Face and Neck Skin Care
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LOL. I had to google that term just to be sure of the reference. I have always been one to be somewhat "modest" in my attire and have found as I age (62) I am a little more modest just because nothing is as cute, pretty, attractive @ 62 as it was at 25,35,45,55. I'm content at 62. Some are better, some are worse. I am, what I am. Nothing wrong with striving to be the best one can be though. Taking care of oneself is important.
Teehee - I am going through the "change"...hot flashes and all! I'm sure my neighbors were appalled this summer because I rocked a tank top every day. I can't stand to have a collar close to my neck and prefer scoop necks and other loose collars. The bonus of being 50+ pounds over weight is that I have b**bs for the first time ever. I hesitate to think what's going to happen to them when I lose the weight.
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I've heard a lot of people here talking about collagen for lots of things. I decided a while back I needed to get Rowdy on it for his arthritis to see if it helps. I was giving him pills but when I ran out I bought the powder. So I'm drinking that in my BPC each morning now (just started this weekend). I am hoping that by putting the collagen in Rowdy's tea that he drinks every day he'll start to feel better and not even realize why...Except I made a new batch of tea today and the freaking collagen turned the tea from a lovely tea color to a washed out chocolate milk color. And of course the tea container is clear glass. He is pretty good about eating whatever I give him but I'm not sure how he's going to take to his tea being such a gross color... I wouldn't want to drink it and I know the collagen adds no flavor what so ever as I tried it in water already.
Good to know...my husband is a candidate for knee replacement down the line due to long ago high school soccer injuries - he has practically no cartilage left. He limps after over use now. I'm going to slip him some to see if it helps.
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@jassnip have you used this tortuous looking piece of equipment? (for the mere price of $90.00)0
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How often do you guys take your collagen?0
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I guess the silica part means I need to start taking my diatomaceous earth again... It's not like I have an unopened 5 pound bag laying around... LOL0
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I'm taking the collagen (right now) once a day - two heaping tablespoons- in my coffee. However, because of my surgery I may find that I need more. We shall see.
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KnitOrMiss wrote: »I guess the silica part means I need to start taking my diatomaceous earth again... It's not like I have an unopened 5 pound bag laying around... LOL
I was going to start taking this also. What's the best way? It doesn't dissolve, right? I was thinking of mixing it with something, but can't think of anything.0 -
Do you think the collagen in the bone broth is enough??0
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KnitOrMiss wrote: »I guess the silica part means I need to start taking my diatomaceous earth again... It's not like I have an unopened 5 pound bag laying around... LOL
I was going to start taking this also. What's the best way? It doesn't dissolve, right? I was thinking of mixing it with something, but can't think of anything.
@Cadori - I just stir it up with some water (4 oz or so to 1 heaping TBSP, but start slowly)...and chug, refill the cup a bit, swish and chug...until mostly clear. Works fine for me. Tasteless. Texture is okay if decently suspending in the water.
@RowdysLady - I was taking it regularly before I moved and the 5 pound bag was only like $2 more than the 1 pound bag of food grade, and I brought it to work so I wouldn't have to move it...and it's still here...at work. I need to start taking it right before I leave for the day. Least interference.
Might trying using it as a facial peel thing, too. Said to mix up to paste, apply, let dry, wash off in circular motion with wash cloth. I just hate anything that makes my face remotely drippy unless in the shower. I wig if water drips all down my arms. Dunno why...0 -
And y'all all know collagen is best taken on an empty stomach, right? For absorption/use, rather than to be digested?2
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KnitOrMiss wrote: »And y'all all know collagen is best taken on an empty stomach, right? For absorption/use, rather than to be digested?
But if it's powdered...it needs to go into something to take it, right? And Rowdy is drinking the tea!! Yay!!! I know he will never have it with just water. I could and will if needed.
The silica, @Cadori, I bought in caplet form so I'm taking 4 of those with the 4 of everything else I take each day.0 -
KnitOrMiss wrote: »And y'all all know collagen is best taken on an empty stomach, right? For absorption/use, rather than to be digested?
Good to know! What's an ideal amount? (sorry for all the questions! I want to supplement for optimal health, but have no idea what to take or when or in what combo)0 -
I think therapeutic range depends on why you're taking it - and the types of collagen. I know the one I have is Types 1 and 3. I really don't know what all therapeutic ranges are.
Yes, @RowdysLady - just not with food. Drink that is non-caloric generally isn't an issue.1 -
The collagen says two heaping tablespoons on the container. That's why I'm starting there. I am taking 4 silica instead of the recommended two because I know I don't absorb pills like normal humans. I have to take at least double. But a powder should be better digested for me.0
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I've been doing facial exercises for some time now. I never had any problems with loose facial skin anywhere except the dreaded chin waddle but I've noticed a nice difference in both tone and overall tautness. I've even been able to minimize the dreaded marionette lines, those indentations that curve from your nose to your chin around either side of your mouth. Not bad for almost 71, to my mind. Ten minutes a day has made a significant improvement. Just be sure you have complete privacy; anyone who finds you making your face as long as it can go while chanting "OH OH OH OH" over and over will never really take you seriously again.
