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Post by birukitty on Aug 17, 2019 20:30:45 GMT
Both of my parents (79) Dad and Mom and I (59) use Dr. Hauschka products for skin care. I keep it very simple because of the cost and the difference in my skin has been incredible since I started using it about 5 years ago. My Mom has been using this line for the last 10+ years.
I have dry skin. For cleansing I use the Soothing Cleansing Milk. It comes in a glass dispensing bottle and feels incredible when I wash my face. I get it from pharmaca.com which always offers 25% off so that brings it down to $29.25. While that sounds a lot you get almost 5 oz. which lasts a long time. To me it is worth it because of what it does for my skin.
I also use the Revitalizing Day Cream which is a powerful moisturizer. If I use it regularly the lines under my eyes disappear. With the discount it's 63.75 but it's also well worth it to me. It makes my skin glow too.
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Post by dewryce on Aug 17, 2019 20:32:52 GMT
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. So HA is not Hyraluronic Acid?
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Aug 17, 2019 21:29:03 GMT
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. So HA is not Hyraluronic Acid? Yes, it is hyaluronic acid. My understanding is that it draws moisture from the air to your skin (although there are also some concerns that it can draw moisture from your skin up to the surface of the air is dry). I see it as an add on, not a moisturizer. The serums are very watery. The NMF from the ordinary would be a moisturizer that I believe is creamy. I haven’t used it. Maybe start with the buffet and a moisturizer since buffet already has HA in it.
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Post by dewryce on Aug 17, 2019 21:51:31 GMT
So HA is not Hyraluronic Acid? Yes, it is hyaluronic acid. My understanding is that it draws moisture from the air to your skin (although there are also some concerns that it can draw moisture from your skin up to the surface of the air is dry). I see it as an add on, not a moisturizer. The serums are very watery. The NMF from the ordinary would be a moisturizer that I believe is creamy. I haven’t used it. Maybe start with the buffet and a moisturizer since buffet already has HA in it. I just did a little more reading on this and it seems that there are different types of HA, or different types of HA molecules, something like that and they go in different layers of your skin and that determines if they are helpful or detrimental. I think. LOL. I think that is where I land too, the buffet and moisturizer for her. Eta: probably just easier to quote the people who know more about this than I do
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Post by katiekaty on Aug 18, 2019 0:01:12 GMT
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Post by likescarrots on Aug 18, 2019 0:44:16 GMT
Yes, it is hyaluronic acid. My understanding is that it draws moisture from the air to your skin (although there are also some concerns that it can draw moisture from your skin up to the surface of the air is dry). I see it as an add on, not a moisturizer. The serums are very watery. The NMF from the ordinary would be a moisturizer that I believe is creamy. I haven’t used it. Maybe start with the buffet and a moisturizer since buffet already has HA in it. I just did a little more reading on this and it seems that there are different types of HA, or different types of HA molecules, something like that and they go in different layers of your skin and that determines if they are helpful or detrimental. I think. LOL. I think that is where I land too, the buffet and moisturizer for her. Eta: probably just easier to quote the people who know more about this than I do I agree with iamkristin, the buffet and a moisturizer are a good start. HA is great but if you don't have a good moisturizer with it it could potentially pull moisture from your skin instead of putting it in, is my understanding.
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Post by dewryce on Aug 18, 2019 0:55:41 GMT
Thanks! Why does this product description et. al. look so different than others? No recommendations, or other items people buy with it...
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Post by katiekaty on Aug 18, 2019 18:06:15 GMT
Thanks! Why does this product description et. al. look so different than others? No recommendations, or other items people buy with it... The Revision products are Professional Spa products and backed and recommended by plastic surgeons. They are amazing and really do work on all skin types and all ages. I don't normally speak up for products and really never used anything special except dial or olay, but these have really changed how my skin looks and feels. I have been very pleased with them.
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Post by dewryce on Aug 19, 2019 1:26:06 GMT
Thanks! Why does this product description et. al. look so different than others? No recommendations, or other items people buy with it... The Revision products are Professional Spa products and backed and recommended by plastic surgeons. They are amazing and really do work on all skin types and all ages. I don't normally speak up for products and really never used anything special except dial or olay, but these have really changed how my skin looks and feels. I have been very pleased with them. Oh, I didn’t mean they don’t look good because of lack of reviews, I like what I read about them. I mean that their Amazon page is physically different than any other Amazon page I have seen before!
