interesting pice on womans hour abotu face creams today

[FluffyMummy123]

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From everything I've ever read, no over the counter retinol concentration will be high enough to do anything; but sunscreen is necessary.

But most of it's genes and luck.

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Dont agree.

When I eat rubbish my skin reacts immediately ,within a couple of hours. Lumps,bumps and spots.

When I eat well (nearly always) I look good.

Booze makes skin bad, not food imo

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many women experience skin problems in their 40's because of higher testosterone levels (often stress-induced)

have bought the Boots dermabrasion kit (hard core, for me ) because skin looking dodgy in this weather. anyone tried it?

I continue to pin my hopes on Neal's Yard Rosehip stuff, Bundle, combined with an Eve Lom cloth.

dh brought home free goody bag last night, with liz earle cleanse & polish with cloth. and some elemis stuff. haven't tried them yet.

I'm not arguing , I'm just saying that my personal experience is different.

Most of the woman I know ( inc me) had spots after christmas from the choc fest and general gluttony. I dont think its that unusual

I got some free stuff from Origins - white something or other - and it is very good

I don't think you can go wrong with Olay myself. They have a new one out atm but not tried it yet.

tried neal's yard moisturiser once (can't remember which one) and it wasn't that impressive. bought dh some frankincense cream stuff (girls liked the idea of We Three Kings themed present..)

Elemis is fantastic stuff.

Except for their sticky neck cream ,thats like glue.

I am deffo having botox

Neals yard foaming cleanser is lovely.

i use Liz`Earle too which is good.

I have found my skin is much more sensitive recently (have just turned 40) is that what you mean by the testosterone probs Bundle?

I bough DH frankinsense moisturiser at Xmas too!

I am thinking of getting a couple of lines on my forehead botoxed.

Dh doesnt want me too .He looks ancient compared to me already (lack of skincare I expect ..)

Eve Lom cleanser is the tops. I am a total convert even though you could go on a mini-break for the cost of the Big Tub.
Treated myself to a Dr Hauschka Rose cream and it brought me out in fetching blotches immediately.
I get on best with Clarins moisturisers but can't tolerate retinol at all
So just as well I have non-wrinkly genes I guess

I agree, Lorina. Eating good stuff and drinking tonnes of water does make for better skin (but also don't think that the odd bit of chocolate causes spots)

I might dare to try my Eve Lom again

it aggravated my attractive post baby acne

(which touch wood has disappeared - have been using oil free everything and god my skin looks old )

p.s. has anyone been remotely tempted by creme de la mer? I always linger at the counter whenever I pass.....

I had a Dr H rose moisturiser for christmas but I havent tried it yet ,but I think I will patch test it on my inner elbow tonight now.

Dr H packaging very unappealing ,like toothpaste tubes or something from the vet

i still swear by nivea, have used it for years

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