Beauty

[Goldengate8361]

I believe that if you have massive money and massive time, you can devote yourself to seeing multiple dermatologists and try expensive, cutting edge treatments and have surgical procedures and......eventually you'll look a little younger.....like some actors and famous people do. But, really.... I prefer to put my energy to more rewarding activities. Besides, it's amazing what inner beauty and a good smile can do to produce an attribution of beauty from others....that is truly sincere. Life is short. Making looking younger your single highest passion seems like a waste of time and, frankly, not a great value. Simply taking care of yourself and taking reasonable steps to look good seems like a better approach to me. 

[SilleeMee]

When you get older skincare should include mostly hydration products. Without that part most of the other things that you might do for your skin might not be as effective. Hydration and a healthy skin barrier makes all the difference no matter what. 

[nyc1]

I use  products for preventative measures rather than expecting any dramatic changes.  I used the PTR retinol for close to 20 years on my face and body. I have no dark spots at all and I'll be 73 the end of this month.  I am a former sun worshiper.  I truly believe the retinol helped. It has also allowed me to advance to retinaldehyde and trentinoin with no issues at all.  Depending on your expectations, for me it is a wonderful product. 

[IMW]

Using PTR retinol for years, Dr Denese anti wrinkle pads, tatcha under eye, oil of Olay serum. I will be 74 this Jan. Very few wrinkles, black spots like crazy. I

NEVER leave house without spf 50+.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

Starting early and staying consistent makes all the difference in prevention.  If one doesn't start until they're 70, I don't think they're suddenly going to shave 10, 15, or 20 years off their appearance.  

I have said this a gazillion times already but repeating, I have been taking care if my skin for a long time and it shows when comparing my complexion to my siblings when they were my age.  

[SilleeMee]

Even when you're old, still need to wear sunscreen to help preserve your old skin from getting to look like older skin too soon. Preservation is the key to help your skin stay healthy.

[Shelbelle]

I dont buy skin care thinking they work miracles, just the idea that it is  good to help maintain what you have. Preventative maintenace. 

[pdlinda]

@Desertdi   I briefly watched Skip and Amanda last night and was stunned at Amanda's appearance.

She looks like she had "cheek implants" and the crease beneath her inflated cheeks defined the "plumping". 

Maybe it was the studio lights and when she's out of the studio her face looks more "natural"???

[pdlinda]

@Boehm Collector   Sometimes I think the BEFORE picture LOOKS BETTER than the AFTER PICTURE!

[Desertdi]

My "choice" was between a face lift and a car.    (I spent it on the car.)