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Post by ameslou on Aug 19, 2019 2:53:55 GMT
I really like Makeup Artists Choice (https://www.makeupartistschoice.com) They have great customer service (eg you can email them, with or without a photo and they will provide suggestions about products to try). Sample sizes are available if you don't want to commit to a full size product/price.
For dry, dull skin you might try starting with one of the enzyme products or one of the acid based daily cleansers. Good luck to your mom!
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Post by peabrain on Aug 19, 2019 12:41:26 GMT
I began using the ordinary (deciem) squalane cleanser. I like that my skin feels more moisturized than anything else I have used. It is gentle but it does take all my make up off and doesn't break me out. cleansers squalane cleanserThe Ordinary's hydrators and oils hydrators & oilsI'm using the squalane oil squalane oil To me it's a dry oil that is light and dries ok fast. Hope this helps
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Post by dewryce on Aug 19, 2019 20:12:27 GMT
I began using the ordinary (deciem) squalane cleanser. I like that my skin feels more moisturized than anything else I have used. It is gentle but it does take all my make up off and doesn't break me out. cleansers squalane cleanserThe Ordinary's hydrators and oils hydrators & oilsI'm using the squalane oil squalane oil To me it's a dry oil that is light and dries ok fast. Hope this helps I was looking at the Squalane cleanser, but was hoping to find one she could obtain more easily. If the Cerave doesn’t work out it’s on my list of suggestions for her, along with several listed here. Thanks! I did place an order at Deciem for the both of us. I am so used to fast shipping so I was surprised when they said it might take 7 business days to ship! But am excited about getting them and seeing what impact the products have on our faces. I need to remember to take before photos.
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Post by busy on Aug 19, 2019 20:18:03 GMT
I began using the ordinary (deciem) squalane cleanser. I like that my skin feels more moisturized than anything else I have used. It is gentle but it does take all my make up off and doesn't break me out. cleansers squalane cleanserThe Ordinary's hydrators and oils hydrators & oilsI'm using the squalane oil squalane oil To me it's a dry oil that is light and dries ok fast. Hope this helps I was looking at the Squalane cleanser, but was hoping to find one she could obtain more easily. If the Cerave doesn’t work out it’s on my list of suggestions for her, along with several listed here. Thanks! I did place an order at Deciem for the both of us. I am so used to fast shipping so I was surprised when they said it might take 7 business days to ship! But am excited about getting them and seeing what impact the products have on our faces. I need to remember to take before photos. Be aware that the tube of squalene cleanser is very small! I didn't pay attention to the size when I ordered it, because cleansers generally come in larger tubes. But this is small... I will definitely order more than one at a time in the future.
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Post by peabrain on Aug 19, 2019 20:22:40 GMT
Be aware that the tube of squalene cleanser is very small! I didn't pay attention to the size when I ordered it, because cleansers generally come in larger tubes. But this is small... I will definitely order more than one at a time in the future. It is small! I heard that DECEIM is getting bigger sizes. bigger
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Post by dewryce on Aug 19, 2019 20:29:17 GMT
Be aware that the tube of squalene cleanser is very small! I didn't pay attention to the size when I ordered it, because cleansers generally come in larger tubes. But this is small... I will definitely order more than one at a time in the future. It is small! I heard that DECEIM is getting bigger sizes. biggerYes, several of the products I want will be coming/do come in larger sizes. But I stayed small for 2 reasons. 1) I will have the container for travel and 2) this is my first time using so I’m not sure if they will work for me.
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Post by katiekaty on Aug 22, 2019 16:47:00 GMT
The Revision products are Professional Spa products and backed and recommended by plastic surgeons. They are amazing and really do work on all skin types and all ages. I don't normally speak up for products and really never used anything special except dial or olay, but these have really changed how my skin looks and feels. I have been very pleased with them. Oh, I didn’t mean they don’t look good because of lack of reviews, I like what I read about them. I mean that their Amazon page is physically different than any other Amazon page I have seen before! Oh, I didn't even realize it was different!. LOL It looks like their product brochure that is shown/given to patrons in the spas. Maybe they spend extra to have it look that way?
