I grew up in Pennsylvania, on Lake Erie - where the climate was very humid.
In my late thirties, I moved to Louisiana where it was extremely humid and lived there for eleven years.
Nearly five years ago I moved back to the state of Wyoming, which has a semi-arid climate.
Yes, you can get facial punishment by wind and other climate conditions, but I am convinced working in an office which has low humidity, especially in Winter when many have the heat blasting, is a huge contributing cause to facial wrinkles!
Hey, heres one idea I haven't tried - Facial Yoga for wrinkles!
You do yoga exercises with your face!
In June, 1911, Science Daily Dot Com reported that a news study found that the worse a woman's skin wrinkles are during the
first few years of menopause, the lower her bone density is. Here is the link to that article:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110604181911.htm
Also, in March, 2010, Science Daily reported that significant changes in facial bones -- particularly the jaw bone -- occur as people age and contribute to an aging appearance.
Wow! Always something as a contributing factor, ey?
Here is the link to that article:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100323121836.htm
In August, 2007 Science Daily reported that multiple, distinct compartments of fat in the face age at different rates:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070806090314.htm
And in June, 2008 Science Daily reported that rejuvenating newly identified fat compartments in the facial cheeks can help reduce the hollowed look of the face as it ages:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080624145157.htm
Surprising, isn't it that a website like Science Daily has so many articles about facial rejuvenation! They posted an article recently in February, 2012:
"...Dermatologists can use fillers or lasers to correct the most notable
signs of aging and can recommend skin care products with added
ingredients that can further repair damaged skin."
Here is link to that article:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120207121814.htm
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5/10/12
About Me . . .
I am a woman who turned age 55 in early December, 2011.
I don't always look this serious.
Actually, most of the time I look like this (with my trifocals!!)
I try hard to keep my sense of humor but yes do have a serious side.
Perhaps many of my wrinkles are from me laughing!
And this..........is my sensual side.... !!
10/29/11
New Treatment for Face -- The Acupuncture Pen!
Apparently I diluted the synthetic snake venom too much -- it was ineffective, even though I added Q10 and powdered Aloe Vera.
So I'm trying something completely new -- a battery operated acupuncture pen that is designed simiar to a TENS unit. It delivers mild electrical zaps to one's skin through a copper tip on the end of the pen. You control the strength of the electric zap, the rhythm, etc. You listen with an ear bud to the beeping as it hones in on the acupuncture points. It beeps real shrill in a high tone when you get on a point. Then you zap it. Doing this has definately helped me relax my facial muscles. When they're relaxed, you don't look as wrinkled. I find it so relaxing I can lie on my bed and do the zapping for an hour or more. It is extremely wonderful and I recommend this for anyone who has muscular tension, pain, etc.
The reason I bought it is because it said that using it on the face reduces facial wrinkles. I think this is the best thing I've tried so far to help with facial wrinkles. I bought it for $35 on Ebay. There are various models but you want one with an earbud so you can listen to the beeps. It came with batteries.
Its easy to use and is cordless and very portable.
I need to use the chin exerciser I bought that strengthens the skin beneath the chin so the neck gets less wrinkles.
I also bought what is like a straight jacket for the face! Something on Ebay. A cloth facial wrap. You end up having your face cocooned and it is framed tightly with an elastic type of cloth. It was comfortable to wear but I haven't slept with it or really tried it yet. We'll see how the acupuncture pen does.
I got a crown put on this week on one of my side front teeth so it helped my smile improve.
What lies ahead? I believe I will save up and get laser treatments on my face next year. I've spoken with several older women who had wonderful skin and they all told me that it was laser treatments that did the trick. They said its better than plastic surgery, better than dermabrasion and removes age spots, fine lines and wrinkles.
Problem is, I'm a very expressive person and use my face a lot to express myself. I smile hugely and sneeze loudly and grin and use my smile and face a lot when I interact with people.
Another thing that is helping - sticking to a regular sleep schedule and getting 7 1/2 hours - 8 hours sleep at night. I don't look as tired.
Just cut my hair tonight - how does it look?
I get so hot. At the office its been 72-74 degrees which is way hotter than my apartment. I can't wear longer hair because I'd sweat to death. Besides, shorter hair makes me look younger!
Lately I've put on a few pounds but joined the Y and am going to start working out regularly so I hope that will also help with the wrinkles - getting better circulation, sweating to remove toxins from the body, etc.
Stay tuned! I'll post another pic soon.
