Becoming old

Alton_Towers

This isnt very MSE but I recently had a hydra-facial with red light treatment and it was fab! My frown lines softened in 30 mins and 3 weeks on are still not as bad as they were. I would highly recommend this but like I say its not cheap.

belfastgirl23

jenniewb wrote: »

a flawless wrinkle-filling primer

could you recommend one Jennie?

jenniewb

belfastgirl23 wrote: »

could you recommend one Jennie?

Not called "Primers" but IMO work just as well (if not better!) Olay has one, not sure what its called as I was sent it to trial by a cosmetics survey company (I googled the ingredience!) Its the red coloured packaged products, (regneerist or something like that?) comes in a long thin squeezy tube smells floral and has been described by people as "poly filler" Works well as it really evens out fine lines and so you can apply foundation over with ease-just wait for it to dry first. Warning: don't use it every day as it does dry out skin!

Mac have also a prep and prime line filler, no idea on the cost as it was given to me as part of a gift set but works well also. Its got the added benefit of being designed as a primer.

Another I liked but not as dense as the above too (so I can use it every day- the above dry out my skin like nothing else but look great) is RMK's creamy makeup primer. I got mine from ebay, they are hard to find though.

Boots Prep and Prime has got good feedback but gave me painful spots from the outset and didn't do anything for me other then cause pain and slight scarring.

There are likely more out there but this is what I have been using.

Toothsmith

I'm assuming you don't smoke?

If you smoke, you may as well stick a picture of Dot Cotton (June Brown) on your mirror - cos that's what you'll end up looking like.

Smoking messes up the elasticity of the skin a lot quicker than it would do naturally and makes you look years older very early on in life.

foreign_correspondent

Toothsmith wrote: »

I'm assuming you don't smoke?

If you smoke, you may as well stick a picture of Dot Cotton (June Brown) on your mirror - cos that's what you'll end up looking like.

Smoking messes up the elasticity of the skin a lot quicker than it would do naturally and makes you look years older very early on in life.

I dunno, I don't think she looks too bad at all for an 83 year old!!

amalis

foreign_correspondent wrote: »

I dunno, I don't think she looks too bad at all for an 83 year old!!

she does not look younger than her age, but there is a spark in her eyes. Lovely!

I don't smoke and never did.

londoner1998

Every one is different, but I'll add my experience... I am 35 (almost 36) and I am often told I look much younger. In my case, I stick to a very , very minimalist beauty routine- but what really makes a difference is the oil- I cleanse with tepid water (I have very dry skin, quite fragile), and put sesame oil straight after every day. Then a regular moisturiser with SPF . If out in the sun, sun block on top. I gave up trying expensive brands because I firmly believe they don't do much. Oils (wheatgerm, sesame, olive ...) mixed with the moisturiser give me much better results. At the moment I am using a Boots essential moisturiser, (£1 something??) and I also use a tiny bit of oil around my eyes. That seems to do the trick. I admit I am not religious about my routine (most days i got to bed without putting anything), but I don't wear foundation or make up (just blush and lipstick) because I don't need it. I exfoliate about once a week.
I should add that I don't drink alcohol (only special occasions), try to eat well, don't smoke and have practised yoga for years now. But stress really shows on me, it is the worst when I am tired and/or stressed...

I would say, if you want to take more care of yourself, start from the inside- plenty or vegetables and fruits and water plus a good moisturiser. Also, soft, regular exercise- I went on a yoga retreat a year or so ago and after the first day and a half (about 5 hours of practice a day, 3 in the morning, 2 in the evening of just breathing and relaxation), I looked in the mirror and it was as if I had had a face lift!!!
I would reccommend yoga as it increases the blood flow, relaxes you and that shows straight away on your face muscles and the texture of the skin... skin creams can never do that, however expensise they are.

clairibel

I agree inside out is the best way, i too find when i'm tired or stressed my face pays for it.
Yoga makes your skin glow, lots of head lowering which gets blood flow directly to the face. Plus the deep breathing kills stress.

I always take omega 3+6+9 linseed variety as i'm veggie. Lots of water/herbal teas and have just started eating a lot better and my skin/hair is really good at the mo, i'm 37.

I saw a difference using facial exercises but i find it hard to stick with them.

Exfoliate with non harsh product, i use bicarbonate of soda and swear this has improved my skin...very cheap too.

I use shea butter as facial moisturiser at night and a natural lavender one in the day plus spf. Think whats helped me with having hardly any lines though is i have oily skin and suffered for years with bad spots, no scars thank goodness...so i'm getting my reward now i suppose after years of upset over my skin.

No easy fix i'm afraid, creams can only do so much

fuddle

I have noticed that once I hit 30 my face began to change. I have always drank water and a lot of it but recently took up tea drinking. Could tea being doing this or is it just because I'm on the slippery slope to wrinkledom now

Southern_Sadie

I agree with those who say expensive brands don't do much.

I used to use Clinique, YSL etc. but can only afford the likes of Simple now and recently a lot of people have guessed my age at 8 years younger!

All I use is cream cleanser and moisturiser (and factor 50 sunblock in spring/summer). I've never used foundation (don't need it) but do use a bit of concealer and powder on my nose and chin. I've never smoked either, and only drink alcohol once or twice a month. I hardly drink water either (naughty, I know...).

Your hairstyle, figure and clothes also play a big role in how old you look though, it's not just about the face!