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Post by Gennifer on Aug 22, 2019 17:39:30 GMT
I know this is pricier than what you said, but I love my Cane+Austin Miracle Pad +. It’s a jar with pre-moistened rounds that have a glycolic acid formula. I keep it in my nightstand, and use it when I’m getting into bed. You just swipe it over your face until the round is dry... can’t get any easier than that.
It actually says to use it morning and night, but I only have to do it 2-3 times a week, so my jar of sixty wipes lasts me 6 months, which really brings the cost down. It does an amazing job of exfoliating and resurfacing the skin, so, with dullness being one of her concerns, I think this would help a ton, and she will notice a big difference right away, making her more likely to continue with the whole regimen.
They do have a lighter version (the Miracle Pad) available, too. And, for the record, I like these a ton better than the two-step ones by Dr. Dennis Gross.
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Post by dewryce on Aug 22, 2019 18:43:36 GMT
I know this is pricier than what you said, but I love my Cane+Austin Miracle Pad +. It’s a jar with pre-moistened rounds that have a glycolic acid formula. I keep it in my nightstand, and use it when I’m getting into bed. You just swipe it over your face until the round is dry... can’t get any easier than that. It actually says to use it morning and night, but I only have to do it 2-3 times a week, so my jar of sixty wipes lasts me 6 months, which really brings the cost down. It does an amazing job of exfoliating and resurfacing the skin, so, with dullness being one of her concerns, I think this would help a ton, and she will notice a big difference right away, making her more likely to continue with the whole regimen. They do have a lighter version (the Miracle Pad) available, too. And, for the record, I like these a ton better than the two-step ones by Dr. Dennis Gross. She has the Cerave cleanser and our Deciem order is already in the way so we are going to give those a go first. But, that actually sounds easier for her to use, or something she is more likely to use. Exactly as you describe, sitting in the side of her bed before she turns in for the night. The one you mentioned has a 30% solution, did you work your way up to that? They also have a moisturizing one that has 10% glycolic acid. She has very dry skin.
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Post by Gennifer on Aug 22, 2019 19:18:54 GMT
She has the Cerave cleanser and our Deciem order is already in the way so we are going to give those a go first. But, that actually sounds easier for her to use, or something she is more likely to use. Exactly as you describe, sitting in the side of her bed before she turns in for the night. The one you mentioned has a 30% solution, did you work your way up to that? They also have a moisturizing one that has 10% glycolic acid. She has very dry skin. I also have extremely dry skin, and live in the desert to boot. I didn’t work up to it, but, maybe that’s why I can get away with just using it a couple of times a week? The Dr. Dennis Gross ones I *did* have to use daily, which really adds up. She could maybe start with once a day (and build up to twice, if she wants!) and once her skin has improved dial it back to whatever she needs to maintain. Skin care is so personal, ya know? I do put a sleeping mask on after I use this, so that might be helping to combat any extra dryness, too. My favorite is the Origins Drink Up Intensives... I just put it on like a moisturizer and leave it on overnight. (Although the bottle does say to tissue off any excess, but - again - I have super dry skin.) I do love skin care, like doing masks a couple of times a week, whenever I have down time or I’m watching TV, but I’m extremely lazy when it comes to day-to-day routine. My nightstand has make-up remover wipes, the miracle pads, a couple of oils and serums, and a lip mask and the sleeping mask. For days I’m not doing the Miracle Pad/sleeping mask, I just do oil or serums and then a regular night cream.
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Post by dewryce on Aug 22, 2019 19:24:09 GMT
She has the Cerave cleanser and our Deciem order is already in the way so we are going to give those a go first. But, that actually sounds easier for her to use, or something she is more likely to use. Exactly as you describe, sitting in the side of her bed before she turns in for the night. The one you mentioned has a 30% solution, did you work your way up to that? They also have a moisturizing one that has 10% glycolic acid. She has very dry skin. I also have extremely dry skin, and live in the desert to boot. I didn’t work up to it, but, maybe that’s why I can get away with just using it a couple of times a week? The Dr. Dennis Gross ones I *did* have to use daily, which really adds up. She could maybe start with once a day (and build up to twice, if she wants!) and once her skin has improved dial it back to whatever she needs to maintain. Skin care is so personal, ya know?Oh yes! It’s one thing trying to find products for my own skin, that’s difficult enough just because everyone has different issues. Even if some of their issues are like mine, others may counteract that. Now trying tpit for someone else? I’m happy to help her but it’s a bit harder. At least getting anecdotal info from people gives me a good place to start. If she doesn’t like the Ordinary products I thinkmoads like these might be the way to go. If she can swallow the cost, wowzers.
