How to avoid looking older after weight loss??

focus4fitness

Drink lots of water, and it might not be a bad idea to go to a derm and get a prescriotion for retinA. I have one and it is rather expensive, but it is way worth it.

KJLIII

I have found (after years of experimenting on myself) that the very VERY best thing for my skin has been Olive Oil. I get the Extra virgin kind, doesn't matter what brand, and put a little into the lotion I use to cover up the scent. (I don't really like the smell of olive oil !!!) When I was 20, I got married, and shortly after got pregnant with our first child. Someone told me to try putting some olive oil on my skin to avoid stretch marks. I did it faithfully every day. I didn't have any stretch marks AT ALL. I initially thought it was a fluke, or maybe just my genetics, or something OTHER than the olive oil. So when I got pregnant with our 2nd child, I just used some different products that someone had given me... I ended up GETTING STRETCH MARKS ! ! When I noticed them, I was shocked, and promptly went back to using olive oil. (So much for the genetic theory! hehehe) Well, they have since faded, and are not very noticeable (thank goodness!), and I'm happily adding olive oil to my lotion. I believe it has helped with skin elasticity, and has helped my skin repair itself. I have to say that it helps my skin retain moisture for longer periods, and I believe that helps tremendously. You might want to try it for a bit...

Hope that helps you ! ! It certainly has helped me ! !


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fdlafon

There are a lot of great suggestions on this thread!

I believe that you should exfoliate your skin regularly and use moisturizer EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. All over the body.
And obviously, hydrate well daily.

I bet you will notice your skin firming up a bit with your lifting soon.

StephC74

you've been given lots of great suggestions here but I'd like to add to it. Go get a new haircut. Try a new style and maybe some highlights and then a few new pieces for your wardrobe. You don't need to buy too much if you are still on your way down to your goal weight but new clothes with a new cut and a little make up will make you feel better about how you look and that will go a long way towards making you look and seem younger.

kristinL16

I use coconut oil on my face as well but haven't noticed any miraculous results. I do like how it feels and don't think it has made my breakouts any worse, which is a plus, but it also doesn't have sunscreen. I truly believe that you need a product with spf in it for daytime use (and not just your makeup, especially if you are outside for any period of time). At night I use ROC retinol products and really like them. I have had undereye lines for years now (I am almost 37 but very fair skinned and didn't always use adequate sun protection) and actually think I am seeing results from the ROC products (I think mine is called multi-correction lft). ROC products as well as the Olay Regenerist line get good reviews. I use the Regenerist day cream with spf during winter (something with higher spf in summer).

glittersoul

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sewerchick93

I make sure to stay hydrated, moisturize my skin and I dry brush my entire body every morning.

1. Dry brushing cleans the lymphatic system. Lymph is considered part of our immune system and is made of white blood cells called lymphocytes and the interstitial fluid that bathe our cells, bringing our cells nutrients and removing their waste. All detoxification occurs first and foremost through the lymph. Our bodies contain far more lymph than blood, so you can see how important this might be.

2. Dry brushing removes dead skin layers. Dry skin brushing helps shed dead skin cells, which can help improve skin texture and cell renewal. Dry skin is a sign of detoxification. Therefore it’s good to keep the process going by removing the dead skin daily. If this does not occur, a “log jam” can happen where the person ends up with eczema, psoriasis, and dandruff.

3. Dry brushing strengthens the immune system. Dry skin brushing may reduce duration of infection and accelerate the clearing of toxins. It helps support the immune system during cancer and other chronic illness treatment. By stimulating the lymph vessels to drain toxic mucoid matter into organs of detoxification we can purify the entire system. After several days of dry brushing, sometimes you may notice a gelatinous mucoid material in your stools. This is a normal sign that the intestinal tract is renewing itself. Best of all, it feels invigorating!

4. Dry brushing stimulates the hormone and oil glands, thus helping all of the body systems perform at peak efficiency. The skin is your body's largest organ. When improperly maintained, the elimination duties of the skin are forced upon the kidneys. So, give your kidneys a break—keep your skin clean and rejuvenated. Bathe daily and do a dry brushing before the bath to help stimulate blood flow to the surface so that toxins can more easily escape.

