https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing/page/2#post-565796 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:58:25 +0000 Meghan R 565796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also loved Angie's skincare posts, and it's fun to read about everyone's routines. For my hair, I wash it every other day and condition it every day. Depending on my morning, I either blowdry or airdry but, either way, I use product (a root volumizer + pomade). For my skin, I only wash my face in the evening. In the morning, I splash it a bit in the shower and then apply a serum, eye cream, and moisturizer (I like Korres for the serum/eye cream, and Alba for the moisturizer). Sunscreen is an absolute must, every day. It's in my moisturizer and in my makeup. I wear some makeup everyday (eyeliner, concealer, blush, a little lip color) -- just enough to look awake. I add in a tinted moisturizer, eye shadow, and bronzer if I have time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing/page/2#post-565761 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:41:28 +0000 ManidipaM 565761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel, with apologies for the hijack, just wanted to say I'm indeed in the same boat as you! The only commercial 'cleaners' I have at the moment are dish soap and toilet cleaner (and that too because of excessively hard water more than hygiene). Baking soda, vinegar, and hydrogen peroxide work for almost everything around the house; and while we have no biodegradable or organic brands of cleaners in India yet, I managed to find a local store that makes their own natural laundry soap (when I run out of that, I use soapnuts).</p> <p>Like you, I'm not a great fan of going back to the medieval era --- but if I can minimize my environmental impact without great inconvenience, that makes me happy.</p> <p>It's worth remembering, too, I think that soap and its promotion came *before* showers and taps (ie running water supplies), in a far less hygienic era. I don't know how hygienic sitting around in stagnant bath water (the old Western way) or taking a dip in the nearest pond (our way) is compared to actually sluicing and rinsing yourself in clear running hot water (as in a shower). Yet we all still do these, yes? It's easy to forget that the skin is designed to 'clean' itself and deal with germs on its own, within limits. </p> <p>And yes, while I can't go as far as No-Impact Man, what I can do without derailing my life and upsetting my whole family, I do try and do! After all, I'm still using sunscreen and there's no especially eco-friendly version of that yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing/page/2#post-565655 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:03:03 +0000 velvetychocolate 565655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know what you mean Isabel - I was the same way, but am slowly coming around to "simpler is better" thanks to Angie's series of blog posts. </p> <p>Like you, I never quite knew what to use in what order. I'm still a wee bit confused, but I'm getting closer to understanding </p> <p>A note on the serums - just wanted to mention that although the Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting serum is good, I noticed today that even though I waited for it to dry before applying the sunblock/sunscreen (Neutrogena Ultra-Sheer Liquid Daily Sunblock SPF70), it still caused some flakiness. I did *not* experience this when I just used the sunblock all by itself. I think perhaps this particular serum might be somewhat exfoliating - which is a good thing, but maybe not so much when you're doing your morning routine and wanting to apply sunscreen and some makeup afterward. Meanwhile, the much-less-expensive Olay Regenerist regenerating serum (about half the price of the so-called 'micro sculpting' one in the red jar) does not seem to cause this flaky effect, and still moisturizes those areas you want moisturized in advance of sunscreen, then primer (or not) and then makeup. </p> <p>As far as I can tell - for mornings: </p> <p>1.cleanse<br /> 2.serum if you like<br /> 3.sunscreen/sunblock<br /> 4.primer (this is only to help your makeup stay on/apply better, it's not a skin-care item really)<br /> 5. apply makeup</p> <p>Note: the sunscreen I found after trying umpteen different kinds (Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Liquid Daily Sunblock SPF70) is very good - so good that you may not need primer at all. </p> <p>Learned the hard way: let each layer dry first before applying the next layer - ie. if you apply serum after washing your face, let it sink in and dry before applying the sunscreen. Let the sunscreen dry/sink in before adding primer. If you add a primer, let that sink in/dry before doing makeup. </p> <p>This will all get confused next week sometime when I get my order from SkinStore and try to implement some treatment products into the am/pm routines. Not giving up the eye makeup remover, the Pond's or the sunscreen (I must have tried 30 different sunscreens before finding this one that works well) though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing/page/2#post-565579 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 03:12:36 +0000 Isabel 565579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>VC, I used to try everything and anything. If it was in Allure magazine, I would try it. And I also never knew what would together or the order it should go in. Serums first, then treatment, then...or is it treatment then serum then sunblock. I also never went long enough to see it it worked. WIth the exception of ROC ( though I did switch to something else for a while . ) Allure did pick your make up remover as the best. Oh No !! I may have to buy it...LOL !