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Reducing wrinkles

pprmntstx — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 18:50:12 GMT

Is there a product out there that you've used that actually reduces wrinkles? I've dried some, with no results.

Re: Reducing wrinkles

Group 5 minus 1 — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 19:08:21 GMT

Worked w/a scientist that developed wrinkle creams. He said the best way to have good skin is thus:

Ancestors

Don't smoke

Stay out of the sun

Re: Reducing wrinkles

SilleeMee — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 19:30:41 GMT

I use tretinoin (Rx Retin-A). I also have been microneedling for quite some time. I had lines on my forehead and on my neck but those are practically gone now. My forehead is completely smooth. Also had vertical lines on my chest from sleeping on my side but those are gone, too. So yes, I have found products that remove lines.

Re: Reducing wrinkles

Shanus — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 23:08:05 GMT

@SilleeMee I agree. I don't have forehead wrinkles and neck is pretty OK for 73 1/2. Crows feet are minimal, too, but had to be careful getting it close to my eyes.

@pprmntstx Many anit-aging serums and creams work beneath the skin's surface...Vit. C included which does a great job brightening the skin and some fading of melasma and dark spots.

Reducing wrinkles is not a part time job. Consistency is key.

Re: Reducing wrinkles

pprmntstx — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:13:50 GMT

@Shanus Thank you so much. Will try them!

Re: Reducing wrinkles

Annabellethecat66 — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 04:32:20 GMT

I've said it many of times. I think the most important thing is to get the old skin that you shed off of your face and neck morning and night.

Use glycolic acid after you wash it and then use a good moisturizer.

I've done that for many years. I'm not pretty. I just look normal.

I just don't have many wrinkles. I totally attribute that towhati posted above.

My youngest daughter uses the same things I do.

I use Dr Denese but I think there are probably other things out there that works just as well.

I see pictures here of people who are very attractive.

We all have things we'd like to change. For me it's my body. It's gone to pot. That's my Achilles heel.

Re: Reducing wrinkles

pprmntstx — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 04:50:42 GMT

@SilleeMee

@SilleeMee wrote:
I use tretinoin (Rx Retin-A). I also have been microneedling for quite some time. I had lines on my forehead and on my neck but those are practically gone now. My forehead is completely smooth. Also had vertical lines on my chest from sleeping on my side but those are gone, too. So yes, I have found products that remove lines.

Do you go to a dermatologist for tretinoin and microneedling?

Re: Reducing wrinkles

SilleeMee — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 13:09:35 GMT

@pprmntstx wrote:
@SilleeMee
@SilleeMee wrote:
I use tretinoin (Rx Retin-A). I also have been microneedling for quite some time. I had lines on my forehead and on my neck but those are practically gone now. My forehead is completely smooth. Also had vertical lines on my chest from sleeping on my side but those are gone, too. So yes, I have found products that remove lines.
Do you go to a dermatologist for tretinoin and microneedling?

@pprmntstx

I buy tret from an overseas pharmacy (AllDayChemist) where no Rx is needed. The microneedling part, I had that done by a professional aesthetician, learned from her and now I do it myself at home...have been doing it at home for over ten years.

Re: Reducing wrinkles

SilleeMee — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 13:15:35 GMT

@monicakm wrote:
@SilleeMee

OK, you've had me practically standing on my head and taking pictures of my chest. Wait, I need to delete those right now. Lines on your chest from sleeping on your side. I sleep on my side(s) all the time but don't have lines yet. Are they sooner or later inevitable? Do you use hydrating/moisturizing products on your chest? I don't. I apply them to my throat tho. I do put fragrance lotions on my chest from time to time but mostly when I'm getting ready to leave the house. I've got a ginormous container of Bum Bum cream that is supposed to firm one's bum. Maybe it will firm one's chest too

@monicakm

Vertical lines, or cleavage wrinkles, is a common thing that can happen to many women who sleep on their sides and it's not really age-related but probably happens more often as we age. I do apply all of my skincare products on my dec so that helps plus I use a microneedle and my Tria rejuvenating skin laser there also.

Re: Reducing wrinkles

SandGirl — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 16:26:09 GMT

@SilleeMee I am going to place an order at ADC - I have used Paula's Choice in the past (I know this is not the same) but feel I should start low and work up, what do you recommend I start with? Thank you!!

Re: Reducing wrinkles

SilleeMee — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 16:41:36 GMT

@SandGirl wrote:
@SilleeMee I am going to place an order at ADC - I have used Paula's Choice in the past (I know this is not the same) but feel I should start low and work up, what do you recommend I start with? Thank you!!

@SandGirl

If you didn't have any problems with using PC 1% retinol then I would go with using a .05% tret cream and start slowly with that one. If you find that one to be too much then I recommend trying the .025%. Eventually the goal with using any tret is to be able to apply it every night and not skip them.

