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Write a review I read somewhere that your skin stops naturally producing collagen when you are 25. Is that true? Is there any way to get your skin to...
My face is aging faster now that I've turned 46. What is the best techniques, skin care products, or life style changes to maintain more youthful look...
I saw an ad for youthology eye serum and wondered if it can possibly live up to its stated promise. Youthology website claims " What if you...
Lately I am getting told “you look tired”. That’s even after a restful vacation and plenty of sleep! I’m on a pretty...
I need advice for facial skin care. Please recommend daily skin care steps that promote great skin tone.
Seems like 5 different friends are now selling me on Arbonne. I would be happy to give someone the sale, but I just don't know if their...
Shopping at the Nordstrom sale and swung by the cosmetics counter to see about a high potent wrinkle cream. So many choices!! I would love to hear if...
I really really don't want to get a facelift or anything close to plastic surgery. What surgery alternatives are there for sagging skin and...
I found a new gadget called the Galvanic Spa. Read that Galvanic current is what Sophia Loren has been using for years. Is galvanic spa...
I get a lot of tiny little white bumps under my eyes. Could it be milia? How can I get rid of them?
Can anyone recommend a good organic skin care cream for dry skin? I'm 34 years old and starting to show some fine lines around the eyes and mouth.
Every time i read about skin care products i hear i should be avoiding one ingredient or another. There are soooo many ingredients in skin products so...
I am not yet interested in botox. I want natural skin care products and techniques to get a great glowing skin tone and to repair fine lines and sun...
What can I do about loss in face volume and full look? I hate my changing look!
My doctor sells Obagi system and claims it is just what I should use on my face. Can some other expert tell me if Obagi products will help my...
Has anyone tried Kate Somerville in a jar? I am thinking of buying it because I've read mostly great reviews about it.
I would like to know where I can buy In an Instant products locally (georgia) and what is the cost approximately. Thanks, Mary
Advertising of oil free skincare products confuses me. what does it mean?
Does anyone recommend buying skin care products from whole foods? I was amazed by their selection, but wasn't sure if they used efficacy as a...
Have you found a skincare product that you swear by? I need to know what can help rejuvenate and protect my skin!
I have what some would say is "ethnic skin" type. Lots of skin care information is for white tone only. What are tips for having great skin...
Everyone always talks about how antioxidants are so great for you, but I'm not very clear on exactly what they are or how they work. Can someone...
Just curious what patients are most often doing wrong when it comes to there skin care
All of the new mineral makeups and cosmetic lines advertise great things like blocking bad sun rays that lead to aging skin. Are there other reasons I...
Have you found that exfoliation is the only way to get a glow back?
Anyone using the clarisonic brush? Does the clarisonic deliver the results it promises? I love my Sonicare toothbrush which is (I'm told)...
Are there proven ingredients or foods to improve skin tone, elasticity...or for avoiding aging winkles and facial lines? What diet changes are...
Questioning wether to buy Strivecton or some other expensive wrinkle cream. What does every one think is worth the splurge?
Can anyone recommend me a good anti-wrinkle moisturizer for men? Is there any real difference between skin care products for males and females? What...
My frustration in finding a skincare line for my skin is growing. I've spent hundreds on all kinds of lotions--from Arbonne to Zia. None have helped...
I'd like to go with out make up but hope it's ok...i wont be judged
I've been watching the infomercial for DermaWand and wonder what results "real" users are having? If you've used the DermaWand would you...
Best treatment for premature aging? (Melasma, lines AND acne). Help! I'm only 37! Hello, please help! I spent 9 years (21-30) in New Mexico, where I...
Help needed for dry, itchy, miserably uncomfortable skin! moisturizers?? essential oils? i am a female, mid 40's
Can't stand the scent of my neutrogena self tanner. Others like the mousse seem to last less time. So what is the best self tanner on the...
I am 20, but people say I look 25 whenever I'm with my boyfriend. I look like his older sister. I am so young and I just want to look my age...
I'm hearing good things about microcurrent machines. After significant weight loss at 38 years old I'm looking for an effective treatment to help...
