Starting to look like the Crypt Keeper

[roundisashape 712]

So I can remember just a few short years ago (I was around 30), going to the ophthalmologist and being asked if my mom was with me to pay the bill...that is to say, I've always looked younger than I am. Mostly because I always had fry-an-egg-on-it oily skin.

Since surgery, my face has dried right up. Oh, I still get acne - I didn't even know those two conditions could coexist!

Anyway, I've noticed lately that my face is starting to look...shriveled? I don't know a better way to describe it. Part of it might simply be that I need to focus on drinking more because I rarely make it the whole way to 64oz, and I'm working really hard on that.

Right now, I'm taking 5000 mcg of Biotin, using a gentle soap, using Pacifica Sea Change serum in the morning, and Neutrogena oil free moisturizer twice a day. I just bought some fish oil this morning too, but I'm really not sure if the recommended dose on the bottle is the amount I should be taking.

Anyone using any other products or supplements that you think might help with this? I can't go with anything too heavy or oily because it exacerbates the acne.

Thanks!

[Veronica Page 488]

This is a hard thing to say but since you are managing to put on a moisturizer morning and night maybe the best thing to do is see a dermatologist, I know it sounds like a dumb suggestion but it could be the weight loss has change certain chemical factors within your body. Good luck to you!

[roundisashape 712]

Thanks! I might have to take that leap - I was trying to avoid it, but it's definitely an option

[ProjectMe 909]

I like to keep my skin seriously moisturized. I've upped my skincare regime since having surgery.

In the morning, for my face & neck: I wash with Neutragena face wash/makeup remover then use 2 squirts of Neutragena oil free daily moisturizer Spf 30 with 1 drop of Loreal's age perfect glow serum.

For my body: palmers cocoa butter

Before bed: for face & neck: wash face /Neutragena face wash & makeup remover, every other day I use an anti age eye cream and another anti age cream for my face. I can't recall the name of it but i got it from Walgreens and it was a little expensive. I think it is ROC and is for those sensitive to retain A. Then I layer on 3 drops of Loreal's age perfect serum and follow up with Neutragena's ageless essentials night cream. On the alternate days I do not use the ROC products. Instead I just use the serum and the night cream.

For my body: depends on how dry. Usually, I will use good old fashioned Vaseline for my hands, elbows and feet. Other times, I may use palmers cocoa butter again or just hop in the bed without any lotion.

Edited January 28, 2015 by ProjectMe

[roundisashape 712]

Thanks! I've never paid attention to ROC, but I'll check it out!

[Imhalftheman 13]

There is a10,000 Biotin and I had to start taking the higher dose because my hair was falling out. Try it.

[roundisashape 712]

Thanks! It's worth a shot, I've got plenty of it.

[Zzzombrie 86]

I'm having issues with acne myself. Went from mild to moderate this month. Try Vit C for that. I need to take my own advice.bleh