</p> <p>Angie's post also encouraged me to simply and stick to a plan !! I use the Dove cold cream and the Dove moisturizing cream and I love them both.</p> <p>CORRECTION : It is not Dove that I use...it is Pond's. After everything that I tried, I ended up with Pond's . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing/page/2#post-565549 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:54:32 +0000 velvetychocolate 565549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My skincare routine has actually become more simplified since reading Angie's skin care blog posts a few months back. Used to be, I used a whole bunch of random products without really knowing what worked and what didn't, and I wasn't all that clear on what was worth the hassle. </p> <p>That said, my current skin care regimen is extremely simple, and I'm looking to add in a few 'treatment' type products soon. </p> <p>In the meantime, it's this:</p> <p>PM - douse a cotton pad with Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup remover solution (best eye makeup remover ever), swipe across eyes, get rid of any/all eye-makeup. Next, I'll put classic Pond's Cold Cream on my dry/bare face and then rinse off with lukewarm water and a washcloth. That's it. </p> <p>Yes I know - I should be putting on all kinds of fancy products, but ...the Ponds is working out quite well. I wake up with very soft and clean skin. I never get that tight and dry feeling when I just use the Pond's. Very happy to find that an old-school drugstore product can be so kind to my skin. </p> <p>AM - On alternating days - it's either Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser OR Olay Pro-X Exfoliating Renewal Cleanser. Then it's Lancome High Resolution Collaser 5X Eye serum under my eyes, and on my eyelids. Sometimes I'll use a serum on the rest of my face, sometimes not (current favourite serums are: Lancome Collaser 5X Serum, Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Serum). Once the serum dries, then it's time for sunscreen. Best sunscreen I've found is Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Liquid Daily Sunblock (SPF70). Once that's dried, I might sometimes apply Lancome La Base Pro primer in advance of applying makeup. I have to say though, that the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Liquid Daily Sunblock SPF70 is so good that I don't really need a primer. Just that I happen to have some of the primer here anyway, and will use it from time to time. *Note: this is the very first time that I've found a sunblock/sunscreen that works well with makeup, and I'm extremely impressed with this particular sunblock - because it is thin/watery and non-greasy. It also dries to a nice finish so that when you're ready to apply makeup - there's no issue with oiliness, and the stuff stays on properly. </p> <p>Meanwhile...</p> <p>Don't laugh, but when Angie wrote those skin care blog posts - there were ads on my browser featuring Dove soaps, and my husband actually noticed these. We were both battling dry skin and itchiness and decided to try the Dove classic white bar soap for the shower - guess what? No more itchiness. The Dove white classic bar soap is amazing. I think my husband loves it even more than I do, and he used to be the kind of guy who'd want something like Irish Spring or along those lines. The Dove classic white bar soap is not overly scented and anyone can use it. My husband isn't going to use moisturizer after the shower or anything, but the Dove soap has made such a difference that it's not necessary anyway. </p> <p>I also added Neutrogena Sesame oil upon a recommendation from the book, "Parisian Chic" and it has replaced all the umpteen moisturizers I was using on my body post-shower. Its fabulous - sinks in right away, and somehow works better than anything from the jumble of different body moisturizers I have cluttering up the vanity.</p> <p>In terms of hair care - still on the expensive side. </p> <p>Shampoo: either Tigi S-Factor Smoothing Shampoo or Kerastase Bain Chroma Riche </p> <p>Conditioner: Tigi S-Factor Smoothing Conditioner, Fructis (drugstore brand) Sleek and Shine conditioner, or sometimes Tigi S-Factor Serious Conditioner with Sunflower Seed Oil (to die for!)