Facial Creams

Old 04-28-2011, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Jill
I started having problems about six weeks ago with hives all around my eyes and face and it was finally attributed to a face moisturizer I had been using for at least a year. You won't find me putting anything but a mineral based moisturizer on my face ever again. I'm still having the end of the effects of the rash and hives and won't be able to use anything on my face for at least another week.
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Ever try plain old Coconut Cream? It's like lard in cold weather and oil in temps over 75. It's pure and I doubt anyone has had much chance to become allergic to it.
And then there's the old stand by, Olive Oil. Been with us for thousands of years.
Or, in a pinch, what about plain Lard? It will spread out and melt and you can use it as a make up remover. And then there's Castor Oil, I use that sometimes on my hands inside rubber gloves. Softens them after working in the garden.
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Old 04-28-2011, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Tink's Mom
My best friend uses....don't laugh, now....hemmoroid cream...it takes down puffiness and tightens up the skin.
I haven't tried it. But with my saggy eyelids, I'm starting to think about it...
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I read some time ago that beauty contestants used it to remove the sagging under their eyes. They also put vaseline on their teeth for shine. And used diuretics and didn't drink anything past 8 PM the night before the contests. Tape under the boobs for that "uppity" look. Maybe a touch of liposuction for the hips.
Now don't they all look so nice and pure and natural?
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Old 04-28-2011, 07:27 PM
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I agree that the only thing out there is probably the plastic surgeon!! :D:D
But I'm sorry, I think I look better than the celebrities that have gone beserk having stuff done. They look creepy!!!
My sister buys all kinds of stuff and always looks the same. But she's very pretty! She just doesn't realize it the way I do.
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Old 04-28-2011, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Tink's Mom
My best friend uses....don't laugh, now....hemmoroid cream...it takes down puffiness and tightens up the skin.
I haven't tried it. But with my saggy eyelids, I'm starting to think about it...
LOL! I've heard of people using this for dark circles under their eyes.
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Old 04-28-2011, 08:17 PM
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You know, when you stop to think about it, it is rather sad that we ladies can't be who we are and not what the 'makeup' companys tell us to think what we should be.

Unhappy with your reflection in the mirror....take a look at someone who has had most of their face burned to the point of deep scars and part of the face structure gone. Those people are happy to be alive and not caring about a few wrinkles.

Just like the man who complained about not having shoes until he met a man who had no feet.
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Old 04-28-2011, 09:13 PM
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i use the same thing my mother and grandmother used and love it. Ponds cleansing cream and Ponds dry skin cream. no heavy aroma just a nice soft feeling cream.
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Old 04-28-2011, 09:14 PM
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forgot to mention, the price is right.
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Old 04-29-2011, 03:10 AM
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I think it is unwise to use the 'lifting' type of cream as they affect the lower layer of the skin and eventually cause too much dehydration and my skin is already dry enough! I'm more inclined to use bio-oils and moisturisers. I was prescribed retinols when I was younger and now have photosensitive skin, so it is best to study the side effects and choose wisely. It will be interesting to see what your survey reveals.
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Old 04-29-2011, 04:06 AM
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This is going to sound really weird, but it is a trick I learned from model friends when I was young and worked as an entertainer -- Preparation H. Get the pink kind with aloe as it smells better. And if you can find it, the sort that is sold in Canada has live yeast cells and that works best. At my age I don't use it much, but after my skin drying out from indoor heating in the winter, I will slap some on if I'm going out somewhere special. It works. It's cheap. Just don't tell anyone! ;-)
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Old 04-29-2011, 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by quilterj
For those of you who uses creams do you use eyelift creams? And do any of those creams really work? What one or ones do you like or know that is the best?
Mary Kay has a great eye revialitizer.
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