SKIN Tone, Quality, Texture, Density Tips? esp as you get older

[yahoo205]

http://www.toxinless.com/collagen

Recommended for pure hydrolyzed collagen powders:
Great Lakes Collagen Hydrolysate
Positives:
silica-free / silicon-dioxide-free
sodium benzoate-free / benzoic acid-free
stearic acid-free / magnesium stearate-free
hypromellose-free / hydroxypropyl methylcellulose-free
Negatives:
(none)
All ingredients:
Collagen hydrolysate (kosher, beef).

There are others listed in the above link. Doctor's Best and Neocell were not recommended but I can't tell why Great Lakes is better (beyond being from grass fed cattle-which I'm still not sure is super important for collagen supplement)

Doctor's Best Best Collagen Types 1 & 3
Positives:
silica-free / silicon-dioxide-free
sodium benzoate-free / benzoic acid-free
stearic acid-free / magnesium stearate-free
hypromellose-free / hydroxypropyl methylcellulose-free
Negatives:
(none)
All ingredients:
Collagen types 1 & 3.

Neocell Super Collagen Type 1 & 3
Positives:
silica-free / silicon-dioxide-free
sodium benzoate-free / benzoic acid-free
stearic acid-free / magnesium stearate-free
hypromellose-free / hydroxypropyl methylcellulose-free
Negatives:
(none)
All ingredients:
Super collagen type 1 & 3 derived from pharmaceutical food grade bovine collagen.

[JackieB]

I've been doing the oil/honey washing method and moisturizing with avocado or almond oil. I was having an awful time with adult acne and my skin has never been clearer. There was a thread about a year ago that Sarah (scbayless) mentioned some of her "methods"...via Crunchy Betty and Mommypotamus blogs.

I have also added the gelatin (Great Lakes) to my smoothies/shakes more for joint pain than anything. And yep, fish oil. As in the Green Pastures, fermented type.

Of course, YMMV.

Jackie

[FitBoop]

I drink water and don't go in the sun without sunscreen and a hat every day. Exercise, especially cardio, is good for the skin. Also, I use mild cleansers and moisturizers that work well with my skin type, and always take off all makeup before bedtime.

[FitBoop]

Double post

[yahoo205]

Originally Posted by FitBoop

I drink water and don't go in the sun without sunscreen and a hat every day. Exercise, especially cardio, is good for the skin. Also, I use mild cleansers and moisturizers that work well with my skin type, and always take off all makeup before bedtime.

Why is cardio so good for the skin. I am definitely cardio challenged.

[Sarah-lara]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/0...n_5167035.html

[Sue B]

Sleep! It's amazing for the skin, and it's free!

[Vintage VFer]

Originally Posted by Sue B

Sleep! It's amazing for the skin, and it's free!

Yes, but often elusive as one gets older.

[Sandrine]

Originally Posted by Helen S

Skin brushing. If you search for it on the internet, you will find lots of links on why and how to do it.

Definitely this.

Eye cream--twice a day, no exceptions.

One cheap, drugstore product that gave me amazingly soft, supple skin (I don't use on my face, though)--Dial's Coconut Water body wash.

[KarenJo]

Sun protection of all types - sunscreen, hats, avoidance. Number one thing you can do for your skin.

Not smoking is probably number two for skin but number one for overall health. Skin is significantly affected by the health and number of capillaries in it. Smoking damages them, cardio makes them healthier.

Those are both prevention which is much more effective than treatment but there is a lot for anti-aging skin treatment now days.

I'm a real believer in mild exfoliation and use a Clairsonic with a Delicate brush a few times a week. But I worry that we will find in 10 or 20 years that long term and frequent use of Retin A will cause some women's skin to thicken and toughen. That's based on my understanding of skin from my nursing background but I'm not a specialist in dermatology.

I've had red light therapy and micro current from an esthetician for years but then have not been able to do them regularly in the last two. They have to be done regularly to be effective. I can tell the difference and just ordered this from Sephora to start doing microcurrent at home. I'll probably get the red light head for it, too, at some point.