</p> <p>Styling Products: Kerastase Cimente Thermique (incredible) and/or Tigi S-Factor Heat Defender Shine Spray</p> <p>All of that said, I just placed an order with SkinStore this morning for some Exuviance skin care products. I'm looking forward to receiving them and adding them into my routine. One of the items is a retinol product (Exuviance Rejuvenating Complex) with the idea being that I'd get my skin used to it before heading off to the derm for prescription strength retin-a. </p> <p>I've been enjoying reading this thread - thanks to the OP for asking what everyone's up to in terms of skin care and shampoo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing/page/2#post-565507 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:23:25 +0000 Isabel 565507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Meredith, I spent a big chunk of Sunday night on beautypedia after I learned about it on this thread. I love it that she also delineates those things that she finds overpriced. I would love lipstick with SPF 20 !</p> <p>Manidipa, thank you for your rundown !! I am in the same boat. I also want to simplify and become more environmentally friendly. A couple of years ago I switched all our cleaning solutions to Castile soap, vinegar, and baking soda. I use a biodegradeable toilet cleaner and biodegradeable wipes which I then compost since I clean with natural ingredients. My mop and duster are washable and I throw them in with towels to wash. I realize that I can't and don't want to go all crazy natural ( I don't want to go back to using a washboard ) , but I want to have some balance and minimize. This also results in less containers and manufacturing.</p> <p>But back to skincare routines, etc. You approach is actually very non-Western, specifically, non-American. Where my family is from in Portugal, it was unthinkable to do a complete wash every day. Even the people who worked all day farming would wash with a basin and washcloth and then do an overall bath once a week. Apparently, in the US, up until the 60's, women washed their hair 1-2 months. ( I am not advocting that ). So this is relatively new to the US. I do like the way you consider what parts of your body need specifically. </p> <p>Have you ever seen "No Impact Man ? " He really takes it to the limit and in the end decides it is all about balance. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing/page/2#post-565441 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:33:35 +0000 Meredith1953 565441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So much fun to hear what other people's beauty routines are!<br /> I've been using Paula's Choice for close to 4 years. Their cleansers are very nice and I love their 2% beta hydroxy acid gel. I use Beautypedia a lot also! Plus Paula's choice makes my favorite lipstick (it's the same one I wear in all my posts). It is called Nude Illusion and is almost the color of my real lips (but better) and it is really moisturizing and has an spf of 20 in it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing/page/2#post-564547 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 02:08:31 +0000 ManidipaM 564547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unrelated to Angie's skincare posts and due to various environmental concerns and my own laziness (or non-mainstream priorities perhaps), I've been trying for years to find a happy medium between less &amp; less-complicated products and 'regimens' on one hand and going so au naturel on the other that my skin and hair reflect medieval English hygiene!</p> <p>Both have been subjected to various experiments, some wildly successful and some with dubious results. </p> <p>My skin is dry as well as sensitive (I react to aloe vera, if you please! used to react to sandalwood but seemingly got over that of late; and have never managed to use baby lotion or talc without eruptions). </p> <p>I'm also highly photosensitive along my arms, and a little less so on the face from a cream that started burning within seconds of application --- washed it off before the chemical burns got too bad, but the sensitization has been permanent. I tan and burn very fast and quite deeply anyway, even apart from those areas.</p> <p><strong>Current haircare routine: </strong></p> <p>My hair is dry but, depending on the weather, my scalp can be oily or dry. </p> <p>At home, I don't 'wash' (as in, with a soap or detergent) my hair more than a couple of times a week, even less in winter. I use baking soda solution, mostly; vinegar and water as a last rinse. We have godawfully hard water, so the vinegar is essential even without soda; otherwise the salts stick to my hair and it looks terribly dull, and tangles badly. When I'm feeling patient and kind, I might soak a few soap pods (shikakai) or soap nuts to 'shampoo' for my hair. (It helps that I don't go out into the city a lot and leave in a relatively unpolluted suburban area. I do rinse with good ol' H2O on the other days in summer.)