What homemade spa treatments should I try? How do these compare with going to a spa?
Will lasers cure rosacia?
I am five weeks post-Fraxel Re:Pair, and my doctor has suggested I consider the Modus Skin Care regimen. I have read the company's entire...
I'm a 22 year old female. My underarms started to darken when I was 21. I'm not using any harsh deodorant so what could have caused the underarm...
I've been using apricot scrub for years to exfoliate on my face and body, but I was recently told that this is the absolute worst product ever for...
The oilyness of my skin means i am constantly breakingout and reapplying make up. what can be done about oily skin, if anything?
Here's what happened to me: one day, I looked in the mirror and noticed my skin just wasn't quite the way it used to be--and my old skincare...
Today my dermatologist gave a recommendation for a new glycolic skin cream called vivite. its made by same company that created botox. ...
I feel over whelmed by the new skin care products...what trends should I pay attention to, such as ingredients? THanks for every bit of advice!
Thanks for helping me understand organic skin products
I've been using the Galvanic Spa II for about 2 weeks now. It really does work, but the small pre-treatment and treatment gel is so expensive....
There is lots of marketing of the "best skin treatment" for skin rejuvenating. What about the "worst skin treatment"? Would...
How do they get the stem cells that are used for cosmetic skin treatments? Do they come from the people getting the treatments...are they using...
What do you prefer for concealer, especially to cover up small scars and acne scars?
Can anyone out there 'educate' me about true "organic" skin care? i like the idea but so many products say organic that i am not sure........
Can sunscreen be put on over makeup and still be effective?
My friend tells me i'm getting exposed from bad ingredients by using "unnatural" skin care products. Are natural products really worth it?
Medical spa franchises seem to offer great prices on treatments like Botox or Fraxel. Are these cosmetic treatment deals too good to be true?
With Fall or Spring do you change your skincare regimen or products? I currently have the same skin maintenance products and process year round. ...
Does being stressed out (ALL the time!) make a difference to my skin? I mean, is it responsible for blotchyness and skin problems I have?
I am a 39-year-old female and I'm interested to know what latest treatment the doctors would recommend for a smoother, more even-toned facial skin? In...
I have a turkey neck and it needs to be tightening up. What is the best ingredients?
I live in New York City and think my skin is getting beat up by the pollution. Do I need a protective layer, of sorts, when in the city to help my...
I am 48 and have olive-colored skin and hazel eyes. I would like to use less makeup for spring and summer. I love natural colors. I don't want to...
I have been using the Obagi Nuderm system for 6 months with the 0.05% Tretinoin cream every night the past three months. I no longer flake or peel...
I recently quit smoking, but I'm using Nicotrol. Is this still damaging to my skin?
We are always told to stay away from alcohol, because it dries out the skin - whether we drink it or put it right on our faces, it most definitely...
What is the best full skin care line (prescription and not) that reduces or eliminates small wrinkles (especially in eye and mouth areas) and darkness...
I haven't worn blush for a long time, but I use everything else. I use excellent skin products and makeup to make a flawless porcelain look and draw...
Looking for good skin care tips. thankyou!
Is it possible to reverse sun damaged skin?? Get skin back to the way it was prior to all the sun damage, nice and healthy?
There seems to be a growth in medical spas, but I have heard many of them don't even have a doctor there on a regular basis. If it is not having a...
Does Tri-Luma Cream cause hypopigmentation? If so, will it go away?
I previously went to a dermatologist and she told me to use glytone wash and lotion. I have seen that it is only sold at a doctor's office yet I see...
I avoid the sun, I have a healty diet and I exercise regularly. I am 50 years old and look great except I don't like the wrinkles on the side of my...
Our goal at RealSelf.com is to provide people with a place to get support for a cosmetic treatment--both before and after. Sometimes we get...
I am African American and my skin tone is overall brownish tan. Due to excessive sun exposure, the skin on my face, neck, and arms became somewhat...
On the Today show they said the most exciting skin care product is NIA 24. I have bad sun damage. Will Nia work to repair it?