6. Dry Brushing tightens the skin by increasing the flow of blood which, in turn moves toxins and lessens the appearance of cellulite. Our bodies make a new top layer of skin every 24 hours - skin brushing removes the old top layer, allowing the clean new layer to come to the surface, resulting in softer, smoother skin.

7. Dry Brushing tones the muscles. Dry skin brushing helps muscle tone by stimulating the nerve endings which causes the individual muscle fibers to activate and move. It also helps mobilize fat and helps to even distribution of fat deposits. This is a great technique for invalids who can’t exercise.

8. Dry brushing stimulates circulation. Our skin breathes! And yet, in most people, this vital route of detoxification is operating far below its capacity, because it is clogged with dead skin cells and the un-removed waste excreted through perspiration. Dry skin brushing increases circulation to skin, encouraging your body’s discharge of metabolic wastes. Increased blood flow begins entering the areas brushed and you will experience an increase in electromagnetic energy that permits you to feel energized and invigorated. By activating the circulation you can also prevent varicose veins.

9. Helps digestion -- Dry skin brushing helps your skin to absorb nutrients by eliminating clogged pores. Healthy, breathing skin contributes to overall body health. When you brush, the pores of your skin open allowing your skin to absorb nutrients and eliminate toxins. Clogged pores are not just a cosmetic concern. Healthy, breathing skin contributes to overall body health.

Eleisabelle

I know it may sound funny. but google happy face yoga, my mother in law and my mother are both doing it and it is really helping with their wrinkles and smoothness of their faces. You can also look up face yoga on youtube and if you can find the one's with a blonde lady (i know that's not much help) but she has a few that are pretty good. Hope that may help.

This. Also look for isometric facial exercises. They help quite a bit by building the muscle tone in your face.

irisheyes42us

Arbonne International Has a really great skin care line~ and it is all natural. Pricey, but worth it. I especially love the the eye cream, it works for tightening wrinkles Deb:flowerforyou:

hpsnickers1

Eat more fat - fat is good for you (at least saturated and MUFAs are, not the PUFA's - those are dangerous is large amounts). Make some bone broth. The collagen in the bones will get into the broth and that's some good stuff for tightening skin. Use the broth for soups. Good bone broth for joints? Cook the bones of the joints (like the knee joint).

I also invested in some unflavored beef collagen from NOW brand (on Amazon). I've been trying to get some every day. I notice when I do my eyelids seem to smooth out some (they're a bit crepe-y).

But I can't seem to get into the habit of taking it daily.

hpsnickers1

Don't avoid the sun. Sun is essential. The crap in sunscreen is more likely to cause wrinkle and cancer than the sun. Just don't burn. A good 20 minutes in full mid-day sun is all you need. Then cover up with clothes, not sunscreen.

Water doesn't do a damn thing for skin. I don't care what they say. I saw a "study" a while back on a set of twins. One drank lots of water. One didn't. Looked at the skin close up and there was no change...at all. (and believe me the standard american diet ensures you are retaining a good 5-10lbs of water anyway)

Raw, unfiltered honey is a great facial cleanser. And coconut oil is an amazing moisturizer (and look, no chemicals!!)

wheezybreezy

great tips in here!

Ely82010

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emily356

I am about to start dry brushing my skin, but was wondering about the face? Seems harsh and wouldn't know how to do my face... any suggestions!! I know it isn't my thread but I am loving all the suggestions!!

LadyBeryl

2.5 lbs a week is really fast weight lose. I don't know if you slowed it down a little it may help. The only think that I know of is to lift heavier and build muscle to fill out the wrinkles. I guess we can't really do a lot with the ones on our face. Good Luck.
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True. That is the downside of losing weight quickly. Even though it is easy to lose patience and fall off of the wagon, slow weight loss is best.

