Is this karma?

[duffybeatmetoit]

Up to the age of 44, I was really fortunate to have had good skin and to look significantly younger than actually was. In the following 4 years I've had DD and entered menopause. My skin's crap, I've aged dreadfully and hardly recognise myself. I've gone from being Dorien Gray to being the picture in the attic

This is payback time isn't it?

botox

There's no way you'd get me doing that KaySirah

A decent face cream and lots of water should help.

Try Olay Regenerist serum - tis pretty good and not too hideously expensive if you look out for offers in Boots or Sainsbos. Or if you're loaded Lancome do one called Genefique, or something, which is excellent (I've only tried a sample).

Can't apply any cream (water or oil based) to my face without coming out in spots at the moment. My skin is dreadfully dry and tight but any hint of moisturiser and it erupts which isn't good with skin that scars easily.

A good dermatologist.

I have very dry skin, especially in the run up to a period, and I find taking a capsule (or two if v. bad) a day of flaxseed oil can help. Holland & Barratt often have it on offer.