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[SIZE=10pt]Hi guys,[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]So I’m hoping you can help me fill in a few gaps in a new skin care regime I’m trying to implement:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]AM[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Wash/buff with Dermalogica Microexfoliant [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Pure Retinol Express Smoothing Eye Masks (when needed)[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Pat on SK-II Essence[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]iS Clinical Pro Heal Advance+ Vitamin C serum (should I switch to the highly recommended SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic?)[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Moisturize with _____???? (was thinking maybe Emu Oil. Other suggestions are welcome!)[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]SPF: Nutra-Lift Maximum Sun Protection Photo Stable SPF 30 (for those unfamiliar, this includes a healthy dose of antioxidants as well as vitamins C & E)[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]PM[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Wash with CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Pat on SK-II Essence[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Nighttime serum _____???? (looking for something packed with antioxidants… suggestions?)[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Eye Cream _____???? (really torn here. Here are some options I’m tossing around: Dr. Alkaitis Organic Eye Cream, NeoStrata Skin Active Intensive Eye Therapy, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Ferulic + Retinol Triple Correction Eye Serum, CeraVe Eye Repair Cream)[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Moisturize with CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion PM[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]I get microdermabrasion treatments every 8 weeks or so and I plan on using the Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel at home for a few days in between treatments. I also recently had my first chemical peel at a Dr. office and plan on sprinkling those treatments in 2-3 times a year (all very light peels).[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]I also have Retin-A (.05%) that I am going to start very slow with—2x week or so. I started with the .025% and did great with it so my Dermatologist suggested I bump it up. On days I use the Retin-A I will JUST wash with CeraVe and use the Retin-A in the PM.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Some background for reference: I’m 26 Caucasian female with a history of good skin care. I’m moderately fair and get slightly pink around the nose and mouth and would say my skin is a LITTLE BIT on the sensitive side, although it is definitely nothing extreme. I don’t struggle with acne at all but am trying to combat what seems like loss of volume (cheeks and tear troughs). [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]So to sum it up, here are my questions for all you experts [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]J[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]So I’m hoping you can help me fill in a few gaps in a new skin care regime I’m trying to implement:[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]AM[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Wash/buff with Dermalogica Microexfoliant [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Pure Retinol Express Smoothing Eye Masks (when needed)[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Pat on SK-II Essence[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]iS Clinical Pro Heal Advance+ Vitamin C serum (should I switch to the highly recommended SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic?)[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Moisturize with _____???? (was thinking maybe Emu Oil. Other suggestions are welcome!)[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]SPF: Nutra-Lift Maximum Sun Protection Photo Stable SPF 30 (for those unfamiliar, this includes a healthy dose of antioxidants as well as vitamins C & E)[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]PM[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Wash with CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Pat on SK-II Essence[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Nighttime serum _____???? (looking for something packed with antioxidants… suggestions?)[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Eye Cream _____???? (really torn here. Here are some options I’m tossing around: Dr. Alkaitis Organic Eye Cream, NeoStrata Skin Active Intensive Eye Therapy, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Ferulic + Retinol Triple Correction Eye Serum, CeraVe Eye Repair Cream)[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Moisturize with CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion PM[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]I get microdermabrasion treatments every 8 weeks or so and I plan on using the Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel at home for a few days in between treatments. I also recently had my first chemical peel at a Dr. office and plan on sprinkling those treatments in 2-3 times a year (all very light peels).[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]I also have Retin-A (.05%) that I am going to start very slow with—2x week or so. I started with the .025% and did great with it so my Dermatologist suggested I bump it up. On days I use the Retin-A I will JUST wash with CeraVe and use the Retin-A in the PM.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]Some background for reference: I’m 26 Caucasian female with a history of good skin care. I’m moderately fair and get slightly pink around the nose and mouth and would say my skin is a LITTLE BIT on the sensitive side, although it is definitely nothing extreme. I don’t struggle with acne at all but am trying to combat what seems like loss of volume (cheeks and tear troughs). [/SIZE]
[SIZE=10pt]So to sum it up, here are my questions for all you experts [/SIZE][SIZE=10pt]J[/SIZE]
- [SIZE=10pt]-Should I incorporate more into my routine to help repair my skin barrier? At 26, I’m young and I feel that maintaining a healthy skin barrier now is essential to achieve long term anti-ageing benefits! I don’t want to stress out my skin barrier with the professional microderm treatments, RetinA, Vitamin C and sporadic Chemical Peels… however, I think the benefits of those treatments and products are very important as well. (Thoughts on any of the following options: Epionce Barrier Repair, Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair, Dermalogica Barrier Repair, Osmosis Calm Level 2 Vitamin A Serum, Osmosis Rescue Epidermal Repair Serum, Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum)[/SIZE]
- [SIZE=10pt]-Opinions on Emu Oil as an AM moisturizer[/SIZE]
- [SIZE=10pt]-Thoughts on iS Clinical Pro Heal Advance+ Vitamin C Serum. Should I convert to SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic (which I hear a lot about while lurking on the forums)? iS Pro Heal gets very low marks from Beautypedia. [/SIZE]
- [SIZE=10pt]-Suggestions/recommendations for PM serum (looking to incorporate more antioxidants here. Osmosis Replenish Antioxidant Repair Serum, Skinactives 'Every Lipid Serum' with Argan Oil, or JUARA Turmeric Antioxidant Radiance Mask—which, I know isn’t a serum but it intrigued me as a source of those pesky antioxidants I’m on the hunt for…)[/SIZE]
- [SIZE=10pt]-Suggestions/recommendations for PM eye creams (Dr. Alkaitis Organic Eye Cream, NeoStrata Skin Active Intensive Eye Therapy, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Ferulic + Retinol Triple Correction Eye Serum, CeraVe Eye Repair Cream)[/SIZE]