Showing posts with label skin care. Show all posts
Showing posts with label skin care. Show all posts

Beauty tips after 50: retinol, collagen and moisturizers

Having a haircut recently, I realized that 53 years weren't being kind to my face. Dry skin, wrinkles, deep creases, you get the not-so-pretty picture. Part of the trouble is that I have an on-again, off-again relationship with moisturizers and decided that it was time to get serious with them again. I've tried to keep costs low by using Meijer brands of Oil of Olay, Neutragena and a few others. I love Lancome but can't afford it. And having psoriasis means I have to watch what I use. But my skin looks so old that I was desperate. So I went to TJ Maxx and got an arsenal of discount products. And good news, I think it's working though I'm not sure which product specifically or all together. Here's what I use on face and neck.

Plant-based retinol oil 2x a day
Collagen cream (two kinds)
Day and night cream both with retinol and collagen

Cost for 4 products: $32. One was a huge tub of cream like the size they use at spas. 

Best Winter Skin Care Products Under $10

Walking in a winter wonderland can be a beautiful experience visually. For your skin, it could also be a frightening experience for dry skin. Even oily skin can become drier in the winter. You have both the dry cold winter air outside and the dry indoor heating sucking the moisture from your skin. Do not fret; here are a few products that combat winter dryness for under $10 a pop.  Best Winter Skin Care Products Under $10

Under Armour Sports Apparel and Athletic Wear Product Review

Back-to-School Shopping: Under Armour Sports Apparel and Athletic Accessories
Under Armour has become household word in sports and athletic clothing and gear. If your child is begging for Under Armour clothing and accessories for school, there are several shopping considerations when choosing appropriate UA gear.
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Cover Girl Ultimate Finish Liquid Powder Makeup Product Review

Cover Girl Ultimate Finish Liquid Powder Makeup Review
As a teen and young adult, I've always used Cover Girl Clean Makeup for foundation. As I age, I need foundation for dry skin. But I do not want heavy, oily makeup. Cover Girl Ultimate Finish liquid powder make is the best of both worlds.
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Skin Care Tips


Skin Care: Tips to Avoid Dry Skin
Dry autumn weather = dry fall skin, right? Yes, if you don't take precautions. No, if you follow these tips. Colder weather shrinks blood vessels. Skin contracts to conserve heat and moisture. Practice proactive skin care.
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Natural Skin Care for Dry Hands


Skin Care: Tips to Avoid Dry Skin
Dry autumn weather = dry fall skin, right? Yes, if you don't take precautions. No, if you follow these tips. Colder weather shrinks blood vessels. Skin contracts to conserve heat and moisture. Practice proactive skin care the natural healthy way!
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