</p> <p>Some days, I remember to use a leave-in curly hair conditioner. It helps especially on very dry days, when my wavy hair flattens out and gets static-y, and very humid ones, when it frizzes. I'm not sure I'll buy more after I'm through this tube, though --- might go back to the childhood routine of a little olive oil before I wash. </p> <p>I do not own a hair-dryer; my hair air-dries and then I comb out tangles. No styling products either, though I used mousse occasionally when I had very short hair, just to change it up sometimes.</p> <p>When I *do* go out to the city, I do have to wash my hair afterwards or the pollution sets off my allergies (itchy eyes, inflamed sinuses, scratchy throat). </p> <p>I use hotel shampoos &amp; conditioners when I travel (it's part of my job to assess those offerings), but I bring my leave-in curly hair conditioner in case there is trouble or disagreement between said products and my skin/hair.</p> <p><strong>My current skincare routine:</strong></p> <p>I don't 'wash' my face unless I'm out in the city or travelling or getting really mucky (gardening, painting). Just a splash of water in the morning or in the shower suffices most days. I don't use make-up on a daily basis. I do use lipstick, and maybe eyeliner, when I go out. Not waterproof formulations, so they come off with a little oil or cream. </p> <p>For the rest of my body too, I don't necessarily use soap all over on a daily basis, just the sweaty bits most days. I'll only use soap on thighs and tummy only every 3-4 days, for example --- that's where my skin is really dry and itchy. Again, it helps hugely that I live in the near-rural suburbs; when I lived in the city, this was unthinkable! (it was shower gel and loofah twice a day, all over then, or endure the breaking out all over!)</p> <p>I don't moisturise daily either. I use a little apricot oil for my face every 3-4 days perhaps (I rely on feel to remind me) in dry winter weather; in summer, my sunscreen's moisture usually suffices. For my body, I use a blended oil, switching formulations each time for variety and to prevent my skin getting 'accustomed' to it --- currently I have a blend of rice-bran oil, cocoa butter, beeswax, coconut oil and sandalwood oil. </p> <p>My hands and feet are super-dry, though, and work very hard --- so they get treated to hand cream several times a day and foot cream daily. My lips are my Achilles' 'heel', prone to cracking and peeling, so Burt's Bees (or other beeswax-based) lip balm for them.</p> <p>I'm rabid about using sunscreen, SPF 20-30, reapplied every couple of hours. SPF60 for swimming.</p> <p>I don't exfoliate very regularly. For my body, I simply use a washcloth in the bath. In winter I sometimes use a bag of oats --- very soothing. For my face, I remember at best once or twice a month to use a sugar scrub (summer) or oatmeal scrub (winter). My feet I remember to soak (warm water, salt, teatree oil or lavender in alcohol base) and scrub weekly --- they let me know in no uncertain terms otherwise! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing/page/2#post-564443 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:18:54 +0000 Isabel 564443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marley and Taylor, those are good points. I want to try no shampoo because I don't want to strip my hair and scalp. As I get older, my skin and hair are just getting drier. But, I think, that one can still be clean and fresh without using detergents. </p> <p>However, after I read both of your comments, I looked around on the web and apparently doctors are quite divided on this. There is some agreement that for people who have oily skin, they need to really keep their hair clean as do avoid dermatitis. Apparently there is also some concern about bacterial infections. Other doctors believe it is better for the hair and scalp to skip shampoos that lather. So I guess, like everything, it needs to be done in balance. Not just my hair, but my skin too, apparently. I also want to get away from potentially harmful synthetics by finding alternatives, if I can. I obviously can't speak for the other ladies.</p> <p>This is going to be an interesting experiment for me. Luckily, you and Marley won't be around to smell me if it doesn't go well ! LOL !!!</p> <p>As always, I really value your input and it really made me think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing#post-564396 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 22:56:53 +0000 taylor 564396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with you Marley!<br /> I am a hairstylist and I cannot imagine any reason NOT to wash the scalp...you wash the rest of your body! The only people who could possible benefit from~ less~ scalp washing are those with extremely dry scalp and very curly/frizzy hair. Those who never blow dry and use absolutely no products at all... ever.