Comments on: Girl Talk ~ Skin Care

By: BARBARA WARDEN

BARBARA WARDEN — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:05:04 +0000

I have used the anti aging line from ARBONNE for three years. My skin looks better each year. My fair husband also uses the anti aging line. I loved it so much I started my own Arbonne business and was able to pay for my daughter’s college room and board the first year I began my business. The products are worth every penny. The products are safe and healthy. No parabens. Remember your skin is your largest organ and everything you put on your skin enters your circulatory system within 30 seconds. Read your labels. Skincare products contain some of the most harmful chemicals. Go check out the products online.

By: Kimm at REINVENTED

Kimm at REINVENTED — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:21:25 +0000

I would HIGHLY recommend mineral make-up. I use Bare Minerals, and though pricey, it’s wonderful. My skin is in better condition since using this make-up, no matter what cleanser or moisterizer I use.
Kimm at REINVENTED´s last blog ..Trash to Treasure Favorites

By: Kimm at REINVENTED

Kimm at REINVENTED — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:13:37 +0000

I second that!!
Kimm at REINVENTED´s last blog ..Trash to Treasure Favorites

By: amy

amy — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:22:23 +0000

I have to say I am so glad you asked about skin care so I could read all of the advice everyone shared. I tried the castor oil method last night and I do not have a shiny nose this morning–first time since puberty. I am so thankful. I am anxious to see what happens today when I apply makeup. Will my nose be shining by noon???
Amy

By: maura

maura — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:33:53 +0000

I use a moisturizer with an spf 15 everyday and I always put it on my face and my neck. I once heard a dermatologist talking about how people always forget their neck and end up with a youthful face and an old wrinkly neck! Not a nice picture.

By: Colleen Miller

Colleen Miller — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:30:31 +0000

Sorry forgot to mention my company is Greenridge Organics. http://www.greenridgeorganics.com
I just linked to your blog this week for your DIY day. And hopefully will be posting more projects soon. I can’t wait! Thanks for such an amazing blog that connects so many incredible women!

By: Colleen Miller

Colleen Miller — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:29:07 +0000

I make my own skincare products using simple ingredients. You can see them all on my website. I would love to do a giveaway on your blog. I love love love your blog!!!
Anyways, regarding skincare think of your body like a machine. It needs to be well oiled, well cleansed, and well hydrated. Using better ingredients (without the chemicals) is the best ways to maintain the best skin health for the longterm, not just temporary results.

By: Suzann

Suzann — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:42:12 +0000

I’m a freak for natural products. I cannot stand anything heavy or greasy or oily. I’m an AVEDA girl 100%

By: Astrid

Astrid — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:37:44 +0000

I’m all for more Girl Talk! I could really, really use some help in this area. My skin is splotchy looking. Right now I’m using homemade soap (I can make it extra gentle and soothing for the skin) and Aveeno moisturizer with SPF30 afterwards. Maybe I should try the oil cleaning method. I’ve got lots of nice oils on hand because of my soap making projects.

Now I’m wondering what make-up to use…what’s light enough but actually evens out skin tone? I hate anything that feels heavy. Anybody have any ideas?
Astrid´s last blog ..Snow Day= Fun in the Snow!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:09:01 +0000

I have sensitive skin and eczema, so I am extra careful with it. In December 2009, after reading an alarming article about Sodium Laurel Sulfate (SLS) and other parabens that are put in soaps and shampoos (even for babies and children!!) I made the decision to eliminate all SLS and parabens from my home. That decision has been amazing!! After two months, I've noticed a significant difference in my skin and even my wrinkles seem to be smoothing out - no joke! My skin glows, it's soft, and I feel better. Here's my new skincare routine: cleanse with Extra Gentle Rejuvenating Facial Wash and moisturize with Naked Beauty's Rosewater Natural Face Lotion. That's it! I do the same when I go to bed.

By: Southern Fried Gal

Southern Fried Gal — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:29:59 +0000

I heart Philosophy skin care. When I follow the routine my complexion is wonderful. It’s a little pricey but I figure I wear my face everyday so this is my little splurge unto myself.

I also find a little extra weight helps with the wrinkles – fills them right in! Of course there are other drawbacks to this approach. Can we really ever have it all???
Southern Fried Gal´s last blog ..Snow Days

By: Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam

Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:35:18 +0000

oh my goodness…girl, you now know what every one loves….except me. Still can’t find one thing I stick too…not good, I know since I scrunch my eyes so much. Speaking of eyes…we were supposed to do them together….what were we thinking??!!!!!! UGH!
Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam´s last blog ..Creating Beautiful Food…are you that chef?

By: Victoria

Victoria — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:05:00 +0000

My routine varies according to the sesason and i’ve used or tried a ton of products throughout my life. But I agree with Marta regarding good facials and staying out of the sun. Also, eating well, drinking a lot of water, good exercise, sleep and keeping your stress low are some of the best and inexpensive ways to keep your skin healthy. The products I use most at this stage of my life are from my dermatologist – MD Forte line that I order with a discount from SkinCareRX. I also love Green Cream created by a woman dermatologist in New Orleans. It’s a retinol product that doesn’t have some of the ill effects of Retin-A. But truthfully, I could probably give up those products and use my wonder product – Desert Essence Jojoba Oil. It’s amazing for just about everything. http://www.desertessence.com/jojoba
I’m in my late 50s and people think I’m in my 40s.

