Facial product for clogged pores?

[MauiGirl]

Originally Posted by kjc

... Lol! I ordered that Sirius thing... along with the needle thingys and stuff I can't remember anymore! I wonder if the sonic waves stimulate the brain too?

That would be nice, some brain stim... but I'm holding off on Sirius for now. Haven't even started the derm roller and hyaluronic acid I got last week. Oh but I am sure loving my TNS Essential serum, and happy to find it on Amazon for $150 rather than the $260 it costs at the Medi-Spa.

Oh.... the price of sun abuse of my skin sure is tough. We just didn't know better back then.

[Wylie's Mom]

Maybe we should all share our a.m./p.m. skin routines w/ specific product names, either in this thread or another one. Anyone interested in seeing others' regimens?

Sandy - what do you love about the TNS serum? It looks interesting.

[Teresiana]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Maybe we should all share our a.m./p.m. skin routines w/ specific product names, either in this thread or another one. Anyone interested in seeing others' regimens?

Sandy - what do you love about the TNS serum? It looks interesting.

I'm up for that

[MauiGirl]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Maybe we should all share our a.m./p.m. skin routines w/ specific product names, either in this thread or another one. Anyone interested in seeing others' regimens?

Sandy - what do you love about the TNS serum? It looks interesting.

TNS Essential Serum Amazon.com: Skinmedica Tns Essential Serum,... is pure magic for skin. Within just a few weeks it softened fine lines, plumped up my skin, lightly evened out color, improved texture, and made my face feel more toned and healthy.

The only downside is the cost, however I use it frugally, only about a large pea size dot covers my whole face. Buying on Amazon saves me $100 over the price at the Dermatologist's. It smells a little musky when you first put it on for about 5 minutes. I remember Oprah raving about it years ago. The reviews on Amazon are very positive.

I've used it a little less than a year, and had to stop for 2 months after FX Laser until skin healed.

[MauiGirl]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I would alternate using an at home glycolic peel and a lactic acid peel (once a week, then 2x if needed)...in combo with a derma roller, which helps the process even more and fosters collagen building. You can buy 65% peels that are safe for at home....and they'd charge you well over $100-200 at a spa. Sometimes, daily morning use of beta hydroxy acid can help keep the pores/blackheads under control. And of course, retinol is great to use at night, both for anti-aging and to exfoliate gently (which helps minimize pores).

edited to add link: Home Chemical Peels Skin Care Acne Scars Wrinkles

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Btw, this is an example of a derma roller, which is the easiest thing ever to use (but a spa will charge you $250 to do it for you!): Amazon.com: 0.5mm MicroNeedle Skin Roller Dermatology Therapy System: Beauty

Ann, do you still use the term roller? I bought it after your review but always chicken out on using it. It's a little painful, but I used it tonight. Just wondering if you still think it is effective.

Bumping this thread up too, as there was so much helpful information newer members might enjoy.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by MauiGirl

TNS Essential Serum Amazon.com: Skinmedica Tns Essential Serum, 1-Ounce: Beauty is pure magic for skin. Within just a few weeks it softened fine lines, plumped up my skin, lightly evened out color, improved texture, and made my face feel more toned and healthy.

The only downside is the cost, however I use it frugally, only about a large pea size dot covers my whole face. Buying on Amazon saves me $100 over the price at the Dermatologist's. It smells a little musky when you first put it on for about 5 minutes. I remember Oprah raving about it years ago. The reviews on Amazon are very positive.

I've used it a little less than a year, and had to stop for 2 months after FX Laser until skin healed.

Are you still using this? The doctor recommended this after a laser peel and I haven't used it yet. Do you use in the morning? Do you use it under sun block?

[MauiGirl]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Are you still using this? The doctor recommended this after a laser peel and I haven't used it yet. Do you use in the morning? Do you use it under sun block?

Yes, I do use this, sparingly because it is so expensive, although it only takes one pea sized dot to cover my whole face. I use it mostly at night, and not every night; I alternate with other retinol night creams. When I use it in the daytime, I put it on first, then tinted moisturizer with sunscreen over it.

It has a slight musk scent at first, but that goes away quickly. It also lightens my skin slightly, which isn't something I love, as my face is lighter than the rest of my usually tanned body, so I have to use tinted moisturizer and bronzers.

It truly is amazing stuff. I had fractal laser 2 years ago, and was told not to use this or anything like it for 2 months. My face was so soft and fragile, like baby skin after that, everything was too harsh. Laser even wiped out my freckles, which have now come back.

I tried the micro derm needle thing last night with hyalauric acid after. (hope I spelled those right) Crazy how we have to torture our faces a bit to send the skin into healing mode to make more collagen..... This is the penalty of aging, and for me not using sunscreen for most of my life in Arizona and Hawaii.

I hope by bumping up this thread, those who posted before will update and share new info; and that newer members will also join in. It was/is a great topic.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by MauiGirl

Yes, I do use this, sparingly because it is so expensive, although it only takes one pea sized dot to cover my whole face. I use it mostly at night, and not every night; I alternate with other retinol night creams. When I use it in the daytime, I put it on first, then tinted moisturizer with sunscreen over it.

It has a slight musk scent at first, but that goes away quickly. It also lightens my skin slightly, which isn't something I love, as my face is lighter than the rest of my usually tanned body, so I have to use tinted moisturizer and bronzers.

