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    Lately after touching up a set a pictures that I took in October I realized my skin is aging hard and fast (probably due to alcohol abuse) and I decided to make some changes from my usual wash with water only and moisturize, make-up and never washing it off at night routine.

    Let it be known that my beauty routine is now as follows:

    1. Exfoliate with a facial scrub
    2. Tone with witch hazel
    3. Rub in StriVectin-SD thoroughly (This is new! I just bought this nearly $200 wrinkle cream last week!) I let this settle in
    4. Apply vitamin E oil under eyes, lips, forehead, and smile lines first then rub in all over. Let sink in.
    5. Apply moisturizer in the form of jergens natural glow firming formula and let sink in.
    6. I apply a very heavy off brand facial moisturizer that is supposedly brightening with the help of pearl extract under my eyes liberally. Like you can still see it and I let is sink in all the way.

    This stuff has horse fat in it. I have no idea where it came from because I found it at my grandma’s house but it tends to work. After I am out of it I plan on buying an actual under eye cream for really horrible circles. Suggestions on what to buy?

    7. Apply Revlon Age Defying foundation primer and let dry.
    8. Apply Olay Definity Color Recapture. This is a spf 15 anti aging moisturizer with a very sheer and illuminating coverage. I add a bit more under my eyes and let sink in and “dry”.
    9. Cover under eye circles with this stuff:
    http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-...ers/02725.html
    This is supposed to lessen the circles under your eyes over time and I swore I noticed a slight difference at first but not really at this point.
    10. If I am doing photos or an event I use Bare Minerals foundation if not I simply put my blush and eye stuff on and dust with a light powder. I have been using the new bare minerals feather light mineral veil but I am not exactly the most happy with it.

    My questions are as follows:

    1. Is it BAD to exfoliate daily? I like to because I think it keeps dead cells from building up and weathering fine lines into my face and keeps my face fresh and clean so it absorbs my moisturizers, creams and serums better.

    2. I have been using the feather light mineral veil but it’s so SHINY. I bought it because I read that illuminating products diffuse light and make your face look less aged but this is so shiny that to me it looks like it highlights any sinking or lines in my face. I think it would be better used as a highlighter in specific areas after powdering all over.

    What is a good loose powder that isn’t really heavy and too chalky or matte but also that’s not TOO shiny or illuminating. Something that has a natural skin like finish? I would prefer drugstore brands so I can get it sooner than later but more expensive recommendations are welcome as well.

    3. I recently bought StriVectin which was originally developed as a stretch mark cream. Do you think this would work on scars? Do you have any other suggestions on what to use on scars that really works? Price is not an issue with this as I would try anything to get rid of these cutting marks I have.

    4. Is StriVectin a long term wrinkle cure or is It something that only works while it’s on so I would need to buy it pretty much forever? I will say this shit is AMAZING and I have only used it maybe 5 times and I have noticed a HUGE difference already.

    Thanks for all of your help and suggestions in advance!

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    I think you're supposed to exfoliate lightly everyday. Also, retin-A works very well for getting rid of fine lines.

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    Quote Originally Posted by undressjess View Post
    My questions are as follows:

    1. Is it BAD to exfoliate daily? I like to because I think it keeps dead cells from building up and weathering fine lines into my face and keeps my face fresh and clean so it absorbs my moisturizers, creams and serums better.

    2. I have been using the feather light mineral veil but it’s so SHINY. I bought it because I read that illuminating products diffuse light and make your face look less aged but this is so shiny that to me it looks like it highlights any sinking or lines in my face. I think it would be better used as a highlighter in specific areas after powdering all over.

    What is a good loose powder that isn’t really heavy and too chalky or matte but also that’s not TOO shiny or illuminating. Something that has a natural skin like finish? I would prefer drugstore brands so I can get it sooner than later but more expensive recommendations are welcome as well.

    3. I recently bought StriVectin which was originally developed as a stretch mark cream. Do you think this would work on scars? Do you have any other suggestions on what to use on scars that really works? Price is not an issue with this as I would try anything to get rid of these cutting marks I have.