I will add that my mother used nothing but Oil of Olay and Dove soap on her skin and she had perfect skin. But she was born with it. I wasn’t so lucky. But thankfully, my skin is much better now than it was in my teens.

One last thing. If you like a lot of girl talk about everything from makeup and seeing “Faces of the Day”, perfume talk, skin care, etc. check out MakeupAlley.com. I’ve been a member for years and it’s great to check the reviews of products you are considering.

Thanks for the girl talk, Kimba. I always enjoy what you young girlies have to dish up here.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:56:53 +0000

I have struggled with oily skin and mild breakouts until the last couple of years, and now dryness and dullness with a few wrinkles. I swear by Hope in a Jar from Philosophy, great light all over moisturizer. I also have started using Origins, and LOVE that. The facial wash is more like a cream cleanser, and I have been pleased. My weekly exfoliation is homemade sugar scrub, which is just my moisturizer and sugar. That seems to do the trick. I am on the hunt for a nightly eye cream that works on dark circles. Any ideas????

By: Jd

Jd — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:45:45 +0000

I’ve been using the oil cleansing method since thanksgiving and really like it! I was using EVOO and castor oil for a while, but still getting some acne (but much better than what it was like when I was using my dermatologist recommended chemical laden prescriptions! For the past two weeks I’ve switched to jojoba oil and tea tree oil with the castor and every things clearing up!!
I’m still looking for a good moisturizer though…(I’m in a pool for swim lessons 2x a week and it dries me out!)
Jd´s last blog ..I’m back!

By: Tanya

Tanya — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:38:09 +0000

I have had problems with eczema and dry skin all my life. Right now I look like I am molting. It doesn’t matter how much exfoliating I do, I am flaky and dry. It’s disgusting!

I swear by my Arbonne RE9, but it is EXPENSIVE! I sell it and I can’t afford it half the time. Right now, I am out of my beloved Arbonne, which is why I resemble a molting snake. Hopefully, I can buy some more soon. In the meantime, I am open to suggestions of cheap drugstore products that work on chronically dry skin.

By: KS

KS — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:07:28 +0000

This has been fun to read. : ) I found that Proactiv Solution really worked when my skin used to break out occasionally. I guess I’ve outgrown that. I’m going to buy Regenerist after reading these comments. There was a $3 coupon for it in the Sunday paper.

By: Melanie @ The Old White Cottage

Melanie @ The Old White Cottage — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:21:31 +0000

You know, I have tried so many moisturizers … cheap, expensive, you name it. I used to work at a make-up counter so I could try things without buying.

I have very sensitive skin and my skin is always a little red as a result. My mom has the same skin and she told me that she’d started using Ponds moisturizer because her grandmother (my great-grandmother) and mother (my grandmother) used it and they both have perfect skin. I tried it and my skin is now totally perfect. I can’t believe it. I’ve also used it on my daughters when their faces get dry. That’s *5* generations of Ponds users!

Now, if I can only find an eye cream …
Melanie @ The Old White Cottage´s last blog ..Blizzard in Progress

By: Crystal

Crystal — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:20:02 +0000

I use Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash at night which is pretty much their basic product, but I love that it leaves my face so smooth in the morning. Then I use Cetaphil lotion in the morning, and that’s pretty much it, but it works! (in case your wondering, I’m 23, so I guess I’m not quite into wrinkle creams yet, but I’m sure I’m not far away either

By: Kristy

Kristy — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:18:20 +0000

I have a Clarisonic Mia face cleaner. I swear by it. If you don’t get your face really clean and your pores clean then nothing you put on it will work. I also love Oil of Olay’s serum. It’s the cheapest of the lot and works fantastic. I use their cheaper version of moiosturizer and have since I was 20…that’s almost 20 years and I have NO wrinkles.

By: Jennifer Juniper

Jennifer Juniper — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:58:22 +0000

I’m a forehead wrinkle-er from way back and I started with ROC about 2 years ago and saw a pretty nice reduction in the deepness. Is that the right word? I use the day cream and the night serum. Serum sounds magical so it could all be in my head
Jennifer Juniper´s last blog ..Fudge Blossoms

By: New Every Morning

New Every Morning — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:26:32 +0000

This book changed my life ~er~ face! I love, love love it!!!

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Dont-Go-to-the-Cosmetics-Counter-Without-Me/Paula-Begoun/e/9781877988349/?pwb=1&
New Every Morning´s last blog ..Keeping House

By: Shannon Best

Shannon Best — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:55:13 +0000

Dove cucumber soap.
Neutrogena oil-free SPF 15 face lotion.
If I apply foundation that day it’s usually a Neutrogena oil free foundation that’s light and then a finishing powder from the same line.
This routine works best for my oily skin.
-Shannon in Austin
Shannon Best´s last blog ..Daddy’s helper

By: Danielle @ Life on Dahlia Lane

Danielle @ Life on Dahlia Lane — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:22:55 +0000

I love the facial expressions! I like Oil of Olay age-defying face wash and their daily moisturizer with SPF. I use Queen Helene’s Oatmeal & Honey face scrub and Olive Oil & Avocado moisturizing mask a couple times per week. The mask makes your skin feel soooo soft and hydrated! And it’s only like $5 at Sally Beauty!

By: Kimba

Kimba — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:14:14 +0000

Ooooh! I was looking at that roller-ball thingy the other day! I’m going to try it!