Another type of tret to consider is tret-micro where the tret is encapsulated in a gel base and delivers the same amount of active ingredient w/o irritation. 'Micro' just means the tret is micro-encapsulated and not a micro dose...has the same effects as regular tret but w/o irrirtation. It's good for people who cannot tolerate regular micro. comes in gel form only.

Re: Reducing wrinkles

SandGirl — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 16:44:28 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@SandGirl wrote:
@SilleeMee I am going to place an order at ADC - I have used Paula's Choice in the past (I know this is not the same) but feel I should start low and work up, what do you recommend I start with? Thank you!!

@SandGirl
If you didn't have any problems with using PC 1% retinol then I would go with using a .05% tret cream and start slowly with that one. If you find that one to be too much then I recommend trying the .025%. Eventually the goal with using any tret is to be able to apply it every night and not skip them.

Another type of tret to consider is tret-micro where the tret is encapsulated in a gel base and delivers the same amount of active ingredient w/o irritation. 'Micro' just means the tret is micro-encapsulated and not a micro dose...has the same effects as regular tret but w/o irrirtation. It's good for people who cannot tolerate regular micro. comes in gel form only.

@SilleeMee Thank you so much, this is very helpful. I had to work my way up with the PC 1% and I will of course do the same when I start the tret, the pice is good so maybe I'll order a tube of each and just see how my skin does, I will start very slowly and work my way up over time. Thank you for your help, as always

Re: Reducing wrinkles

SilleeMee — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 16:47:27 GMT

7-minute video from Hot&Flashy about how to start using Retin-A. Excellent advice! Search for this video:

"How To Use Retin-A for Anti-Aging Without Irritation"

Re: Reducing wrinkles

JamandBread — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:00:13 GMT

Regular use of Retin a .01% is the holy grail of skin care , imo. Of course , why bother with anything if you aren't going to wear sunscreen?
I also do a trichloracetic acid peel every 6 weeks, sometimes every month. I tend to "grow" things on my face and the peels decelerate those growths (along with the retin a).
I wouldn't do any of the above unless you talk to your derm first. And don't do your own peels until you've had them done by a professional. I've been doing them for about 10 years now.
P.s. I do the peels on my neck and chest as well. It does help with the texture. I havent been brave enough to do the tops of my hands, but I'm working up to it.

Re: Reducing wrinkles

SilleeMee — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:10:07 GMT

@JamandBread wrote:
Regular use of Retin a .01% is the holy grail of skin care , imo. Of course , why bother with anything if you aren't going to wear sunscreen?
I also do a trichloracetic acid peel every 6 weeks, sometimes every month. I tend to "grow" things on my face and the peels decelerate those growths (along with the retin a).
I wouldn't do any of the above unless you talk to your derm first. And don't do your own peels until you've had them done by a professional. I've been doing them for about 10 years now.
P.s. I do the peels on my neck and chest as well. It does help with the texture. I havent been brave enough to do the tops of my hands, but I'm working up to it.

@JamandBread

Did you mean to say 0.1%...? ...and not .01%...that's really low!

Re: Reducing wrinkles

SandGirl — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:11:14 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
7-minute video from Hot&Flashy about how to start using Retin-A. Excellent advice! Search for this video:

"How To Use Retin-A for Anti-Aging Without Irritation"

@SilleeMee Will watch this for sure. Question, at checkout it wants my prescription info? I thought with ADC we didn't need a prescription, am I doing something wrong?

Re: Reducing wrinkles

SilleeMee — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:26:09 GMT

@SandGirl wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
7-minute video from Hot&Flashy about how to start using Retin-A. Excellent advice! Search for this video:

"How To Use Retin-A for Anti-Aging Without Irritation"

@SilleeMee Will watch this for sure. Question, at checkout it wants my prescription info? I thought with ADC we didn't need a prescription, am I doing something wrong?

@SandGirl

Just hit 'Enter' and go on to the next screen.

Re: Reducing wrinkles

pprmntstx — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:28:23 GMT

@SilleeMee Thank you so much! I'll go ahead and order the mildest product!

Re: Reducing wrinkles

SandGirl — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:59:25 GMT

@SilleeMee Thx again, looks like the order went through, once I get going on othem (I ordered one of each just in case I needed the lower one) I will likely order 3-4 tubes at a time to make shipping worth it. Can't wait to start my journey, now in my 50s, it's time to step up my game

Re: Reducing wrinkles

SilleeMee — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 18:09:08 GMT

@SandGirl

Sounds like you have a good plan.

Just so you know, ADC reduces shipping costs when you order multiples of an item. The last time I ordered from them I had three of one kind and three of another kind. It was $10 for shipping.