    4. Is StriVectin a long term wrinkle cure or is It something that only works while it’s on so I would need to buy it pretty much forever? I will say this shit is AMAZING and I have only used it maybe 5 times and I have noticed a HUGE difference already.

    Thanks for all of your help and suggestions in advance!

    i would say if you are going to exfoliate daily, then do so lightly as not to over-strip your skin of its natural moisture and also to prevent irritation. also beware of rough scrubs, salts, rags, etc...gritty textures can actually scratch, tear, and damage the skin. always exfoliate with some sort of lubricant-by this i mean with water or cleanser...no rough surfaces on dry skin! i exfoliate daily...

    as for the mineral foundation, i have used bare minerals brand, and also the revlon colorstay mineral foundation...bare minerals of course worked as well as i expected it too, but suprisely so did the Revlon, just as well. i dont have the best complexion and constantly have to deal with acne and the red marks the acne leaves behind, but this covered it all. i started using the Revlon after i ran out of bare minerals. the Revlon brand is around 10 or 12 dollars, and you mentioned you already use a foundation by revlon, so it may be worth it to you to give it a try.

    the strivectin may help your lighter scars...by smoothing and evening your overall complexion at least...maybe try, i think it's mederma (there is a commercial on tv) or some other cream specifically for scars. you can find them at drug stores, target, walmart, etc...or maybe contact see a dermatologist for more deeper or prominent scars...tanning helps too, but comes with the obvious risks...

    i dont think you can 'cure' wrinkles...whether or not one's skin wrinkles or not or how many wrinkles one develops is a big combination of genes, diet, sun exposure, and skin care,and so forth....you may be able to prevent, reduce, or slow them down, but outside of surgery or cosmetic procedures once the wrinkle is there its there, ya know. starting good skin care practices early is your best bet.

    hope this helps!
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    IMO, thats wayyyy too much on your skin, it is delicate.... I just use Ponds cold cream followed by a moisturizer and Retin A at night, that is whats really going to get rid of fine lines. It is available by prescription only, and is called Retin A, Renova, or Tretinoin Rx, they all have the same active ingredient. I pay about 80 dollars for tube without insurance.
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    Quote Originally Posted by J.D. View Post
    IMO, thats wayyyy too much on your skin, it is delicate.... I just use Ponds cold cream followed by a moisturizer and Retin A at night, that is whats really going to get rid of fine lines. It is available by prescription only, and is called Retin A, Renova, or Tretinoin Rx, they all have the same active ingredient. I pay about 80 dollars for tube without insurance.
    May I ask how old you are?

    Also do you just ask your doctor for a script to Retin A?

    How long does a tube of Retin A last?

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    I always ask a dermatologist. A tube lasts me about a year, you only use a little bit.

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    I'm a makeup artist, in addition to other things , so I can answer some of your questions.

    Concealer - My understanding is that the only way to lessen under-eye circles is to get lots of sleep, drink water and no alcohol, or get cosmetic surgery. Maybe the physicians formula stuff will work, but in the meantime, I will give you the best tip ever for covering eye circles.

    Use a salmon colored concealer, not a yellow one. You probably won't find a salmon concealer in a drugstore, but you can make your own by mixing a tiny bit of orange lipstick into it. You will have to experiment with the mix ratio. Generally, the darker the clients circles, the more orange I have to mix in.

    eye cream - The purpose of eye cream is to replace the oils that your skin made on it's own when you were younger. I use Skin Simple on any client over 25 years old, which I think is made by Elizabeth Arden. Really though, all the ones I've tried have been pretty much the same. I would recommend buying the cheapest one you can find.

    mineral makeup - I can't recommend a good loose mineral foundation, because I think they are all crap. That stuff has a ton of mica in it, which is why it makes you look so shiny. And for photographs, you can just forget about it. It's especially terrible for dry skin.

    You should try cover girls CG Smoothers. It is the best drugstore foundation I have ever come across. Decent coverage, and a really beautiful natural finish. Not to matte, not to shiny.