<br /> When you shampoo you should really be cleansing the scalp. It doesn't need to be done daily but......hair and scalp do get dirty and oily(oil glands and sweat glands in the scalp) hair picks up odors like smoke, food and a host of other orders by just walking by something...like a BBQ. Conditioner does not cleanse the scalp remove oil ,odors or sweat. I am just baffled by this no shampoo practice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing#post-564386 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 22:36:29 +0000 Marley 564386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hair care: I tried the "no shampoo" routine a few weeks ago when the first thread came up on the forum - and it was a disaster for me. I only wash my hair (with shampoo) usually twice a week anyway - but when I tried eliminating the shampoo altogether, my hair turned dull, frizzy looking and dry. I couldn't do anything with it. I tried it for a 10 days - and I just couldn't force myself to do it any longer - I was embarrassed to go out in public without a hat - and sometimes I don't want to wear a hat! I must admit I really don't get the "no shampoo" reasoning. My shampoo makes my hair feel so soft and smooth - I WANT to use shampoo! I also use styling products - can't imagine trying to style my hair without them! They give my hair volume, shine and add that touseled look or smooth (whichever way I'm going!) look that I'm after.</p> <p>As far as skin care goes - I've always been pretty careful with my skin care - and have used various products throughout the years (depending on my finances!) Currently, I am using a combination of Oil of Olay, Arrbonne, and Dermologics.</p> <p>Make-up? Everyday. Lancome foundation, Nars or MAC blush, Bare Minerals powder, MAC or Bare Minerals eye shadow, MAC powder or gel eye-liner, Lancome water-proof mascara, MAC eyebrow pencil, Lancome undereye concealer and eye-shadow base. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing#post-564366 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:43:39 +0000 Isabel 564366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christieanne, When I first started using my Clarisonic in January, it was terrible. A couple of broken capillaries and little "wounds" that scabbed over as they healed. After reading up on using Clarisonic, it got so much better. Yes, use the sensitive brush. They also suggested that you start off once every other day and build up to twice a day, if you can tolerate it. And don't go over the pre-alloted time. It was also suggested that you not use other exfoliation methods while using Claisonic. Though I use retinol every night and vitamin C during the day. Now, it is just fab for me !</p> <p>Amy, as I have been looking into make up, I have been utterly dumfounded by the amount of metal that goes into make up. They are still allowed to put "natural" on there, because heavy metals are natural and organic. I just discovered Coastal Creations, which has none of that stuff. I am going to try some out.</p> <p>Kate, I have not heard of any of the products you mentioned. I will have to look them up.</p> <p>Atlantia, where do you get a heavy lip balm ? I would LOVE one ! Though I do really like Alba un-patroleum ? AND YOU CAN PERM YOUR EYELASHES ? I have never heard of that. Now that is something that I would love to do. How often ? Is it expensive ?</p> <p>Coco, that makes sense. For most of my childhood, we used an all-purpose soap bar that my mom would by at the European market. It is what her family used too. So much of this is marketing, I think.</p> <p>Thanks ! I am learning so much. This is teaching me just how individual skincare is and how it takes a bit of trial an error. I am hoping that I figure this out in time to look good at my open casket wake, LOL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing#post-564353 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 20:52:44 +0000 CocoLion 564353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scarlet, I used Dove beauty bar (or, Dove "soap" even though it's technically not), not the liquid soap, on my hair during the week. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing#post-564330 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:34:09 +0000 christieanne 564330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Amy - I hear you on the combination of sensitive and oily skin. So many oily skin products are too harsh for sensitive. Mineral makeup with bismuth was a disaster for me as well (I had blocked that out of my mind I think). I also have to read labels and avoid anything with SD-alcohol and even witch hazel (distilled typically from alcohol) and that has cut down on redness and the oily/dry/oily/dry cycle.<br /> Everyone thinks oily skin means hard as nails but it sure does not.:) </p> <p>Clarisonic question - I have one and use maybe once a week now because I started seeing a few broken capillaries and wondered if I wasn't over doing the exfoliation. Has anyone else seen this? I did buy the replacement heads for sensitive skin recently so maybe that will help. Or maybe the two things are not related. Hmmm,. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing#post-564304 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:04:01 +0000 Kate 564304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got inspired after reading Angie's post on skin care to finally do something about mine. I now use a Peptoxyl cream (a wonderful non-comedogenic moisturizer) In the morning after I wash my face, and at night I use Replenix Power of Three cream followed by Peptoxyl and finally Replenix 5x Retinol serum. This regimen has relieved both my dry skin and the cystic acne on my chin that has been a near constant plague over the past 9 months.</p> <p>As far as hair care, I too am planning on jumping onto the no poo wagon, starting tonight. I've been using the Giovanni products, which I really like, and will just continue on with their conditioner on my schedule of washing my hair once a week. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing#post-564290 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:52:32 +0000 Atlantia 564290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love reading what everyone does!</p> <p>For my skin, at night its a wash with Cetaphil foaming cleanser that gets rid of the makeup, too. I use Neutrogena anti wrinkle night cream, heavy lip balm at night, and Lemony Flutter cuticle butter once I get in bed. In the morning I splash with water when I'm in the shower, and follow up with Cetaphil with spf. Make up is a touch of concealer on circles and red patches, eyebrow powder, and blush.<br /> Oh....and I get my eyelashes permed and tinted every two months!<br /> Hair is shampoo and conditioner with whatever on Monday, conditioner "wash" on Thursday, and various amounts of spiking and mussing throughout the course of the week for maximum RATE effect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing#post-564250 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:04:37 +0000 Amy 564250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My hair and skin are extremely oily. While I don't wash my hair every day, I want to do it at least every other day. When I don't, my scalp becomes unbearably itchy and the oil on my hair gets on my skin and I break out.</p> <p>I use alba shampoo and conditioner and like them a lot.</p> <p>I try to wash my face twice a day with my clairisonic and a gentle cleanser like cetaphil. In the evening, I follow up with Clean and Clear toner, which contains salicyclic acid. I've tried gentler products like tea tree oil, but they do not work for me. </p> <p>As I age, I've unfortunately discovered that I'm allergic to more and more things, like perfumes, blossoming trees, and ingredients in some make-ups. I stay away from most scented products at all costs. Since I stopped using perfumed products, the frequency of my headaches has diminshed significantly.</p> <p>Also, I recently had an unfortunate incident with mineral make-up, which caused my skin to become inflamed, itchy and covered with cystic acne. The evil ingredient is bismuth oxycholoride, which apparently is a product of copper, lead and other minerals. My reaction to this makes a lot of sense, because I can't wear copper jewelry either. It makes me itch, too.</p> <p>I haven't had a lot of luck with makeup. The mascara I use flakes during the day and lipstick never stays put and dries out my lips.</p> <p>I do like the urban decay eye makeup primer I found recently, though. It works great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing#post-564155 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 15:15:59 +0000 Isabel 564155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is great !! Thank you !</p> <p>Scarlet, I can't imagine going without moisturizer. Even when I was young...er, I always wore something. It was allot lighter than what I use now.</p> <p>Geneva, I had never heard of beautypedia, I will have to check it out. Thanks. Coincidentally, I just learned of Paula's choice a couple of days ago. I also just learned of BB cream, Rae and Christieanne. I saw some at the drugstore and I came home and googled it. When I finish what I have now, I may try it. Though it may not be enough for me at 47. I think that it is great that you are doing all that at your ages. I wish that I had paid attention to the back of my hands earlier.</p> <p>My biggest problem is that I want to stop experimenting and just stick to something ( Christieanne, I totally relate. I have to stop reading Allure.) There is just so much out there now that I could use something different every day.</p> <p>I can't wait for Angie's follow up post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing#post-564060 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 08:50:59 +0000 christieanne 564060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love finding out about everyone's routines. And what products they love/tried/etc. I am kind of fickle but like to change things up.</p> <p>Hair - I wash usually every other day. My hair is thick but fine so the conditioner washing didn't work well but i use a SLS-free shampoo although I switch between brands. Giovanni, John Masters and Goldwell are in the shower now. I also blow dry and use a heat guard (Nexxus) and some Loreal Serum creme to help straighten my straight hair. </p> <p>Skin - I think there are three things that have kept my skin decent. 