With the economy as it is, I'm on a budget. I'm 54 and need something to help my skin from getting more wrinkled and saggy and I have brown spots,...
Hi, my skin is naturally very white and i have a fair amount of freckles on my shoulders, arms and legs but nothing major. I don't really have any...
I saw that the #1 skin care product at skin store is the $138 C E Ferulic serum. It's called a revolutionary topical antioxidant combination...
I keep getting all these whiteheads on my face and my skin is extremely oily. I sometimes use soap or nothing on my face. Is there something that I...
How do I know that the equipment there is current, or if I am getting a fair price?
I'm 30, with under eye lines, some blotchiness from sun damage on cheeks, veins/red capillaries on my nose and few on cheeks. I also have big pores....
Can taking or using products with antioxidants really make you look younger? Which ones work?
At 66, I have always worn sunscreen, never smoked, and have no major wrinkling or serious skin problems. I would like to use an over-the-counter...
I have big bumps on my underarms. My last dermatologist told me that it was chicken skin (big bumps that is rough and unsightly). I tried moisturizing...
I have acne problems and it comes and goes. At times it seems to be clearing up, and only brown spots are left on my face, but as my face seems to be...
I recently found out I'm pregnant, and have been told to stay away from any products that contain caffeine. Unfortunately Dr. Wexler's skin care line...
I have keratosis pilaris on my legs and I know that the sun make the spots look darker that's why I am planning to get artificial tanning.
I recently saw an info-mercial about Youthology eye serum. It dramatically yet temporarily reduces under eye puffiness and bags. Where can I buy it in...
I injected a topical serum containing hyaluronic acid, water, aloe, & fragrance into my face...I look like a chipmunk. Very stupid I know, but...
Recently I have read some articles regarding smoking and using Retin-A which could lead to increase deaths. Is there any concern with using glycolic...
Can collagen be renewed after 5 years of smoking cigarettes?
It begun in my third trimester. first I have something calledpupps then the itching. What can be done to help me.? Is this horome imbalanced or do...
I'm from India, 27 years old, and my complexion is fair. I have fine lines under my eyes, large pores, and freckles. Im really very worried. Can you...
I am 40 years old and believe I have several malignant moles based on symptoms and descriptions I have found on the internet. I don’t currently...
Does combining Obaji products together decrease their effectiveness? For traveling convenience, I combined the AM products (Clear, Exoderm, and Vit C...
Does it exfoliate? Does it prevent clogged pores? Is there anyone who should not use it or any condition it could make worse? I think it would be...
Which Laser, light, perhaps radio frequency treatment, or any other options work best specifically at easing out and/or shrinking the oil glands to...
My doctor prescribed Tri-luma instead of Retin-a for anti-aging. Will this make me pale and will I still be able to tan (in the sun or with sunless...
Although I wash my face throughly everyday, when I look into a 3x mirror I can see blackheads all over my nose cheeks and chin. What do Ii need to do...
How much sunlight is too much and increases the risk fo skin cancer? I like to use a tanning bed for about 10-15 minutes three to four times a week....
I have lots of brown spots on my hands. Laser treatment did not take them away. What is the best cream I can buy to help? Thanks.
Is there another ointment other than Aquaphor that can be used. I have very sensitive skin and am concerned that I will get a severe case of acne from...
I have dark spots on my face that go around I have like a beard from both ears to the chin and forehead. I used peeling creams, and at first it seemed...
Can I keep using active ingredients before and after my IPL treatments like Vitamin C serum? Thanks
My forehead, and nose get very oily but when I use stuff for it on my whole face then my cheeks and chin get dried out.
Would the Seabuckthorn berry oil be a good complement to my face care? I've been reading a lot of good things about seabuckthorn berry oil. I'd like...
If I am too active or cold or hot or just laugh too much I become red. Is there any solution for the redness on my face?
I just started using vivite night cream in the evening and an antioxidant called Citrix that I bought from a dermotologist and was wondering if I can...