It truly is amazing stuff. I had fractal laser 2 years ago, and was told not to use this or anything like it for 2 months. My face was so soft and fragile, like baby skin after that, everything was too harsh. Laser even wiped out my freckles, which have now come back.

I tried the micro derm needle thing last night with hyalauric acid after. (hope I spelled those right) Crazy how we have to torture our faces a bit to send the skin into healing mode to make more collagen..... This is the penalty of aging, and for me not using sunscreen for most of my life in Arizona and Hawaii.

I hope by bumping up this thread, those who posted before will update and share new info; and that newer members will also join in. It was/is a great topic.

Oh, I lived out in the sun in California, not so much here in AZ. but wow can I tell a difference between the places I wore sunscreen and those I didn't. It would be impossible to stay out of the sun in Hawaii though and so not worth it. It's nice to know that there are some products and procedures that do work. I also got the micro derm needle roller thing, but only used it once. I got three different sizes and the one I used was too harsh. I think I may try the smallest size again sometime. Really loved the laser though and I'm so impressed with the results so far.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by MauiGirl

Ann, do you still use the term roller? I bought it after your review but always chicken out on using it. It's a little painful, but I used it tonight. Just wondering if you still think it is effective.

Bumping this thread up too, as there was so much helpful information newer members might enjoy.

I do still use it every few weeks and like it. It can be useful to use before a peel/mask and/or before something like you did, w/ hyaluronic. I should use it more often, but I get lazy in phases.

[MauiGirl]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Oh, I lived out in the sun in California, not so much here in AZ. but wow can I tell a difference between the places I wore sunscreen and those I didn't. It would be impossible to stay out of the sun in Hawaii though and so not worth it. It's nice to know that there are some products and procedures that do work. I also got the micro derm needle roller thing, but only used it once. I got three different sizes and the one I used was too harsh. I think I may try the smallest size again sometime. Really loved the laser though and I'm so impressed with the results so far.

I was in Lake Havasu City and out on the lake boating and waterskiing as much as possible, and Maui is all about ocean and beach so more sun, even just walking around.

The week after fractal laser my face looked like I walked through fire, blistered and peeling, and soooo painful. Then it was swollen for a few weeks, and finally it was soft and smooth. Couldn't wear makeup and only certain moisture creams. It did take 5 or more years off, helped with fine lines and evened out tone. I don't ever want to do it again though. I've heard laser resurfacing is even more painful.

I'll just stick with the TNS, and use the Olay scrubber and micro derm roller.

[MauiGirl]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I do still use it every few weeks and like it. It can be useful to use before a peel/mask and/or before something like you did, w/ hyaluronic. I should use it more often, but I get lazy in phases.

I got 2 different sizes of rollers. I didn't know how hard I should press or how many passes over each area. I did it once, and it was quite prickly, but not red the next morning. I will try to keep it up maybe twice a week. It must be good if they are charging $250 in spas to do it.

Geez, it takes a lot of time to do all these maintenance things, doesn't it?

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by MauiGirl

I got 2 different sizes of rollers. I didn't know how hard I should press or how many passes over each area. I did it once, and it was quite prickly, but not red the next morning. I will try to keep it up maybe twice a week. It must be good if they are charging $250 in spas to do it.

Geez, it takes a lot of time to do all these maintenance things, doesn't it?

You really don't have to press hard it all...just roll it lightly over the skin...the skin will usually get a little red in the area you're rolling, which is normal. It should feel a bit "prickly", but not painful or anything.

Omg, tell me about it! Isn't it just a pain!? Ever since you brought up the TNS, I'm so interested in it...but I haven't been able to bite the bullet on the price, ugh. How long does a jar last you, btw? And are you using it just once per day?

[MauiGirl]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

You really don't have to press hard it all...just roll it lightly over the skin...the skin will usually get a little red in the area you're rolling, which is normal. It should feel a bit "prickly", but not painful or anything.

Omg, tell me about it! Isn't it just a pain!? Ever since you brought up the TNS, I'm so interested in it...but I haven't been able to bite the bullet on the price, ugh. How long does a jar last you, btw? And are you using it just once per day?

Initially I used TNS Essential Serum once a day. It's a pump bottle that dispenses 2 different colors of product that you blend with fingers and apply. One pump is like the size of a large pea, and it covers the whole face and part of neck. I saw results in the first few weeks, and after 30 days I was able to skimp and use it every other day, and now even a bit less. A bottle lasts me 2 months or so, depending on how often you I it.

I get it on Amazon for around $150, where at the dermatologist's office it is $260 to $280. Read the reviews on Amazon. I first heard of it on Oprah years ago, it was on her list of favorite things. My daughter and I have used it for 2 1/2 years and love it. There is really nothing else like it. The first month I used it my (adult) daughter said my skin looked so much better, she questioned if I even wanted to go ahead with the fractal laser treatment.

I have to confess that another thing that helps is the humidity here. When I go back to Arizona for a week or so, my face can look 10 years old from the dryness. Really need moisture cream there, plus lots of water to hydrate

[capt_noonie]

I had forgotten about this thread. Lately I have just been using a mix of cocoa butter and coconut oil on my face and body and I haven't had the clogged pored on my nose in quite some time. But the air here is so dry. If I don't moisturize enough it really starts to show the wrinkles around my eyes.