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Do you do skincare?

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thegrassisgreeeen · 08/06/2024 00:23

In my early 30's and I don't do any skincare, wash my face daily but that's it. Do you do skincare? Should I be doing it now? Aibu to think I don't need to start a skincare routine and surely it's not as common as I'm led to believe?

If I'm wrong, where do I start?

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abracadabra1980 · 08/06/2024 03:51

Not now. I wash with water and a mini flannel and slap on Neutrogena hand cream. I'm told my skin is really ok for my age (53) - I have largely used any old cream with SPF in it and stayed out of the sun.

GogAndMagog · 08/06/2024 03:42

Yes.

AM
Dove unperfumed soap
Serum vit c
Moituriser - cerave
SPF - 50
Gua sha - i really notice not doing this

Nightime
Micellar water - I wear make up rarely
Moisturiser - cerave
trerinoin or aha alternate nights
castor oil

gua sha

DramaAlpaca · 08/06/2024 03:22

I'm twice OP's age, with few lines and good skin.

I don't "do" skincare. I drink loads of water, wash face in water only, use sunscreen in summer but mainly I just stay out of the sun. I've never smoked. I don't bother with makeup unless I'm going out. I'm on HRT, which keeps my skin nicely plumped. I hardly ever use moisturiser and wouldn't go near botox or fillers.

But I think the most important thing is genetics. Thanks mum and nan.

rubyroola · 08/06/2024 02:42

Not beyond spf, not using soap/harsh stuff on my face and moisturising morning and night. I think lotions and potions are a con and Botox is way more effective.

curious79 · 08/06/2024 02:29

A lot is about the genes and then the next bit is sun exposure
I’ve always had a simple routine - face wash and moisturiser- and always worn some foundation, which ends up being a sunscreen. My skin is wrinkle free and looks good m. My mum was the same

Firefly1987 · 08/06/2024 02:27

No I don't really follow skincare stuff so not really sure what I'm supposed to be doing. I do put lotion on sometimes after a shower and I have to put nivea on my face at night because it's horribly dry. But that's it. I'm in my mid-30s and my skin looks quite unhealthy now-dry/dull/pale. I need to get my thyroid tested to see if that's partly to blame though. Also poor diet which probably has more to do with it than skincare routines. I don't get enough sun either.

Saying that my nan had great skin and wore some special creams, not sure which though. She was also careful only to wash her face with cold water. Amused the nurses in hospital when they brought her warm/hot water to wash her face in and she said "goodness no only ever wash your face with cold water!" I have to say I don't always follow that advice. Whatever she did worked for her-she had barely any wrinkles even into her 90s and no one believed how old she was everywhere she went (she loved telling everyone her age) good genes as well! But they haven't been passed on to me I don't think 😔

Does your skin look good OP? I feel like most women probably do have a routine for this and use a lot of products. Other women just seem to know this stuff!

blueshoes · 08/06/2024 02:25

loropianalover · 08/06/2024 00:58

Do you have good skin? Dry/oily?

I’d definitely at least be putting on suncream every day if you don’t already, and a moisturiser.

This. sunscreen and moisturiser.

It does not take much. I use Nivea and a facial oil (almond). Cheap as chips. It is an investment as your face will eventually crack up when you get older.

Catsmere · 08/06/2024 01:49

Nope. I'm 60 and just wash my face with warm water. I probably should use moisturiser now my skin's drying with age, but I never remember to.

BreadInCaptivity · 08/06/2024 01:04

Depends what you mean by skincare.

I have sensitive skin and am very careful about what I put on my face.

I cleanse morning and night. I use an Elemis balm rather than soap but same principle.

Then I put on some moisturiser.

Don't use eye cream/neck cream. Waste of time. It's all just moisturiser. You just need the right one (same as cleanser) for your skin.

Only other addition is using SPF in the morning as I use a moisturiser that doesn't have one.

That's it. Then pop on some tinted moisturiser to even out my skin, mascara, lip stain and then balm and some cream blush. Might add some concealer under my eyes or on a blemish if needed.

On a night out will add subtle eyeliner/eye make up and a more intense lipstick.

loropianalover · 08/06/2024 00:58

Do you have good skin? Dry/oily?

I’d definitely at least be putting on suncream every day if you don’t already, and a moisturiser.

cadburyegg · 08/06/2024 00:49

I'm the same. Wash my face, moisturise. That's it tbh. I've always had good skin although it's less good since I've gained weight.

No time for a million lotions and potions

SpringerFall · 08/06/2024 00:33

No I dont