    For powder, you really can't beat Ben Nye's neutral set loose powder applied with a puff. You can't get it in drugstores, but there are a million places online to order it and it's only 7 bucks for a big pile of it.

    scars and exfoliating daily - These questions are best put to an esthetician or a doctor. There is a wonderful forum full of makeup artists and estheticians here http://www.modelmayhem.com/t.php?forum_id=10 tons of info on that stuff.
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    I am 24, and was a smoker for 4 years (a pack a day). I just quit about six weeks ago. Anyways, my main motivation for quitting was that I noticed how hard and fast I was aging. Between late nights, alcohol, and cigarettes my face looked 6 years older within a years time, no joke. I had botox done, and it is AMAZING if you are developing deep wrinkles in your forehead, or are concerned about fine lines around your eyes when you smile. I would recommend it to anyone, especially as a preventative measure. I would recommend going to a dermatologist for a Rx, but be wary as they seem to try to sell "their" products, like MD forte and others.
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    Quote Originally Posted by chris91 View Post
    I'm a makeup artist, in addition to other things , so I can answer some of your questions.

    Concealer - My understanding is that the only way to lessen under-eye circles is to get lots of sleep, drink water and no alcohol, or get cosmetic surgery. Maybe the physicians formula stuff will work, but in the meantime, I will give you the best tip ever for covering eye circles.

    Use a salmon colored concealer, not a yellow one. You probably won't find a salmon concealer in a drugstore, but you can make your own by mixing a tiny bit of orange lipstick into it. You will have to experiment with the mix ratio. Generally, the darker the clients circles, the more orange I have to mix in.

    eye cream - The purpose of eye cream is to replace the oils that your skin made on it's own when you were younger. I use Skin Simple on any client over 25 years old, which I think is made by Elizabeth Arden. Really though, all the ones I've tried have been pretty much the same. I would recommend buying the cheapest one you can find.

    mineral makeup - I can't recommend a good loose mineral foundation, because I think they are all crap. That stuff has a ton of mica in it, which is why it makes you look so shiny. And for photographs, you can just forget about it. It's especially terrible for dry skin.

    You should try cover girls CG Smoothers. It is the best drugstore foundation I have ever come across. Decent coverage, and a really beautiful natural finish. Not to matte, not to shiny.

    For powder, you really can't beat Ben Nye's neutral set loose powder applied with a puff. You can't get it in drugstores, but there are a million places online to order it and it's only 7 bucks for a big pile of it.

    scars and exfoliating daily - These questions are best put to an esthetician or a doctor. There is a wonderful forum full of makeup artists and estheticians here http://www.modelmayhem.com/t.php?forum_id=10 tons of info on that stuff.
    How does the orange in the concealer work.

    As for undereye creams I need something that helps with my circles. i drink water like the dickens and take like two prenatal vitamins a day because I have naturally low iron and I think thats why I have always had the circles.

    I always photograph in bare minerals and it's no biggie but that setting powder i got by them is just too fucking much. I have heard the ben nye setting powder is the shit. i may just cave and buy it.

    Also I am not yet over 25 if that helps.

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    Quote Originally Posted by J.D. View Post
    I am 24, and was a smoker for 4 years (a pack a day). I just quit about six weeks ago. Anyways, my main motivation for quitting was that I noticed how hard and fast I was aging. Between late nights, alcohol, and cigarettes my face looked 6 years older within a years time, no joke. I had botox done, and it is AMAZING if you are developing deep wrinkles in your forehead, or are concerned about fine lines around your eyes when you smile. I would recommend it to anyone, especially as a preventative measure. I would recommend going to a dermatologist for a Rx, but be wary as they seem to try to sell "their" products, like MD forte and others.
    I have like this line that's always been there but it finally setting in all the way above my left eyebrow and my smile lines have been settling in awhile since I used to strip on a regular basis.

