Anti ageing cream that really works?

wannabeslim

Buy a good decent moisturiser, I like Cetaphil and save the money you would of spent for Botox, this is what really works

sarafoster1

If you really want to try something to make your skin look and feel better that is also cost effective
try A) Fresh air... its free and will give you a lovely glow
Water .... again its free and will make you feel better
C) Good sleep pattern... free
D) less stress... Free (meditation or relaxation)
I can understand that it may sound glib but worrying about your skin will only make the situation worse and in the end I think that unfortunately it does seem to be down to genetics:)

Katiehound

Have a look at Nurture by Healthspan's Replenish Collagen Boosting Serum
http://www.nurtureskincare.co.uk/
10% off at the moment- now £11.66
details here:
http://www.nurtureskincare.co.uk/collagen-anti-wrinkle-and-anti-aging-creams/replenish-collagen-boosting-serum/productdetail-p3196986-c3193452.aspx

hieveryone

A_Phoenix_of_Tangerine wrote: »

How can a sunscreen, chemical or physical, make pigmentation worse? I thought hyperpigmentation is caused by the sun, thus using sunscreens helps prevent it?

pirateyqueen wrote: »

Yes, I thought so too. In fact I thought chemical sunscreens usually had a higher level of UVA protection then physical so would be better at preventing hyperpigmentation?

It's all very scientific and 'wordy' for me to type here, so easier to do some googling. :-) Chemical sunscreens still absorb the rays into the skin, whilst physical completely reflect the rays.

Best to try out what works for each individual, was just making aware that chemical sunscreens are often more of an irritant to skins than physical.

jaylee3

Nothing in the WORLD can defy the ageing process.

Fact.

You can stop yourself looking older prematurely by taking care of yourself, not smoking, not drinking heavily, not suntanning too much etc etc, but you can NOT make yourself look younger once you have started to age.

No way.

I have seen many a person (women usually!) who have facelifts and other types of procedures, but they rarely look much better. EG; a 55 year old woman who has had a facelift does not look younger, she just looks like a 55 year old woman who has had a facelift!

In addition, they often look odd, weird, different, not quite right...

But never younger than their actual age.

cherryblossomzel

There are some chemicals that help with wrinkles (or maybe prevent them forming in the first place), like retinol, and the hydroxy acids. The problem is that the products you buy off the shelf have quite low concentrations of these chemicals as people with sensitive skin can react to them, so the manufacturers play it safe. The best (and unfortunately expensive) thing to do is to get a prescription-strength cream from a dermatologist.

I read a book years ago written by a dermatologist with a lot of explanation and specific ingredients to use for your skin type. It's called The Skin Type Solution, by Dr Leslie Baumann.

ibizafan_2

I am convinced that most is down to genetics, so as long as you don't put your face in the sun, and wear a good sunscreen, there's not much you can do. However, I always get my son to buy me Clarin's super restorative skincare for Christmas, just to hedge my bets!

jenniewb

The only creams which "work" have an agent which is normally aggressive and works to make the skin-cells turn over faster. As a result they normally should only be used at night because as a result of their harsh nature, they leave your skin vulnerable to sun damage and unprotected by any other of the elements (the weather, air-con, pollution...etc).

Many products are banned in this country as a result of the potential harm they can (and in many cases do) cause such as acne and scarring, many can be sourced here illegally but you put your own skin at risk doing this because banned things are not able to be regulated to the same degree as legit products and if things do go wrong your less likely to be able to find a way to help yourself or at least not as quickly. Some products can be sourced only via prescription and some you will find in minute often negligible quantities but which will tingle all the same so you think real work is being done.

The next best thing is to use products to plump-up your skin. Different products are better or worse at being effective at this and some people will have sensitive skin which gets blocked easily and so you end up with dull skin or spots caused by bacteria getting trapped under whatever plumping serum/cream of choice.

But if it helps, many people rate Boots No.7 and many also rate Aldi's own brand as very similar. Neither will stop or reverse what aging has happened but they should help plump your skin to some extent. If you help keep your skin moisturised, it's not going to be as easy to gain permanent creases due to dryness but make sure you cleanse properly as dead skin can fall into creases and build and stretch skin and left for too long can create permanent creases.

Kim_kim

I was hoping some ladies would share their holy grail cream name with me.

I know it's a lot down to genetics & lifestyle (I do lead a healthy lifestyle), but I do believe it's worth taking care of your skin too, I always have & it's pretty good - I want to keep it that way.

maddiemay

You have tried some very good products, it may be that some other aspect of your skincare regime might need tweaking. Double cleansing? the addition of a serum and or oil? better but gentle exfoliation? One product that I will never be without is hyaluronic acid in the form of Indeed Labs Hydraluron, at full price about £25 from B**ts, applied after serum and or oil, but before moisturiser. Often on special offer, read some of the reviews, suits most skin types even my ultra sensitive.

If you are interested in skin care and have a few hours to spare look up Caroline Hirons aka Beauty Mouth for some of the most informed and down to earth advice to be found on the interweb:D