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Decollette needs help!

Theresa1121 — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 11:42:55 GMT

As I sun worshipper in the past, I am now paying the price. My decollette looks 10 years older than the rest of me and I am so self concisious of it. The products I am using on my face do not seem to improve this area.

Recommendations please.

TIA

Re: Decollette needs help!

violann — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 11:52:56 GMT

@Theresa1121- I'm working my way through a tube of Gold Bond Neck and Throat (something like that) and it has helped the crepe-y super dry skin look.

It DOES not give me back a 20 year old chest-throat-neck, but I'm satisfied that I've gotten my money's worth, about $12 in my neighborhood.

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forest4thetrees — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 12:11:50 GMT

I am currently absolutely in love with La Mer The Treatment Lotion and The Lifting and Firming Mask; lotion in am followed by the creme, the mask in pm followed by the creme. I had been slacking off on neck/decolette care during the winter and after a month of conscious effort I really see a difference in my neck firmness and glow.

My best friend swears by Olay Regenerist.

So I think there will be products for your needs in whatever price point you feel comfortable with.

Whatever you choose for the "beauty" aspect, may I heartily suggest LaRoche Posay Anthellios 35 (or the 50) sunblock in the future (not a slam, just saying!).

Best of luck!

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 15:32:44 GMT

@Theresa1121 wrote:
As I sun worshipper in the past, I am now paying the price. My decollette looks 10 years older than the rest of me and I am so self concisious of it. The products I am using on my face do not seem to improve this area.

Recommendations please.

TIA

@Theresa1121 - It isn't inexpensive, but I would recommend Isomers Glutathiosome Plus, as your treatment serum, followed by Gold Bond Neck & Chest Firming Cream (very inexpensive and widely available). You don't need a lot of the Isomers Glut., just a few drops, enough to cover the area but not to saturate it. Do it AM and PM. At night, after the serum and Gold Bond, add a thick coat of Skinn Neck Amour (enough so you still see white, you don't rub it all the way in, but it will sink in after a bit).

ETA - I forgot to ask - Do you do any body exfoliation in the shower? You might consider using a salux cloth and do that first, before any of the topical treatment products.

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Shelbelle — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 14:18:50 GMT

Skinn Neck Amour.

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 14:30:18 GMT

Nothing topical is going to help the sun damage. You need to go to a place that does some of these therapys:

Microdermabrasion: This device is safe for use on the neck, chest,arms, and back. A series of microdermabrasion can smooth the texture of this skin--making it look more youthful.

Chemical Peels: Light to medium depth chemical peels as well can smooth the texture and even out the sun damage discoloration. Microdermabrasion and chemical peels can be done independently, on alternating weeks, or on the same day to achieve deeper results.

RevlLite Laser Treatment: This non ablative laser, over a series of gentle treatments, stimulates collagen to grow and lightens up the deeper layers of brown sun damage. The RevLite Laser treatment is helpful for the neck and chest, giving it a firmer tighter look.

Fractional Lasers: The most aggressive form of laser resurfacing, or skin smoothing, is the CO2 laser. Fractionating the laser beam into hundreds of tiny dots makes this device safe to use on the neck and chest. This form of ablative laser resurfacing tightens, firms, and smooths the delicate neck and chest skin. We use two different types of fractional laser, depending on your skin issue and skin type: Matrix fractional CO2 based laser and a Pixel fractional RF (radio frequency) based laser. Some patients benefit from alternating a fractional laser treatment with a photo rejuvenation session. The photo rejuvenation more effectively lightens up the discoloration combination of brown and red. The Matrix CO2 laser or Pixel RF laser smooths, firms, and tightens-addressing issues with irregular texture and wrinkles.

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL): The IPL device, or photo rejuvenation procedure, is focused on reducing the red and brown discolorations associated with chronic sun exposure. A series of IPL treatments gently tones down these multi-colored patches on the neck, chest, face, hands, and arms.

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henderson — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 14:39:45 GMT

Try using Alpha Skin Care Renewal Body Lotion with 12% alpha hydrox. It will help to exfoliate your chest and make it smoother looking. I also use it on my arms and legs. It's relatively inexpensive that I get at Ulta with a $3.50 coupon off $15 purchase.

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KCDiva — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 15:57:34 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
@Theresa1121 wrote:

ETA - I forgot to ask - Do you do any body exfoliation in the shower? You might consider using a salux cloth and do that first, before any of the topical treatment products.

@JeanLouiseFinch I was looking at these and where do you order it from to make sure it is authentic?

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Katcat1 — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 16:46:22 GMT

@Theresa1121, I don't think you can reverse the damage but you can make it look better. I would give Acure Organics Marula oil a try at bedtime. I use it on my face at bedtime and it has balanced my skin and diminished the look of fine lines. Great product. Under $20 and it will diminish the look of crepey skin and lines. Try a little makeup on it during the day if the skin shows under your top. Back in the day when everyone was sun bathing with no SPF. Good luck.

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Fressa — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 16:53:32 GMT

I've had very good luck with the following products;

Josie Maran's body butter....the honey drip is even better

Dr. Denese hydroshield serum---just a few drops day/night nmakes a difference

Ultra Repair First aid cream---I use this as extra help since I have very fair skin but it is also the most budget friendly product.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 17:13:56 GMT

@KCDiva wrote:
@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
@Theresa1121 wrote:

ETA - I forgot to ask - Do you do any body exfoliation in the shower? You might consider using a salux cloth and do that first, before any of the topical treatment products.
@JeanLouiseFinch I was looking at these and where do you order it from to make sure it is authentic?

@KCDiva - I just ordered mine from Amazon. They came in a set of 3 for very little money. The packaging says "Salux" and "Made in Japan" on it. I'm assuming they're authentic. In any case, they do the job for me.

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KCDiva — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 17:19:54 GMT

I have a lot of spots and large freckles that make self tanning almost impossible. The skin is fine as far as texture thanks to Skinn Neck Amore but I wish I could self tanner a bit. Nothing but lasers will probably help. But was thinking of the Sales cloth mentioned. Perhaps if I exfoliated really well that would help. I have Skinn Dermapeel I really like. Has anyone found anything that helps with this problem?

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Drythe — Sun, 16 Apr 2017 19:15:32 GMT

Retin-A.

I'm a long term user and have always taken right down neck and décolleté,

ditto exfoliation with Clarosonic.

Former sun worshiper, I have no spots or blotches. Thank you to the derm who started me on Retin-A !!!

Don't forget a good SPF too.

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hyacinth003 — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 05:07:46 GMT

I use a time release retinol and a vitamin C serum.

I tried Retin-A on my neck and chest and couldn't tolerate it - redness, itching, burning. If I could tolerate it, I would use it. I tried Paula's Choice something and it made my skin red, itchy and burning. The one I can tolerate is Serious Skin Care time release one on HSN.

I use Timeless Vitamin C serum and bring it down from face to neck and chest. On my neck I will use a moisturizer. You could use one designed for the neck, but I think the other products take care of it. If it's really damaged, may need laser.

Hyacinth

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mcducky — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 05:21:13 GMT

Great suggestions from the posters! I'm looking for what works....hard to find. Currently I use a salux cloth and gold bond neck firming cream. Have recently added the Buffet by The Ordinary company.

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mcducky — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 05:22:33 GMT

I order the salux cloth from Dr Cynthia Bailey site for $5.00.

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Theresa1121 — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 10:04:24 GMT

Thanks everyone for some great ideas! Will try exfoliating and the Gold Bond neck and chest product and have not seen it as of yet. I love their Ultimate Body Powder, talc free and the body lotion. My husband uses it as well.