Beauty

[QVCkitty1]

I have the best of intentions with my skin care routine, but since I've been retired ( about 10 years) it's been hit and miss. The last year or so I have hardly done anything beyond washing and moisturizing when I think of it. To my surprise my skin has never looked better. I guess in this case less is more. I've never been a sun worshipper and I have pretty good genes, however in my old age I need less product. Have any of you found this to be true. 

[Icegoddess]

It could be that you are no longer wearing makeup on a daily basis.  I didn't have bad skin, but mine got much better when I stopped wearing makeup daily.  

[SilleeMee]

When I was working I never wore makeup b/c I had to wear protective face masks, goggles and head gear. Today I rarely wear any makeup but I do take care of my skin with a good daily routine.

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My mom was ahead of her time with skincare. She taught me to always protect my skin from the sun and to always wash your face before bedtime. Thanks mom!

[wagirl]

Yes-- I have done exactly what OP did--was in a wheelchair with a broken ankle in 2022 and some days there was NO WAY I wanted to mess with my face--was lucky to get into the shower at times--and my skin survived.  I too have good genes and have been taking very good care of my skin since my teen age years--and being retired I don't wear make up unless I go out. So can totally relate!!

[haddon9]

I think it really depends a lot on your genes.  My sister in law is one who never or rarely wears makeup.  She dosen't do a lot as far as skin care either. 

She wears sun screen and a big hat when she's going to be in the sun yet her skin is not so great looking.  She has a lot of sun spots, freckles and wrinkles.

[Biftu]

Like you I have good intentions but many times it is just that - intention.  Over the years I have tried many lotions and potions and honestly have not seen any change.  I don't care how many before and after shots they show, I don't get those results at all.  Since the pandemic I stopped wearing foundation, but that hasn't changed my skin either way. Done falling for the hype and just wash my face and moisturize.  My skin looks pretty good for my age, but I believe after a certain age nothing much helps or we'd all like we were in our 40's.

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@QVCkitty1 wrote:

I have the best of intentions with my skin care routine, but since I've been retired ( about 10 years) it's been hit and miss. The last year or so I have hardly done anything beyond washing and moisturizing when I think of it. To my surprise my skin has never looked better. I guess in this case less is more. I've never been a sun worshipper and I have pretty good genes, however in my old age I need less product. Have any of you found this to be true. 

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[brandiwine]

I believe what the OP describes is absolutely true.  I have clean, moisturized skin and it looks pretty great for 70.  My derm always compliments my skin.  She asked me what I do and when I told her how simple I keep it, she just smiled and said great job.  Too many people over exfoliate and piling on layer after layer of cream does no good.  Only 1 layer will help.  Sunscreen everyday.

[goldensrbest]

If only i knew  when i was young,what all the sun bathing ,trying to get a tan was going to do as i aged, forever young i guess i thought!!

[ninjawife]

I also stopped wearing foundation when I was working from home during the pandemic.  I prep my face in the morning with hydration spray, vitamin c and moisturizer with SPF but only wear lip balm, eye liner and eye brow pencil.  At night I wash it all off.  That's the extent of my skin care routine.  I am comfortable with how I look and have no interest in using any other skin care. 

[QVCkitty1]

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@Icegoddess wrote:

It could be that you are no longer wearing makeup on a daily basis.  I didn't have bad skin, but mine got much better when I stopped wearing makeup daily.  

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@Icegoddess @I worked in the OR so I wore very little make up.