You might need to treat yourself to a lift. You deserve it!

sewerchick93

I am about to start dry brushing my skin, but was wondering about the face? Seems harsh and wouldn't know how to do my face... any suggestions!! I know it isn't my thread but I am loving all the suggestions!!

I have two brushes I use, one for the body and one for the face. the face brush has very soft bristles and I use very little pressure. I brush my face in circular strokes always towards the center of the face. (right side of face I do counter-clockwise strokes and left side of face clockwise strokes).

kristinL16

Don't avoid the sun. Sun is essential. The crap in sunscreen is more likely to cause wrinkle and cancer than the sun. Just don't burn. A good 20 minutes in full mid-day sun is all you need. Then cover up with clothes, not sunscreen.

Water doesn't do a damn thing for skin. I don't care what they say. I saw a "study" a while back on a set of twins. One drank lots of water. One didn't. Looked at the skin close up and there was no change...at all. (and believe me the standard american diet ensures you are retaining a good 5-10lbs of water anyway)

Raw, unfiltered honey is a great facial cleanser. And coconut oil is an amazing moisturizer (and look, no chemicals!!)

I think the "study" you are referring to with the twins and water intake was on Dr. Oz awhile back. I don't know that it was a valid study but was interesting. The twins both reported that they were concerned with drinking enough water prior to the study. I remember wondering how the results would turn out if they used participants who were chronically dehydrated rather than someone who only had a decrease in water intake for such a short period of time.

As for sunscreen and the chemicals causing skin cancer...I have also read varying info about this. Since it HAS been proven that people often have more skin cancer and sun damage on their left side due to driving and it is not feasible to cover every part of your body all of the time, I will stick with sunscreens with minimal questionable chemicals than going without.

That being said, all of the above suggestions might make some difference but it is questionable how much improvement can be made once the damage is done. We can only do so much, but at least it feels good to know that the bases are covered and that we are doing what we can to prevent future skin damage.

Laura80111

I use AVON Anew products. They have them for each age group and I use the ones for 50+. I've used them for about 15 years and about 3 weeks ago a stranger was commenting that I had no wrinkles after she said that I told her I was 57 she was amazed. Personally I know I have a few but they just aren't that noticable.

hazymary

BUMP....Thanks for posting.....I too am in my mid 50's and approaching a 50 pound loss. I have no problem with my face and or wrinkles. But WOW my inner thighs look terrible kinda like crapepaper and I have a buddha belly and very heavy upper arms that sway in the wind......so please share your routine for stength training. I need some help with all that excess skin too !! Keep the ideas coming ....

Figment14300

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auranda

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rainbow52

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par57

Everyone please continue to ask questions! Your advice is helping us all

Imawonder

My biggest fear with losing as much weight as I want/need to is that I will look my age...or even worse...I'll look OLDER. Hope you get some good info re your post!

christenwypy

I am so surprised to see this. All the before and after pics I see on here make the person look so much younger after weight loss. It did not occur to me that it might work the other way.

christenwypy

Oops double posted

angng

Don't avoid the sun. Sun is essential. The crap in sunscreen is more likely to cause wrinkle and cancer than the sun. Just don't burn. A good 20 minutes in full mid-day sun is all you need. Then cover up with clothes, not sunscreen.

You are obviously not a ginger. I'd have to wear a burqa if I wanted to cover up enough to not get burned.

long4theocean

I'm getting ready to try red light therapy. It is suppose to boost the collagen in your system and help with sun and age spots as well as tighten wrinkles. I'm 52 and also started getting microdermabrasion done every 2 weeks along with retin a. Hopefully when I get rid of this excess my face won't look older. I also use all of the Arbonne RE9 set, which I have for several years now.

Rayjewls

I saw somewhere that antler velvet and msm soap and supplements work very well
for repairing your skin.

Rayjewls

This may sound crazy but I met a woman that shaved her face every day like a man and she didn't have any...i mean any wrinkles. Have you looked at a mans face where he shaves...no wrinkles. I personally couldn't do it now...but give me 10 more years I may be thinking about it then...lol.