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Wrinkly arms

(66 Posts)
Theoddbird Fri 19-May-17 09:30:27

Coconut oil is brilliant smile

MargaretX Thu 18-May-17 21:23:51

I feel quite shocked when I look at my wrinkly arms, and I've noticed its a certain skin type. Typically English white and freckled. there is nothing that we can do except become obese and then the wrinkles will be puffed up from the inside.

Be thankful that we have both arms and that they are not painful and can be used everyday!

whitewave Thu 18-May-17 21:03:58

What I would like to know is the makeup people like May and her Maj use to achieve such a dewy look.

Anybody read anything about what the use?

kittylester Thu 18-May-17 20:59:12

Not on your arms it doesn't, riverbank grin

wellingtonpie Thu 18-May-17 19:43:17

Ha ha. Very well put. I tried some face serum. Seems to look better but a bit early to tell. Ah well,

phoenix Thu 18-May-17 18:56:43

Beautifully put, ginny!

ginny Thu 18-May-17 18:43:26

If it bothers you cover them up. If you think your arms bother others then they have no need to look at them.

TriciaF Thu 18-May-17 15:57:21

Another reason is loss of muscle tissue.
I'm right handed and my right arm was always the strongest.
But after injuring my right shoulder in a fall a few years ago my left side took over. Now it's much stronger and muscular than my right. I always wear long sleeves.

Riverwalk Thu 18-May-17 14:43:44

Wrinkles are loose skin and all the serums, potions and exercises in the world won't remove them. You can improve the appearance with moisturisers, and dry flaky skin will benefit from an extra dollop.

Being a few pounds overweight helps plump out wrinkles!

Anya Thu 18-May-17 14:32:22

It's old age. Nothing you can do about it - except cover up if you think that's better.

Nanabilly Thu 18-May-17 14:14:37

Do you drink plenty of water. It could be a bit of dehydration making your arms wrinkly.

Judthepud2 Thu 18-May-17 13:56:14

I have same problem. Body butter used every day. Used to swim very regularly. No change. As WW says, keep buggering on! I try to keep them covered at all times. Not hard in the climate I live in ?

Crafting Thu 18-May-17 13:47:33

Mine are the same. Doesn't matter how much cream I slap on them they are very wrinkly. Been like it for a long time though not just in old age.

M0nica Thu 18-May-17 13:42:23

If they bother you, keep them covered. You could also go to your local gym and see if arm exercises help, or alternatively try massage or slendertone, if it still exists.

whitewave Thu 18-May-17 09:24:54

I just live with it. I may bung on some oil for dry skin but age isn't something I can do much about really, except ignore it and keep buggering on.

wellingtonpie Thu 18-May-17 09:04:23

Never mind bingo wings. What do you do with arms that ate wrinkly. I use a body butter every day but it doesn't make a lot of difference. I wonder if using serum that you'd use on your face would help. But that's quite expensive. Any ideas?