here I am asking for makeup advice on a escort review board lol. I am in my fifties and really starting to show it. Dont really want to do botox. Wondering if anyone has tried retinol cream?
Anyone try retinol for their face?
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Hello,
My opinion. Anti-Aging Treatment Cream is just a marketing trick.
Marketing trick, because We need something to believe in.
So you have 2 options:
1. Botox.
2. Good genes.
the retinol reduce the appearance of the wrinkles but doesn't make it disappear.
my routine.:
I use retinol before sleeping on a clean and dry face.
I put cream for hydration and moist ( I personally use cerave)
when I wake up I clean my face again and wait for it to dry. then I apply the exfoliant (salicylic acid 2%). after 10 min cream again and sunscreen.
I repeat the sunscreen when is necessary
try not to use cream with scents because in general then contain alcohol and that make it dry
my routine.:
I use retinol before sleeping on a clean and dry face.
I put cream for hydration and moist ( I personally use cerave)
when I wake up I clean my face again and wait for it to dry. then I apply the exfoliant (salicylic acid 2%). after 10 min cream again and sunscreen.
I repeat the sunscreen when is necessary
try not to use cream with scents because in general then contain alcohol and that make it dry
Those are great tips. I would just emphasize that sunscreen is super important if you want to use retinol, especially if it is prescription grade. Try to begin retinol very gradually (like once every 3 days, and increase slowly up to every day, always at bedtime). I think it's also better to just begin with one active ingredient at a time. For example, begin with a cleaner + retinol + moisturizer + sunscreen for a few weeks or months, then add other actives like vit c or salicylic acid, etc.
I had really bad skin in the past and retinol really helped me.
Guys, please use your head and do not believe this. And if this is your problem, please say - thank you God that this is my only problem.
All you need is good hygiene and good hydratation, sun cream is also a must with aging otherwise you may develop age spots.
Unless you have a special situation of extra dry skin or very oily one.
All the rest is marketing. You may do the rain dance and at one point it will rain. Is it really the dance which did it???
Retinol is converted in retinoic acid , a powerful morphogen. Nothing to play with, unless there is so little quantity that it will have no effects.
Retinol, also known as Vitamine A, is to be avoid by pregnant woman as it could interfere with normal foetus development. The native form is found in carotene, so eat carrots if you wish, save your money and go see a psychologue in need.
Unless you have a special situation of extra dry skin or very oily one.
All the rest is marketing. You may do the rain dance and at one point it will rain. Is it really the dance which did it???
Retinol is converted in retinoic acid , a powerful morphogen. Nothing to play with, unless there is so little quantity that it will have no effects.
Retinol, also known as Vitamine A, is to be avoid by pregnant woman as it could interfere with normal foetus development. The native form is found in carotene, so eat carrots if you wish, save your money and go see a psychologue in need.
If you are serious about it, it is worth spending money on getting HALO and BBL procedures on your skin. It's not cheap and quite painful with a few months recovery time, but it actually gets you results compared to trying creams and lotions.
HALO is sort of like a device that emits a random pattern of tiny laser zaps into your skin, in order to trigger your body to renew the tissue. It's like many thousand small zaps as the device is rolled over your skin in a few passes from each direction. This works well on making wrinkles less visible.
BBL is broad band laser and is a more concentrated laser that is used to sun spots, moles, etc.. More for precise removal of dark spots.
HALO is sort of like a device that emits a random pattern of tiny laser zaps into your skin, in order to trigger your body to renew the tissue. It's like many thousand small zaps as the device is rolled over your skin in a few passes from each direction. This works well on making wrinkles less visible.
BBL is broad band laser and is a more concentrated laser that is used to sun spots, moles, etc.. More for precise removal of dark spots.
I rarely ever post these days but I felt the need to address some of the falsities in this thread. He says that tretinoin is not FDA approved but touts Botox as a solution. Tretinoin has DECADES of clinical trial data (much more so than Botox) showing its positive effects on stimulating collagen production, smoothing fine lines/wrinkles and helping with hyperpigmentation. And YES, it is FDA approved and has been on the market for longer than a lot of people on this board have been alive. To the OP:
1. Sunscreen should be the #1 thing you should use to help with premature aging of your skin. It's a little pricey, but I use EltaMD UV clear SPF46. I've tried several different kinds of sunscreens and I think this is the best one.
