Beauty

[Janey2]

Did/do you use a face moisturizer that changed your skin, even a little? Maybe something that plumped up the wrinkles a little. I am looking for something for normal skin that gets a little dry in the winter and more oily in warm weather. My skin also tends to be somewhat sensitive.

[ellaphant]

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@Janey2 wrote:

Did/do you use a face moisturizer that changed your skin, even a little? Maybe something that plumped up the wrinkles a little. I am looking for something for normal skin that gets a little dry in the winter and more oily in warm weather. My skin also tends to be somewhat sensitive.

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I know Q hosts and vendors claim their products will 'plump' or 'firm' etc., and so do many ads that you see on TV and in print.It's all hype.  No, a moisturizer can only moisturize. 

I use argon oil (not JM) and a vitamin c/green tea cream all year. Both are very gently and work well. 

[brandiwine]

I started using Kate McLeod face stone a little over a month ago.  I'm in my late 60's with sensitive, dry skin.  I have my share of wrinkles and have no delusions about any product making me look "10 years younger".  I also live in a very cold, dry climate in Colorado.  What I have found is that I can use this stone near my eyes, my face, and my neck. My skin is very moisturized, but not greasy, it has a glow I haven't seen in many years, and the wrinkles have softened due to being hydrated.  My neck appears firmer and has less wrinkles.  I haven't used any other products day or night.  I believe it will last around 4 months.  

[SilleeMee]

When I started using glycolic acid creams and lotions it changed my skin for good. I'll never go back to using anything else. GA is a very small molecule that can penetrate the skin deeply and it is a humectant which means it holds water. So when you put it on your skin, it plumps it and keeps it smooth for a long time. Builds collagen, too. I use Alpha Skin Care brand.

[kate2357]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

When I started using glycolic acid creams and lotions it changed my skin for good. I'll never go back to using anything else. GA is a very small molecule that can penetrate the skin deeply and it is a humectant which means it holds water. So when you put it on your skin, it plumps it and keeps it smooth for a long time. Builds collagen, too. I use Alpha Skin Care brand.

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@SilleeMee 

Do you recommend the serum or the cream from Alpha Skin care? There seem to be several available. Currently using the PC 8% aha w/ no irritation at all. Just wondering if I can go to the 14% serum if I try the Alpha product. Thank you ...

[SilleeMee]

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@kate2357 wrote:

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@SilleeMee wrote:

When I started using glycolic acid creams and lotions it changed my skin for good. I'll never go back to using anything else. GA is a very small molecule that can penetrate the skin deeply and it is a humectant which means it holds water. So when you put it on your skin, it plumps it and keeps it smooth for a long time. Builds collagen, too. I use Alpha Skin Care brand.

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@SilleeMee 

Do you recommend the serum or the cream from Alpha Skin care? There seem to be several available. Currently using the PC 8% aha w/ no irritation at all. Just wondering if I can go to the 14% serum if I try the Alpha product. Thank you ...

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@kate2357 

Try the cream first. That has 10% GA. The 14% serum is a steep jump from your PC 8% so maybe plan to use that one later at some point. I really like the 10% cream. 

[kate2357]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

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@kate2357 wrote:

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@SilleeMee wrote:

When I started using glycolic acid creams and lotions it changed my skin for good. I'll never go back to using anything else. GA is a very small molecule that can penetrate the skin deeply and it is a humectant which means it holds water. So when you put it on your skin, it plumps it and keeps it smooth for a long time. Builds collagen, too. I use Alpha Skin Care brand.

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@SilleeMee 

Do you recommend the serum or the cream from Alpha Skin care? There seem to be several available. Currently using the PC 8% aha w/ no irritation at all. Just wondering if I can go to the 14% serum if I try the Alpha product. Thank you ...

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@kate2357 

Try the cream first. That has 10% GA. The 14% serum is a steep jump from your PC 8% so maybe plan to use that one later at some point. I really like the 10% cream. 

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Thank you. Great advice.

[scatcat]

I don't believe in miracles but Paula's Choice makes good products. 

[JeanLouiseFinch]

Count me in on liking Alpha Skincare as well.  The serum was sticky, so not my favorite, but the 12% body lotion is one of my AM moisturizer.  I alternate between it and the Walmart/Equate. version of CeraVe PM.  At night, i use Skinn Pep 40 Creme Riche with a few drops of Divine Elixir Luminous Oil..

[beach-mom]

@Janey2 - I didn't use moisturizer for years, just moisturizing sunscreen during the day, on my dermatologist's advice. I have combination skin with rosacea. I do take a very low dose of Doxycycline for that and people can't tell I have it.

My skin never felt dry. But last fall I noticed it was kind of blah, and although not dry, it seemed a little "off." I started using Josie Maran's Milk. It felt good going on and "I " thought my skin looked a little better. 

A few weeks later one of my male coworkers commented that I looked brighter and happier. We have masks on and off.

I tried Argon oil, and it was a little too much for me. I do like Argon oil light, but I like Milk better.

 I look at Milk as a light moisturizer.