What kind of skincare do you use?

I use the Phytomer line. I know they have a line designed especially for maturing skin. It's a little more pricey than your drugstore products, but its been so worth it! I also use a Burts Bees, Anti Blemish Solutions pore refining Scrub with Willow Bark and for those pesky little breakouts, I use a cotton pad and swipe some Tea Tree Oil over my face a few times a week (I swear by this stuff). Don't forget to use a toner to help re-balance the natural pH of your skin! I use a Rose Hydrosol.

I write a beauty blog away from this site trying out all kinds of new things, and these are the things that have made the biggest difference in my skin! Hopefully this helps!

I use the Mario Badescu line of products. It's a little more expensive then your drug store products, but not by much and I definitely do see great results with the products. If you order your products online they also send you all these free samples so that you can try different things. For example, their drying cream is amazing. My sister had this HUUUUGE pimple that hadn't come to a head or anything and was just a red mess, she applied the drying cream and within I'd say an hour it practically disappeared. Hope this helps.

Jenn

I need this info too! I have really oily skin, so I don't moisturize, because the minute I do, I break out. But NOW I'm getting my dad's forehead creases....so I need to moisturize. I've tried Oil of Olay's night cream. It works great on the wrinkles, but after a week....here come the blemishes.

Mary Kay! Been using it since I was 10 years old (cleanser, moisturizer & freshner then)...including all the makeup & beauty products now. I've noticed that if I skip a couple of days, I can sure tell it! Check it out the website & you can get your local rep to do a facial for you & recommend products. Can be a little expensive to begin with, unless you slowly add the products into your routine.

I just use random stuff too, but you should always use a moisturizer after washing your face, even with oily skin. When you do that, you face doesn't need to produce as much oil to moisturize itself, so you skin won't fluctuate wildly between dry right after you wash your face and really oily a few hours later.
And if you're interested in Fit4Vet's suggestion, I used to be a Mary Kay lady and still have product for cheap I'm trying to get rid of. (Turn's out I'm horrible at selling stuff unless it tastes good...)

I am a confessed beauty product junkie!! I absolutely love the Chanel line of products. Everything from make-up to skincare is incredible. Of course with a shift in careers and not making the money I used to I am very happy with the Avon Anew products. Their skincare line is great... I am not a huge fan of the make-up. My grandmother used the original Oil of Olay and she ALWAYS looked great! Sometimes, I use it at night and like it.

I use Bare Minerals as my everyday "foundation" -- Its great, doesn't smear, rub off, and is fine even when working out. I am also a big fan of Benefit Cosmetics and Dr. Feelgood is a great alternative to foundation and it lasts forever!

For cleansing I use the Aveeno Radiant pads daily... I like them for convenience and they are disposable. Twice a week I use the Aveeno exfoliant scrub.

One of the main things that a lot of women forget or neglect to do is wash their face before they go to bed. Sleeping with leftover makeup on your face is a killer for your skin. I use Neutrogena Facial Wash at night plus Neutrogena Face Cream. In the morning I exfoliate every second day using Plantogen Exfoliant and a soft sponge. Daily I use Nuetrogena Radiance Boost for dark circles under my eyes and Neutrogena Healthy Defense Face Cream with SPF 45. For my body I use Vaseline Intensive Rescue Extra Strength for Sensitive Skin.
I too feel compelled to be pro-active with my skin care regimen in order to combat problems that come with age. I also work hard to brush my teeth three times a day and floss at least once, sometimes twice. I wasn't aware that people who didn't floss were 70% more likely to develop heart disease because the bacteria from your gums enters your bloodstream. Freaky stuff!

Mary Kay. I am sold on it. Also here is something i didn't know. You should only use undereye moisturizure for the eye area instead of facial moisturizure. Facial moisturizer used under the eye are will make them puffy. No one ever tells you this but it really makes a difference.

I have somewhat sensitive skin, so I've tried a lot of products. Sometimes expensive ones that get tossed after just a few uses. :mad: Any thing to perfumey makes me break out. I've never been able to wear bangs, because hair products make my forhead break out.

I really love Grateful Body Organic Skin Care. Their soaps are lovely, the moisturizers are light weight. Their Clear Skin spray is great at that TOM when I usually break out. They do have a product called Oil Embargo tha might be good for you.

http://www.gratefulbody.com/default.asp