Aruna asks:
I am looking to invest in a good skincare routine system. Given that I am in my 40’s and that my skin has suddenly gotten very sensitive in the past 6 to 8 months, I would like to take additional care and do what it takes to make my skin look better and avoid any further damage. I am leaning towards the Clinique 3 step skincare system at this time. Also looking for a good night cream/serum to complete the skincare routine.
Any Do’s and Don’t’s would be very helpful too. I know this IMBB group is a really young group but if you know of any older women that have used products which has helped for this skin type, that would be very useful for me.
I have Normal to Combination skin.
Thanks in advance.
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Hi , I am 35 & have reasonably good skin. Touche’ . The things that have helped me is basically following the CTM routine religiously morning & night.
what do you use?
I have Oily skin.
I have a tendency to tan easily. So I use rub grated coconut & lime juice on my face & body everyday before bath. Just takes a few mins 🙂
I follow it up with Nivea visage toner for oily skin & oil free moisturizer from neutrogena
At night, I was my face with Lush cleanser & follow it up with Nivea toner & Lotus Herbals Nutranite Skin Renewal Nutritive Night Cream.
That’s it! I do skip toner & night cream a couple of days in a week & night to let my skin breathe naturally 🙂
Thanks. I shall try the Nivea toner again. Didn’t work the last time. Will try something coconutty. Jomol also suggested that.
hi aruna di.. my mom has been using olay total effects religiously since the time she entered her 40s. she is using it since last 5-6 years. she really likes it 🙂
Hey Aruna…..deviating from what you asked……I love you as a person and its hard to believe you are in your 40s. You are in perfect shape…..this I am saying because I have seen pics of yours on FB….totally in shape :* Regarding that query, I would totally recommend that you start looking for something with coconut milk in it. In Kerala, women using raw coconut milk for their skin and they have amazing skin. Look for a product that has coconut milk. Also, are you using any serum. Night cream also is important……:)
Thanks Jomol. Sorry for replying so late. That first comment has itself makes me feel younger and a lot happier..hahha..but that coconut milk I didnt know about. Biotique has some coconut face pack. will that work?I am using La Roche Posay sunscreen which is fabulous. Ponds Serum i am using but not sure how effective it is 🙁
@Surabhi – Thanks. Been using olay total effects for a while but wondering if I need anything stronger or milder as i grow older..
my mom is in her mid fifties and never got a single pimple or a blackhead or a whitehead on her face! can you believe that? i ve got all the genes from my dad along with oily acne prone skin 🙁 anyways I think you should start using creams have retinol in it as it helps with wrinkles and fine lines..if you have any..lots of woman swear by olay but I have never used so not sure..i highly recommend using vichy as a brand since it works the best for me.. 🙂 vichy also has range for your skin type..just check on their website and m sure you’ll find it
moderation 🙁
Maybe the expectation is higher. 🙂 I see all these million brands and lots of DIYs and so I try some of them and in the process harm my skin. I keep thinking maybe I’ll find that perfect product. 🙂 but so far haven’t tried any expensive stuff. Time I tried maybe?
No problem abt the long comment. U took the time n effort. Appreciate it.
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btw, she doesn’t let anything touch her face except Dove. You are welcome. She s also thinking to go for some expensive range. checked out TBS.. but not satisfied.
do let me know, what you are going for..
I Thot I’d buy Vichy my last Mumbai trip but never did. Will check their website for more info.
Aru….My Fellow 40-ista..Else I wuld have been the only aunty for all these lovely ‘girlies’ on IMBB… 😛
Regarding your query..I am also taking notes & will be benefited frm the comments here. I myself still don’t have any routine & I will be completing 44 & stepping into 45 in January.. 😛 The prob is even at this age..I have kinda oily skin & most of anti aging creams are loaded with oils. But I keep on trying various DIYs..which include Vit C & Multivitamin tablets..!! My major prob area is undereyes …courtesy my nocturnal nature & seriously looking for sum effective solution. Freckles are a matter of concern too. I am planning to try Retinol Cream..as have heard loads @ its anti aging benefits. And yes…Olay total effects is my current Night Cream. Lets Stay Beautiful regardless of our Age…. 🙂
My skin type exactly like yours and my age too.so cool my fellow 40 club member! 🙂 🙂 Will be 45 next march 🙂 u use the Olay night cream or the day one at night?
aru u shd concentrate on retinols n anti-oxidants in skincare n include lots of fish n fresh juices n green tea in diet.its a myth tht ageing skin means dry skin so dont go overboard with moisturuzation. virgin coconut oil is very powerful anti-ageing oil so use it everyday before bath or as body oil.for hair too it reverses ageing..take care.. ur very sweet 🙂
Thanks ife. Lots of coconut suggestions. Shud look for some products with it or plain coconut oil like u suggested.
Hi Aruna, My mom is in her late 50s. She uses Olay total effects. Its very good but not awesome. It worked to an extent.. like her skin looks more firmer but after 4-5 months, there is no more further improvement.we females expect ALOT. but all the good it did to her skin, is still visible but nothing more than that. It evened out skintone (black spots due to age), firm skin, lessened visible wrinkles.
btw, she s blessed with awesome skin (touchwood), no pimples, any kinda black or white heads, perfectt skin – not dry / oily / combination. For eg: the compact she uses o her face at 10 am is still as fresh at 6 pm in evening (without any touch-ups)..
Oooops.. a long comment.. I can understand how you feel now coz i saw her going through same phase & 10 yrs back, there was only Ponds age cream (which was good @ tat time but not as good as Olay total effects).. Hope this helps..
Sorry my reply to u went to Parita
Aruna, u look fabulous n when I reach my forties, I would like to be like u too 🙂 One could never guess ur age, u look so young.
I swear by the CLinique 3 step. I use the anti-blemish range N its perfect for me. I think you could use the clinique skincare morning n night, n try their antioxidant night cream for night. Its truly amazing, not too heavy either.
And regarding coconut, use of coconut milk on skin gives SUPER results… But am not so sure abt coconut oil (even virgin). It broke me out badly, I got cystic acne that woudnt go away even after months!!! 🙁 I later read that it is highly comodogenic. If u wanna use any oils on ur skiin plz go for jojoba oil, its light n wont break u out.