Get rid of wrinkles does anything work?

[Wrinklefairy2025]

Looking at lyma (£2k) and other devices that might help a nearly 56yr old with dry skin and linesbI would rather not see so much.
Also thinking about something to help for future.
Looked at led masks but can't use as had floater and retinal problems last year. All fine now but do not want to risk that returning.
Foreo bear looked great but have a few metal fillings so out again. Think there was another one but had same problem with metal fillings.
Then saw lyma and nira. Lyma gets mixed reviews. Some are amazing and I really want to beleive but wonder if all fake. Then nira but not sure I could deal with pain every day.
Does anyone have any experience on something that helps. Want truthful experiences not just the rosy side.

Thanks

Lyma is very expensive but some users and media have reported visible improvements — reviews are really mixed though (some love it, others say it’s overhyped).
NIRA gets mostly positive feedback as being gentle and showing results with wrinkles and firmness.
For microcurrent devices (like Foreo Bear or NuFace), the “not safe with metal fillings” issue often comes up, but opinions differ — best to double-check with the brand or your dentist.
LED masks are generally considered safe, but with any retinal or eye history, most doctors advise caution or avoiding direct light exposure around the eyes.
If you want a lower-risk, proven route: consistent sunscreen use, dermatologist-recommended topicals (like retinoids and hyaluronic acid), plus professional treatments when needed, are usually more reliable than pricey home devices.

Diet makes the biggest difference - oily fish, veggies, nuts and seeds, olive oil, water

Avoiding smoking, much coffee/alcohol, sugar, processed crap

Stress and sleep management - skin can’t recover so well when older.

Using gentle cleanser (eg unscented cream cleanser) daily and regularly moisturising the skin.

High factor sunscreen 30+ and a hat/cap

Same here.

Estrogen is supposed to stimulate collagen and elastin. And Menopause is ageing. I think in theory you’d think topping up estrogen levels should help. But I do agree diet, avoiding the sun and tretinoin have more of an impact.

Registered with both. Dermatica sent me 0.05 tret and Skin&Me/Renew&Me sent me 0.005. I cancelled the Renew&Me. My skin is tolerating Dermatica 0.05 tret fine. Built up to every other day over the last two months. As using sandwich method.

I have done 1 month of skin and me. They sent me 0.006% Tret, Niacinamide 4% Azelaic acid 4%. I asked about 0.025% and got this reply:

A lot of the research and evidence available is based on the older commercially available prescription strengths (i.e. 0.025%, 0.05% and 0.1%). Most people cannot tolerate these strengths nightly and are only able to use them once or twice a week making it very difficult to build up a tolerance and promote consistent use. We intend for your personalised solution to be applied nightly to get the best results. With regular nightly application at slightly lower strengths, we are able to build your tolerance up so you can see much better results without the need to take regular breaks to repair the skin barrier. Your first Daily Doser will include Tretinoin 0.006%, Niacinamide 4%, and Azelaic Acid 4%. The strength of Tretinoin will then continue to increase gradually each month until you reach 0.015%.

Does anyone think that this is true. With those who get it from India or Andorra do you think it matters if you use it couple times and week or nightly? Will give this a go to see if I react at all. Only cost£3.50 and got peptide serum and sunscreen with it. But right now feel just as confused about what level is best.

I'm the same age and use the following:

Tret via Skin and Me which is fantastic. I no longer wear make-up except for special occasions.

https://www.skinandme.com/?promocode=KATHC5VKH

I also have the foreo bear which is really good for toning my face. I really do see a difference if I stop using it for a while.

My skin is glowing atm.

I'm 60 in April and seriously considering a Non Surgical Facelift
Probably be loads of offers on in the New Year 🤞

This is my prescription:

• Tretinoin 0.015%
• Niacinamide 4%
• Azelaic Acid 4%

I've built up to this. No sensitivity and definitely saw results before they upped the dose.

I did get some tret from abroad but it's lethal stuff and I prefer the more gentle approach. So I've stopped using it and gone back to Skin and Me.

Thanks LittleJustice thats interesting to hear you found the stuff from abroad lethal. Going to see how this goes daily.....

I've got pretty robust skin but it really dried it out and I was getting sore red patches. I'd seen someone on here warning about damaging the epidermis (perhaps can't remember exactly) so I rowed back.

I think HRT would work to some extent but only if starting early enough, so during peri menopause to stall further damage for as long as possible.
Once damage sets in, I can't see how it can be reversed through HRT medication.
Purely anecdotal evidence: my aunt started HRT late 30s after hysterectomy. This is going back a few decades. Her skin and hair look amazing especially compared to her sister's of similar age who looks a lot older with the quality of her skin and hair and has been through standard evolution through menopause, incidentally or HRT because it was considered dangerous at the time.
Both genetically related, I would say the aunt has had a lot more stress and hardship in general throughout her life, similar skincare routines and diets, zero smoking and zero drinking, similar environmental factors.

