Aging Gracefully or Do I Need Skincare

halloweeninstepford · 2024-01-23T21:12:24+00:00

I would argue that everyone, of all genders and of adult age, should use skincare and take purposeful care of their skin. A 12-step routine? Probably not, especially with young kids. I'd say the most important things are moisturizer and SPF. While I do have an involved skincare routine (I consider it a hobby), I think of it more as taking care of my body as a whole moreso than trying to prevent aging.
There is also the community r/30PlusSkinCare that may help you out.

rosesonthefloor · 2024-01-23T22:27:08+00:00

Do you need a 12 step routine? Probably not. Do you need some form of routine? I would argue absolutely. But it’s more than just skincare.

Skincare is a spectrum but the most basic components are cleanser, moisturizer, and SPF. If you are washing your face you should be replenishing its moisture with a moisturizer, and given that sun is the number one cause of skin damage, using SPF will help to slow the natural progress of that over time. You don’t have to get any more complicated than that.

There are other factors to consider too though. If you’re not big on skincare, there are certainly other lifestyle choices you can look at instead. Things like being properly hydrated, getting enough sleep, wearing hats outside, not drinking or smoking, getting enough nutrients/vitamins, and incorporating physical activity into your life can all have a positive effect on your skin as well. And if that’s more your speed and you’re just never gonna be a skincare girlie, then that’s okay too! You can also look into cosmetic procedures like Botox, laser, light therapy, facials, etc. that are more infrequent but can still help.

Ultimately it’s about what works for you, is sustainable, and makes you happy. You could do all of the above or none of it, but at the end of the day it’s about what makes you feel good in your skin!

ArkNemesis00 · 2024-01-23T22:03:05+00:00

As you mention nursing, I would recommend you avoid most skincare products. Check every label - I've purchased skincare products that say in the fine print to consult a physician if pregnant or breastfeeding.

Post breastfeeding, my brief dive into r/SkincareAddiction has taught me that sunscreen + vitamin c serum + retinol cream is pretty much all you need in the morning. I just do the sunscreen on the days I'm leaving the house right now until my own kiddo is weened.

I advise you spend your time on whatever makes you feel the best for the least amount of effort spent. Painting your toes, putting on a face mask at night, showering and dressing cutely, etc.

StunningSort3082 · 2024-01-24T00:53:59+00:00

Are you done having children? I think your approach is much different based on that factor.

There’s really no point in exploring things like laser, injectables or retinols if you’re just in between pregnancies.

You should 100% be wearing sunscreen every day (and ideally reapplying throughout the day). At 32, there’s a good chance you already have visible sun damage. Make sure you get your neck, chest and hands too.

What do the wives/girlfriends (especially the girlfriends) of your husband’s coworkers in their 50s look like?

Egoistchan · 2024-01-24T01:54:33+00:00

The best skincare is staying out of the sun, drinking plenty of water, and a stress free life. All free of charge. The whole "you need a 7 step skincare routine" is fine but with such a saturated market and some really disingenuous advertising, I advise you to stick to what is fully in your control, which is what I mentioned above plus a really good diet/workout routine. No skin cream or laser treatment can compare with good healthy living.

Agreeable-Comedian24 · 2024-01-23T21:17:04+00:00

What you do for skincare is your own personal journey and only you have to live with the consequences. Everyone ages and some more gracefully than others. There is definitely space between a 12 step routine and what you’re doing now. You could start with baby steps. I think by 60 and 70 you’ll regret not caring at all.

Also curious what other ‘markers of beauty’ you’re referring to?

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Title: Aging Gracefully or Do I Need Skincare

Author Purple-Poppins

Full text: Hello RPW! I am a philosophically aligned woman, partnered to my very own High Value Man™ seeking perspectives on how to prioritize aesthetic improvement in the context of a long term relationship.