I'm only 17. I cleanse and moisturize morning and evening, but I'm not noticing any difference to my skin. My skin is noticeably red on the cheeks,...
If someone of an African background has a darker shade of skin on the higher part of the cheek bone. It starts from the eyelids to the cheek bone....
I would like a treatment that stimulates collagen but allows me to go under the sun, so Fraxel and Retin-A is not an option. What do you recommend?
I am on Doryx 150mg and Tretinoin 0.025%. I am a African American with dark acne spots. Is it ok for me to use Dermalogica Gentle Cream Exfoliant for...
I am a 24 yr old female. I want to start taking care of my skin. Currently I use Retin-A micro at night and Glycolic acid during the day with a...
I have very oily and sensitive skin. I noticed my skin got oilier due to my past cleansers. I know it has to be a gel, oil-free, non-pore clogging,...
What is your opinion on petroleum-based skin care products, based on your research? These products get a lot of bad hype ranging from it makes skin...
I'm 16 years old and I've never had eczema before, and I've just started getting it on my arms, wrists, neck, and face. Will it go away?
My entire body tans. My face NEVER tans it just gets redder every time. When i shower my face feels dry but after a couple hours it is full of oil. In...
My Obagi Nu-Derm clear has turned dark. Is it ok to use?
My daughter is Asian and has beautiful skin. I put Neutrogena Pure and Free Baby SPF 60 on her several times a day, but she is still getting quite a...
What facial skin care routine or products are safe for breast feeding moms like me?
Does using self tanners affect the potency of topical ointments such as protopic or Novitel?
I am considering using Meaningful Beauty. I am 65 years old and still don't look my age. Do I need to wear any other makeup while using Meaningful...
I am getting open pores on my skin. I am getting these without squeezing pimples. Actually, I don't get pimples but I'm getting open pores...
I am very dark-skinned and have been using Avon products for a week now with glycolic and salicylic acid to even and lighten my skin tone.
My face...
I am 28 year old but my face do not look fresh and it is not clean. Even I wash it more than 3 times a day. It was fresh and clean before.
Which procedure is best for stimulating collagen in the facial skin. I am 47.
I live in Pakistan. Where I can buy Obagi Nu Derm for myself as it is only prescribed by drs?Dermatologist here don't use it as this is a new product....
I've heard various celebrities say that they obtain a safe tan by using sunblock regularly; it just takes them a longer time than someone who is using...
I'm only 43, but the wrinkles under my eyes are getting so pronounced. I don't want to resort to surgery yet. Are there any products that will...
La Roche-Posay calls their new DERM AOX serum a breakthrough formula for wrinkles and antiaging. They say it "synergistically combines...
I was told that the EWG -- the environmental working group-- has the best skin care and ingredients information for products. Do the doctors think...
I have the worst case of rosacea and no one has been able to help me. I need to find a doctor who really knows a lot about rosacea and all the...
About 7 years ago, I was told by a dermatologist to use a steroid cream to help with uneven skin tone on my cheeks. I applied it all over my face and...
I am interested in the Facemaster for my jawline, but have had Crystal Lens Implants in both eyes, and a detached retina in one eye since that surgery...
I am thinking of buying it but there are so many skin care lines out there that I don't want to buy something for that price that doesn't really work.
Help! I have a child with mild to moderate ezcema. Everyday I apply steroid cream to the affected areas then sunscreen and then lotion. Are there any...
I'm a 20 year old college student who's always on the run, and the stress of classes can really take a toll on my skin. I know you need to take care...
I have recently brought one fairness cream, and one ingredient is Polyacrilamide. Is there any risk of cancer or other nervous disorder on continuous...
I must produce more Androgen hormones than any other 36-year-old woman on the planet, because I have extremely oily skin! It seems it has worsened as...
Ever since having a second child I have seen an increase in facial lines, deep ones. (I blame the kiddos!). I'd like to avoid botox and saw lots of...
I have an oily face. Even just after I take my bath, my face becomes oily. What type of cream should I use or what natural way can I do to help ease...
Which product is effective in remove fine lines and liver spot on my face?