    I know the stripping environment kills your skin with all the drinking, smoke, sweating, make-up and even the UV lights (even though they don't tan you, they are aging on your skin). Since working at a strip club my skin has basically went down hill.

    I am trying to avoid the botox as long as possible but I know I will start getting it soon.

    How do you find a dermatologist?

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    How does the orange in the concealer work.
    Under eye circles are blue, and orange is blue's complementary color. If you look at a color wheel, any two colors that are directly across from each other will cancel each other out.

    A lot of people will tell you to use yellow to cover dark circles, but it doesn't work because yellow and blue make green. The orange in a salmon colored concealer will just cancel out the the blue, because orange and blue make brown.

    It's difficult to explain without being able to show you in person, but I promise it works.
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    Quote Originally Posted by chris91 View Post
    Under eye circles are blue, and orange is blue's complementary color. If you look at a color wheel, any two colors that are directly across from each other will cancel each other out.

    A lot of people will tell you to use yellow to cover dark circles, but it doesn't work because yellow and blue make green. The orange in a salmon colored concealer will just cancel out the the blue, because orange and blue make brown.

    It's difficult to explain without being able to show you in person, but I promise it works.
    I am going to mix this up and try it!

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    are you still drinking excessively? if you are you should stop or no fix will help you.

    and if you're not, then please disregard this post, but you don't say whether you're still doing it or not.

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    Re: undereye circles, also try cutting down on sodium in your diet. I find that this helps me a lot.

    Re: mineral veil: there is a definite way to apply it strategically, their video with instructions comes with the bareminerals starter kit (and maybe it's on their website.)

    Also, try mixing some rosewater in with your witch hazel for toning.It's excellent for hydration and elasticity.

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    unless you have oily skin, you can ditch the witch hazel which can dry it out

    a dermatologist can do low-level (glycolic or lactic) chemical peels which help with wrinkles. I used to get microdermabrasion but now do peels since they are about the same price and peels address wrinkles, pigmentation, and breakouts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by justifymylove View Post
    Re: undereye circles, also try cutting down on sodium in your diet. I find that this helps me a lot.

    Re: mineral veil: there is a definite way to apply it strategically, their video with instructions comes with the bareminerals starter kit (and maybe it's on their website.)

    Also, try mixing some rosewater in with your witch hazel for toning.It's excellent for hydration and elasticity.
    Thanks! I have been wanting to get some rose water to use in my witch hazel r by itself as a toner. Where did you pick yours up at?

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    I get mine at a little no-name health place around the corner from my place- but that probably helps you very little since I'm in Ontario, lol. Perhaps someone else know of an online source? (sorry I couldn't be more helpful)

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    Ditch the Jergen's. Using the Strivectin, moisturizers and Vitamin E (totally overkill when used together, IMHO) are going to just cancel the Jergen's out entirely.

    I second the recommendation for Retin-A. You can get it prescribed by a dermatologist.

    Here's my optimal skin care routine (and by "optimal", I mean the routine I should do every day, but don't.) I have normal to oily skin that is prone to breakouts (but no cysts, thanks to Accutane, just the occasional zit from clogged pores).

    1. Wash twice a day with Purpose soap-free liquid cleanser.
    2. A light moisturizer to be worn under makeup, OR sunblock (sunblock is a better idea). Neutrogena Ultra Sheer is very good for the face, and I understand that Devita sunblock is GREAT because it absorbs fully and doesn't leave a white cast on your skin.
    3. At night, after washing face, use Copper Peptide serum (skinbiology.com), 4-5 drops mixed with an equal amount of water and rubbed all over face and neck.
    4. Follow immediately with emu oil (lbemuoil.com) which is a moisturizer that actually helps other products penetrate more deeply into the skin.
    5. Put zit cream on top of emu oil as needed (Neutrogena On The Spot).
    6. Twice a week, perform the Oil Cleansing Method at night to cleanse pores.

