Upon entering my 40s I was psychologically and cosmetically prepared to deal with a new era of skin issues in the form of lines, wrinkles and sagging skin. I was up for a new challenge. Alas, the l'age moyen came in with an extra wrinkle - zits. Sore, red zits that would appear and stay for months. I was plagued with adult acne in a new incarnation and one that two dermatologists would simple not call acne. They prescribed acne drugs like Tetracyclene but called the problem 'environmental'. Sure, it was all over my personal facial environment. If they had said it was acne I would have headed to the drugstore for some 'acne treatment' instead of enduring months of tetracyclene.
Everytime I stopped the tetracyclene the zits came back. Instead I tried makeup, then removing beloved pleasures from my diet (caffeine and alcohol, never again), and even endured a nasty clay cleanse (eat nothing and drink liquid clay - a near-death experience) when two ladies of a certain age came to my rescue and advised me to try Proactiv. Yes, that stuff that Jessica Simpson flogs on paid commercial programming. Much to my surprise, it worked. Within a week all my bumps were gone and now I'm never without a supply. I don't need to use it all the time just when the hormones kick in or kick out and boom, I nip the zit in the bud with one fell swoop.
What this does mean is that the moisturizing routine requires a kind of precise missile targeting to ensure the right stuff attacks the right spot without too much collateral damage. The eyes get the anti-aging, vitamin e treatment while the spot just below may need a full-on treatment of Proactiv cleanser, tonic and moisturizer. Whatever works.
I don't mean to shill Proactiv, I think there are other products around that do the same thing, the point here is that those annoying zits aren't going anywhere without some tactical strikes.
Perhaps this points to one of the benefits of l'age ancien: The final end to zits. Hope springs eternal.
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I am the type that prefers cosmetics from the kitchen rather then the drug store, but “keep it simple” and “common sense” are slippery concepts and everyone by now has their own idea of all that.
Assuming good general health, stimulating the circulation and the glands is always good for skin, hair and energy levels. This is what I use on the recommendation of an herbalist at Herbie’s Herbs, Queen West. Herbs for the adrenals:
Shatawari root, asparagus racemosus
Ashwaragandha root, withania somnifera
¼ teaspoon of each in a little water every morning (very bitter, follow with more water)
To continue on the internal route to good surfaces, Thompson’s Homeopathy, Yonge at Bloor. Has a line of homeopathic treatments and salt complexes, as well as, natural skin/hair care that are inexpensive and great. http://www.thompsonshomeopathic.com/
BioOil is a brand product I am trying on scars but is supposed to be a great anti age moisturizer. http://www.bio-oil.info/
Disclaimer: Sharing products and practices is easy but everyone has to do their own research and check with a doctor first. We’re all old enough to know that right?
Health is a complex issue,as is vanity, and some larger views are always welcome. I am eager to read Devra Davis, The Secret History of the War on Cancer after reading Gabor Mate, When The Body Says No. Their ability to describe our complexity and focus on humane solutions is inspiring.
http://www.environmentaloncology.org/
http://www.devradavis.com/index.php
http://www.drgabormate.com/whenthebodysaysno.php
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