Beauty

[magemay]

The only person I know who has near "perfect skin" is my great-nephew. He'll be a year old next month and is currently the youngest person I know!

Time, elements, exposures and experiences eventually make their "marks" on our skin, it's one of the things we all have in common!

[MarthaStewardess]

The thing that bothers me the most are dark circles. I got mine from my mother (thanks, mom).

[iamaveg]

My sister has gorgeous skin. She is in her late 30's, but most people think she's in her late 20's. She uses very few products. I unfortunately didn't inherit the good skin gene. I have oily skin with huge pores and have really found nothing that does a good job minimizing them. I know some people swear by peels, primers, etc. I see so no significant difference when using these products. At this point, I've stopped trying to find ways to reduce their appearance. They are and will be a part of me for as long as I live. One good thing that has happened, since turning 40 is that my acne is minimal now, but I do have some old acne scars on my cheeks that are likely there to stay.

[Ireland]

My skin isn't perfect. It isn't bad, but it certainly isn't perfect and yes, that does bother me sometimes. We are so much harder on ourselves than the rest of the world is, and I'm sure the vast majority of people aren't noticing the quality of everyone's skin.

Imagine a person saying, "So, tell me about BRANDONLEE" and the person who knows you starts out with, "Well, there is some minor acne scarring..." That doesn't sound like something a person would say. People notice personalities and overall appearance/health more than details. They just don't see what we see when we look in the mirror. I truly believe this. And because of this, everyone who is looking at you is also wondering what you are thinking about them and their skin, bad hair day, hairy arms, eye color, wrinkles, or whatever they stress about when they look in their own mirror. They are too busy worrying about their own imperfections to really notice yours.

[Mishell5]

My problem is milia. My skin just likes to product this. I had them removed from a derm years ago. So, so painful and they came back. I am 60, so even though my skin is dehydrated and dry, it still gets oily. Also, lately, and I don't know why, my skin has been very reactive lately. I get red itchy patches on my face after washing my face. Fun...NOT! And.. my chest is rashed. Maybe the weather???? But yes, I don't have perfect skin.

Michelle

[MarenSeattle]

On 1/25/2014 myshell624 said:

I It is society that makes us focus on every little flaw.

Especially our culture. You see men and women from other countries that haven't been pulled and tucked and altered. I look at the British actors, French and Italian icons -- they've let themselves be who they are and age gracefully. In America, we'd think they "let themselves go"! Infuriates me, yet I get caught up in the brainwashing.

[PhatCat]

I have Rosacea and had laser treatments a couple of times, but im a sunlover so it only lasts a couple of years each for me. It was expensive but it worked.

In the past year I have become ill and I am honestly starting to look my age. People always thought I was 10 years younger than my 56 years but i've aged in the past 6 months or so. A lot! My skin is very dry, pores and wrinkles more pronounced and I now have 1/2 of the 11 lines, lol. One on the side of my right eye. It hurts to look in the mirror, but it is what it is. I do my best trying to keep my skin moist but it's a battle.

[glmama]

Me, me, me(raises hand)! I have fair skin with Rosacea, primarily on my nose and upper cheeks, large pores, especially on my forehead, and the occasional breakout still (after 40+). So yes, I have mediocre skin. Not terrible, but not great. However, a few years back I used to get loads of compliments on my skin. Not so much anymore.:/

[ForTheLuv]

On 1/25/2014 Ireland said:

My skin isn't perfect. It isn't bad, but it certainly isn't perfect and yes, that does bother me sometimes. We are so much harder on ourselves than the rest of the world is, and I'm sure the vast majority of people aren't noticing the quality of everyone's skin.

Imagine a person saying, "So, tell me about BRANDONLEE" and the person who knows you starts out with, "Well, there is some minor acne scarring..." That doesn't sound like something a person would say. People notice personalities and overall appearance/health more than details. They just don't see what we see when we look in the mirror. I truly believe this. And because of this, everyone who is looking at you is also wondering what you are thinking about them and their skin, bad hair day, hairy arms, eye color, wrinkles, or whatever they stress about when they look in their own mirror. They are too busy worrying about their own imperfections to really notice yours.

Yes, but that is kind of what she was trying to say, because someone pointed out the scarring on Kenya. People DO do this, and it is VERY apparent by the incessant commentary on these boards. Anyone who reads them would walk away feeling insecure in their appearance, knowing what SO MANY people on these boards says and thinks about other women. They all judge so harshly and rudely and feel they are experts in regard to all things beauty. Isn't that apparent by all the comments about Lisa or shawn or the others? They SHOULD do this or they should do that they need to change their hair or they stand wrong or the crevices of their nails are discolored. I mean come on already. If people notice every LITTLE detail about others, you mean to tell me this woman has no reason to think that people do not notice her acne scarring??????

Brandonlee: yes people notice, and I know why it bothers you. But as some have said, you just need to get right within yourself and try hard not to let what others think and feel bother you. There ARE options. I know you have heard bad things about lasers, but there are also many people who have had GOOD responses to them. They can REALLY help. Especially if your scarring is so light, I think you could really get good results. I wish you all the best and keep your chin up. There IS hope. Don't give up and get out there and do what you need to do to get rid of them...or learn to live with them...whichever you choose.

There is a procedure where the derm can give you a strong acid that treats JUST the scars too. If that works, you could then look into a whole face treatment to smooth the entire complexion and make it more even. There ARE options. Best of luck.

[Mishell5]

On 1/25/2014 MarenSeattle said:

On 1/25/2014 myshell624 said:

I It is society that makes us focus on every little flaw.

Especially our culture. You see men and women from other countries that haven't been pulled and tucked and altered. I look at the British actors, French and Italian icons -- they've let themselves be who they are and age gracefully. In America, we'd think they "let themselves go"! Infuriates me, yet I get caught up in the brainwashing.

That is so true. I have so noticed that about the British actors/actresses. It's all about the acting, not their looks...Gee..what a concept! LOL! But i also get caught up in the brainwashing as well. It is hard not to.

Michelle