A vanity question for anyone who knows because I don't trust the regular internet

[Maraya1969]

I now have little lines around me mouth and some bigger wrinkles too. I just looked at a picture of President Biden and he has no wrinkles around his mouth - and he is 15 years older than me.

I got a Groupon for a chemical peel and the woman pissed me off so much because she was trying to sell me other things from the time I walked in. So she told me I should first get a hydrafacial and then micro needling. And the price for those 2 things, (3 micro needlings) would be over $1,000!

But I think she said that mostly because she can do those things. I've read about microneedling and it says it is best for acne scars?

So I'd like to get an opinion from someone who has no skin in the game, (pun not intended) Besides I trust people here.

Thanks!

[Squinch]

1. I wear sunscreen every day, and a few years ago started using a product called Glytone.

It is a moisturizer with glycolic acid. It says it's a body lotion, but I use it on my face too.

I have no wrinkles. I am pretty sure most of that is due to the constant use of sunscreen since I was 26, but I know the Glytone has been good for my skin too.

A chemical peel just sounds too painful to me.

[randr]

2. Drink more water

[choie]

3. in all honesty

Biden has had some work done (a nip and/or tuck) Filler is often used for wrinkles around the lips (and other parts of the face)

[pandr32]

9. I think likely, too

[mobeau69]

4. My advice is don't worry about it.

[MLAA]

5. I've never tried the procedures. But here's a tip if you aren't already familiar.

An over the counter product with a very high content of hylauronic acid that really does work for me.

My favorite is: Vichy V LIFTACTIV antioxidant and anti fatigue fresh shot.

One I’ve used before that is even more affordable: Skin Beauty SOLUTIONS hydrating b5 skin serum. It looks like different packaging, but I think it is the same serum. Just put the full description in Amazon search or google.

[mr_lebowski]

6. I get pure adrenochrome from the Soros/Clinton consortium

So I never age.

[Wawannabe]

14. Uh

NO FAIR!

[Squinch]

15. Yes. The cannibalism does do a lot to keep me young too.

[leighbythesea2]

7. Just had a convo yest w my aesthetician

About microneedling.

First let me say I've tried a lot of things over a long period of time. I had adult acne into my 40s and scarring is my biggest complaint.

My aesthetician said microneedling is very good for that. The type called PRP is the best but costs more than reg treatment.
She said no prep time, meaning you dont have to plan your schedule a certain way other than try for a friday. You will be red.
Also skin type matters! Are you prone to dark spots. Are you dark skinned. Sometimes it can cause hyperpigmentation, if you are already prone to that.
Its is stimulating collagen. But it is micro injuring the skin to do it.
Also 2 or 3 in a year is fine. Dont do it 1x a month for a year. Thats not the plan.

I was getting therismooth when we talked. That builds collagen but must commit to 5 treatments one week apart. Very low impact. My schedule doesnt really fit that requirement well tho. So im going to try microneedling.

I hope this helps. Fine wrinkles are ok. But combined with some scarring, i get a little sensitive visually with myself occasionally. I think the decades of dealing with dermatology issues.

[empedocles]

8. We have found hyaluronic acid serum effective and economical

[Bayard]

10. Chemical peels and microneedling sound like torture to me

At this point in my life, I look in the mirror and just see a survivor, wrinkles and lines be damned. I earned them like medals.

One thing that I do have trouble with this time of year is red chapped skin on my face, because I spend so much time outside. I've tried a number of things (haven't gotten to pure Vaseline yet), that do nothing. Hyaluronic acid burns.

[dameatball]

11. The term "vanity question' made me smile a bit. I have been reading all these posts today and there

is so much turmoil that a vanity question seems almost like a little timeout. The subject matter is foreign to me so I can't help you, but good luck. I have had a few skin cancers removed from my face over the years, so wrinkles aren't a priority here. Anyway, I hope you get some helpful input. There are so many people here on DU that no matter what the subject there is almost always spomeone that knows something relevant.

[Wawannabe]

12. I use topical collagen

It works. Much cheaper.

[pandr32]

13. You need to speed up cellular turnover

It slows as we age and collagen thins out.

Good genes help for sure, but so does a product that speeds cellular turnover: Retin-a, Renova, Tretinoin, etc.--the real stuff at least .05%. A moderate sunscreen helps protect the fresh skin, but we do need to get some sunshine for the most effective vitamin d production and absorption.

Cellular turnover affects collagen thickness, but so does circulation and diet. So--get moving and eat well. Remember that serums do not and cannot reach the levels tiny capillaries do (no matter the claims otherwise) that carry nutrients and oxygen, so pack your diet with healthy food. The cosmetic industry is obscenely lucrative and deceptive.

Sleep, and lower stress, too.

Dermal fillers work well, but are pricey and don't last as long as advertised. Once you start with those be prepared to spend a shit-load going forward.

Whiten teeth! And smile a lot--makes anyone look better