn't necessarily suit the next, it's trial and error. Find a moisturiser with a high spf, try it for say 3 months and if you're not happy with it try something else. Don't forget though that as you get older you'll need to change to something more suited to mature skin.

tara747

Use an SPF every single day, summer and winter.
Lots of sleep.
Lots of water.
Don't smoke.
Moisturise (probably not important which brand as long as it has SPF for daytime).
Eat well.

I have heard that sugar is ageing too but am not sure how, can anyone tell me? Must have a google...

eklynne

Don't forget genetics in the equation! I don't know if there's a connection, but you say you're a redhead? Please don't take this the wrong way but all of my redheaded friends seem to have aged much quicker than my blonde/brunette ones? I too am in my mid thirties and I swear by Olay Total Effects. Must be working, I got ID'd in a shop for alcohol just before Christmas!! Ha ha

pandora205

My favourite moisturiser is Philosophy Hope in a Jar, which absorbs very quickly and really seems to leave the skin smooth. It's quite expensive though.

For a cheaper alternative Total Effects is good and for a real budget buy try Aldi Siana moisturiser, which has done well in blind testing.

katieclampet

I've tried all sorts of different moisturisers and found boots "protect & perfect" pretty good. Not cheap, but often on offer 3 4 2.

I think, as others have said, sometimes it's down to genetics. I keep out of the sun (burn very easily) don't drink (much) or smoke, and I am sure that probably helps a bit. I haven't noticed much difference from drinking more water, except to go to the loo more.

A bit off topic, BUT I often wonder when we suddenly decided we need to drink so much. This only seemed to become really popular in the last few years. Was everyone really dehydrated in the past?

katiex

ali-t

eklynne wrote: »

Don't forget genetics in the equation! I don't know if there's a connection, but you say you're a redhead? Please don't take this the wrong way but all of my redheaded friends seem to have aged much quicker than my blonde/brunette ones? I too am in my mid thirties and I swear by Olay Total Effects. Must be working, I got ID'd in a shop for alcohol just before Christmas!! Ha ha

No offence taken I have always had great skin that glows despite a not particularly healthy lifestyle. It is only now that age is catching up with me that I am looking rough! I had the elemis skin lab analysis done and I have a lot of (childhood) sun damage but generally use an SPF product now I am a grown up .

I think a lot of redheads have quite delicate skin without the ability to protect from the sun that darker tones have. My skin was also quite dry as a teen with no visible pores but I often see people who had poor skin as a teen with much better skin now (I think due to the oil but not sure).

I might go on the scrounge round the cosmetic counters for samples and try dior and lancome etc for some high tech solutions. Not very MSE but I'm worth it