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Post by dewryce on Aug 16, 2019 22:02:57 GMT
My mom is interested in a new skin care routine so I contacted Deciem customer support and asked for recommendations. They listed 4 products, none of them cleaners. So I was hoping for some beauty pea input!
She is in her early 70s with very dry skin. Damaged through the years by sun and smoke. By appearances her biggest issue is a lackluster, dull color.
She he is unlikely to follow anything but a simple routine.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Aug 16, 2019 22:05:18 GMT
What kind of budget/access are talking? Limit it to Target, we'll order online, etc.?
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Post by just PEAchy on Aug 16, 2019 22:13:16 GMT
I’m 56 and a couple years ago, I was having a terrible time with my skin. I was trying lots of different products hoping to find something that would help. I finally decided to go back to basics & see if that would help. I starting using Dove soap, Thayers witch hazel, a light moisturizer for daytime and a heavier one for nighttime. After a little more trial & error, I starting using Bliss Pore Patrol for day and Bliss Rose Gold for night. Within a few months, my skin improved dramatically. I really believe less is more. A gentle cleanser & toner and a moisturizer can be all she needs
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Post by disneypal on Aug 16, 2019 22:24:08 GMT
If she wants to keep it simple, I recommend the just the Restoring Cleanser and Deep Moisturizer |
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Post by dewryce on Aug 16, 2019 22:27:40 GMT
What kind of budget/access are talking? Limit it to Target, we'll order online, etc.? Oh, good question. Online would be easiest, neither of us goes shopping much, though she does hit CVS/Walgreen’s frequently. But if it is an excellent/superior product she can’t get elsewhere I am willing to go in store. The two of us in a Sephora/Ulta is dangerous  Budget, not crazy expensive. I’d say under $20 would be best for her for maintenance. Again, if it is completely superior and makes a huge difference over other products a higher price would be okay. |
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Post by dewryce on Aug 16, 2019 22:29:32 GMT
I’m 56 and a couple years ago, I was having a terrible time with my skin. I was trying lots of different products hoping to find something that would help. I finally decided to go back to basics & see if that would help. I starting using Dove soap, Thayers witch hazel, a light moisturizer for daytime and a heavier one for nighttime. After a little more trial & error, I starting using Bliss Pore Patrol for day and Bliss Rose Gold for night. Within a few months, my skin improved dramatically. I really believe less is more. A gentle cleanser & toner and a moisturizer can be all she needsAnd she is unlikely to do much more than that. Though, her skin tone bothers her so I think she will be willing to add a serum to the routine.
If she wants to keep it simple, I recommend the just the Restoring Cleanser and Deep Moisturizer Will look into it, thanks! |
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Post by scrapngranny on Aug 16, 2019 22:35:14 GMT
I use Cerave moisturizering cleanser. Cleanser |
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Post by paperaddictedpea on Aug 16, 2019 22:40:23 GMT
CeraVe cleanser is great. It's very gentle and leaves my skin feeling soft and moisturized. They also have various moisturizers - I'm not a fan of the AM moisturizer with sunscreen but I really like the PM version.
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Post by papersilly on Aug 16, 2019 23:26:17 GMT
I use Cerave moisturizering cleanser. Cleanser I use an oil cleanser and follow up with this. |
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Post by dewryce on Aug 16, 2019 23:31:34 GMT
I’ve heard good things about Cerave, probably here, but had forgotten about it. Do y’all use your hands, a washcloth? I’ve seen some silicone cleaners I’ve been considering for DH.
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Post by RosieKat on Aug 16, 2019 23:36:27 GMT
I use the Cerave for oilier skin, but both my daughter and my mom like the hydrating Cerave cleanser. Neither of them have super-super-dry skin, but it's definitely dry. I use my hands, just one scant pump and I usually add a drop or two of water, lather it up on my face, and then use a wet washcloth to wash it off. I don't typically use a moisturizer, but I have liked the Cerave PM one mentioned above when I need it in the winter, and I like it. My daughter likes the IT cleansers and moisturizers, too, but they're way too pricy for her to get to use most of the time!
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Post by bothmykidsrbrats on Aug 16, 2019 23:42:59 GMT
My mom is 74 and recently gave up all her pricey skin care products for coconut oil, a wash cloth, and a jar of Ponds anti wrinkle cream. She is also using a vitamin C serum. I can not confirm for myself yet, but she swears her face is as soft as a baby's butt and her eye lashes are growing like weeds. Coconut oil never did a thing for me, but she is loving it.
