What is your beauty/skin care routine?
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Sia

Sunday, December 01, 2002 - 09:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Lots of people swear by certain cleansers and/or moisturizers. What are your morning and bedtime skin-care regimens. What will you NOT leave the house without?

Nightcrawler

Sunday, December 01, 2002 - 10:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I will not leave the house without.........
my hat.
my car keys
my fire raido
my my meds
my lunch (if I'm going to work)
and the most inporten thing of all!!!!!
A KISS + I LOVE YOU, FROM AND FOR MY WIFE AND KIDS

I'm not shur this is what you wanted for an anser?

but this is I have to have. (then again I'm a MAN)

Sia

Sunday, December 01, 2002 - 10:11 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
LOL, Nightcrawler. I'm sure you don't fuss with special cleansers and lotions before you leave the house!! Thanks for responding, though. I can't leave home without my purse and keys, even if my hubby is driving and has his wallet and key ring. I want my own with me!

I really love those St. Ives facial scrub cloths, the dry ones that you wet. Several brands are available now that are pre-moistened, but I like the St. Ives ones. I cut them into quarters before using them because a whole cloth is just too much; seems a waste to use such a big square when one-fourth of it will do just fine!

Whit4you

Sunday, December 01, 2002 - 10:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Sia - I don't wear makeup except on rare occasions - don't use any special cleaners on my face either - don't much like soap on my face but occasionally use that if I think my face might be dirty lol. Once in a while I buy those oxi-pads and I'll use one of those every few days to get some deep cleaning sort of action - 99% of the time though they are still totally white when done sooooo basically my face just doesn't get dirty lol. I mean I can count all the pimples I've ever had on 1 hand so guess I'm just lucky that way. Or maybe it's cause I don't use anything on my face lol.

I don't use moisturizers either - occasionally I enjoy putting some victory secrets lotion on my legs just cause it smells so good :)

I can't leave home without my cigs and my lighter - and some $$'s in my pocket in case I need it for something.

Weenerlobo

Monday, December 02, 2002 - 08:51 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Sia - I love and swear by Aveda products for my face.

I never thought about what I can't leave the house without, because invariably I forget something anyway.

Goddessatlaw

Monday, December 02, 2002 - 09:17 am EditMoveDeleteIP
My grandmother was a great proponent of using skin care products at an early age to ehance your chances of carrying youthful skin into mid and later life. I believed her, since she looked 50 years old when she died, and was actually 71.

She started me on Germaine Monteil facial products when I was 21, which was before the advances in alpha hydroxies and Retin-A. But my face was in great shape to start on the more advanced treatments when I turned 30 and began using alpha hydroxies regularly.

Now, I combine treatments. I wash my face with PeterThomasROTH Glycolic Acid 3% Facial Wash, and follow with his Glycolic Acid Clarifying Tonic. In the morning, I follow with Renova, which is a prescription strength Retin-A, especially around the eyes. It reduces lines and lightens sun damage by flaking off top layers and encouraging new skin growth underneath. On my neck I use Lancome Renergie Intense Lift, which is for lifting, firming and anti-wrinkle. At night, I use Merle Norman Luxiva AHA Intensive Complex in combination with a light moisturizer, generally Lancome Bienfait Total. This is to remove the skin flakes created by the Retin-A (it's recommended if you use Retinol that you use it in combination with an alpha hydroxy acid). Alpha Hydrox also has a 10% of a pure 70% glycolic acid formula which is oil-free and costs much less than the Roth and Merle Norman products, but should only be used if you've worked your way up through some weaker solutions (it is the most concentrated level of alpha hydroxy you can get, so not for sensitive skin).

The department store products such as Lancome and Chanel which contain alpha hydroxies and retinol are generally useless - a 4 to 6 % solution, and you won't get results if you don't use more an 8% or more. Always ask the counter person what the alpha hydroxy (beta or glycolic - same) level is in their product. If they won't tell you, don't buy it. If it doesn't say on the label, don't buy it. If it's less than 8%, don't bother.

If you're wondering if all this is worth it, in my case it certainly has been. I'm almost 40 and I don't have a line on my face, even though I spent alot of years tanning, I'm chronically stressed-out and I smoke. I'm pretty sure if I don't stop smoking soon my luck will run out, but STILL!!

PS I never leave the house without a mineral face powder.

Cjr

Monday, December 02, 2002 - 09:47 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Sia, I use Avon eye makeup remover and Clinique facial soap at night, and then Mary Kaye mask and moisturizer. (mask and moisturizer are when I have time).

I can't go out without my purse and it has to have postage stamps! Never know when I might want to mail something LOL.

Sia

Monday, December 02, 2002 - 09:51 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Wow, Goddess, you've researched the skin care products you use very thoroughly; it's good to do that. Whit, like you, I don't usually wear make-up either, and don't use many skin care products except the St. Ives cleansing pads and various moisturizers on my body. I have to watch out for certain ingredients which make my sensitive hands break out in a red, itchy reaction--even the palms, so I avoid putting lotion on my face.

My grandmother has always told me not to use "real" SOAP on my face, and I have to agree with her; it's too drying. She has beautiful skin, in my opinion, with her deep wrinkles and age spots and laugh lines. Grams is just the most beautiful woman I know. She spent her entire childhood outdoors in the sun and has told me a story from her childhood.

One summer her grandmother made her a new white sleeveless cotton dress--like a sundress, I suppose--and she remembers standing around in that dress trying to hide her very tanned skinny little arms behind her back because they made such a contrast against the bright white of the fabric. She said someone made the comment that she looked like an old field-hand, and that she was always self-conscious after that about tanning so easily. She loved to be outdoors, though, and they didn't have sunscreen!!

