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my wrinkles
  • sarahf
    I'm in my early 40's and I am starting to notice the first beginnings of true wrinkles (i.e., not creases or laugh lines), especially in the areas of my face that got sun damaged during my car commute (that was before I started wearing a daily sunscreen).  I know sun damage (and aging) can't be entirely reversed, but what is everyone's take on the best ingredients to try that might make a small difference.  I probably can't tolerate anything like a chemical peel because I have rosacea.  I do wear a broad spectrum spf 30 every day to try to prevent further damage, and I'm using a product with stabilized retinol and vitamin C in it.  I'm aware fraxel laser is an option if I really wanted to zap it, but it's not quite at that point yet.  Any advice appreciated.
  • Left BrainLeft Brain
    It sounds like you are doing everything that has been shown to work. 
    Olay makes some strong claims about Niacin and the scientists at P&G have no doubt done studies to back up their claims.  You might try it but I wouldn't expect too much.
  • sarahf
    Lindygirl,
    In the past, I've been intolerant of both AHAs and BHAs, but it may be dependent on the concentration.  Not sure what is in the alpha hydrox.  I might see what's in neutrogena's anti-wrinkle cream, though.  I like their tone correcting moisture formula which I use.
    Left,
    Both my metrogel for rosacea and cerave which I often use at night contain niacinamide.  I think it might be in my Paula's choice sunscreen too.
    I do think the retinol improves my skin texture, and it may continue to improve it over the long-term with regular use (I think it's been about 6 months now).  My guess is that what I'm seeing is cumulative sun exposure catching up with me due to my age, not necessarily recent.  But good to know I'm doing what I should to slow it down.  Be nice if we could stop the clock at 25, though...
    P.S. what it looks like is a crepe-like texture of the skin in the areas where your skin normally puckers when your face moves (lower cheeks by the mouth when you smile, and upper cheeks near the eyes).  I think it's collagen breakdown.  I don't think that anyone else would notice from a distance, but it's striking to me how fast these changes have started appearing in my skin the past year.
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