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Post by dewryce on Aug 16, 2019 23:44:34 GMT
I use the Cerave for oilier skin, but both my daughter and my mom like the hydrating Cerave cleanser. Neither of them have super-super-dry skin, but it's definitely dry. I use my hands, just one scant pump and I usually add a drop or two of water, lather it up on my face, and then use a wet washcloth to wash it off. I don't typically use a moisturizer, but I have liked the Cerave PM one mentioned above when I need it in the winter, and I like it. My daughter likes the IT cleansers and moisturizers, too, but they're way too pricy for her to get to use most of the time! When looking at the Cerave for my mom I noticed the one for oily skin and wondered if it would work for DH. He has super oily skin and currently uses face pads. But they’re pretty rough and I wonder if they aren’t doing more harm than good. Plus, so much packaging used every month! I’m thinking about suggesting this Cerave for normal to oily and a silicone face scrubber like this. A little exfoliation is needed for him, he likes that aspect of his face pads. This seems it would be much more gentle, not to mention environmentally friendly. I already use 7 wash clothes a week for my face so I’m not wanting to add to that for DH  |
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Post by dewryce on Aug 16, 2019 23:47:23 GMT
My mom is 74 and recently gave up all her pricey skin care products for coconut oil, a wash cloth, and a jar of Ponds anti wrinkle cream. She is also using a vitamin C serum. I can not confirm for myself yet, but she swears her face is as soft as a baby's butt and her eye lashes are growing like weeds. Coconut oil never did a thing for me, but she is loving it. I use the coconut oil for a makeup remover and to wash my face too. I have tried other products but always come back to this. It does nothing for my eyelashes, unfortunately. But mom doesn’t love it, it’s the process I think. And I can confirm, my skin is as soft as a baby’s butt |
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Post by RosieKat on Aug 16, 2019 23:58:52 GMT
I use the Cerave for oilier skin, but both my daughter and my mom like the hydrating Cerave cleanser. Neither of them have super-super-dry skin, but it's definitely dry. I use my hands, just one scant pump and I usually add a drop or two of water, lather it up on my face, and then use a wet washcloth to wash it off. I don't typically use a moisturizer, but I have liked the Cerave PM one mentioned above when I need it in the winter, and I like it. My daughter likes the IT cleansers and moisturizers, too, but they're way too pricy for her to get to use most of the time! When looking at the Cerave for my mom I noticed the one for oily skin and wondered if it would work for DH. He has super oily skin and currently uses face pads. But they’re pretty rough and I wonder if they aren’t doing more harm than good. Plus, so much packaging used every month! I’m thinking about suggesting this Cerave for normal to oily and a silicone face scrubber like this. A little exfoliation is needed for him, he likes that aspect of his face pads. This seems it would be much more gentle, not to mention environmentally friendly. I already use 7 wash clothes a week for my face so I’m not wanting to add to that for DH I tried so many things over so many years, and yes, I think I was aggravating the situation. Once I started using this, everything has become so much more normal with my skin. It cleans well (I don't have to use a separate makeup remover) yet doesn't strip the moisture somehow. I haven't needed to use rosacea meds once I had used this for about a year, either - so I think it's totally worth a try. I can't speak to the silicone scrubber, but I can say that Clarisonic (even the sensitive, gentle ones) aggravated my skin. I have some microfiber type washcloths that are super soft and dry very quickly, so I can use them for 2 or 3 nights before I feel the need to wash them. washcloths |
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Post by peajays on Aug 17, 2019 1:43:36 GMT
I’d use the Cerave cleanser and a Clarisonic a few times a week. The Clarisonic really brightens the skin.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Aug 17, 2019 2:08:33 GMT
What kind of budget/access are talking? Limit it to Target, we'll order online, etc.? Oh, good question. Online would be easiest, neither of us goes shopping much, though she does hit CVS/Walgreen’s frequently. But if it is an excellent/superior product she can’t get elsewhere I am willing to go in store. The two of us in a Sephora/Ulta is dangerous Budget, not crazy expensive. I’d say under $20 would be best for her for maintenance. Again, if it is completely superior and makes a huge difference over other products a higher price would be okay. I don't have a great recommendation for her specifically-- I realize now that you said she has really dry skin; mine's oily/combo-- but I would scope out CVS. You should be able to get the CeraVe or Cetaphil there. It will be a little more expensive than Target or WalMart but CVS at least has that "return anything" policy for its beauty department; some stores don't. You might even be able to find travel sizes for her to try out. Walgreens may have a similar policy for beauty, but I'm not sure. For your husband, try looking for what's called a konjac sponge. It's hard as a rock when dry, but softens with water. Not as abrasive as a loofah, plenty reusable. |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Aug 17, 2019 2:28:23 GMT
I like It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser or Cerave foaming. I don't like the Cerave hydrating at all. It feels like it leaves a film on my skin. My skin is more oily/combo in the summer and more normal in the winter. This works well year round. My mom uses the Cerave hydrating (the one I bought and didn't like and passed on to her) and likes it. La Roche Posay has a cleanser that is really similar as well.