1) Washing faithfully every night (since I was 19 at least - I think I slept in makeup once and it was because i had to have emergency surgery four years ago lol) 2) Sunscreen 3) Naturally oily skin. </p> <p>For washing at night I vary between Exuviance Gel for Oily Skin/St Ives Olive cleanser and Desert Essence Tea Tree Cleanser. If I am feeling drier or have more makeup on, I will use an oil cleanser first (Shu Uemera).<br /> In the morning, I usually just use water or a mild cleanser like Cetaphil. </p> <p>At night i use Neutrogena Acne Stress Control 3 in 1 lotion - salicylic acid and moisturizer combined. Retinol around eyes from Avene and then eye cream : Burts Bees Sensitive right now. A few times a week I use Vichy Norma Derm Anti Age lotion - it has glycolic acid. I will add a hyaluronic serum if feeling dry - locally made.<br /> I also use an oil serum on hair or face/body if I have drier patches - Suki Balancing Serum but jojoba oil works well too. Regular lotions break me out but just a teeny bit of oil rebalances. </p> <p>In the morning I sometimes use Avalon Organics Vitamin C serum (breaks me out if I use daily) and wait 20 min or so before sunscreen. Devita or Peter Thomas Roth Uber Dry for that. Eye Cream again. Then either light foundation, BB creme or just a mattifier and powder/concealer - depends on the occasion. Always powder over everything (I get really oily) which is MUFE HD typically. </p> <p>Sounds like a lot but I can do my night routine in about 5 minutes and my morning in 10 (not including blow dry time/serum wait time - 20 minutes - that is the longest and it's a pain). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing#post-564030 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 06:38:24 +0000 rae 564030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been paying more attention to my hands, neck, and chest since Angie's posts! I also tried out a moisturizing version of my BB cream to use in conjunction with my mattifying version because multiple posts mentioned that dewy skin looks more youthful. I still use the matte cream for my oily problem areas. </p> <p>As for hair, I've gone in the other direction and started using more stuff: leave in heat protectant and hair wax - yes, I'm actually *styling* my hair after being inspired here. I may try this cleansing with conditioner business! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing#post-564024 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 06:24:08 +0000 Jenava 564024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been discovering beautypedia.com and Paula's choice products...very happy so far! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing#post-564017 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 06:03:27 +0000 bj1111 564017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>great question...this skin care and make up routine</p> <p>night: wash face with safe gard. only soap that cleans without setting off my eczema/atopic dermatitis. slather on impruv. retin a prescription gel every other night on top.</p> <p>day: slather on eucerin hyaluron day cream, neutrogena spf 50 or higher...typcally 80, colorscience wild to mild primer with spf 20, buff on t lecler loose powder, slash and blend nars the orgasm on cheeks then wipe blending finger across forehead at the hair root. presto a "natural" face. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing#post-564007 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 05:50:40 +0000 Scarlet 564007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>CocoLion, do you mean you use liquid Dove?</p> <p>I also only splash water on my face in the morning to get the sleep out of my eyes. If you think about it, washing your face again after just lying in bed really doesn't make any sense. I use a toner and a serum and then a little touch of moisturizer around my nose in the winter. Besides that I don't really need moisturizer. I also don't use body moisturizer. Anyone else out there who doesn't need moisturizer? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing#post-563955 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 04:10:00 +0000 Isabel 563955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Shannon. My interest is peaked with the Bees wax. I keep forgetting that Lauren Hutton has a natural's line. I am going to try just the water in the morning for face. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing#post-563682 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 23:44:50 +0000 Transcona Shannon 563682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Skincare - I use Burt's Bees all natural radiance line...almond bark cleanser, day cream with SPF, and night cream. I only use the cleanser at night and in the morning simply wash my face with water. </p> <p>Makeup - I use a combination of Lauren Hutton Naturals and Cardmindy's Naturals line - both paraben and aluminum free, as well as other stuff I can't remember right now.