Hi Lady and welcome! Your story reminds me of Magpie, another member here who really has had good results from Retin-A and C serum as well as some other products. You might follow her posts and see for yourself what she uses and her pictures.

Good luck! Its possible but you must be patient and persistent, as goaties sig line says.

http://www.skincaretalk.com/anti-agi...ks-ladies.html

 

Thank you so much,im going to have a look at it now!I really appreciate your reply

 

Can you tell us exactly what you are using and what you diet and health habits are like? Do you smoke? exercise? Sunbathe? take any medications?

 

Hi thanks for replying.Ok,i quit smoking 15 months ago,dont drink,dont take any medications,i eat fairly well.Lots of fruit and vegetables,nuts,seeds,fish,good oils etc.I take multi vitamins,Acai berry supplements,flaxseed oil and Chai seeds.I drink heaps of water and herbal tea,i have one coffee a day in the morning.My weight is 55kilos and is in the healthy weigh range for my height (155cms)I dont drive so i do a lot of walking plus around 3 times a week of planned exercise (Jogging,dancing etc)but i will admit im not a naturally energetic person!I sleep about 7 to 8 hours a night,and have recently started sleeping on my back to help with wrinkles i got from sleeping on my side with my face squashed against the pillows.I always wear sunscreen and a hat if out in the sun,but never sun bake or anything like that.I think my wrinkles are just from the way skin moves when i smile/frown etc.I can see that my cheeks push up and create the eye wrinkles,but apart from never smiling i cant see what else to do.

 

Sounds excellent! Be sure to change to a fresh pillowcase every day to keep the oils off your face.

What problem is most distressing to you?

 

The wrinkles age me so much.My best friend is 11 years older than me and looks younger then i do.I'd just like to look my age.A woman in her early to mid 30's.I know this might sound awful,but im sick of being invisible.No matter what i wear or how i do my hair etc i just look so much older.Im not sure if that makes sense.Im just looking for ways to make my skin look younger,the pimples i can handle.Im not a pretty girl as it is,so i could really do without the old skin as well.

 

I think Magpie's regimen might be interesting to you. She said she had really deep lines before the RA too. She's quite pleased with the results. But it takes time and steady patience.

 

Thank you,ive been looking her post but im finding it a little confusing as i'm new here.Im trying to find out exactly what she uses and when/how etc.I'll get there! Thank you for your advice,im feeling a little alone with my skin issues so i really appreciate your help.

 

Ok this link will take you to Magpie's routine, but teh photobucket pics have been deleted.

http://www.skincaretalk.com/anti-agi...tml#post121659

 

Oh wow! Thank you so much!I'm going to have a good look at and see what i can do!

 

Good luck to you Lady! Let us know how you are getting along too!

 

Will do!! I'll even post before and after pics!!! Thanks again

 

That will be great - b sure to cover your eye areas so they cant be recognized by anyone else on the internet ... of course! We never know what someone will do with the pics once they are out there.

 

Oh yes,true.Thanks for telling me that,i never would've thought of it!I can just take zoomed in pics of the wrinkles!! I cant say i want to be recognized for my wrinkles anyway haha ;-)

 

Hello and welcome to SCT

 

Thank you!!

 

Hi! Just as Fawnie says the Retin A and C serum are really helping me too. Im going to post pic as well. Im also being more religious about my sunscreen. Im enthusiastic and hoping to stop the aging for a few more years even though Im 60 next year. So keep going and you have youth on your side.

 

You look so good dennyjune! Your cheeks are nice and full and glowy and your smile is so bright! And your hair is nice and shiny! You are doing good so far!

 

Welcome Lady. No need to feel alone any more. There are plenty of us here to help or just to talk with!

 

Yes, Vitamin C serum and sunscreen during the day, then Retin A at night and you will see big changes! That Australian sun has a lot to answer for

 

Thank you everyone for your kind words!! I'm so excited i've found this site.No one i personally know understands my obsession with my skin,i think i'm considered a bit strange for it actually! Might be because i'm a stay at home mum in the suburbs-most woman couldnt care less what they look like around here,and OF COURSE they are the ones with line free skin,argh!!!!! ;-) And Dennyjune,i agree you look fantastic in your Pic!!!

 

An obsession with your skin is definitely not a negative here Oldladyskin

And yes, Dennyjune, you look fantastic!

 

Other than retin a and c serums, Id add some kind of oil like vitamin e oil and evening primrose. They are very inexpensive and will help keep your skin soft and moisturized and soften up some of the wrinkles you have. Plus they are very good for your skin and acne! And of course the sunscreen to prevent any further damage from the sun.

 

Oldladyskin...here's a link to Magpie's amazing results using Retin A and rosehip seed oil...there's pic's too...

http://www.skincaretalk.com/anti-agi...gic-combo.html

 

Oh wow,just had a look at the pics!!! Thats the first time ive seen REAL before and after pics,as in not ones from ads trying to sell you something and wow,there really is a difference!!!! I just got my first tube of Retin A cream which i will start using tonight,and i'll make sure i take before pics!! I suppose i'll have to rework my skin care routine now,i use A LOT of stuff on my face,i pretty much apply creams,serums,gels all day long.My skin must be really,really dry because i think most peoples faces would be like an oil slick if they used as much as i do!!!!

 

Just be careful in the beginning with the Retin A which I know you know, but it is easy to get the uglies from it. If that happens, just back off on your usage for a bit and it will get better.