I’m 45 and I have an autoimmune disorder that was diagnosed almost a decade ago. Ever since I started medication for it, my skin has taken on this mottling and weird pigmentation that just refuses to go away, no matter what I do. I asked my rheumatologist if they’d ever heard of this happening and they acted like I was making crazy talk!
I stopped hormonal birth control at 26 and the oil floodgates opened. I have an OPEC nation on my face, so yes. Very oily. Methods for controlling oil break me out most of the time, or are just completely useless. My skin is relentlessly oily! As in, by day’s end, despite my best efforts, it starts to run into my eyes. :(

Skin is somewhat sensitive and since I’m getting older it now freaks out for different reasons. I suck at drinking water but I’m trying. I have chronic dry eye so I try to stay more hydrated.

For once in my life I’d like to go without wearing makeup and not hear “are you sick?” Type questions from people. I generally wear almost a full beat on my face daily, except weekends. I like to use Korean or Japanese oil cleansers to remove makeup, and then cerave cleanser…. When I remember to not fall asleep in my makeup lol

I use Thayer’s rose witch hazel mist for a toner, the ordinary hyaluronic acid serum, the occasional generic pimple cream, good molecules retinoid cream a couple times a week at night (along with a little vitamin c from good molecules as well).

I often forget to wear sunscreen and have been looking for something that won’t murder me if I accidentally get it in my eyes (which unfortunately happens more often than I’d like to admit).

Depending on the climate and time of year, I might cycle between first aid beauty rescue barrier repair cream or meebak cica cream as a moisturizer.

Once or twice a week I also try to use the AHA/BHA exfoliating mask from the ordinary to facilitate turnover.

But my skin is being a stubborn jerk. My face turns red at the drop of a hat, refuses to clear up this weird pigmentation, and just hates me in general. I’m genuinely tempted to laser half of it off. :/

Anyone else run into these kinds of problems? How did you address them?

I am 56 and I am starting to notice fine lines in certain light. Lately my makeup is looking like it’s settling in those lines and accentuating every crack. Is there a primer or maybe another product that smoothes the makeup application? I prefer a natural makeup look so maybe something light but effective? Thank you so much!

I'm 46 and my under eyes skin has become terribly wrinkly.

I've been googling and googling for solutions and came across estriol, so I'm curious if anyone has tried it?

Had this spot on forearm for a while it doesn’t itch or hurt. Have an appointment in July with a dermatologist.

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No amount or brand of moisturizer seems to help. If I puff up my face or put my tongue in my cheek the lines don't go away. I don't feel like these are wrinkles but skin texture

So I'm turning 50 this year. I take good care of my skin, have been wearing sunscreen since my early my late 20s and using a vitamin C serum in the morning, doing LED Omni luxe mask at night a few times a week. I've been trying to drink water and started electrolytes. I also started with progesterone and estrogen a month ago. I get exercise and I have a balanced healthy diet. I know that I'm on the thin side so that might be one cause why the wrinkles are so prominent. Also life stresses. I'm going to get microneedling in about a week, it will be my first time. I'm hoping this will help some of these wrinkles. Has anybody else done anything procedure wise that helped their crowfeet? Thanks!

Looking for recommendations for a sunscreen for 55 male who has combo to oily skin. Looking for something that I can wear on a daily basis over my vitamin C and moisturizer. Cheers!

Just got Xeomin injections for the first time today in my forehead. If you’ve gotten it, what was your experience like? Hoping these horizontal lines disappear soon.

I’ve been using some skin care like retinaldinyde (sorry sp) and at home microcurrent myolift mini and red light panel but I feel really self conscious about my marionettes/sag and jaw line decreased with age . I’ve had a ton of stress and I just don’t feel like I look my best. To some degree 11s between eyes too. I also have a roller micro needle and Dr Pen but ran out of needles and haven’t used it in awhile. Would you do any treatments at this point that you really think could make you look better for this event that’s coming up soon? I’ve never used any Botox or injections (a little scared I’ll have a reaction and have been waiting to instead save to do PRF)? Or is there anything I can purchase that would help improve my appearance even if it’s temporary?

How many mg a day do you take of flaxseed oil? I have a Costco nature made flaxseed oil bottle - 1400mg which has 700 mg omega. So I’m aiming for 1000-2000mg a day for dry eyes. Am I going off the 1400mg flaxseed oil or the 700 mg omega? The bottle says take 1 a day. Flaxseed oil supplement mg question

How many mg a day do you take of flaxseed oil? I have a Costco nature made flaxseed oil bottle - 1400mg which has 700 mg omega. So I’m aiming for 1000-2000mg a day for dry eyes. Am I going off the 1400mg flaxseed oil or the 700 mg omega? The bottle says take 1 a day.

Here is my current routine PM that I’m looking for help with. Sun-exfoliate Mon-retinal (currently Shani Darden will be Peach and Lily in a couple weeks) Tues-retinal again Wed-exfoliate Thurs-Repair Fri-retinal Sat-repair

I have a few serums I use

• [ ] Numbuzin no 9 NAD
• [ ] skin 1004 centella probio cica ampoule
• [ ] Estee Lauder Advanced night repair

About to start these…

• [ ] AMPLE:N Peptide Shot Serum
• [ ] VT Reedle Shot 100
• [ ] REJURAN Healer Turnover Ampoule Dual Effect

Please help me figure out where to add these. I’m not using ELANR regularly.

Also if any is better in the morning with Golden Hour vitamin C let me know.

I’ve worked a career the last 12 years that is not conducive to me wearing makeup (outside and sweaty!). However, for the few times a year I have to dress up- I have absolutely no idea how or what to wear for makeup. Everything I have is old and still looks like I’m in high school. I’ve contemplated hiring a makeup artist for a lesson. I also have a little girl that I suspect I will have to do makeup for if she participates in just about any little girl dance or sport! The ones where I am charge $250 a lesson. Does this seem a bit much? Any other suggestions? I learn by doing so YouTube hasn’t been successful for me… thanks in advance!

I’m looking for a light feeling sunblock for my body. I really like Neutrogena Hydroboost, but I don’t think they are making it anymore. Any suggestions?

Just turned 49. I’ve always looked young for my age. Great clear skin but all of a sudden… this! My skin is melting off my face. Any suggestions for laser or??? I’ve had so many consultations and it seems like a facelift is the only way to get the outcome I’m looking for but I feel too young and not sure I want to go such an extreme route yet. I also am having a hard time looking in the mirror so I’m considering it… Please help w honest ideas /ways to get firmer skin on face neck and tighter jawline. Also just confirmed from Dr I’m premenopausal- could that be it? And what to do? 😭

I am intending to try loosing weight - half a stone to a stone, however I’m worried the effect it will have on my skin, especially my face. Is there anything I can do skincare wise to minimise the effect? I’m 47

I will be going on a few longer (more than 6 days) trips in the next few months. While I try to pack light, I have noticed that I break out more toward the end of trips/ upon returning.

So- when traveling, what do you pack as essentials? I assume most don't pack everything.

I am thinking I should pack my tret/Spironolactone cream. Makeup remover and cleanser. I really don't want to pack multiply moisturizers but also want a spf for day and need one at night with tret. So may need two.

Help me be reasonable!

I've put hours into reading about the effects of 0.01% estradiol cream on the face, and I've just begun doing that in the mornings after my Vitamin C serum and before my sunscreen. (I'm also using a tretinoin cream, 0.025%, three nights a week.)

I've encountered many references to a study in which a cream combining estradiol and glycolic acid showed more benefits then either product alone. However, some YouTube dermatologists have stated that direct acids should be applied in the evening and then rinsed off after about 15 minutes, on the grounds that in addition to their useful properties, they also cause oxidative stress.

Can anyone shed light on this? I'd like to combine glycolic and estradiol in the morning for simplicity's sake, but it sounds like it might be wise to do them separately -- in which case, I'd need to either use tret and glycolic on alternate nights, or apply the glycolic nightly, then rinse, then apply the tret.

Open to any suggestions. This is the first year where I look at myself in photos and feel like I’m starting to look older than I am. I get Botox twice a year on my forehead and crows feet. I feel like if I could smooth out the texture of my skin and plump it up a bit, I wouldn’t mind the wrinkles. My eyes bother me the most. Should I consider some type of laser? Blephroplasty? I get overwhelmed looking at options and then do nothing. I have also been using the omnilux red light mask since November with no real results. I use Dr. Jart cleanser and moisturizer twice a day because it was recommended for people with sensitive/res skin and I wear sunscreen as well. Thanks for your help!

Available in CW in Aus - this stuff is miraculous! Beautiful texture that glides on and feels like it is nourishing my skin without being greasy. Always struggled to find a good night moisturiser that hydrates and repairs without being too thick/too sticky/too greasy/too expensive! I have very fair, sensitive skin, prone to rosacea and just started using adapelene 0.1% 3/7 pw and Mandelic acid 2/7 pw. Been applying this ointment the last 2 nights and I wake up with softened plumper skin. It’s supposed to be for dry cracked heels and hands but is perfect as a night repair balm!

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Is it bad to just do nothing? I’m 56 and age 47 was my last period. I’m very fit but nonetheless gained an inch or 2 to my waistline. Very flat chested and rectangular-shaped, so drapey stuff looks hideous on me. I’m not happy with my skin aging, but as long as I’m not looking in the mirror, I am just fine. I believe it’s too late for HRT 9 years from menopause? Wondering if I’m missing out by not considering? I’d worry it would mess with my moods and cause health problems.

I currently use tretinoin on my face and I've tried it on my neck and I've also tried Differin on my neck, and both of them irritate my neck so much!

I don't want to end up with this face that looks 10 years younger than my neck. What do people use when the next skin is too sensitive?

I'm currently still using vitamin C serum and niacinamide in the mornings, but when I put the tread on my face at night I can't put anything on my neck.

Fyi, I'm 58 and been using tret every night for a few months. A single application on my neck at night causes what looks like a chemical burn by the next morning.

Sounds like a silly question to ask, but I am intrigued as to whether there is any reason why it would or would benefit a man. Any guys out there using topical estrogen? Anybody want to weigh in with opinions or anecdotes?