    I also try to perform regular facial peels. (www.makeupartistschoice.com) A few years ago I started with 30% glycolic, worked my way up to 40%, then 50%, then started with 12.5% TCA, and I just performed a series of 15% TCA peels the last few months. These are fantastic for refreshing the skin, super cheap if you do them yourself. Combined with the copper peptide serum and emu oil, the results are even better.

    If I were the OP, I would stop overloading the skin with a bunch of products, and start by identifying what, exactly you want to fix about your skin. Do you have fine lines you want to address? Dynamic wrinkles, like crow's feet or forehead lines? Enlarged pores and a roughened skin texture? Sagging or jowling? Each of these can be treated and you should only need a few products, not tons of exfoliators and moisturizers and creams. That's just like trying to kill a fly with a shotgun--not only is it overkill, but you might still miss what you're shooting for anyway.

    So identify what it is you want to fix. Then look for the best quality (note: not highest price) products that address those issues. One great place to start (and really an overwhelmingly impressive source of information is the forums at essentialdayspa.com. TONS of great information and product reviews on that site.

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    Quote Originally Posted by aviendha View Post
    Ditch the Jergen's. Using the Strivectin, moisturizers and Vitamin E (totally overkill when used together, IMHO) are going to just cancel the Jergen's out entirely.

    I second the recommendation for Retin-A. You can get it prescribed by a dermatologist.

    Here's my optimal skin care routine (and by "optimal", I mean the routine I should do every day, but don't.) I have normal to oily skin that is prone to breakouts (but no cysts, thanks to Accutane, just the occasional zit from clogged pores).

    1. Wash twice a day with Purpose soap-free liquid cleanser.
    2. A light moisturizer to be worn under makeup, OR sunblock (sunblock is a better idea). Neutrogena Ultra Sheer is very good for the face, and I understand that Devita sunblock is GREAT because it absorbs fully and doesn't leave a white cast on your skin.
    3. At night, after washing face, use Copper Peptide serum (skinbiology.com), 4-5 drops mixed with an equal amount of water and rubbed all over face and neck.
    4. Follow immediately with emu oil (lbemuoil.com) which is a moisturizer that actually helps other products penetrate more deeply into the skin.
    5. Put zit cream on top of emu oil as needed (Neutrogena On The Spot).
    6. Twice a week, perform the Oil Cleansing Method at night to cleanse pores.

    I also try to perform regular facial peels. (www.makeupartistschoice.com) A few years ago I started with 30% glycolic, worked my way up to 40%, then 50%, then started with 12.5% TCA, and I just performed a series of 15% TCA peels the last few months. These are fantastic for refreshing the skin, super cheap if you do them yourself. Combined with the copper peptide serum and emu oil, the results are even better.

    If I were the OP, I would stop overloading the skin with a bunch of products, and start by identifying what, exactly you want to fix about your skin. Do you have fine lines you want to address? Dynamic wrinkles, like crow's feet or forehead lines? Enlarged pores and a roughened skin texture? Sagging or jowling? Each of these can be treated and you should only need a few products, not tons of exfoliators and moisturizers and creams. That's just like trying to kill a fly with a shotgun--not only is it overkill, but you might still miss what you're shooting for anyway.

    So identify what it is you want to fix. Then look for the best quality (note: not highest price) products that address those issues. One great place to start (and really an overwhelmingly impressive source of information is the forums at essentialdayspa.com. TONS of great information and product reviews on that site.
    aCTUALLY WHAT i DO IS NOT OVER KILL. I am getting great results

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    I thought I should add: give the Retin A, Renova, Tretin X (they are all pretty much the same) at least a month to work and see results. At first your skin will break out, turn red, and peel, but that means its working! So don't stop using it, underneath all that, beautiful skin comes out it just takes a while....
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    Also don't forget its not just what you put ON your skin but what you put IN your body. So drinking loads of water is great for the skin. I drink 2 litres a day and my skin feel plump and smooth (im 34) also i used to buy all the expensive products but i switched to ones which have no perfume or additives and i save my money for treatments which really work such as botox and restylene.xx

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    There are some health supplements you could be taking also that would help your skin immensely. Flaxseed oil is great for skin(taken internally). It has natural omega 3's, 6's and 9's in it and moisturizes the skin natuarally. Also Vitamin K is great for skin as well as Vitamin C.