Neko

Monday, December 02, 2002 - 12:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I wash my face with St Ives Apricot Cleanser then put on moisturizer (Which reminds me I really need to get REAL facial moisturizer, LOL I've been usuing body stuff). Somedays I'll scrub my face with St Ives Apricot Scrub but only once a week or less since it's a bit drying.
Then I put on a bit of eyeshadow and lip stuff then I'm ready to go.
Not much...

Curiouscat

Monday, December 02, 2002 - 01:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I use Dove for Sensitive Skin to wash my face with, then L'Oreal Plenitude Eye Defense and L'Oreal Plenitude Futur-e Oil-free moisturizer. With "combination skin", even in my mid-30s I still break out, so I always have a tube of Clearasil vanishing cream on hand. I don't wear make-up at all, but on my lips I use Blistex lip balm year-round. I like St. Ives body lotion, especially the vanilla scented one.

Faerygdds

Monday, December 02, 2002 - 01:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I use skin hair products (cleaner, toner, and misturizer) that are custom made for me from Reflect.com. I absolutely LOVE them and my skin has more tone and some little scars I had are actually going away!

love it love it.. can't live without it... and you can choose to have your moisturisers have an SPF or not... it's all up to you! Best of all.. if you don't like the product.. you call them, they'll reformulate it and send it to you for free! Satisfaction garaunteed!

(I also use their hair care line) :)

Northstar

Monday, December 02, 2002 - 01:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I stumbled upon the Philosophy skin care line a few years ago, and it works for me. I've tried many other product lines, dermatologist recommendations, the whole sheabang. Philosophy has this product called Out of Control, for those occasional breakouts; it's wonderful. I use Lancome's Defincils mascara, only because I get the little freebies from my sister's gift with purchase deals. We've been doing it for years (so great to have a sis in the same town). Other products on the "do" list, Jergens lotion, Bag Balm and cotton socks for my heels, and Matrix's Simply Clean shampoo.

I rarely leave home without my dog! :)

Twiggyish

Monday, December 02, 2002 - 03:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I thoroughly scrub my face every night after showering. For many years, I only used Clinique foundation and makeup. It was gentle on my skin. I have sensitive skin and can't use many products.

Ketchuplover

Monday, December 02, 2002 - 05:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I just put a paper bag over my head :)

Scorpiomoon

Monday, December 02, 2002 - 05:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
My skin care routine:

I have sensitive skin and use really gentle products:

Cetaphil soap
Aveeno non-alcohol toner

Then I put on a cream to help with the spots of roseaca on my cheeks.

I follow that up with a water-based moisturizer made by a company called Marcelle.

At night, I use Totally Turnaround skin cream and All ABout Eyes (both by Clinuqe).

I also put some Blistex on my lips.

During the day, I wear make-up mostly from the MAC line and a suncscreen made by Clinique called City Block.

Scorpiomoon

Monday, December 02, 2002 - 05:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
While I'm thinking of it, does anyone have a favorite Bath & Body Works body lotion scent?

Halfunit

Monday, December 02, 2002 - 05:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
B&BW Scents (in order)

1. Cucumber Melon
2. Sweet Pea
3. Tangerine Spice
4. Warm Vanilla Spice
5. Creamy Coconut
6. Blissful Blackberry

lol, I need a life

Scorpiomoon

Monday, December 02, 2002 - 05:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Half: I only have a few of those. I have to try the rest! Thanks for the list/ideas. :)

Squaredsc

Monday, December 02, 2002 - 06:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
i don't wear makeup, so i only use soap, water, and lotion. about once every two weeks or once a month i use witch hazel to clean all the oils off and lotion afterwards. i also use vaseline on my lips and on my eyebrows which i get waxed once a month. thats about it.

Melfie1222

Monday, December 02, 2002 - 07:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
One thing I will not leave the house without is lip balm. I am a lip balm junkie, I keep stashes scattered everywhere I spend any time - various spots in my house, my car, my desk at work. I don't have one particular favorite, it varies. The little jar of Carmex, Bonne Bell Lip Smackers or Lip Lix, plain old or any flavor Chapstick, you name it.

I can't stand actual lipstick, most that I have tried are too perfume-y and taste icky. Not that I sit there eating it. But recently I read some little thing in a magazine, one of those Q&A beauty things and it was like "where does my lipstick go when it wears off?" Aside from coming off on whatever you put your lips on, such as drinking glasses, utensils, kleenex, other lips, etc - this said that the average woman eats something like 6 pounds of lipstick in her lifetime. I figure if I am going to eat that much it might as well smell and taste good.

Twiggyish

Tuesday, December 03, 2002 - 02:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Melfie, that's a good point. Where does the lipstick go?? I wear lipstick to work in the morning, and then forget to put it back on during the day.

Denecee

Tuesday, December 03, 2002 - 03:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Melfie, have you ever tried Palmer's Cocoa Butter formula w/vitamin E? It's hard to find and comes in several diff packages-my favorite is the swivel stick(nice and big), easy to find in your purse.

I use Avon's Anew face cleanser but the particular one I use is being discontinued. I wear little make up and don't wash my face till morning.
I got nodular acne in my mid twenties, the doctor put me on Acutane and after first breaking out with about 40 Mnt.Everest, my face cleared up and I haven't had a problem since.

Melfie1222

Tuesday, December 03, 2002 - 05:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Twiggyish, you're probably better off than someone like me who is constantly putting on lip balm! I will probably end up eating 12 pounds of it in my lifetime instead of 6 pounds of lipstick.

Denecee, I love the Palmer's cocoa butter formula body moisturizer that comes in a jar - it's great for rough heels and elbows and smells yummy. I haven't seen the Palmer's lip formula but will keep an eye out, I am always looking for new ones.