Best skin care for wrinkles?

Hi there,

Sadly no miracle cures but firstly try a silk pillow case, they do make a difference.

Nip and fab do some really effective creams, their no needle fix is an excellent moisturiser, it plumps up the skin.
Look at their reviews online, they are all made by Rodial skincare but with a less scary price tag.

Thank you, Missfoodlove. You’ve reminded me about the silk pillowcases, I’d forgotten that. I’m looking at Nip and Fab, never looked at them before.

It’s all these different things you hear about - Retinol is another one. So many things, how on earth do you use them all and in what order and which is more important for wrinkles?

In fact, there is significant scientific evidence that tretinoin (vitamin A) improves the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars and many other surface skin problems. It cannot completely erase deep wrinkles but it will help. However, it takes time and some effort.

Tretinoin is only available on prescription, it can be purchased over the counter in much lower doses as retinol/retinoid/retinal. But it must be used with care. As it causes photo sensitivity it should only be used overnight and a sunscreen must be applied during the day. Usage should be built up over time, from twice a week to every other day, to more frequently.

You don’t mention your budget or whether you would use a serum. Personally, I prefer creams because serums cause pilling on my skin.

This is a good entry level retinol serum:

www.boots.com/indeed-labs-retinol-reface-retinol-skin-resurfacer-10163871

If, like me you prefer creams this is a good retinol cream.

In addition I would recommend a good vitamin C moisturiser during the daytime. Vitamin C makes skin look more radiant and reduces brown spots. This is a good starter and applies well under sun screen:

www.renskincare.com/collections/radiance/products/glow-daily-vitamin-c-gel-cream?source=aw&awc=6748_1593772505_32e50d014968056bdbd75ef15c2e0e76&utm_source=201309&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_term=xid:fr1593772504880bef&utm_content=The+Independent&utm_campaign=Editorial+Content

Hyaluronic acid and peptides are good for sealing in moisture and using on the nights when you aren’t using retinol. This is a good one:

www.lookfantastic.com/cerave-moisturising-cream-454g/11798691.html?affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&thg_ppc_campaign=71700000047040822&adtype=pla&product_id=11798691&gclid=CjwKCAjwrvv3BRAJEiwAhwOdM4GenAnFPbRi40rS4O7BSedvQqszD4QxTrzZTIv_Y-bBbdPFxtKxChoCHbEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

So every morning:
Cleanse with something like this, use a clean face cloth every day.

www.boots.com/simple-kind-to-skin-facial-wash-refreshing-150ml-10001590

Followed by toner.

m.feelunique.com/p/Simple-Kind-to-Skin-Soothing-Facial-Toner-200ml

Use a vitamin C moisturiser like the one in the link above.

Use a facial SPF.

At night:
To start with on say, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.

Cleanse with the cleanser above, also used for mornings.
Tone with the same toner you used in the morning.

Use the Hyaluronic Acid moisturiser as above.

On Wednesday and Saturday nights repeat the same cleansing and toning steps as every other night but add the retinol serum or cream above. If you use a serum add a moisturiser on top.

Then build up the number of nights when you use retinol to every other night.

I know this is a lot but if you are serious about it then it will work and you should start to see results within 2 months.

The retinol cream link didn’t work so here it is again:

www.renskincare.com/products/bio-retinoid-anti-ageing-cream?variant=11828837187626&fo_c=2896&fo_k=1a532fdfb1145b00b5daf581d33196ab&fo_s=gplauk&fo_oid=10642&gclid=CjwKCAjwrvv3BRAJEiwAhwOdM4PUhsYxRExYwIKNIp76Tm0aUtWToaLbdDOUgmnpipK4xyB8lP0HIRoC9fYQAvD_BwE

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In fact, there is significant scientific evidence that tretinoin (vitamin A) improves the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars and many other surface skin problems. It cannot completely erase deep wrinkles but it will help. However, it takes time and some effort.

Tretinoin is only available on prescription, it can be purchased over the counter in much lower doses as retinol/retinoid/retinal. But it must be used with care. As it causes photo sensitivity it should only be used overnight and a sunscreen must be applied during the day. Usage should be built up over time, from twice a week to every other day, to more frequently.

You don’t mention your budget or whether you would use a serum. Personally, I prefer creams because serums cause pilling on my skin.

