topic Re: I need help in Beauty

I need help

Imaoldhippie — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:34:17 GMT

I dont know how exactly to describe it so I will do my best.

I am 76 yrs old and have been blessed with good facial skin with very minimal care until the last few months. I guess I have minimal oily skin.

In the last few months I have been been getting dry flakes of skin in and around the eyebrow area. The skin on the area between my nose and upper lip is a pasty white as is my chin. My face has a few brown spots with some splotchy red thrown in here and there, and the skin on my face is dull and yucky looking. I know a lot of it is due to age, medications.

Is there anything that can help my facial skin have a more dewy look? Perhaps a night cream? I have always used Ponds because it was cheap and worked for me. Its not working now.

I dont want to spend a fortune nor do I want to buy products to experiment. Any recommendations would be very appreciated and helpful to me.

Thanks ladies.

Re: I need help

redwingsgal — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:40:36 GMT

I would ask @Shanus . IMO, she is the beauty expert on these boards

Re: I need help

D Kay — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:44:48 GMT

You might benefit from a visit to a dermatologist. Sounds like it could be a combination of things that would require more than one product. Sometimes flaking in and around the eyebrows can be seborrheic dermatitis that a moisturizer may not help. A different product may be required for brown spots, etc.

Re: I need help

Mom2Dogs — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:49:52 GMT

My derm told me that good old vaseline works wonders. Try applying some to your damp skin. When I am really dry I do that at night and my skin is very soft in the morning.

You also might need to exfoliate you skin..if you are overly concerned it's always best to check with a doctor before you do anything new. The vaseline cannot hurt you.

Re: I need help

SilleeMee — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:02:54 GMT

I would start by changing to a gentle cleanser, no hot or very warm water while cleansing ( and that means while in the shower as well) and do not use microfiber cloths on your face. If your house is a dry environment then consider using a humidifier. It's usually during the winter months when we have dry skin issues. We like to cleanse with hotter water and our homes are drier b/c of the furnace.

Re: I need help

shy bobcat — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:54:40 GMT

@SilleeMee

I want to learn ... you advised @Imaoldhippie to not use microfiber cloths. I was wondering your thoughts regarding this advice?

Re: I need help

SilleeMee — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:08:14 GMT

@shy bobcat wrote:
@SilleeMee
I want to learn ... you advised @Imaoldhippie to not use microfiber cloths. I was wondering your thoughts regarding this advice?

@shy bobcat

Microfiber cloths are a wonderful cleansing option. The fabric works by grabbing and holding debris away from the surface where it's used. Microfiber is especially good at removing oils and waxy products and if used too frequently can lead to dry skin over time. Microfiber can also exfoliate the skin and that can also remove too much of our natural outer protective skin layer and cause dryness. It's best to limit the use of microfiber cloths and use them only occasionally.

If you have very oily skin then using microfiber often might be beneficial but otherwise normal or dry skin might not.

Re: I need help

shy bobcat — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:16:26 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@shy bobcat wrote:
@SilleeMee
I want to learn ... you advised @Imaoldhippie to not use microfiber cloths. I was wondering your thoughts regarding this advice?

@shy bobcat
Microfiber cloths are a wonderful cleansing option. The fabric works by grabbing and holding debris away from the surface where it's used. Microfiber is especially good at removing oils and waxy products and if used too frequently can lead to dry skin over time. Microfiber can also exfoliate the skin and that can also remove too much of our natural outer protective skin layer and cause dryness. It's best to limit the use of microfiber cloths and use them only occasionally.

If you have very oily skin then using microfiber often might be beneficial but otherwise normal or dry skin might not.

@SilleeMee Understandably, the presentations don't always tell the whole story. Thank you for this information!

Re: I need help

SilleeMee — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:19:58 GMT

You're welcome @shy bobcat .

Re: I need help

Trinity11 — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:46:12 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
I would start by changing to a gentle cleanser, no hot or very warm water while cleansing ( and that means while in the shower as well) and do not use microfiber cloths on your face. If your house is a dry environment then consider using a humidifier. It's usually during the winter months when we have dry skin issues. We like to cleanse with hotter water and our homes are drier b/c of the furnace.

Thank you @SilleeMee for your information in this forum. Rarely do I get a chance to thank you but just wanted to tell you that in my book, you are the resident expert and I have learned a lot from you.

