I'm between 5-6 months out from DS and have lost around 85 lbs. I've lost a lot of fat in my face which I feel is making me look older, I have more wrinkles around my eyes and my skin under my chin is loose. Has anyone found anything that works well to help that sagging skin tone up, or a good under eye make up that doesn't accentuate the wrinkles? I know nothing will fix it other than maybe eventual cosmetic surgery, but I'd like to find something that can help camouflage until I'm ready for that.

Share your beauty secrets ladies!

Currently I'm using a vitamin C lotion on my face and neck and applying emu oil to my neck and under eye area before bed. It's very moisturizing. I'm using Clarins concealer which is ok, but I can only use a tiny bit, even a drop too much and it makes the wrinkles stand out more.

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My favorite moisturizer is pure lanolin at night. I found some liquid lanolin on Amazon. It goes on easier if your face and hands are damp. For concealer for dark under eyes I like NYX undereye with a couple of drops of argon oil added to it. I also like Becca under eye illuminating creme



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Honestly the best trick I have is a good diet and lots of water. I noticed with even one day of eating salty, more processed food (even as a vegan), my skin is more wrinkly and dehydrated and I look more sallow. Tons of fruits and veggies along with a day of fresh juice only here and there really make me look better.

That being said, I do use beauty products to help! I use toxin-free products and a shower filter since heavy metals and chemicals zap the life out of skin. My fave line is Pacifica Beauty and they are pretty cheap! You can get it at Target and Ulta. Their micellar water and Dreamy Youth Day & Night cream are my daily staples. The other daily thing I use is Andalou Naturals SPF Daily Defense facial lotion, as well as using an umbrella and sunglasses if I have to go out in the sun (I think you can also get this at Target).

I've got lots of other specialty potions I use, but those are the ones keeping me going currently!

Congrats on your 85lbs!

My skin is super sensitive so I can’t play around with different products without losing out on tons of money. Currently the only moisturizer I’ve been able to consistently use is FAB (first aid beauty)

I used pure coconut oil on my tummy when all those stab wounds were healing (which took forever!) coconut oil is good for just about anything.

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2 minutes ago, Apple203 said:

Live in a humid climate -- stay away from Pheonix, Vegas, etc. Seriously!! :-)

No seriously, I just went to Vegas for the first time and I swear I aged 10 years in a week! I was so achy and flaky!

Do what the ancients used to do ... it works for me.

Massage your skin with kitchen grade EVOO. Pat dry with a paper towel.

Rub with grainy salt ... table salt will do.

Reapply EVOO. Massage skin. Wipe off with a paper towel.

Within 30-45 minutes, have a warm shower.

Im finding that my skin has really cleared up this past week pre op with all the liquids and I’m now two days post op and I’m kind of glowing in the face! I might be mistaking that for a drug induced hot flash though LOL

I got several samples of Caudalie face lifting cream from Sephora and of course it’s amazing stuff with a heafty price tag but it’s very soothing and a little goes a long way- my face and neck are loving it! For new tattoos I always use raw Shea butter and that is extremely nourishing! As soon as I can put it on my belly that’s what I’ll start using again, for now I use all over.

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As a believer in skin care here’s what I do.

For all over body moisturizer I se Shea butter. In the shower I clean body with almond oil and s good scrub with a natural loofah. I use dr Bonner’s soap on private parts, under arms and face.

I don’t use fancy moisturizers but use them generously.

I don’t shower every day but do wash certain parts every day with a washcloth. I think we over shower in America. You can handle hygiene without subjecting your entire body to it.

For under eye concealer I like Nars.

This is an interesting one for me.

Preop, I never used anything on my skin. Body wash in the shower. That's it!

Postop I started using lotion after every shower to try and ward off loose skin, if at all possible.

So, I had 10 years worth of lotions laying around that were almost never used. They are all used up now, and I had to buy my first bottle. I found a huge bottle of cocoa butter for like $2, so am using that right now. Actually smells like chocolate!

Now, for my face, I use a facial moisturizer that has sunscreen. First I grabbed Cetaphil, and it seemed to work well.

When that ran out, I went with CeraVe, but noticed my pores seemed to be clogged a lot more. Took a while to decide to change moisturizers. So tried Aveeno. Same thing. Went back to Cetaphil, and within a week the clogs were gone!

At like $14 a small bottle, it's rich, but I'm sold. It does last a while.

I do notice a bottle of body lotion used to last a couple weeks, now lasts over a month. Smaller body uses less!

I just read a topic in a - sort of - unrelated post where @James Marusek recommended Bio Oil and his motion was seconded. You can find that thread here:

Thanks for sharing everyone! Lots of great tips!

As a follow up, I started using raw shea butter on my under eye area and my neck twice a day. I love it and feel like it's really helping. It's not going to "fix" the problem, but I can definitely tell the difference on the days that I use it vs the days I don't, so I try not to skip a day. It can feel a little heavy, so in the morning I mix it with my emu oil and apply right after my shower, it absorbs pretty well by the time I put my make up on.

As a bonus, when I went jogging on a cool and windy day, I used some on my face before going and it helped protect my skin from wind burn.

2 hours ago, ChaosUnlimited said:

I mix it with my emu oil

Australian bush remedy! :-)

This is actually what I am using now and what I plan on using after surgery. I get them free at my work. And that price is not accurate it is much cheaper when on sale. lol Skinn Cosmetics Double Size Pep40 Creme Riche Peptide Cream

http://www.evine.com/Product/313-025

Edited December 1, 20178 yr by Krista27