Pink, itchy, flaky…not my best look. Switched to a heavier day moisturizer and of course, sunblock. I prefer Jan Marini’s antioxidant daily face protectant 30 SPF. It’s waterproof yet it’s not greasy and it actually smells nice.
Tonight when I washed my face I used some cleasnser on a face cloth and in gentle circles went around my face, lightly helping lift some of the dead skin. I’m not a huge fan of scrubs so I find that the face cloth is just enough of a push without being too harsh. My skin felt a little sore as I was putting the Retin A on afterward. I may consider taking a night off from it tomorrow. Being someone who likes big results fast, this is not an easy decision for me.
Marlee Davis, AntiAging Medical & Laser Clinic Staff.
Let the peeling begin. The last two days have been pretty much the same. Parts of my face have taken on a slightly shiny look and are starting to flake- mostly on my forehead and my cheeks. I just keep packing on the moisturizer and so far that seems to keep me from leaving large portions of my DNA everywhere I go.
The peeling process is never my favorite and the main reason I haven’t stuck to this in the past. I’m still applying a moisturizer on top of the Retin A at night so that seems to be helping. I’ve been careful not to put it into my hairline where I seem to be dropping follicles faster than the speed of sound but that’s another blog. Doncha just love menopause?!
Marlee Davis, AntiAging Medical & Laser Clinic Staff.
Last night I washed my face with a gentle cleanser, made sure it was completely dry and used a pea-sized amount of Retin – A Micro Gel all over.
I put it as close to the eye area as possible (within reason) avoiding my eyebrows…no need to peel them I’ve lost enough of them from over- plucking in the 1980’s.
I put a light moisturizer on top as my skin tends to be dry anyway.
I didn’t have any tingling and this morning and in fact my skin looked slightly plumper…is that possible?
We’ve only just begun, stay tuned.
Anne David, AntiAging Medical & Laser Clinic Staff
Is it time for Retin A?
My skin feels a bit looser. My pores are enlarging and although most people would say I look pretty good for my age, I can tell that things are changing. I have tried sticking with a trial of Retin A before but haven’t been able to last through the redness and peeling long enough to notice any difference…other than “thank goodness that’s over!”
Why bother you say? Because Retin A is a topical cream that has been scientifically proven to significantly reduce wrinkles, remove fine lines and generally improve the skin’s condition and appearance. That is really all you need to know…except if you are thinking of getting pregnant…don’t use it.
I have seen huge improvements in the skin quality of many of my clients and have stumbled upon at least one 83 year old who looked like she could be my younger sister and the one common denominator? Retin A.
So I’ll start tonight with .1% Retin A Micro. If I’d never tried it before or wasn’t already using a retinol based cream 3 nights a week I would first go through a course of .04%. I’ll let you know if this turns out to be my first mistake.
Marlee Davis, AntiAging Medical & Laser Clinic Staff.
Review excerpted from CanadianBeauty.com.
I have been using it every day and night for the last few weeks, and already I can tell that this has been helping my regular glycolic acid moisturizer work even better. I think it just sets a good base for what you’re using and that’s why it works. If you have acne-prone skin, then I would definitely recommend this as it’s going to help minimize breakouts and fade scars.
Just a note that this shouldn’t be used on its own to remove makeup. When I rubbed at my eyes, I found that this just stung way too much because of the glycolic acid. I prefered to use a cleansing oil first (yes,I’m a fan too), and then this cleanser.
View the Jan Marini skin care line available at Anti-Aging Medical & Laser Clinic.
How exciting – we have permission from the health experts to drink red wine daily. According to a recent review in the Americal Journal of Clinical Nutrition, people who are at low risk of diabetes already can further lower the diabetic risk with moderate alcohol consumption – 2 glasses of wine for men, 1 glass for women (1). This reaffirms a 2002 JAMA study showing insulin and triglyceride benefit from moderate alcohol consumption (2).
In conjunction with moderate eating and regular exercise, alcohol has potential to improve quality and quantity of life.
Red wine contains resveratrol, proven to boost sirtuins involved in extending lifespan in rats. Hopefully we humans are as lucky as rats!
(1) Am J Clin Nutr** 91: 1777-1783, 2010. First published April 21, 2010;
doi:10.3945/ajcn.2010.29170**
*American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, doi:10.3945/ajcn.2010.29170
Vol. 91, No. 6, 1777-1783, June 2010
(2) Effects of Moderate Alcohol Intake on Fasting Insulin and Glucose
Concentrations and Insulin Sensitivity in Postmenopausal Women *
Michael J. Davies, et al
JAMA. 2002;287:2559-2562.
The price we pay for beauty no longer needs to include pain.
Those days when we had to wait until the topical creams worked or endure dental blocks to tolerate the pain of injectable treatments are over. Fillers are now manufactured with an agent to reduce pain during the injection, Lidocaine. It has meant that Hyaluaronic Acid (HA) is used for severe facial lines, folds, and wrinkles are easily inflatable, restoring the skin’s volume.
As we age, our skin changes. Over time, the natural volume of youthful skin begins to diminish as wrinkles and folds form. With filler injectable, you don’t have to just sit back and let it happen. The filler injectable gel, (Juvederm, Restylane or Perlane) is placed under the skin or directly onto the bone to instantly restore your facial volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds. Your “smile lines” (crows feet) and nasolabial folds (the creases that run from the bottom of your nose to the corners of your mouth) are all treatable with minimal pain, little risk and down time.
Welcome to the Cosmetic Treatments and Anti-Aging Blog. We hope you’ll read our articles and discussions about cosmetic treatments such as Botox, Restylane and Juvederm, anti-aging, anti-aging products, hormone therapy, and more. We hope that our articles will provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions about cosmetic treatments.
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In Good Health,
Staff at Anti Aging Medical & Laser Clinic
