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Posted by ed_uk2010 on February 26, 2012, at 10:01:04
In reply to Re: Your favorite skin lotion, posted by Christ_empowered on February 25, 2012, at 16:55:51
>Using retin-a (I'm using the weak one, .025)
Are you using sun screen? Retin-A can make you sensitive to sunlight.
Posted by ert on February 26, 2012, at 15:16:22
In reply to Re: Your favorite skin lotion » Christ_empowered, posted by ed_uk2010 on February 26, 2012, at 10:01:04
> >Using retin-a (I'm using the weak one, .025)
>
> Are you using sun screen? Retin-A can make you sensitive to sunlight.I think thats correct. I would be careful not to take too much. This is not anti-aging, anti-aging doesn't exit.
When I was exposed to much sunlight I have taken hyaluronic acid cream that is used for patients after radiation therapy or wound healing. It has a nice cooling effect but when the skin isn't dry, it does dry out the skin.
Posted by ert on February 26, 2012, at 15:47:00
In reply to Re: Your favorite skin lotion, posted by Christ_empowered on February 25, 2012, at 16:55:51
> I don't really use creams on face or body anymore. Using retin-a (I'm using the weak one, .025) and taking lots of supplements (high dose niacinamide, in particular, seems helpful) has eliminated my need for moisturizers and body lotions.
>
> Dinah--you can use retin-a all over for wrinkles. I get mine for cheap from an online Indian pharmacy. Some people pay full price (insurance often won't cover prescriptions for patients over a certain age) in the US or use a Canadian pharmcy to save funds.I don't think Indian products are worse than domestic products but nevertheless it's a good idea to check if it is from a approved manufacturer that is controlled (FDA, EMA etc.) and does apply good manufacturing practice. Some big pharmaceutical companies do not like any imports...
Posted by Phillipa on February 26, 2012, at 20:40:06
In reply to Re: Your favorite skin lotion, posted by ert on February 26, 2012, at 15:47:00
Generic retin A was prescribed for me by my dermatologist as he said his Mom is in 70's has no wrinkles. No it can't reverse what's there but can hopefully help keep others from forming. Always use sunscreen and stay out of the sun which I miss. Phillipa
Posted by Beckett on February 26, 2012, at 21:13:20
In reply to Re: Your favorite skin lotion » ert, posted by Phillipa on February 26, 2012, at 20:40:06
Phillipa, I feel too depressed if I get no sun. Really. I try to limit, but at my age, I don't know why. Not to sunbathe. Just to be in. I get so cold and my eyes seem to need the light in them. I tan and pink through any sunscreen.
Posted by Phillipa on February 26, 2012, at 22:27:39
In reply to Re: Your favorite skin lotion » Phillipa, posted by Beckett on February 26, 2012, at 21:13:20
I always said the Sun was the one risk factor would allow myself but the money spent on repairing the damage was incredible. Just to restore me to what I should look like at my age. The brown spots have to watch as they turn to cancer. I abused the sun all my life out in it 24 hours a day paying price now. Funny you mention it though as the Sun is the only thing that ever used to relax me. Phillipa
Posted by sigismund on February 27, 2012, at 16:16:15
In reply to Re: Your favorite skin lotion » Beckett, posted by Phillipa on February 26, 2012, at 22:27:39
The man who developed the HPV vaccine (from Queensland) believes that much skin cancer is caused by that virus when the immune system is compromised.
He had his sons take it.
Posted by Phillipa on February 27, 2012, at 20:55:44
In reply to Re: Your favorite skin lotion » Phillipa, posted by sigismund on February 27, 2012, at 16:16:15
Sigi take what? The retin A is a lotion is this what you mean? PJx
Posted by torrid2 on February 27, 2012, at 20:56:22
In reply to Your favorite skin lotion, posted by sleepygirl2 on February 22, 2012, at 5:12:00
I like gold bond too. I get a DMAE with CoQ10 lotion from swanson for my face and neck and it's great.
Posted by herpills on February 27, 2012, at 21:10:54
In reply to Your favorite skin lotion, posted by sleepygirl2 on February 22, 2012, at 5:12:00
Well I've only had it a couple times because it is SO expensive but the Dr. Weil for Origins body cream is AWESOME!
