Which product has made the most difference to your skin in terms of anti-ageing?

[Ethelfleda]

Just that really. What’s your wonder anti-ageing product?
I’m just past mid 30s and the crows feet are starting to make an appearance!
I’ve been using vit c and retinol for many years now - as well as a peptide serum in the mornings.
How do I get my gold back? Or is that it now?

[grownup2]

For those wanting to smoothe lines above your upper lip - these silicone patches are very non invasive and cheap if you reuse them for a few goes each - and really keep the lines at bay for me. I find they don't bother me at night. I think part of the effect is just stopping moisture evaporation, as well as 'ironing' the skin, and stopping me smooshing my face in the pillow.
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[Delatron]

Thanks @MsHedgehog
I’ve heard Obaji are good.

Dermatica are an online prescription service for Tret. You send them pictures of your skin and they mix up a blend for you. Then you pay monthly or bi-monthly.

I was just using cheap tretinoin before this from Portugal for 3 euros.

[MsHedgehog]

@Delatron I'm very much into researching skincare before I buy anything, no matter how cheap or expensive, and I must admit, I have never heard of Dermatica...

Obaji is really good stuff, and worth the money

[Delatron]

What’s the difference between Obaji and Dermatica tretinoin does anyone know?

I use Dermatica but wondering if Obaji better?

[MsHedgehog]

@Anotheruser02 Obaji Medical 0.05% strength. The plan was to move me up to 0.1% after 6 months but that's when I had to stop.

It's only available on prescription, but I would go to Dr Yusra, who is based in London and Liverpool.

[Anotheruser02]

What Tretinoin did you use Mrs Hedgehog and Sober?

[MsHedgehog]

@soberfabulous I used Tretinon for 6 months before I had to stop when I got pregnant. Even though it was just 6 months, the fine lines I had are actually gone and still gone 5 months after I stopped using! It's amazing stuff!

[soberfabulous]

Prescription Tretinoin. Botox since 35.

Any other skincare is just for the smell and feel!

Yes to the PP who mentioned no alcohol.

I'm three years in and I've been amazed at how much my face and skin has improved.

[lookhappy]

@GoldfishParade

Ive been using the ordinary retinol and am seeing fuck all difference :-/

Funny, and agree.

[upsidedownroundabout]

Actually I'll start a new thread about the fillers

[upsidedownroundabout]

Sleep clearly plays a big part, I've aged about 10 years since having young children 😭

[upsidedownroundabout]

When's a good time to start Botox and fillers? I'm late 30s and am wary of starting too soon and then having to do it for the rest of my life. Lines on top lip and the beginnings of jowls are my main gripes

[littlepeas]

Honestly. Giving up alcohol and going to bed early. I’ve got stricter with the sunscreen too, but that’s harder to gauge. Giving up booze visibly changed my face - I only drank moderately at weekends.

Fave product is Ultrabland from Lush.

[MsHedgehog]

I had an issue with fine lines around my mouth, and I’m only 33!

I started using Tretinon from Obaji, which you can only get prescription. Stopped using it in the summer when I found out I was pregnant as it’s Vitamin A, but those lines have completely disappeared.

[G5000]

Having oily skin. I am in my 40s and I don't have any wrinkles, no 11s, no crows feet. Consolation price for the curse of the shiny face in my 20s..

For products, can't beat fillers. Haven't needed botox yet, but fillers plump the skin up just enough so you look more fresh and youthful.

[Lumene]

Great thread! SPF for me.

[cantwaitforchristmasyay]

Derma roller, ionicell for hair nails skin, drinking water, regular skincare routine including thorough cleansing, toning, serums, moisturiser

[Standrewsschool]

Watching thread with interest as hate the wrinkles above my lips. They’re the most ageing factor about may face.

My dm has always used Nivea in a blue tub and has fab skin, but my skin takes after my dad (greasy), rather than being dry.

[being40]

Whatever you put on your face will be useless unless you eat well, drink water, exercise and use sunscreen.
Why spend thousands of pounds? Water and fresh air are (mostly) free.
Yoga is good too.
I get age checked and I'm 50. I do all the above.

[Separatedandabitsad]

@upsidedownroundabout

I use Image SPF 50 now but definitely not for the past 20 years!! Fair play to those who did but better late than never!

[MrDarcysMa]

loads of water
exercise (also helps you to drink more water)
enough sleep
Nutritious food
No smoking
Cut down on alcohol

My skin was brilliant- I didn't need foundation and got lots of comments on it - then I've fucked it lockdown by basically failing at most of the above (apart from I still don't smoke) and honestly I look like a corpse.

[Catrabbit75]

@upsidedownroundabout Clarins spf 50 for Face is great, also heliocare 360 gel oil-free is really good too. Both can be worn under make up and no break-outs for me

[houselikeashed]

Clarins stuff. It is expensive, but I always see a difference when I use it.

[WomenAndVulvas]

To those of you who say they use niacinamide, is that a cream or a vitamin supplement?

[Fluffycloudland77]

I use solait spf 30-50. Try ultrasuns spf 50 mineral sunblock, it’s not oily or moisturising at all. It leaves a white cast but I give it 20 mins to absorb and put translucent powder on or foundation if I’m feeling fancy.