horizon472

hii,,i hv a question abut skin firming i hv dry skin or combination(sme times),,but it seems to b not as firm as it should b(in 25 age),,,i hv used gud moisturizers but no use of them....so galz wat would u suggest?or share ur experience abut gud creams n moisturizers??currently im using clinique's antioxident moisturizer but i feel dat my skin demands bit more moisture.help plzz?

mall

i use body shop's vit E moisturisin cream... its okay and not that expensive. u dun need to put too much of it which is gud... it doesnt make my skin soft or anything though. i guess its only to moisturise it... maybe i shud change it???
i think my skin is pretty ok and firm for my age ( m 25 also!)... but in wat way u think its not firm... u mean u have soft or saggy skin or what? Maybe Gina and Adra can also advise

Gina~

Can u give more details.. when u say it's not "firm" what do u mean by that? MD has a nice skin firming face serum... u can apply an eggwhite to u're face every alternate day.

Moisturise u're face often if u blv it's still dry.. hope u don't use any harsh facewashes or don't wash u're face too often.

Mijjy

try using almond oil every night before you sleep massage the oil into your skin and then in the morning wash you face with warm water...it does work!!

horizon472

thnxx galz,,,n not firm skin means not streched ,,,not exact saggy,,,n actually i hv nt open pores but at times it doest luk smooth pores free,,,n usually pores r defination of oily skin n i hv dry combination skin type n wen i apply some oil like olive or vit e oil from body shop it reacts in form of some acne (occasional),,so how can i handle??plzz gina tell me some tips n brand's name??

Gina~

Use a cream with vitamin E, The Body Shop has a nice one! Eggwhites firm u're skin as well and can be used every alternate day.

njgal

horizon472 - moisturizers will only moistirize your skin. Try adding a good toner and exfloilent to added to your face washing.

mall

now i m wondering how do u know if ur skin is moisturised completely... as in, its not dry. i use vit e body shop cream and it kinda feels weird cus i dun feel soft or any moisture on face... is anything wrong?? or shud i put more of the cream? G, pls!!

mall

i dun think body shop has any vit e oil.. r u talkin abt the cream>

Gina~

The cream is absorbed by u're skin.. as long as u're skin doesn't appear dry or flaky it's fine. Don't over-do the creams and potions! Exfoliate 2 times a week to get rid of the dead skin and stick to a regimen of cleansing/toning/moisturising.

mall

thanks G!!!!! i was wonderin if i cud use loreal exfoliating gel with micro beads everyday as a face wash. it says that it can b used everday... cus it makes my skin sooooooo soft... as compared to the body shop vit e face cleanser that i was using plus it is in cream form which i dun like much.. although i know for dry skin cream bases cleansers r better.
also is cleanser and face wash same thing??? cus body shop dusnt call its cleansers face wash??!!

horizon472

hey mall,body shop has vit E oil called whear germs oil....

Gina~

Cleansers can either be massaged onto the skin so they penetrate better and then wiped-off using a damp sponge or cotton pads.. or washed-off. Cleansers don't dry-out u're skin, facewashes are used in place of soap.. Mall, use whatever u're comfortable with...if u like L'oreal better stick to it.

mall

realllllllllllllly.. i didnt know that. so how do u use it?? where do u put it?