I do use an oil cleanser before the foaming most days. I've been a little lazier with it this summer.
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Post by mama2three on Aug 17, 2019 3:37:18 GMT
I have dry skin and use the deep cleansing oil olive oil cleanser from DHC (online order) with their “soothing lotion “ toner. I also love the lavender line of products from Kettle Care Organics. The toner and lavender creme especially. They are wonderful for dry skin, especially in winter or dry climates. My skin is really smooth with no wrinkles thanks to years of using these products.
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Post by likescarrots on Aug 17, 2019 5:13:37 GMT
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Post by dewryce on Aug 17, 2019 5:19:23 GMT
So I think the majority recommend Cerave cleanser. I’ve liked what I’ve read and since she can get this from the drug store or I can mail it to her from Amazon I think we will start there. If that doesn’t work for her I will try the more specialized suggestions. And I will look into the options for DH to use too. Thanks so much for all of the input!
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Post by likescarrots on Aug 17, 2019 5:31:43 GMT
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Post by dewryce on Aug 17, 2019 5:42:52 GMT
One of the things they recommended for her was The Buffet. Here are all the suggestions. I don’t want her to be overwhelmed so I think I will start her with the soap and 2 serums, I was thinking The Buffet and then Hyaluronic Acid for moisturizing. We can add others later for hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, etc. Those are pretty basic, right? |
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Post by pilcas on Aug 17, 2019 11:21:03 GMT
The Cerave Moisturizing cleanser is one of the best for dry skin.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Aug 17, 2019 12:36:33 GMT
I’ve heard good things about Cerave, probably here, but had forgotten about it. Do y’all use your hands, a washcloth? I’ve seen some silicone cleaners I’ve been considering for DH. Forgot to add that I use a soft makeup remover face cloth (washable, not disposable). |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Aug 17, 2019 12:40:05 GMT
One of the things they recommended for her was The Buffet. Here are all the suggestions. I don’t want her to be overwhelmed so I think I will start her with the soap and 2 serums, I was thinking The Buffet and then Hyaluronic Acid for moisturizing. We can add others later for hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, etc. Those are pretty basic, right? I agree to start with only two serums, but the Hyaluronic acid and the natural moisturizing factors are more moisturizing than treatment, of that makes sense. If you do buffet and the HA you might still need a moisturizer. |
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Post by Linda on Aug 17, 2019 13:48:32 GMT
pretty basics here but both me and mum (82) use noxema to clean and a store brand version of oil of olay for mosisturizing/minimal suncreen
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Post by dewryce on Aug 17, 2019 14:00:43 GMT
One of the things they recommended for her was The Buffet. Here are all the suggestions. I don’t want her to be overwhelmed so I think I will start her with the soap and 2 serums, I was thinking The Buffet and then Hyaluronic Acid for moisturizing. We can add others later for hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, etc. Those are pretty basic, right? I agree to start with only two serums, but the Hyaluronic acid and the natural moisturizing factors are more moisturizing than treatment, of that makes sense. If you do buffet and the HA you might still need a moisturizer. I’m pretty new to this so actually, it doesn’t make sense to me I thought the Hyraluronic Acid was a moisturizer? And isn’t that what the HA is at the end of the other items? I just thought since it was the main ingredient in the 2% +B5 concoction it would be more moisturizing than the others? |
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Post by annabella on Aug 17, 2019 17:38:37 GMT
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Aug 17, 2019 20:24:35 GMT
I agree to start with only two serums, but the Hyaluronic acid and the natural moisturizing factors are more moisturizing than treatment, of that makes sense. If you do buffet and the HA you might still need a moisturizer. I’m pretty new to this so actually, it doesn’t make sense to me I thought the Hyraluronic Acid was a moisturizer? And isn’t that what the HA is at the end of the other items? I just thought since it was the main ingredient in the 2% +B5 concoction it would be more moisturizing than the others? HA is an ingredient in a lot of moisturizers-- I think it helps your skin draw moisture from the air-- but it is not itself a moisturizer. |
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