Off topic.....My son is taking berberine and has been able to avoid taking Glucophage for elevated blood sugars....thanks to your posts last year describing it.

Re: I need help

SilleeMee — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:51:11 GMT

@Trinity11

Oh you are so very kind! I'm very happy the berberine is helping your son. That is terrific!

You're welcome. Your words are much appreciated. Thank you so much!

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Shanus — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 18:44:23 GMT

@Imaoldhippie It sounds to me (since I cannot see you) that you've damaged the outer layer of your skin. I'd stop everything you're using and just rinse your face w/ warm water in the morning, if you wear makeup, use a gentle, creamy cleanser to remove it at night.

Pat dry with a clean towel...changing it every day if possible. Towels sit wet and can get bacteria. Sometimes we are too rough w/ our skin without realizing it. Any rubbing, exfoliating or using anything that strips the skin can be harmful in this dry, winter weather especially.

It's also possible that you became sensitive to some products you were using. After a few weeks, begin adding back one skin care product at a time and notice if your skin is reacting to each one.

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Shanus — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 18:48:31 GMT

@SilleeMee I also recommend not using microfiber cloths. Think about how the ones for hair are used to pull water from your hair quickly. The same for skin.

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Mesmerized169 — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 18:57:09 GMT

Off Topic too..... @Trinity11 and @SilleeMee, would one of you be so kind in sharing a link to that post last year (or add the info here) regarding Berberine? I'd like to read what was shared too. Both I and my S.O. take Glucophage/Metformin, so Trinity's mention above got me intrigued since I never heard of it before. Thanks in advance! 😊

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SilleeMee — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:28:01 GMT

@Mesmerized169 wrote:
Off Topic too..... @Trinity11 and @SilleeMee, would one of you be so kind in sharing a link to that post last year (or add the info here) regarding Berberine? I'd like to read what was shared too. Both I and my S.O. take Glucophage/Metformin, so Trinity's mention above got me intrigued since I never heard of it before. Thanks in advance! 😊

@Mesmerized169

Please do a search on the forums for berberine. There are several threads regarding the supplement. But in a nutshell berberine acts, and is similar in chemical structure, like metformin. The added benefit of taking berberine is that it also has LDL-lowering capabilities.

Thread to read here:

https://community.qvc.com/t5/Wellness/What-Diabetes-meds-do-you-take/td-p/5189152

Here's a rather technical NIH publication which might help shed some light on it:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18442638/

I apologize to the OP for going off topic.

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Trinity11 — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:28:44 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@Mesmerized169 wrote:
Off Topic too..... @Trinity11 and @SilleeMee, would one of you be so kind in sharing a link to that post last year (or add the info here) regarding Berberine? I'd like to read what was shared too. Both I and my S.O. take Glucophage/Metformin, so Trinity's mention above got me intrigued since I never heard of it before. Thanks in advance! 😊

@Mesmerized169
Please do a search on the forums for berberine. There are several threads regarding the supplement. But in a nutshell berberine acts, and is similar in chemical structure, like metformin. The added benefit of taking berberine is that it also has LDL-lowering capabilities.

Here's a rather technical NIH publication which might help shed some light on it:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18442638/

I apologize to the OP for going off topic.

Good advice @SilleeMee . May I just add that if you take blood thinners like clopidogrel or aspirin, my cardiologist said it is contra-indicated. However, both my endocrinologist and cardiologist told me they have seen great results from Berberine in people with diabetes and/or high cholesterol.

Re: I need help

Imaoldhippie — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:52:46 GMT

@Shanus .................Thank you for your thoughts and advise. I will definitely do what you have suggested.

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Imaoldhippie — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 20:01:16 GMT

@Trinity11 @SilleeMee @Mesmerized169 @Shanus @shy bobcat ............Thank you all so much for your suggestions. I appreciate them all. I am going to start with a mild exfoliate as I have not used one in years. Since I already have Vasoline on hand I will try that too. I will be shopping for a mild facial cleanser. I have my yearly check up at the doc's in March and if it does not look any better I will have my doc refer me to a dermatologist.

Again, thank you all!

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Imaoldhippie — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 20:04:33 GMT

@Mom2Dogs ...........Thank you I am going to try your suggestion.

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Imaoldhippie — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 20:05:53 GMT

@D Kay ........Thank you for your suggestions.