Is there an age at which you would not be addressed as “miss” any more? 60, 70?
it is common for women to be called " miss", in my neighborhood, even if you are old enough to be the speakers grandmother.
I went to a pub last summer with a friend who is ten yrs older than I. ( I’m 57). We went to the bar separately, but the bartender called us both “miss”. She loved it, I thought it was silly. At least they didn’t ask me for ID. ( I have been asked until about 3 yrs ago. Which I think is taking it a little far.
I work with members of the population that do NOT take care of themselves, and 60 can look mighty old, still. Yet, I’m not impressed with how I look these days either. I used to think that daily SPF 40 would keep me from aging, but things are not necessarily standing still in the wrinkle formation department despite the sunscreen and hats. I recently started using Olay regenerist night cream, which seems to be having a positive effect. But my neck is looking worse this year. Drying Midwestern winters do not help anything.
Last fall I was in Korea, visiting extended Korean family. The women looked amazing, but are fanatics about skin care. They use masks impregnated with moisturizers, daily. My sister in law says she falls asleep with them on. I have a few, bought here at a Korean market, but have not used them often, if enjoyed the relaxing effects.
Despite not being willing to spnd much on skin care, I love facials. More relaxing than a full massage, somehow, and my skin is better for days afterwards.
On the “how old we look issue” – compared to our parents or grandparents, we’re a lot more likely to have kept or teeth (or have implants). My mom had full dentures, and the bone loss that was associated with the loss of teeth also impacts the face. We’ve had good sunscreen (and known to use it) a long, long time. Very few of us smoke. There is less air pollution, and we probably take in a lot more fruit and vegetables. Not too surprising we look younger than our parents or grandparents did at the same age.
Washcloth, foaming face wash for me. Neutrogena Naturals cream at night. Amara Organics Total Eye Repair Gel. (More ingredients I actually recognize, but I’m still wondering about “wildcrafted Eye Bright.” Maybe there is a gathering under moonlight where they mix this stuff up?)
Eyebright can be used as a poultice for inflammation. Wild crafted just means they gather it, ( by the side of the road probably), rather than cultivated. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphrasia
I have pretty decent genetics. But I have helped it along. I have had face peels, surgery and use a decent number of products. The best? When I purchase some type of cosmetics I ask for samples. And I mix them into my basic Kielhs. and the results are really good. My favorites were Sisley, Kate Summerville and Chanel.
I think most of how people age is based upon genetics and if they have stayed away from the sun (or used sunscreen) over the years. Unfortunately, the genetics and the sun is not in my favor. I saw a dermatologist today for a skin check (no melanoma, yay), and for some of my skin issues, to which she recommended botox, light therapy, and juvoderm.
Well, I’m not interested in doing botox, but I am definitely interested in the juvoderm and potentially the light therapy. has anyone done either of those?
Yes, juvederm is a filler. It’s for the lines from your nose to your mouth, and from your mouth downward. Unfortunately, that is my genetic destiny. I don’t care about pain, that’s not a big deal, I just would like results for my money. From what I’ve read, if they use it in that area, it’s not like they can botch it like some products. It just plumps up the creases, so they (hopefully) disappear for awhile.
What a surprise…I’ve had both. First, the shots didn’t hurt. My doctor may have had a light touch, but he also choose the smallest needle. Botox freezes the muscle so that you won’t get the lines. Juvaderm fills in to wrinkle…like the clown from the nose to the mouth.
What is my skin routine? I use whatever soap is in the shower. And I moisturize. Every morning and night. I started using moisturizer when I was 15. Don’t comment…I know…I know…
Good to know they didn’t hurt. Small needles sound better! I’m scared of botox, plus the area that she recommended I get it at doesn’t bother me that much. A friend of mine had it, and said that it felt like there was something between her skin and her face, and that it felt really weird to her. Maybe she got too much. But the juvederm sounds like it just has minor side effects, bruising for a few days.
Both injections shouldn’t hurt if the physician puts a numbing cream on your face first. Some fillers have lidocaine mixed in so it shouldn’t hurt either.
The amount of bruising is dependent on the skill of the doctor. I went to a brother-sister plastic surgery practice. When sister injects, lots of bruising, when brother does it, no bruising.
That’s interesting, depends upon the technique. One thing the doctor said was to stay away from alcohol (ah!), aspirin, Tylenol, and motrin for a couple of weeks prior, to control bruising. So cruel, it seems that all of that would help with any pain.
I went to a new Derm Dr a few months ago. She suggested Rosehip oil at night. In the am I use Vit C serum followed by Maracula oil. After which I apply my sunscreen. I am also washing my face twice a week with a prescription shampoo Loprox which she feels might help with redness. I’m also using as a first layer am and Pm Elidel cream. She feels some of my redness is from eczema. I have a follow up appointment with her in a few weeks to see if it is helping.
I also did a IPL laser treatment with a cosmetic dermatologist about 6 months ago. She did two different treatments. One for browns and the other for reds. It also stimulates the collagen. I am happy with the results. She also suggested I come back for another type of laser to reduce red spider veins on my face. I haven’t decided yet if I will do this.
About 4 years ago I did a treatment of Picado cream on my face and chest to get rid of precancerous growths. It worked for me. My forehead and face was super smooth. My present Dr said it isn’t used much anymore since it did not work for a lot of people and was costly.
My H is olive tone and out in the sun daily. The Dr suggested he take Astaxantin supplements for skin health.
I see that " Drs" like Mercola & Oz, recommend Astaxantin, but as even Dr Weil suggests that you improve diet instead of first reaching for supplements, I would want to see more research.
I dont need available calcium or blood pressure lowered although it does sound like a powerful antioxidant.
Wow. I guess I fall in the lazy and cheap category. Soap or Aveeno body wash in the morning, Aveeno lotion. Most nights, I don’t bother to wash my face so don’t need to put on any lotion at night. I always had big pores and fairly lousy skin, and, at 55. I am pretty sure that this will always be the case. I am aging, so that you lovely ladies can point to me and say, “That’s what 55 looks like. We look SO much younger!”
I wash and wear with water. That’s the routine for now. In the morning I put a tiny dab of Oil of Olay for sunscreen.
For those with IPL laser, I saw the advertisement on TV, how long is the down time?
" For those with IPL laser, I saw the advertisement on TV, how long is the down time? "
@DrGoogle, I went in today, doesn’t seem like very long, maybe a few days. She did a test portion on my neck, but I don’t know if it’s going to do a thing at all. It is supposed to peel and bubble a little, but nothing yet. However, it sounds like the same results can be had with chemical peels, which help with wrinkles, also. So I was thinking, why not just do a mega chemical peel for the face and neck? Would be cheaper, and go for more than just sun damage. I don’t know. It sounded pretty expensive…like $450 ish, and then she said it would have to be done 4-5 times. Jeez! That’s a lot of money. I would consider it highly if I had quite a bit of sun damage or scarring on my face, but it’s just my neck, so…
Knowing my luck, I’d get a massive sunburn soon after, and recreate the sun damage.
