Any beauticians out there?

Drinking enough water was the tip given me by my Sister, she used to work for Clarins . We both have good skin , but that is down to good genes from Mum
As already said , one moisturiser is as good as the next , I am using Lidl’s rich body cream , smells nice and feels lovely , not sticky

(dammit, a little - not a little a little - must proofread.)

Skin cells form beneath the surface and flake off. Using moisturiser has no long term benefit, scientific fact.

It may make your skin feel less dry, smoother and more comfortable, though, so use it if you want to.

Sun protection has proven benefits so a high factor sun cream or block, reapplied regularly, is your best bet. Don't sit in the sun, stay in the shade or use a parasol.

Foundation with a high SPF is useful too - although it can settle in lines and wrinkles, making you look older!

Retinol can increase collagen production but use with care (perhaps start with a little a little, and overnight) as it can also irritate your skin.

Hyaluronic acid supplements, taken daily, can reduce skin dryness after about a month of regular use.

(Ask a scientist, not a beautician.)

Pamela can I ask what do you think of Micellar water? And Aloe Vera gel?
Thanks

I realise I’ve left it late and I’ve always sunbathed. However, I would like to improve a bit if I can. So I’ll just carry on like I’ve started and not bother with retinol as well? Or is retinol better than hyaluronic acid and vitamin C? I think I’ve got too bogged down with all these things.

Maybe you’re saying, forget it, it’s too late now. Just use the sun factor all the time and it will get worse anyway as you get older!?

I was just starting to examine my shins Pamela!
They need waxing.

That’s skin, not shin!

Well I’m a beauty therapist. I’d love to answer but I’ve had a couple of glasses of wine so my advice may be subject to a lack of professionalism.

If one wants to have fabulous skin then you should start early.
No smoking or sun for starters.

IMO you need to cleanse, tone*, moisturise and protect.
The extras are eye and neck cream, serums, exfoliators and masks.
So- cleanse twice a day
Tone * if, like me you use a facial soap then rinse. I use a flannel which also exfoliates.
If you are using an extra then the serum comes next. Moisturise then protect against UV and pollution in the atmosphere.
A moisturiser with sun protection is a good idea, a foundation with sun protection is better.
After many more years in the trade I’m a bit of a cynic,

As we age the turn over of our shin cells slows so we get a build up of dead skin cells. This means that light doesn’t bounce back off our skin so we look less radiant.
Using a glycolic or salicylic product helps to slough off the dead skin cells which, in my opinion gives a fresher look.

Hope that helps but the most important thing is a good basic regime and protection.

Well, I didn't want your post to go unanswered, although I haven't a clue, sorry, Luckylegs, so I'm posting to bump it.

I do usually wear some makeup but haven't bothered since lockdown and can't say that my skin is better or worse.

If the discolouration is due to age spots (sorry) then I found a Clarins product excellent for fading those.
It's Super Restorative Day Cream but it is rather expensive.
I would recommend always using a facial sun cream in the summer months too.