Foreo Bear is definitely very good and I agree it needs consistency otherwise everything unravels. In my case it doesn't do anything for lines or skin surface as such but it does re-set contours, I can see it along the jawline. Again, the earlier you start, the better. Daily commitment as much as practically possible but it is a very quick treatment which works.

Regarding Tretinoin from abroad, yes it is the basic paste formulation with no other ingredients to mitigate potential sensitivity issues. I have been using it for a long time and started on 0.5 very, very, very, very slowly. I don't think there's a need to go up to the next percentage, apparently there isn't much of a difference in anti-ageing results. I use it 3 times a week now.
I think my skin is somewhat robust, but I have been cautious about using harsh exfoliants, for example I have never knowingly used glycolic acid on my face. Saying that, I can't use Vitamin C, I tried all sort of serums, either too tingly, or they hurt or cause redness or, at best, don't do anything or feel weird on my skin.

I think it’s important that people can tolerate it or they just give up. However everybody’s skin is different. I got up to 0.05 very quickly and tolerate it fine. It’s this level that is more effective for wrinkles.

I would only stay on the lower doses if I really couldn’t tolerate any higher.

Skin & Me would be far too low for me.

However, I did spend about a year building up with over the counter retinol. So you could consider this with Skin & Me then switch to stronger versions when your skin is used to it.

I can’t decide whether to move up to 0.1 from 0.05%.

Where do you get your tret from? I do get worried about ordering from abroad. Does anyone know if Italian pharmacies stock it? Will be there in next couple of months

I get mine online from India. I was very skeptical/worried at first buying it this way but I joined a few Facebook groups and took the plunge. I think I started on 0.05 after a trial woth Dermatica(which may have been a lower strength). I also got 0.1 strength but it's a gel and I prefer the cream. I've used all strengths more or less every night and have only very rarely had slight peeling, which I hope means it is doing something! I don't know if it reduced my forehead lines but they haven't got worse and sometimes people at work say my skin is glowing which is good. I find face yoga helps a bit too but I'm more concerned with sagging than lines now to be honest. If you want to use tret I would advise joining the Facebook groups as there is a lot of information there.

I have started using Renew + me as it is apparently better for mature skin. Not seen any results yet as early days. If you fancy trying here is my code for a free first and 5th package.

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Thank you for mentioning microneedling. Great tips for disinfecting. Will keep watching this thread 👌

I am the same as you OP. Have been using the daily doser from Skin and Me. I have no idea about skin products and it all seems like a minefield of conflicting information. I am on the same strength but it really affected my skin so I have had to just use it a few times a week and seem to be tolerating it better now. I would rather do it gently and with guided instructions until I know what my skin can tolerate.

Another vote for dermarolling/microneedling for fine lines.

I use a machine called Derminator (I know 😅), it does all the work for you, depth can be adjusted from 0.25 to 2.5mm, needles are removable and replaceable, you can clean them with alcohol. It takes a few minutes a month or less only, and it works. Costs £110, I have had mine for 7+ years.

The Trinny hand dermarollers are outrageously overpriced. £40+ for a single manual dermaroller, either 0.3 or 0.5mm. And you’re supposed to replace them regularly to avoid for the needles to become blunt and tear your skin.

And if anyone goes to France, a cream called A313 is on sale there without prescription and contains retinyl.

I'm 60 and look younger, but I struggle with the ageing process. I'm saving up to have Morpheus8, but it's costly. In the meantime, I use the Dermatica skin-care range (minus the tret, which I can't tolerate) and I have Profhilo a couple of times a year. Last time I had it, I didn't think it had done anything until a friend started raving about my smooth skin one day. The effect is subtle and improves over time so it's difficult to see the change yourself.

I've also just ordered some neck cream from Cellexia. I've never spent so much on a pot of cream before, so I hope it does something!

I have botox occasionally, with mixed results. I won't risk fillers.

I dont know if those devices you mention work, @Wrinklefairy2025. But Profhilo helps - it's essentially hyalauronic acid injected into your face, so it's very moisturising. And keep using suncream every day, even in winter.

Botox, fillers, and facelift. Everything else is just gardening. In the end, you’re going to look like your mother regardless.

A313 Vitamin A (Retinoids) Lightweight Face Cream for Anti-Aging, Reduce Wrinkles, Prevents Acne Breakouts, and Hyperpigmentation - Skincare for Smooth, Radiant Skin - 50g Cream : Amazon.co.uk: Beauty https://share.google/lgCsB13PPdHrLAnK0

This is the A313 cream. I bought a stack in France but this is the same. I use it at night over my skin and me tret.

I’m on the same prescription as you and my skin has never looked better. Congestion has improved and my crows feet are less prominent. I go through one tube every 2-3 months.

Any suggestions for a non- greasy, lightweight, factor 50spf? The skin+me one is nice, but expensive for such a small tube.

I use this

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Set(2pack) (50ml, 1.69fl.oz) : Amazon.co.uk: Beauty https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0B5PJ41ZT?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

It's perfect for my skin. Non greasy and works really well.