Moms with Awesome Skin 40+

[Anonymous]

Nothing. Sorry if that sounds like I am bragging, but I don't do anything, and am 41 with no wrinkles. I will never get Botox, either, looks creepy. It is all genetics really.

[Anonymous]

I have oily italian olive skin. That is all.

[Anonymous]

Re botox: I get a small amount between my brows to get rid of that angry look. I don't do the whole forehead of anything around my eyes. It doesn't effect my ability to make facial expressions or look "done". If people can actually tell, your injector has given you too much. BTW, I have used both a plastic surgeon and a dermatologist. I think the plastic surgeon did a better job.

BTW for the poster who is in her early 40's, looks great, and will never do botox. I was you 10 years ago. You never know what you will do until the time comes.

[Anonymous]

I use a skin care line from....ahem (HSN), and I have to tell you I love it. I started when I was in my late 20's, and my skin looks great. I also exfoliate once a week, and of course wear sunscreen (in moisturizer). I think exfoliation is really important.

[Anonymous]

Has anyone used the Rodan + Fields anti-aging line?

A few of my old HS friends are hawking the stuff on FB, with all sorts of claims that it's great for reversing sun damage and wrinkles etc. True or just hype because they sell on commission?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I use a skin care line from....ahem (HSN), and I have to tell you I love it. I started when I was in my late 20's, and my skin looks great. I also exfoliate once a week, and of course wear sunscreen (in moisturizer). I think exfoliation is really important.

How do you exfoliate? I know, silly question. Do you use Clarisonic? If not, what?

[Anonymous]

I use the Clarisonic but also a BHA exfoliating gel.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is there any downtime for the revitalize peel?

Thanks for being honest!

Peeling three days after, but you can blame it on sunburn. For the poster who doesn't use anything, good for you! You are lucky! For those of us who aren't a little Botox can be a huge confidence boost!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I use a skin care line from....ahem (HSN), and I have to tell you I love it. I started when I was in my late 20's, and my skin looks great. I also exfoliate once a week, and of course wear sunscreen (in moisturizer). I think exfoliation is really important.

Would you be okay sharing the name of your skin care line? Would love to have something delivered to the house!

[Anonymous]

Pls post great recs for doc or derm for Botox and plastic surgery consult if you would. Anyone. Please. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Franklin Richards is a great plastic surgeon. Have had very natural "work" done by him and have also had botox--he doesn't overdo it. He has offices in MD and VA.

[Anonymous]

If you are pale, embrace it. Sunscreen it up -- you can either tan and look REALLY old or be pale and be fine.

If you are lucky enough to have olive skin, just know that my pale ass is green with envy!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone on this this thread over 45 who has not used Botox or seen a derma?

Yup -- I've posted before -- sunscreen, wash my face, drink lots of water, get enough sleep, genetics.

+1

[Anonymous]

It's all a crapshoot of genetics.

Having said that, I have naturally moist/oily white irish skin with pink (not ruddy) cheeks and am forever complimented at 38. I get ID'd all the time and I've had clients question my credentials when we first meet, in a doogie howser way. I had a few spots in high school but nothing major.

Here are the things I do, but again, I believe it's genetics as my mum had beautiful skin and so does my 94 year old grandmother:

No sun (I only wear sunscreen if I'm out longer than my commute).
Sleep on back
No alcohol (maybe a couple drinks a year)
Limited caffeine
No smoking
Lots of fluids to drink (3 litres of milk a day, but my family otherwise does tea or water
No frowning (not everyone can do this, but I was always tought by my mum that if someone or something is annoying you, it won't help the situation to be wrinkly). I always knew she was miffed at someone when her face was serene and composed, and she lowered her lids slightly, with her chin up in the air. When she was happy, she just had a mild smile and bright eyes. My sister and I still do the same.

These are generally healthy habits, but I still think it's genetics. I use no face creams/don't to spa treatments and use whatever shampoo or bar soap is around to wash my face.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's all a crapshoot of genetics.

Having said that, I have naturally moist/oily white irish skin with pink (not ruddy) cheeks and am forever complimented at 38. I get ID'd all the time and I've had clients question my credentials when we first meet, in a doogie howser way. I had a few spots in high school but nothing major.

Here are the things I do, but again, I believe it's genetics as my mum had beautiful skin and so does my 94 year old grandmother:

No sun (I only wear sunscreen if I'm out longer than my commute).
Sleep on back
No alcohol (maybe a couple drinks a year)
Limited caffeine
No smoking
Lots of fluids to drink (3 litres of milk a day, but my family otherwise does tea or water
No frowning (not everyone can do this, but I was always tought by my mum that if someone or something is annoying you, it won't help the situation to be wrinkly). I always knew she was miffed at someone when her face was serene and composed, and she lowered her lids slightly, with her chin up in the air. When she was happy, she just had a mild smile and bright eyes. My sister and I still do the same.

These are generally healthy habits, but I still think it's genetics. I use no face creams/don't to spa treatments and use whatever shampoo or bar soap is around to wash my face.

Really? Do you drink milk with every meal? You must not eat much, I would think milk will make you very full...