[Mushi]

Hi,

My name is Mushi. I have noticed the appearance of some age spots/sun spots on my face esp. on my cheeks and nose .They look ugly as I am very fair. Pls I would really appreciate if anybody can help me with suggestions of how to get rid of them.

Thanks.

 

[pumi]

Hi Mushi,

You can try applying a mixture of lemon juice and cucumber juice on your age spots. This treatment is known for fading scars and spots. You can give it a try?

 

[Mari]

There are a number of products that address this problem -- I guess it's because so many of us have sun damaged skin. I just started using Reversa -- it has timed release glycolic acid formula -- too soon to report results.

 

[Mushi]

There are a number of products that address this problem -- I guess it's because so many of us have sun damaged skin. I just started using Reversa -- it has timed release glycolic acid formula -- too soon to report results.

Thanks Mari. What do glycolic acid serve for?

 

[fawnie]

Not Mari here, but here is some info about getting rid of age spots:Smart Skin Care: Pigmentation disorders

 

[Mari]

Thanks Mari. What do glycolic acid serve for?

Glycolic acid is known to be an exfoliating ingredient; I'm hoping it will even out my skin tone. Some people get professional glycolic peels, but the product I'm using has only 8% glycolic acid -- so it may take some time.

 

[IluvNY]

Mari, If you dont mind telling me, Im just wondering what anti aging products do you use on your skin at the moment, thankyou?

 

[Mari]

Mari, If you dont mind telling me, Im just wondering what anti aging products do you use on your skin at the moment, thankyou?

I use every morning Cellex-C Serum, followed by Hydra B 5 complex
I use a sun block and then use Cellex-C Sea Silk Oil-Free Moisturizer (if I'm going out). Before applying any makeup I apply Skinn Cosmetics Orchid Gel This product minimizes lines, pores and keeps my face from getting too oily.
or, if I'm staying home all day I'll skip the Hydra B 5 and use the Borba
line I'm now trying out. I apply Borba Age Defying Targeted Wrinkle Treatment to any visible lines including frown lines and follow with Borba Age Defying Wrinkle Repair
Eye cream I use is Aloette Eye Recovery Pro

I use mineral makeup and like the Eminence line (except I hate the application brush) SPF 60.
Eyeshadow is Bare Minerals

In the evening I use Borba Age Defying Micro-Diamond Cleanser
(which you can leave on as an anti-aging mask)
I follow that with Reversa Anti-Spot Night Care
Eyecream Olay Total Effects

Other products I use -
The Stonecrop Eminence line
Beta Ginseng Cellagen Renewal serum
Aloette Age Defiance Firming Serum
Aloette Lumintone HP Pro Brightening Serum (I use this product when I get up and my skin looks grey)
Aloette Calming Cream (if my skin has any redness issues)

I was using the Aloette nano technology line but gave it up as I was not comfortable using a product that I didn't understand the technology.

I have other products I on hand that I might use that includes Skinn and Elizabeth Grant cosmetics

Any questions why, let me know.

 

[Mari]

Mari, If you dont mind telling me, Im just wondering what anti aging products do you use on your skin at the moment, thankyou?

I forgot to mention -- for exfoliating I use either Dr. Denese exfoliating cream or the exfoliating treatment from Skinn products.

and,

Dermaglow upper lip repair.

 

[Mushi]

Not Mari here, but here is some info about getting rid of age spots:Smart Skin Care: Pigmentation disorders

Thanks, Fawnie.

 

[Mushi]

I forgot to mention -- for exfoliating I use either Dr. Denese exfoliating cream or the exfoliating treatment from Skinn products.

and,

Dermaglow upper lip repair.

Hi Mari,

Out of curiosity,how many times do u exfoliate ur face in a week? Doesn't regular exfoliation cause skin thinning?
Thanks

 

[Mari]

Hi Mari,

Out of curiosity,how many times do u exfoliate ur face in a week? Doesn't regular exfoliation cause skin thinning?
Thanks

I exfoliate at least 2X a week. Because I have quite oily skin in the summer I often do it 3X. If my skin is breaking out a lot feels sensitive because of the cold weather I will use a mild oatmeal soap which has some exfoliating properties. I recently bought the Diamond Cleanser from Borba which has some exfoliating effect. I don't believe regular exfoliation causes skin thinning, I haven't looked inot this but my skin is sensitive and I have a lot of allergies -- and my skin looks better since I started exfoliating regularly.

 

[IluvNY]

Thanks Mari very interesting for me to know what other people are using especially cause Im always thinking of good creams to by my mum who is in her sixtys!! Also I feel like I barely have any creams in comparison to you after hearing your list!! Im obviously still in major training mode when it comes down to all of this!!

 

[Mari]

Thanks Mari very interesting for me to know what other people are using especially cause Im always thinking of good creams to by my mum who is in her sixtys!! Also I feel like I barely have any creams in comparison to you after hearing your list!! Im obviously still in major training mode when it comes down to all of this!!

Hey you really don't need a lot of cosmetics -- I just happen to be a bit of a cosmetic junkie. Assess your skin -- what does it need? Basically you just need products to clean, hydrate -- then address other problem areas. (If you're living in NY I would add an exfoliant).

 

[johnnylove57]

Take in Omega3 will help your body to regulate hormones better

 

[pumi]

I have learnt my lesson of not wearing sunscreen just recently!! Mushi, ALWAYS wear a sunscreen or sunblock when you go out even on cloudy days! This will prevent further age spots appearing and also prevent them from darkening. I know it's not the answer to ur question but prevention is always better than cure.
Cheers

 

[Mushi]

I have learnt my lesson of not wearing sunscreen just recently!! Mushi, ALWAYS wear a sunscreen or sunblock when you go out even on cloudy days! This will prevent further age spots appearing and also prevent them from darkening. I know it's not the answer to ur question but prevention is always better than cure.
Cheers

Hey, thanks Pumi. This is good advice really.

 

[Mushi]

Thanks for all your helpful replies, everyone. I really appreciate it.

 

[Mushi]

QUOTE=Mari;21542]I exfoliate at least 2X a week. Because I have quite oily skin in the summer I often do it 3X. If my skin is breaking out a lot feels sensitive because of the cold weather I will use a mild oatmeal soap which has some exfoliating properties. I recently bought the Diamond Cleanser from Borba which has some exfoliating effect. I don't believe regular exfoliation causes skin thinning, I haven't looked inot this but my skin is sensitive and I have a lot of allergies -- and my skin looks better since I started exfoliating regularly.

[/QUOTE]

Thanks Mari. I have got oily skin too. I am currently exfoliating once a week. Is it not enough do you think? My exfoliating product is Olay. I like it with its microparticles but the scent is too strong though. I need to finish it before looking for a another one. Any recommendation anyone??

 

[IluvNY]

Mari no im Uk based at the mo! However i am using my dermatological exfoliante and cleanser every day or every other day not sure if too much for the skin but seems good at the moment though!