    If you are a smoker and/or drinker you should be taking Vit C daily 1000mg.

    THose products do work(ret-a and glycolic peels), but you have to keep using them in order for them to work. But once you stop using them the skin goes right back to looking how it did before.

    Also exercise is great for anti aging. It helps the circulation of the blood in your body and it is a known fact that exercise helps the aging process.

    I can also recommend doing some body cleansing. Your skin reflects the health your organs are in. So, if you have a badly aged liver, lungs, colon etc. cleansing those organs will improve your overall health and how you look.

    If you are aging they way you described at your age, I would definitely start taking better care of your health. You should not be getting bad lines yet at your age.

    I am almost 29 and I do not have much aging in my face at all, and I would definitely have to say its because I cleanse my organs, eat healthy, exercise and take Flaxseed oil daily. And, I have been a smoker for 14 years and I drank heavily for a good 10 years.

    Now if only I could quit smoking I would age even better.

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    Totally agree with aviendha ---DEFINITELY do light chemical peels! I started with a light lactic peel - which I bought online from either Platinum Skin Care or Makeup-Artists Choice and worked my way up through glycolic peels to the point where I was doing 60% glycolic. Then I switched to TCA Peels - again started at 8% and worked my way up to 18% which is a pretty strong peel!

    I also use copper peptides after peeling which really helps to heal the skin.

    I am 34 but people usually guess my age at @26-28.

    The peels really, really help more than anything else, IMO. Doing it yourself saves you MAJOR $$$! Both of the sites I mentioned have wonderful customer service to if you have any questions or concerns.

    Edited to add: Taking Omega-3 supplements and Tonalin also makes your skin really soft!
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    Quote Originally Posted by greeneyedgrl View Post
    There are some health supplements you could be taking also that would help your skin immensely. Flaxseed oil is great for skin(taken internally). It has natural omega 3's, 6's and 9's in it and moisturizes the skin natuarally. Also Vitamin K is great for skin as well as Vitamin C.

    If you are a smoker and/or drinker you should be taking Vit C daily 1000mg.

    THose products do work(ret-a and glycolic peels), but you have to keep using them in order for them to work. But once you stop using them the skin goes right back to looking how it did before.

    Also exercise is great for anti aging. It helps the circulation of the blood in your body and it is a known fact that exercise helps the aging process.

    I can also recommend doing some body cleansing. Your skin reflects the health your organs are in. So, if you have a badly aged liver, lungs, colon etc. cleansing those organs will improve your overall health and how you look.

    If you are aging they way you described at your age, I would definitely start taking better care of your health. You should not be getting bad lines yet at your age.

    I am almost 29 and I do not have much aging in my face at all, and I would definitely have to say its because I cleanse my organs, eat healthy, exercise and take Flaxseed oil daily. And, I have been a smoker for 14 years and I drank heavily for a good 10 years.

    Now if only I could quit smoking I would age even better.
    I will look into getting some flaxseed oil what does the c supplement do if I am a drinker?

    I drink water quite a bit too I really think the drinking has been the culprit on my skin though mainly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by circe221 View Post
    Totally agree with aviendha ---DEFINITELY do light chemical peels! I started with a light lactic peel - which I bought online from either Platinum Skin Care or Makeup-Artists Choice and worked my way up through glycolic peels to the point where I was doing 60% glycolic. Then I switched to TCA Peels - again started at 8% and worked my way up to 18% which is a pretty strong peel!

    I also use copper peptides after peeling which really helps to heal the skin.

    I am 34 but people usually guess my age at @26-28.

    The peels really, really help more than anything else, IMO. Doing it yourself saves you MAJOR $$$! Both of the sites I mentioned have wonderful customer service to if you have any questions or concerns.

    Edited to add: Taking Omega-3 supplements and Tonalin also makes your skin really soft!
    What is tonalin?

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