Posted by Phillipa on February 27, 2012, at 22:54:40
In reply to Re: Your favorite skin lotion, posted by herpills on February 27, 2012, at 21:10:54
Is that for face only? As use the Origins precipitation for full body lotion. I like that Origins is all natural. Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on February 27, 2012, at 22:56:25
In reply to Re: Your favorite skin lotion, posted by herpills on February 27, 2012, at 21:10:54
You did say body I've not seen the full body product. Must goggle it. Phillipa
Posted by ert on February 28, 2012, at 6:39:10
In reply to Re: Your favorite skin lotion, posted by Phillipa on February 27, 2012, at 22:56:25
I very recently read an article that botox could be useful against depression.
Posted by Beckett on February 28, 2012, at 17:14:17
In reply to Re: Your favorite skin lotion » Phillipa, posted by sigismund on February 27, 2012, at 16:16:15
> The man who developed the HPV vaccine (from Queensland) believes that much skin cancer is caused by that virus when the immune system is compromised.
>
> He had his sons take it.Can one be tested for this? Is it like the herpes virus, once you have it, you have it?
Posted by Phillipa on February 28, 2012, at 18:47:37
In reply to Re: Your favorite skin lotion » sigismund, posted by Beckett on February 28, 2012, at 17:14:17
Don't see why can't be tested. Yes once you have it you have it Phillipa
Posted by sigismund on February 28, 2012, at 19:03:21
In reply to Re: Your favorite skin lotion » sigismund, posted by Beckett on February 28, 2012, at 17:14:17
I don't know.
Here is some info on him.....
Posted by 10derheart on February 28, 2012, at 21:49:51
In reply to Your favorite skin lotion, posted by sleepygirl2 on February 22, 2012, at 5:12:00
Nivea...Soft type in the white jar not the regular blue one. It's heavenly, like thick whipped cream.
Err.....hmm....hope that doesn't sound kinky ;-)
Posted by ert on February 29, 2012, at 11:20:13
In reply to Re: Your favorite skin lotion » Beckett, posted by sigismund on February 28, 2012, at 19:03:21
http://www.cslbehring.com/research-development/recent-highlights.htm
Posted by Beckett on February 29, 2012, at 11:22:24
In reply to Re: Your favorite skin lotion » Beckett, posted by sigismund on February 28, 2012, at 19:03:21
Thanks. I found out the vaccine is recommended for boys as well as girls by the CDC here.
Posted by Beckett on February 29, 2012, at 12:49:00
In reply to Re: Your favorite skin lotion, posted by ert on February 29, 2012, at 11:20:13
> http://www.cslbehring.com/research-development/recent-highlights.htm
The window for women is extended to 45. Interesting. So all you younger women take note :)
Posted by sigismund on February 29, 2012, at 19:41:35
In reply to Re: Your favorite skin lotion » sigismund, posted by Beckett on February 29, 2012, at 11:22:24
I should see if it is appropriate to me.......lots of skin cancer.
Posted by ert on March 2, 2012, at 3:00:12
In reply to Re: Your favorite skin lotion » Beckett, posted by sigismund on February 29, 2012, at 19:41:35
http://vitals.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/01/10548491-vitamin-a-may-slash-melanoma-risk
hmm
Posted by Phillipa on March 2, 2012, at 19:05:33
In reply to Re: Your favorite skin lotion, posted by ert on February 29, 2012, at 11:20:13
Since I see my dermatologist pretty regularily and have always tanned easily I don't fear this. Vita A used to take no longer. Too many risks. I'm thinking my MVI contains enough. There are Vita A creams also. Phillipa
Posted by ert on March 3, 2012, at 14:34:16
In reply to Re: Your favorite skin lotion » ert, posted by Phillipa on March 2, 2012, at 19:05:33
> Since I see my dermatologist pretty regularily and have always tanned easily I don't fear this. Vita A used to take no longer. Too many risks. I'm thinking my MVI contains enough. There are Vita A creams also. Phillipa
What do you mean with MVI and too many risks?
Posted by Phillipa on March 3, 2012, at 20:38:13
In reply to Re: Your favorite skin lotion, posted by ert on March 3, 2012, at 14:34:16
I do think its the FDA wanting to regulate vitamins. But I got a link on my RN newsletter on how any vitamins other than calcium were harmful. Including MVI's. I don't believe it and intend to continue on mine. Just not add so many separate ones. Other than magnesium and calcium/magnesium. The retin A cream is also absorbed from my skin into my body. Phillipa
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