Crepey face?? Solutions?

pietook · ‎07-12-2011

I have used Dr. Denese for some time and like her products. However, as I have been running out and trying to save some $$$, I have played around with other brands----not really enough time to come to a conclusion. So, since there is easy pay today, I would like to hear what other ladies have sucess with? I am 65---have the usual crepey and wrinkles---not too terribly bad---but always like to improve! Thanks! (oh, I am not a fan of Thomas Roth---tried those and do not like)!

febe1 · ‎01-22-2012

Hi, @pietook. Are you exfoliating a couple of times weekly? That will help with cell turnover and give you new skin.

I exfoliate three times a week. Right now, I use Dr. Graff's retinol followed by Skinn's HydroVital moisturizing kit.

pietook · ‎07-12-2011

I do use Dr. Denese facial firming pads----almost daily. I can tell they do help---more than I thought they would! I use my Claisonic also! I have found Gold Bond neck firming cream works just as well as expensive creams----at least for me.

tbird · ‎03-16-2010

I am another fan of the Gold Bond neck and chest cream. I have tried several expensive brands and this product is just as good for half the price.

Fressa · ‎03-20-2012

I'm in your same age range and am a big Dr. Denese fan. Her products have made a big difference in my skin. I usually order it on the easy pay days so it's more budget friendly. I do use the Clarisonic as well.

My skin is sensitive and I have a ton of allergies. Other products that I have tried were a disaster.

I did see some comaprisons between Dr. Denese and Elemis products. Both seem to be very good products. I'm sticking to what works for me but I do hope you get some other options.

Harpa · ‎03-10-2010

It does not sound as though your skin is sensitive, if you use DD firming pads. (Do you use that at night?)

Look at adding a glycolic acid in your a.m. routine: Paula's Choice glycolic acid gel or lotion (I think she has a 10%) - I started w/ this some years ago, which helped crepiness; and also Alpha (neotericcosmetics.com) has a 12% lotion, which is a work-horse product for me.

Have you also looked at adding a vitamin C?

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@pietook wrote:
I have used Dr. Denese for some time and like her products. However, as I have been running out and trying to save some $$$, I have played around with other brands----not really enough time to come to a conclusion. So, since there is easy pay today, I would like to hear what other ladies have sucess with? I am 65---have the usual crepey and wrinkles---not too terribly bad---but always like to improve! Thanks! (oh, I am not a fan of Thomas Roth---tried those and do not like)!

It really is not necessary to use all products and/or stay within one product line.

First step, you may want to have a facial at a medi spa where they can assess your skin's needs, do a thorough ckeansing, maybe dermabrasion to start you off w/ fresh, exfoliated skin.

What I learned after that experience: try to use medical grade skincare products usually called cosmeceuticals. Don't be talked into an elaborate skincare routine...difficult to keep it up & committ to it.

Necessitites: Cleanser to remove makeup Purity or an oil cleanser, Vit. C serum for morning, Retin A or Retnol to start, a good moisturizer (medical grade is Skinsceutical's Emolliance), eye cream and SPF 40.

Too many additional products complicate the routine & IMO, do not add any efficiency.

I've been told that neck creams usually are not a needed step. All products used on face go down the neck and on the chest as well as on back of hands....especially SPF. Makeup w/ SPF, unless you wear it on neck & chest... leave those areas unprotected.

pietook · ‎07-12-2011

Thank you for the ideas! I did order Paula's Choice serum and moisturizer but wasn't very ipressed. My skin doesn't seem to be sensitive at all----normal, neither too dry or oily. I will def look into what has been mentioned!