It's been a while since I bought "Facial Fitness: Daily Exercises & Massage Techniques for a Healthier, Younger Looking You" by Patricia Goroway (Author) but I see it's still available from amazon. My hardback version came with a DVD that was of some use, but nothing to pay extra for.
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I have and I do. Tortuous it is, it also works, for me and many others. for many things beyond helping with skin elasticity. Fibro, Lupus, RA, plantar fascitis, cellulite. There's a FaceBook group if you want to find out more. It's its own rabbit hole, but one I've been glad I fell down.RowdysLady wrote: »@jassnip have you used this tortuous looking piece of equipment? (for the mere price of $90.00)
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That's very cool to find something that's really working for you. I am not exactly an early adopter and wait until stuff is tried and true before I try it, so "knowing" someone who has faith in it makes it a better investment! Thanks @jassnip!
I really have issues all over but I can hide those issues with clothes. It looks like this wouldn't be usable on small areas like the neck and eye area. However...if I could look better naked....hmmm...1 -
I have and I do. Tortuous it is, it also works, for me and many others. for many things beyond helping with skin elasticity. Fibro, Lupus, RA, plantar fascitis, cellulite. There's a FaceBook group if you want to find out more. It's its own rabbit hole, but one I've been glad I fell down.RowdysLady wrote: »@jassnip have you used this tortuous looking piece of equipment? (for the mere price of $90.00)
My husband has fibro...how effective is it (if you know off hand)0 -
@RowdysLady Your hair looks fabulous!0
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Thanks for noticing!!! @kmn118 I finally for the first time ever had it colored professionally and then had what was a REALLY bad short haircut growing out shaped up. I'm so thrilled with it! She did a great job and I don't look 400 years old any more.3
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@Cadori -Yesterday, there was a podcast (sadly expired now) that talked about using low levels of Naltrexone to help combat all things auto-immune. It was mentioned by an MD who's done studies on it, as well as many studies in the industry, etc. Super low level helps remove the addictive side effects of prescription narcotics and improve the efficacy. Low to mid level for autoimmune help (it works by stopping the bad autoimmune overreactions and boosting the natural immune system). At very high levels, it can be used to aid weight loss in folks who are bariatric bound and such - but there's far less scientific data in this quarter. It is even being tested in active breast cancer (and other cancer) patients currently.
His name was Dr. Kent Holtorf, M.D., but I didn't catch a website for him.
They were talking about it being used for diabetes, chronic fatigue, lupus, RA, fibro, hashi's, all of it... He acted like most conventional doctors wouldn't touch it for this use, but that a naturopath or functional doctor should. He may also have available where you can consult with him online, I'm really not sure.0 -
@KnitOrMiss Thanks! I'll check it out!!0
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It addresses anything with inflammation and chronic health conditions, too. Think I left that out before. Can't hurt to research!
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I have and I do. Tortuous it is, it also works, for me and many others. for many things beyond helping with skin elasticity. Fibro, Lupus, RA, plantar fascitis, cellulite. There's a FaceBook group if you want to find out more. It's its own rabbit hole, but one I've been glad I fell down.RowdysLady wrote: »@jassnip have you used this tortuous looking piece of equipment? (for the mere price of $90.00)
Had to check it out this video was interesting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ4qfmzOi8I
I have a massage tool that is pretty similar to this device, I might give that a try for a few weeks.0 -
I am going to check out The Ordinary products. This is making big news here in the UK, described as "Top drawer skincare for less than £5".2
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I took photos of my eyes and neck the other day and I've started taking the Silica and Collagen. I will use the rest of my L'Oreal products too but I'm excited to see what happens after a month or so with the supplements.2
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@RowdysLady, love your new look!0
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Thank you @Perry47!!
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@Cadori I don't have Fibro myself, so I can't give you a "personal" yea or nay. There are many folks on the FasciaBlaster FaceBook group that have said how much the tool has helped them reduce and manage their pain. I'm sure you could join the group and get direct feedback from people who suffer from Fibro. If your husband is interested there is also a men's only fb group.
@retirehappy I've seen several tools like the little balls with the pokey bits on the stick and the truth is those don't really have enough reach to be able to really release the fascia. There have been a few people that I've seen on the FaceBook group that started with the balls and weren't getting anywhere near the results that the other women are/were.0 -
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@retirehappy I've seen several tools like the little balls with the pokey bits on the stick and the truth is those don't really have enough reach to be able to really release the fascia. There have been a few people that I've seen on the FaceBook group that started with the balls and weren't getting anywhere near the results that the other women are/were.
Thanks for the feedback. I am still going to give my device a try it is supposedly good for deep tissue massage and electric, so will be easier to really dig into areas. I want to at least give it a try. If I don't see any results I'll check out the FB group and the product. Never had though of doing anything like this.0 -
My mom has been taking collagen (not sure what kind/brand) and since I saw her last her wrinkles are much improved. We come from a long line of really wrinkly people!!! I'm already trying to combat at 40! I am going to get some collagen powder and see if it improves!0
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