</p> <p>Shampoo - I use the Body Shop's Rain line (shampoo and conditioner) - again, no parabens, sulfates, etc. The gel I use in my hair is also from Body Shop and is their natural Bees Wax - smells heavenly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing#post-563572 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:58:55 +0000 Isabel 563572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Danza...since 2008 ??? Wow ! I am more determined than ever. I also just looked up how to make one's own conditioner. </p> <p>CoCo, that is very interesting. I always thought that detergents were all harsh. But that makes sense. I use castile soap all the time.</p> <p>thanks everyone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing#post-563563 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:54:29 +0000 danza.armonia 563563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No Poo since 2008 and loving it! I use the Deva line, but have recently been swapping in Suave conditioner for the Deva no poo shampoo. I've also experimented with mixing in a little brown sugar with the conditioner for a scalp scrub (feels wonderful and the brown sugar rinses out easily afterward).</p> <p>My skin care regimen is still in flux. Looking for a better cleansing regimen. Right now MD forte II cleanser at night, baby shampoo to cleanse face in the AM, MD forte III cream under Olay regenerist during the day time, regenerist alone at night. I just purchased the Olay version of the Clarisonic brush, but haven't used it much yet. For reference, I have oily acne prone skin. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing#post-563540 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:38:59 +0000 Louise 563540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Skincare- I use Environ which I get through my beautician. I use the facewash for blemished skin, the moisturiser which has Vitamin A in it so I need to use sunscreen and eyecream. I also have a face mask which can be worn overnight or used as a spot treatment. I go through cycles where I'm into a regular routine morning and night then I can't be bothered and just wash my face in the shower, needless to say my skin looks much better when I complete the routine twice daily. I've read many reviews about Clarisonic and am considering adding one to my routine (when I can be bothered!!)</p> <p>I rarely wear makeup but do have all the essentials.</p> <p>I have my hair cut and coloured every two months and in between I wash my hair every few days depending on how greasy it looks. I use shampoo and conditioner for colour treated hair, and leave it wrapped in a towel for as long as possible then put in either a leave in conditioner, morrocan oil or morrocan oil styling cream and then allow to air dry. I haven't blow dried or straightened in in ages except when the hairdresser does it x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing#post-563538 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:37:56 +0000 CocoLion 563538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My new routine is to use shampoo (Aveda or Phyto) once a week and the other days I use a little Dove soap and Nexuus or Aveda conditioner. My hair is a lot less fly away, so I am sticking with this routine. I do use the Dove to cleanse because I work in a restaurant with very active char-broilers and deep fryers and my hair and clothing smell after a 7 hour shift.</p> <p>BTW Dove soap is not really a "soap" as in cocoa-tallow formulation. I learned this when I worked at Colgate-Palmolive on the Irish Spring brand. Dove soap is a very mild detergent formulation. The image of detergent as being harsh and soap mild is false. Yes, you can formulate a harsh clothes washing detergent. But you can also formulate a very mild, natural detergent a la Dr. Bonners all purpose cleanser. A mild detergent will lather better in hard water and leaves less residue than a soap. This is why I am fine with using Dove soap on my hair.</p> <p>ETA: my skin care routine is cleanse, Vitamin E cream for make-up removal, and various lotions for moisture and sun protection. I rotate between Olay products and ROC retinol products. I think I could improve on my skin care regime. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-skincare-posts-no-poowhat-are-you-doing#post-563537 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:37:07 +0000 Meredith1953 563537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Isabel,<br /> I edited my post because I totally forgot to mention sunscreen which I started using at age 25. I use the colorscience 60 spf powder sunscreen on top of a laura mercier tinted 20spf mosturizer. </p> <p>The organic shampoo I use are made by Aubrey Organics and I get them at my local health co-op. This is their website. There are other great ones there but these are the ones that I use.</p> <p><a href="http://www.aubrey-organics.com/default.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.aubrey-organics.com/default.aspx</a> </p>