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Post by Gennifer on Aug 22, 2019 19:29:44 GMT
If she can swallow the cost, wowzers. I know. I think there might be a 5- or 10-pack you can get through Sephora, if she wants to try it out. I’m not sure if she’d notice a difference visually in that time, but definitely would in how it feels. I do after just one use! Also, I added a couple more paragraphs in my last post that you might find helpful.
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Post by dewryce on Aug 22, 2019 20:26:36 GMT
If she can swallow the cost, wowzers. I know. I think there might be a 5- or 10-pack you can get through Sephora, if she wants to try it out. I’m not sure if she’d notice a difference visually in that time, but definitely would in how it feels. I do after just one use! Also, I added a couple more paragraphs in my last post that you might find helpful. Oh good idea, I can get a small sample pack for her. I also found a mini Origins mask (it says overnight though). When herother products come in the mail I’ll invite her a sleep over and put her mask in for her, pamper her a bit. Thanks!
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Post by Gennifer on Oct 8, 2019 5:59:16 GMT
When her other products come in the mail I’ll invite her a sleep over and put her mask in for her, pamper her a bit. Thanks! Uodate? Anything working for her?
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Post by luckyexwife on Oct 8, 2019 12:33:59 GMT
I know this is pricier than what you said, but I love my Cane+Austin Miracle Pad +. It’s a jar with pre-moistened rounds that have a glycolic acid formula. I keep it in my nightstand, and use it when I’m getting into bed. You just swipe it over your face until the round is dry... can’t get any easier than that. It actually says to use it morning and night, but I only have to do it 2-3 times a week, so my jar of sixty wipes lasts me 6 months, which really brings the cost down. It does an amazing job of exfoliating and resurfacing the skin, so, with dullness being one of her concerns, I think this would help a ton, and she will notice a big difference right away, making her more likely to continue with the whole regimen. They do have a lighter version (the Miracle Pad) available, too. And, for the record, I like these a ton better than the two-step ones by Dr. Dennis Gross. Where do you get the pads, and do you put on moisturizer after you use the pads? (I did Google, and they are available on Amazon, just checking if you get them there or somewhere else...I searched Ulta, but didn't find them)
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Post by Gennifer on Oct 8, 2019 13:37:21 GMT
Where do you get the pads, and do you put on moisturizer after you use the pads? (I did Google, and they are available on Amazon, just checking if you get them there or somewhere else...I searched Ulta, but didn't find them) I bought them the first time at Sephora, but now buy them on Amazon, and usually follow with a sleeping mask.
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Post by dewryce on Oct 8, 2019 13:55:46 GMT
When her other products come in the mail I’ll invite her a sleep over and put her mask in for her, pamper her a bit. Thanks! Uodate? Anything working for her? Ha, I wish I knew! The one time I asked about the face wash, which I did give to her, she redirected the conversation. And the box from Deciem is still sitting in her drawer downstairs waiting for her to come into town so we can play with it together. That’s been postponed a few times. Hopefully later this week. DH likes his new face wash, but I think he’s breaking out a bit more. I tried it a couple of times and for my skin, it was a bit drying.
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Post by FuzzyMutt on Oct 8, 2019 13:59:36 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 I use Noxema as well. I have for years and years. Every now and then I'll use an exfoliating wash (usually a sample from an Ulta purchase...) Then I follow with Lancome genifique serum, Strivectin Hyaluronic acid, Lancome Renergie face cream (I'm in early 40's and have used it nearly 20 years... LOVE!!!) I get tons of compliments on my face (sounds weird to say that lol) My boyfriend is less than 2 years older than me and often gets referred to as my dad! It's rather expensive upfront, but it lasts for a long time, and (hopefully!) works.
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