This is a good entry level retinol serum:

www.boots.com/indeed-labs-retinol-reface-retinol-skin-resurfacer-10163871

If, like me you prefer creams this is a good retinol cream.

In addition I would recommend a good vitamin C moisturiser during the daytime. Vitamin C makes skin look more radiant and reduces brown spots. This is a good starter and applies well under sun screen:

www.renskincare.com/collections/radiance/products/glow-daily-vitamin-c-gel-cream?source=aw&awc=6748_1593772505_32e50d014968056bdbd75ef15c2e0e76&utm_source=201309&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_term=xid:fr1593772504880bef&utm_content=The+Independent&utm_campaign=Editorial+Content

Hyaluronic acid and peptides are good for sealing in moisture and using on the nights when you aren’t using retinol. This is a good one:

www.lookfantastic.com/cerave-moisturising-cream-454g/11798691.html?affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&thg_ppc_campaign=71700000047040822&adtype=pla&product_id=11798691&gclid=CjwKCAjwrvv3BRAJEiwAhwOdM4GenAnFPbRi40rS4O7BSedvQqszD4QxTrzZTIv_Y-bBbdPFxtKxChoCHbEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

So every morning:
Cleanse with something like this, use a clean face cloth every day.

www.boots.com/simple-kind-to-skin-facial-wash-refreshing-150ml-10001590

Followed by toner.

m.feelunique.com/p/Simple-Kind-to-Skin-Soothing-Facial-Toner-200ml

Use a vitamin C moisturiser like the one in the link above.

Use a facial SPF.

At night:
To start with on say, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.

Cleanse with the cleanser above, also used for mornings.
Tone with the same toner you used in the morning.

Use the Hyaluronic Acid moisturiser as above.

On Wednesday and Saturday nights repeat the same cleansing and toning steps as every other night but add the retinol serum or cream above. If you use a serum add a moisturiser on top.

Then build up the number of nights when you use retinol to every other night.

I know this is a lot but if you are serious about it then it will work and you should start to see results within 2 months.

I’ve used that since my teens, I get it from abroad through a friend. At 60 I’ve good skin & no wrinkles, also I use factor 50 all year round, drink plenty of water, don’t smoke or hardly drink alcohol.

I had no wrinkles at 60.

I’m allergic to retinol. It makes my skin dry and red. Does anyone know of any natural skin products?

Drink more water.

I use a Serum daily , Retinol (every other night) moisturiser with SPF of 30, every time my face is cleaned. At night when it's not Retinol night Vit C Moisturiser.
I also have a Microcurent once a month for over 20 years.
Recently had a moisturiser test on my face it was 100%and the Beautician thought I had, had Botox.
It's something you need to do for years. But starting now should be a good thing.
Lots of good advise on this thread, also check out the Evolve Organics at John Lewis that's really good value.
Vit C and Retinol is £28

Or try not to worry about it.

Treat yourself to a Clarins facial they will be able to recommend what to use I was gifted one for my 65th it was out of this world they do so many targeted products for specific things I know it's pricey but my skin has never felt better their products last a long time too xx good luck

kittylester

I had no wrinkles at 60.

You probably have very good genes 😊

My point is that I have them now at 75. It happens.

I don't use moisturizer or make up haven't done for years. I don't smoke, drink alcohol very rarely birthday and Christmas.
At 80 years old I have lines round my mouth but no wrinkles on my cheeks.
I don't sunbathe.
I use 50 + sun cream all year round have done for years.
I would be surprised if there is a magic cream you can use to remove wrinkles, if there was there wouldn't a plastic surgery industry.

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Micro needling (periodically)Hyaluronic acid, vitamin C serum, night and Day moisturisers caffeine solution for eyecare
And very important to me factor 50 on the face every day of the year

Shinamae

Micro needling (periodically)Hyaluronic acid, vitamin C serum, night and Day moisturisers caffeine solution for eyecare
And very important to me factor 50 on the face every day of the year

I forgot, silk pillowcase and retinol twice a week

A time machine

That's a good cure for wrinkles

Has anyone tried CACI facial treatment and would they recommend it?

No Jin55 I haven’t, but I have recently had a Tropic facial which was lovely and my skin looked very refreshed afterwards. I have been cleansing and nourishing my skin since I was 17 and now I am 78 and I am pleased that I have, though I still think my Mum’s skin was lovely with just a few Coty products.