2. Get an rx for tretinoin from your dermatologist. Start with a low strength like 0.01% a few times a week and gradually increase the frequency. After a few months you can move up in strength as tolerated.
3. Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize especially in the wintertime up there when the air is super dry. Any moisturizer will do, you don't have to go crazy but make sure it has hyaluronic acid in it.
4. Exfoliate once a week (twice max).
These four things will help tremendously, just give it time to see results. I started a skincare routine a few years ago and I can't tell you how many people that I hadn't seen in a while notice a big difference and compliment me. Any other questions, feel free to PM me.
He said that:
1. retinol serum, when sold as an over-the-counter cosmetic, is not FDA-approved because it is classified as a cosmetic, not a drug.
2. Botox is an option, not a solution.
Ok I am a skincare nerd so here's my time to shine.
Retinol is 100% FDA approved, I have no idea why someone here says it's not lol.. also botox is absolutely FDA approved as well so please don't spread misinformation. However you should be careful with retinol depending on your skin type. If you are new to skincare and you are misusing it, you could burn your skin. Here are some retinol tips:
-Do not use it during the day, it increases your sun sensitivity. Only use it at night
-Start by using it every other day, to test your sensitivity
-Use a more neutral serum before applying it, don't put it on directly on dry skin
-Use a rich moisturizer after applying it, because retinol dries your skin
-Don't only count on retinol.. the most effective antiaging product is sunscreen. You have to reapply it every 2 hours, even if you're indoors if you're close to a window, and yes even in the winter.
Retinol is not a magic ingredient.. like someone else said it will not make your wrinkles or sun spots disappear, it will just make your skin look overall healthier.. Other habits like eating well, not smoking, reducing alcohol intake, taking certain supplements and vitamins, will help
Retinol is 100% FDA approved, I have no idea why someone here says it's not lol.. also botox is absolutely FDA approved as well so please don't spread misinformation. However you should be careful with retinol depending on your skin type. If you are new to skincare and you are misusing it, you could burn your skin. Here are some retinol tips:
-Do not use it during the day, it increases your sun sensitivity. Only use it at night
-Start by using it every other day, to test your sensitivity
-Use a more neutral serum before applying it, don't put it on directly on dry skin
-Use a rich moisturizer after applying it, because retinol dries your skin
-Don't only count on retinol.. the most effective antiaging product is sunscreen. You have to reapply it every 2 hours, even if you're indoors if you're close to a window, and yes even in the winter.
Retinol is not a magic ingredient.. like someone else said it will not make your wrinkles or sun spots disappear, it will just make your skin look overall healthier.. Other habits like eating well, not smoking, reducing alcohol intake, taking certain supplements and vitamins, will help
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Retinol vs. Retinoids or...
Retinoids are a class of FDA-approved prescription medications like tretinoin, while retinol is a weaker form of Vitamin A found in over-the-counter (OTC) products that requires conversion to retinoic acid to become active.
But guys, please do not listen to me. I am not a doctor.
However, I will be very happy if someone can start this and show us the final before and after results.
I noticed that there is something very specific for North America - there is lack of critical thinking.
Wrote this with respect,
There are other ingredients that are good for the skin but the most important skincare tip I can give is to clean your face with a cleanser, moisturize and use SPF 50 in the summer, lower in the winter for vitamin d absorption.
Other ingredients that are good for skincare:
-Peptides
-Vitamin C (only wear once a day and do not combine with something very strong like retinol)
-Niacimide (particularly good for ppl who have blemishes)
-Fruit acid exfoliants.. use sparingly
Other ingredients that are good for skincare:
-Peptides
-Vitamin C (only wear once a day and do not combine with something very strong like retinol)
-Niacimide (particularly good for ppl who have blemishes)
-Fruit acid exfoliants.. use sparingly
I'm aware retinol isn't the same thing as retinoids, both of them are FDA approved or they wouldn't be in counters at the pharmacy. Retinol is a type of vitamin A yes which is known to be anti-aging and good for the skin.
Prescription retinoid is stronger for sure but not everybody has access to a dermatologist who will prescribe it to you. In the US and other countries I think you can get retinoids otherwise but here you need a prescription.
What I know is that you are a nice girl. So even in case that I am right, I will never argue with you.
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