My partner's business success means that I have transitioned back into being a dedicated SAHM for our 2 under 2 boys and settling back into the domestic support role. In an effort to make my time as a support partner more fulfilling, I have been reading more RPW booke and trying to lean more into my femininity. Our relationship is always been the most exciting and enjoyable for both of us when we allow ourselves to become polarized in that masculine feminine energy.

So obviously part of that has been paying more attention to how I look and how I present myself. I have to be honest after two kids in 2 years and turning 32 this month. I do not feel or look as young as I did when we got together. I want to be conscious about embracing that change in myself as much as my partner seems to have embraced it while also doing my best to look my best. So I will obviously be trying to lose most of the baby weight and I am trying to choose clothes that are more flattering and less functional for nursing. But do I really need a 12-step skin care routine?

I learned many years ago that my skin tends to be healthiest when I mess with it as little as possible. So I just use a face wash when I shower and that's pretty much it. I know I should wear sunscreen, but aside from that do I really need to spend time figuring out how to prevent my skin from aging? Or is it better to spend my time on markers of beauty that don't have to do with age?

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Bright_Morning_6134 · 2024-01-24T18:44:49+00:00

I definitely saw a major difference in my skin when I started using products specifically for my skincare concerns (wrinkles, large pores, blackheads). But I don’t think the skincare “gains” really make much of a difference to my husband. It’s just my own confidence boost that he finds attractive.

I found for me, I have a slightly different skincare routine in the AM, than I do in the PM, but they’re both a case of wash face, then apply a thing or two, and then moisturize.

I started first just using the Olay Regenerist line (face wash with night cream or their SPF in the AM) and then slowly branching out from there. Currently I only use their night cream.

AM - Salicylic Acid face wash (for acne) - Vit C serum that has hyaluronic acid and Niacinamide - Tinted SPF (which I generally use instead of foundation)

PM - Gentle face wash - Retinoid OR Glycolic acid (I’ve used both Differin and tretinoin for my retinoid, and I might actually prefer Differin to the lower strength tretinoin) - Hyaluronic acid gel - night cream with niacinamide

Building a routine you like just takes a little bit of research and looking for solutions for anything you would like to address (redness, dryness, etc.), and then adding one product you like at a time. And truly, you can probably find a good all-in-one moisturizer/product to use after washing your face.

junelen · 2024-01-27T14:10:51+00:00

I’m only 20 and still young so you might think that getting skincare advice from a 20 year old girl won’t help but trust me I’ve been taking care of my skin since the age of 12 and I’ve messed up a lot and learned a lot of things about skincare, jeez I even even noticed that I had more prominent forehead lines at 16 than I do now at 20 and their not even there anymore. It’s not about having a 12 step skincare routine that’s gonna age you backwards, but it’s about knowing what products to use depending on your skin concerns and how highly effective they are. Reading what you wrote, I’m assuming you’re concerned about aging. When it comes to that and if you’re willing to revive your skin so that it looks young again, I highly recommend you seek a dermatologist by telling them all about your skin concerns and then asking for a prescription of some kind of retinol/retinoids like ‘Differin’ for example. But remember when it comes to the use of these retinoids you have to be very consistent and careful because you can’t be using a retinoid and then not wear sunscreen the next day or else you’d just be causing your skin to look worse. Sleep, your lifestyle, diet and your stress levels all play a role in shaping our appearance and mainly our skin. Also I would like to mention that I’m not a professional and that this is simply just what I find works best. Having extra steps in your skincare routine is also just an extra boost but you don’t have to buy a bunch of expensive products to get results, in fact I find drugstore products way more effective. At the end of the day, ageing is a part of life and as someone that’s fearful of it, I still believe that it’s a beautiful thing and that taking care of your skin or trying to stay looking young isn’t going to be forever but it’s way to age gracefully instead and looking the best that you can at the age you’re in. I hope my ranting made sense

Title	Aging Gracefully or Do I Need Skincare
Author	Purple-Poppins
Upvotes	6
Comments	13
Date	January 23, 2024 8:55 PM UTC (2 years ago)
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