sKIN CARE PRODUCTS ANY IDEAS FOR HELPING WITH LOOSE SKIN

[CHERITCH 0]

I had found a post that gave some ideas of products to use on your skin that other banders said helped but i can not find any ideas please let me know if you have had luck with any products someone told me to get a dermaroller

[voodoo 0]

I had found a post that gave some ideas of products to use on your skin that other banders said helped but i can not find any ideas please let me know if you have had luck with any products someone told me to get a dermaroller

For scars and stretch marks...

Rosehip seed oil works wonders.

To tighten skin...you can add any (or all)

of the following active ingredients

to a regular lotion

(cetafil or jergens, whatever - nothing with AHAs)

they will assisit in keeping the skin tight.

But remember, you are still dealing with genetics.

Centella Asiatica (firms and tightens, produces collagen)

L-Carnitine (increases skin elasticity)

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP): increases elasticity, stimulates collagen synthesis

The site where you you can get this

will also teach you how to use it.

It's not tough. If you can

make a cake, you can do this.

The high end (and very expensive) products

use these actives in their mixes

and charge out the wa-zoo.

Of the actives above, MAP is the

most expensive and it's only $11.50.

Fast Shopping

Staying hydrated will help a lot as well.

There is also Thermage.

The results are awesome.

NATURAL SKIN RENEWAL MEANS NATURAL LOOKING RESULTS

I will be doing this if my skin sags.

Good luck.

[billiejolupo 1]

im not banded yet but have the same questions thanks for the information.

[ElfiePoo 109]

How much skin sag you have will be a direct result of how overweight you were, how long you were overweight, age, genetics...and time. Commercial products only help 'minimally' with keeping the skin elastic.

I lost 70 lbs when I was 47 years old. Over the last 7 years, a lot of that skin sag has resolved itself...that's the 'time'. Then again, the women in my family look younger as they get older. I'm going to be 54 and most people think I'm in my early 40's...and that spread increases as we get older. My mother is 73 and looks like she's in her 50's. My grandmother was 96 and looked like she was in her early 70's. It's because our skin retains its elasticity longer...that's genetics. The younger you are, the more elastic your skin...that's age.

Drink lots of Water and keep your skin hydrated from the inside. Use a good quality lotion or body cream and keep moisturized from the outside and protected from the elements (wind, sun, etc.) and you'll have the least amount of skin sag that you're going to get, given all the other variables.

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[billiejolupo 1]

Thats great thanks alot for the info I just turned 33 in december only been over weight for about 7 years. due to the birth of children. i do lotion up a couple times a day. and ive only been drinking Water i only have 3 more pounds to lose for my pre op weight. hopefully ill be banded sometime in march.

[marmar 0]

I got a ? ... Ive lost 110 lbs so far in a very short time 4 1/2 months and I know nothing is going to help my gut but a Tummy Tuck but I always had awesome facial skin, healthy and glowing with no wrinkles but lately Ive noticed fine line all over my face like a deflated baloon:( What can I do aboutthis problem? I also lost my glow. I just look tired :biggrin:

[billiejolupo 1]

I'm not to sure at this time cause im new to this. but wow how in the world did you lose so much weight in such a short time please give him some advice cause thats awsome. you do have to relize you did lose alot of weight in a short period of time you.

[minimeme 1]

After I turn off the shower, before I dry off, I put oil on my skin. I usually use the Neutragena, but when I am feeling cheap I buy the Johnsons baby oil. And then after I dry off, I hit the worst spots with heavy lotion with shea butter.

[voodoo 0]

I got a ? ...I always had awesome facial skin, healthy and glowing with no wrinkles but lately Ive noticed fine line all over my face like a deflated baloon:( What can I do aboutthis problem? I also lost my glow. I just look tired :cursing:

Sounds like you are not getting enough Water.

This will help a lot with the deflated look.

Are you drinking caffenated drinks?

They are dehydrating.

Also...smoking dulls the skin.

Sounds like you could use a mild peel

to help bring that "glow" back to the face.

If you aren't exfoliating then you will get

dead skin build up...this will dull the skin quickly.

pumpkin or lactic peels are good for this.

You can do an at home peel and mask

for cheap and it's fantastic for the skin.

Ingredients

1/2 avocado

1/4 banana

2-3 TBs full fat plain yogurt

1-2 TBs Honey

Avocado has so many awesome qualities for the skin.

It nourishes it and moisturizes like crazy.

banana is healing and moisturizing.

The lactic acid in yogurt will "eat" away the dead stuff.

Expect it to tingle.

Honey is humectant which means

it draws moisture to itself from the air.

Mix them thoroughly and slather on clean

face (neck and chest if you have enough).

It will feel funny and it kinda looks like

someone puked on you...but its worth it.

Leave on 15-20 minutes. Rinse off.

(BTW...I'm an aesthetician.)

Edited January 23, 2010 by voodoo

[marmar 0]

Thank you I will def try this. I dont drink enouph Water. I live off tea and green tea:( Im addicted. And I know I lost a ton of weight but its slowing down. I think because i have so much weight to lose it kinda falls of in the beginning. Its getting harder to lose now. I gotta up my work out :cursing: