[AliceInFatland]

Be careful, ladies. Studies are showing that the chemicals in sunblock can cause skin cancer.

[3FCer344892]

I've been hearing that too, Alice. It's all very confusing. Use this to prevent skin cancer, yet it turns around and increases your risk?? ::sigh::

BTW, I've been using Jafra 40 spf on my face and No Ad 30 spf on my body whenever I go out. But I do have the problem of not reapplying. I have also been using Amalactin (sp?) lotion a few times a week on my skin before going to bed, and have been washing my face with Dr. Bronner's Peppermint soap whenever I shower. That site someone suggested told me to try the lowest dosage of Retin-A which I will be getting next month. My skin seems to look better already ... well, except under bathroom lights. Those lights are so mean. lol.

[timkerbelle]

I absolutely love Dr Bronner's soaps. They are organic and free of nasty chemicals. No reason what so ever you should change that as your cleanser. However... and this is a big one you NEED moisturiser! I personally wouldn't use sun screen every day. I think it can be too much of a good thing, and we do need some rays for general well being. That doesn't mean you should never wear it though!
I believe in keeping things simple, and I am wrinkle free at 33 so so far so good.
There is no need imo to spend loads of money on products, as you are mostly paying for marketing and packaging. I would always go with a cruelty free, organic, sulphate and paraben free option, which doesn't have to cost more than the rubbish that gets advertised on the TV.

Exfoliating is great a few times a week as well. You can easily make your own with either sugar or salt and some oil, or use a couple of aspirin if your skin can tolerate the chemical exfoliation from them.

Happy to hear you are seeing improvements already!

[3FCer344892]

Thank you, timkerbelle! I might try mixing some salt with my magic soap for an exfoliate.

[foodmasochist]

Wow, lots of good advice here! Thank you to all who contributed! i will tell you what i do in case it helps a bit. i am 35 but i WILL get carded if i go and try to drink without my Husband. i hear that i'm young looking a lot, maybe people are just trying to be nice LOL!!

i wear sunscreen when i'm going to be in the sun, not everyday. i moisturize under my makeup on the days my skin feels dry, usually about 3x/week. i moisturize at night as often as i remember, probably in reality about 2x/week. i use minimal makeup (just what i like) and i buy clinique. The night time moisturizer is oil of olay i bought at dollar general LOL! On days i dont' feel like using makeup i don't. i usually use the apricot scrub about 2x a week or a similar product, but if i run out, i will go a few weeks without. i can't use anything EVERYDAY, or i will be too greasy, too dry, too something, so i try to even it out.

i think the key is to not get too caught up in pricey and to err on the side of moisturize. i have never heard of anyone having bad skin from too much moisturizer

-fm