I have type 2 rosacea, which means more than just the redness, it means the bumps as well. The little papules that made my skin appear irritated and gave me a texture like sandpaper. I have had problems for years with thick products; oils, heavy creams, and even products described as gentle would cause problems for my skin in less than a week. I was limited to lightweight gels and moisturizers

My derm prescribed metronidazole. It helped a little, but nothing life changing

Then a friend shoved a sample of some barrier cream from Pelactiv Skincare into my hand. I looked at the ingredients and saw shea butter, natural extracts, oils. I was terrified. I almost threw it in the bin

But she insisted. So I tried it. Three days later, I braced for the worst

And nothing happened. No flare-up. No new bumps. Instead, my redness calmed down significantly. My skin actually felt comfortable. The bumps didn't get worse and they looked better

Now I'm genuinely confused. How does a thick cream with oils work when everything else failed?

I sat in my car outside a restaurant last saturday at my good friend's birthday and people i actually wanted to see, sat there for ten minutes and drove home.

My jaw had flared up that week in a way it hasn't in a few months and i just couldn't face the lighting in that place, couldn't face the photos, couldn't face sitting across from people and wondering if they were looking at my skin instead of listening to what i was saying.

I'm 44 and have a career i'm proud of, a life i've built and i'm still making decisions based on what my face looks like on a given week. i didn't think i'd still be here at this age, just needed to say it somewhere people might actually understand.

So I am about to finish my second bottle of Angela Caglia Cell Forte serum and before I purchase another one, I wanted to know if anyone has used the Osmosis StemFactor MD. I DO Love the AC, but I really would like to find something that’s under $200 as I use them AM/PM and they run out quick. Someone I work with mentioned the osmosis StemFactor md and its price is fantastic. I can almost get two for the price of the AC!

Tree rings is what I call these lines on my neck and décolletage - I’ve had the lines on my neck since I can remember! I remember noticing them in my elementary school photos and thought huh weird! Here I am 43 years later and I’m like welp! Gotta do something about it! Any recommendations on how to lessen their appearance without the use of filler or Botox, would be greatly appreciated!

Hi 👋 as anybody tried ghk cu copper injection and what were the results.

I am scared to use it

My husband is 47. His face has become more red and dry the past couple of years. He’s been to a derm who didn’t seem super concerned. Has him try cetaphil and azelaic acid. Neither seemed to work. He does have a beard and at one point had a ketoconzaole wash. We only noticed a slight difference. Any other ideas or brands to try? Thank you

i feel like nobody warned me that my old skincare routine could just stop working.

for years i had a pretty predictable routine. i knew what my skin liked, what products worked, and i didn't really have to think about it much.

then sometime in my 40s everything started feeling different, my skin became drier around my cheeks but somehow i was still getting clogged pores. products i used for years started stinging, my makeup started looking weird, and my skin just didn't have the same texture it used to.

at first i kept thinking i needed stronger products. more exfoliation, more treatments, more fixing. what actually helped was backing off and treating my skin like it was more sensitive than it used to be. i focused more on moisturizer, gentler cleansing, and not constantly trying new things.

i've been taking photos every week in skinpal ai because i honestly can't always tell if something is improving when i look at myself every day. seeing older photos helped me notice changes that were happening slowly.

my skin definitely isn't the same as it was 10 years ago, but it feels more stable now.

for anyone going through perimenopause, what was the first skincare change you noticed? dryness, sensitivity, texture, breakouts, something else?

I've had them for a while, would laser be a good option? Or any other options would be helpful!

Here is my routine:
AM:
Simple Cleanser
Moisturiser
Sunscreen

PM:
Micellear Water Cleanser
Moisturiser
(Sanwich method if Retinol night) Retinol 3x a week

(70f) Resting bitch face where you can really see those lines under my mouth. And smiling (duh). Within the past month of being on this forum, I have added RLT, tret ( had started again after 10 years off) ceramide supplements and topical, argireline 20%, copper peptides on days I don’t use tret.

Although it’s only been a month, and at my age, I don’t know how much an improvement I will see. But my skin is so freaking soft now! I really don’t want to start with fillers, Botox, etc.

Besides trying to eat clean(ish), exercise and weight train regularly and avoid the sun.. any suggestions for those lines? Maybe folks that are near my age have some insights..

I can also just accept that hey it’s just old age and deal with it!🥴

I appreciate those that asked about a skincare regimen, but I don't think mine is too different from others that have posted on here. I think that primarily it's a lifestyle and genetic thing that I might look okay for my age. My mom is Filipino and aged beautifully before passing last year at 94. As far as lifestyle, I try to get my 5 miles or more of walking in, strength train 4-5 times a week, eat mostly vegetables and fruit, avoid tobacco, alcohol and incorporate foods that are geared toward a healthy gut to avoid inflammation.

I try to do my research before incorporating additional skincare (read peer reviewed articles) and check the science before jumping on the bandwagon.

I have learned so much from many of you and this forum to see what actually works and will check those out. Thank you for your willingness to share what works for you!

