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LOOKING FOR ADVICE.

molly and me — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:10:07 GMT

i'm looking for some advice from the lovely ladies on this Board. Without going into detail, I've had a serious illness for the past 3 years. I'm finally on the road to recovery for the past month now, however, the illness took a lot out of me.......hair is now very fine and fragile, skin is dry, dry, dry and sallow looking....not to mention I've lost 44 lbs (and believe me I was not a large woman who could afford to lose weight). I've tried changing my routine...trying different products. I believe that if you look good, you feel good too and I'm truly grateful for my recovery. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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LindaSal — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:20:03 GMT

@molly and me First of all let me wish you a speedy recovery.

From someone who has been through a similar ordeal, for me I feel using organic chemical free products is the best way to go. Your hair and skin will heal and come back healthier. If you can try to eat an organic diet that will also help along with drinking plenty of water. I used Wen hair products, Beekman soaps and Josie Maran argan oil on my hair and skin before, during and after my illness and it really helped me. I wish the same for you.

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JudyL — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:35:37 GMT

@molly and me - I agree with @LindaSal re trying clean beauty products - Tweak'd, Josie Maran, Beekman - all good places to start. Tweak'd for hair and the best selection is on HSN, which by the way, he has a Today's Special so might want to check out the offerings for today for other products at good prices. Josie Maran has both skin care and body care. I like her argan oil, however, you can find organic argan oil other places for less money. I purchase mine at Trader Joe's. Beekman has both skin care and body care products.

Start simple - cleanser and moisturizer and, if you want, add other serum(s) one at a time once your skin has started to adjust and recover. I'm sure others will have ideas for you too. Also, don't be shy to ask any questions you may have.

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GingerHead — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:19:36 GMT

@LindaSal I hope you are all healed up and continue to be healthy...

@molly and me

I'm so glad to hear that you're on your way to recovery!

No real advice just wanted to say that it sounds like you've been through a lot with your many years of illness so just give yourself a little extra grace because you can't expect to bounce back quickly.

If you can, take extra care to get good sleep, good nutrition,extra water, gentle exercise (at first...walking), bubble baths with extra moisturizing creams and oils afterward....just the basics, your body will respond, it wants to be healthy and before you know it you'll be feeling and looking better.

I wish you continued good health!

*Cerave moisturizing cream and Aveeno baby eczema therapy nighttime balm are both very moisturizing for my extra dry skin....

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molly and me — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:49:15 GMT

@LindaSal Thank you so much. I ordered Wen and have just started to transition to organic products. I have not yet tried Josie's argon oil, but will do so. My daughter (bless her) monitors just about everything I eat!! I guess I'm just impatient!! I hope you're doing well now. Amazing, isn't it, how much we appreciate good health after a long illness. I wish you well, good health, and happiness in the new year.

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molly and me — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:53:03 GMT

@JudyL Bless you ladies. I really hesitated about posting my request, but now I'm glad I did. I appreciate all of the advice, particularly about startng slow in introducing products. I'm going to order the Tweaked special on HSN.

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molly and me — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:58:53 GMT

@JudyL thank you so much. The beauties on this Board are simply the best.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:02:22 GMT

Beekman, Nakery, Mychelle are also Clean Beauty Brands. If you look on the Ulta snd Sephora websites they have products under a special section that are designated as Clean.

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molly and me — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:02:12 GMT

@GingerHead Thank you. I was hesitant at first to post my request....I'm blessed to have come through this.....family, friends, and the ladies on this Board have been a real inspiration. Bless all of you!

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GingerHead — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:14:35 GMT

@molly and me

Awe, you are so welcome and never hesitate to post or ask for help here.... your resilience and recovery is the true inspiration.

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LTT1 — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:13:53 GMT

@molly and me

Same here as far as being ill (autoimmune for me) and over 5 years without me being aware, my skin just became all haggard!

I swear by isomers skin care products ... they have restored my "youthful glow" ... YES I AM NOT KIDDING!

The products are sold on ShopHQ and their lab website Isomers.com.

So many of these products actually put the nutrition back in my skin that eating properly still doesn't do.

I also take Andrew Lessman supplements because his contain no fillers...I have problems with fillers.

The AIP protocol diet has done wonders for my issue as well as PaleoProtein shakes by Amy Meyers MD, which contain AIP approved protein of 26 g and no unclean extra ingredients.

One of my issues and the way I was diagnosed (in 2017) was a scarring alopecia. I was prescribed a steroid liquid, a jaks inhibitor cream, Rogaine, iron (Fergon), Spironolactone, and doxycycline !00mg/1x day.
Also a multivitamin called "Ritual" which was an idea from my hair stylist.

I hope any of these suggestions are of help. Please let me know if any questions.

Good luck and Happy Holiday to you!

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molly and me — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:32:33 GMT

@LTT1 Thank you so much.......I too am a big fan of Andrew Lessman. I've started to take a number of his supplements, including his hair, skin and nails, but I think I need to look into the supplement you recommended for your hair. Off topic.......I am re-thinking my feelings about naps......I now find that I'm actually enjoying a little nap in the afternoons. In fact, that's what I'm going to do now LOL.

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LTT1 — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:47:13 GMT

@molly and me

Enjoy that nap 😴 💤

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DSD2 — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 20:34:13 GMT

@GingerHead wrote:

@LindaSal I hope you are all healed up and continue to be healthy...

@molly and me
I'm so glad to hear that you're on your way to recovery!

No real advice just wanted to say that it sounds like you've been through a lot with your many years of illness so just give yourself a little extra grace because you can't expect to bounce back quickly.
If you can, take extra care to get good sleep, good nutrition,extra water, gentle exercise (at first...walking), bubble baths with extra moisturizing creams and oils afterward....just the basics, your body will respond, it wants to be healthy and before you know it you'll be feeling and looking better.
I wish you continued good health!

*Cerave moisturizing cream and Aveeno baby eczema therapy nighttime balm are both very moisturizing for my extra dry skin....

@molly and me I couldn't offer any better adive than GingerHead has!

I will simply add my voice to the chorus to you and to @LindaSal that you continue to improve and that you both be blessed with health and happiness through the holiday season and in the coming year.

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AngelPuppy1 — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:53:00 GMT

@molly and me

I am sorry that you have gone through such a long ordeal, but I am glad to hear that you are on the mend. First of all, why not make an appointment with a good hair stylist and get a good haircut and get some tips on what products to use for your hair to make it healthier? While you are there, ask them for a recommendation as to where to go to get some help regarding your skin and also some makeup application. As you have written, if you look better on the outside, if will make you feel better on the inside! And most of all, try to eat as healthy as you can and take a good multivitamin. Rest a lot and when you are able, try taking some walks to get some fresh air and get limbered up. All the best!!!

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Shanus — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:50:41 GMT

@molly and me So sorry you've been to he*l and back. Yes, looking better is feeling better to me, too.

I'd begin with a simple cleanser and moisturizer like Cerave or Cetaphil and get your skin feeling clean and subtle before moving on to anything expensive.

I find that a bit of blush and lipstick/or gloss brightens my face and makes me feel better for beginning the day.

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nyc1 — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:10:12 GMT

@molly and me Wishing you a steady road back to feeling and looking good. There have been so many wonderful suggestions already. Andrew Lessman's vitiamins for one. I've been taking them for over 35 years.

You may also want to look at RMS Beauty. Rosemary Swift truly believes in clean beauty and her products are wonderful. They help with the GLOW, but are not sparkly or flashy by any means. Check out some of her videos both on her site, YouTube and here on QVC.

All the best to you. How wonderful that your daughter has taken part in your journey. Sending you hugs.