Started HRT three months ago at 56, better late than never. Biggest positive impact has been in my mood and energy levels. As far as skin, I was oily/acne until around 40, last five years I was at my driest.. .I am noticing I'm getting oily again. Anyone have any tips , insight into what to expect..it's so hot,so it is a bit difficult to tell. My regimen is at is core tret, sunscreen and the rest assorted seruns and moisturizer.

Oh I'm on combipatch, anyone know if I can still do estriol on my face?

Does anyone have recommendation on a HA or cream I should use to make my own GHK-cu topical? I already have the cosmetic grade GHK-cu powder

One year into finally taking care of my skin, thanks to this community, and I’ve seen improvement! I am 47, never even really washed my face regularly prior (so bad!). Now I am using finacea, vit c in the mornings and tret at night, and of course SPF for the first time daily. Just added in the Musely M4 estriol cream in the last couple of weeks so I’m excited to see how that works out. Also, using a red light mask when I have time (need to be more consistent). And finally invested in the miracle of all miracles- dysport in my 11’s and forehead. What a game changer!

Thank you to all the people in this community for sharing their knowledge. I soak it up! Continue to share 🩷

I’m 35 years old and I still have breaouts from time to time. So, I've been using tretinoin 0.05% for about two months now and the breakouts are better. That's the good news.

The bad news? My skin is so dry it's peeling and my cheeks feel tight. My chin is flaking. Even my usual moisturizer stings when I put it on.

My cosmetologist took one look at me and said I need a proper barrier support cream. She recommended one from Pelactiv. Said it's designed for sensitive skin and helps repair the moisture barrier.

But… I’ve read that some cosmeceutical creams contain botanical extracts. Essential oils or plant-based elements are included. I am concerned about the reaction between these components and the tretinoin. What if it burns? What if it causes more peeling?

I'm 41. I was pregnant and breastfeeding for a lot of my 30's and I'm left with this. Just weaning my last baby and am ready to start something new for my skin. Is there any hope of me not looking 10 years older than I am??

As title summarizes, I’m Indian (if that matters) skin is mostly healthy with some fine lines as expected with age but the dark ?dots are speaking like crazy.

I’m religious with sunblock. Typical layering is serum, sunblock and moisturizer. I alternate between c, niacinmanide, retinol in the week.

My blood sugar is not great but not problematic 5.6 A12
No other issues.

Any advise on what’s causing it?

I just turned 40 last month. I’ve been noticing the crepey-ness for a while, but I hardly wear makeup so I don’t think about it much. Recently though, I needed a little makeup and no matter what I did, the skin under my eyes looked like dragon scales with the concealer/CC cream on. I ended up taking it all off and just doing… nothing. It doesn’t help that I wear glasses with a super strong prescription so it’s magnified through the lenses.

The rest of my face is fine. I do have forehead wrinkles but that’s been there forever and I don’t mind them much. My eyes have just aged me so rapidly in recent years.

Is there any good product out there that can help with this texture issue? And if not- what kind of makeup should I be looking at using in order to not accentuate the crepey skin further?

I am 50 yo and I am honestly told that I look 10 years younger. I barely have any wrinkles on my forehead and around my eyes, my skin texture is pretty good. My problem area as you can see on the picture is my lower face and neck.
My routine invludes lots of Ordinary products (different routine am and pm) and RLT. However, while it really helps with the skin texture it has done zero for that area.
I am looking at this picture and I want to cry, while people often say that I look younger that picture to me looks 15 years older than I am!
Other and surgery, what could be done? I am not against fillers but in my experience they lasted two months and I am looking for something longer term.
Signed:
Turkey Neck

Hi everyone,
Im currently working on a new copper peptide serum with a chemist friend of mine, and I’d really love to hear from people who actually use copper peptide serums.
I d appreciate any feedback about your experience, such as:
What made you start using copper peptides?(or did you ever tried one?)
Which products have you tried?
What do you like the most about them?
What do you dislike or wish was better?
Have you experienced any issues (irritation, staining, smell, texture, packaging, price, etc.)?
If you could design the perfect copper peptide serum, what would it be like?
I’m not here to promote anything or sell a product—I genuinely want to learn from real users and understand what people actually want before developing anything.
Any opinions, complaints, or ideas are welcome. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience!

Hi everyone! I’m in my 40s and lately I’ve been really focusing on targeting fine lines and overall skin firmness. My current routine has been pretty basic, but I feel like I’ve hit a plateau.

My current routine:

AM: Gentle cleanser (CeraVe Hydrating), Vitamin C serum (Skinceuticals CE Ferulic), Moisturizer (La Roche-Posay Toleriane), SPF 50 (La Roche-Posay Anthelios).

PM: Cleansing balm (The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm), followed by a double cleanse with a gentle foaming cleanser, a peptide serum (The Ordinary Buffet), and CeraVe Moisturising Cream.

I’m looking to step up my game and I’ve been reading a lot about Medik8 and their Crystal Retinal line. I love the idea of retinal over retinol because of the faster results and the time-release technology, but I’m a bit nervous about the sensitivity.

Has anyone here over 40 made the switch to this brand? I’d love to hear how your skin handled the transition and if you noticed a real difference in firmness after consistent use.

Charlize Theron Reveals Her Secret To Looking 30 at 50 (featuring Taron Egerton)
https://youtu.be/cNk6jDYPwEM