Oh yeah - I'm developing more wrinkles on edges of my lips. That sure sucks!
I've used lip protection all of my life daily.
And those forehead wrinkles -- they're hereditary. My dad had them and I look a lot like my father.
So, to all who glimpse at this blog, please check back to see how the acupuncture pen is working for me. I believe it will be very beneficial to my health in many other ways as it is stimulating all these acupuncture points on my face, scalp, shoulders, neck, hands, etc.
7/30/11
5/25/11
My Face Today 5/25/11
5/7/11
Fifty-Four and Holding . . . ! ! !
This was me about a year ago - as you can see, my face is developing a lot of character -- frown lines on my forehead, the dreaded "Marionette Mouth" lines on the sides of my mouth --- I started this blog to show what one women is trying to do to improve her face.
A sister of mine was shocked to hear that I might attempt to modify my appearance. She said to me "Why thats your FACE! You've Earned that face! Why would you want to change it?" Well, she's from the old school and apparently unenlightened. I'm a progressive thinker and one willing to take risks, especially if it means improving myself.
Read on...
The Face Experiment
As a woman 54 years of age, my face has begun to develop some wrinkles.
Also, as a teen and in my late thirties, I developed bad acne and have some facial scars from it.
I moved from a very humid climate - Louisiana to a very dry climate - Wyoming. After three years of living in Wyoming, the desert-like air appears to have a mummifying effect on one's skin, to my horror!
Never pampered my skin -- worked outdoors and only began using sunscreen 13 years ago. I tried some mild at-home dermabrasion techniques and other stuff that didn't improve my skin.
Finally, recently I did research on making one's own lotions and creaes. Surprisingly, consumers in America are able to order ingredients online with the click of a computer mouse.
So I clicked and today received the ingredients I needed to make my own stuff. However, upon further research earlier, I learned I could simply add the ingredients I ordered to commercially produced lotions and creams, rather than creating them from scratch.
So why re-invent the wheel, I thought. Therefore here is the lotion I created tonight:
Lotion base: One 16.9 ounce bottle of Nivea Body Skin Firming Moisturizer cream with Q10 Plus and Moisturizers.
I love this lotion and have found it to be the most emollient that does not dry up on your skin. It spreads thinly and lasts a long time. The Q10 ingredient is the key to it's superiority over other lotions I've tried. Yes, the lotion does contain some Mineral Oil. But it also contains Glycerin and some other worthy emollients. It is nearly scent-free and blends well with one's facial skin, a transparent barrier to keep moisture in and keeps skin from drying out. I am able to tolerate it on my face as well as body and recommend it for people with sensitive skin. The product claims "Noticeably firmer and visibly tighter skin".
Well I never paid attention that aspect of it's effects. However, it is dermatologically tested and helps make skin younger looking. The special ingredients I ordered online that I added to this lotion are:
1) Coenzyme Q10. Yes, the same stuff that is the best ingredient in the base lotion mentioned above! If it works, why not add more of it to the lotion? Most products you buy only have a tiny fraction of the effective ingredients in them. I made this super Q10 lotion. This is a "Vitamin-like molecule obtained from plant material. Its encapsulated in liposomes (phospholipid emulsion) to maintain activity, enhance skin penetration and potency. It is a potent anti-oxidant with effective anti-aging and anti-wrinkle properties and reinforces collagen and elastin production of connective tissue, a potent moisturizer (liposomes penetrate skin deeply and prevent water loss).
2) Dehydrated (powdered) Aloe Vera 200x. This is the stuff inside Aloe Vera plant leaves, concentrated 200 times! It is an off-white fine powder and contains amino acids, enzymes, hormones and minerals.
It is: "A potent moisturizer, regenerating and healing (penetrates the skin, stimulating the immune system and increasing blood circulation), has anti-inflammatory effects, anti-aging effects (increases collagen synthesis and skin elasticity).
3) Snake Peptide! Yes! This is an anti-wrinkle active compound based on a synthetic tri-peptide that mimics the effect of Waglerin 1, found in the venom of the Malaysian Temple Viper! The peptide reduces the contraction frequency of muscle cells on the face, thereby decreasing expression lines. After using it twice daily for 28 days, wrinkles in tests were reduced by 50 percent! This is a clear liquid with no odor.
I removed lotion from bottle, added these 3 ingredients (didn't use all the aloe vera powder because it is a large jar) and mixed well, then placed new lotion back into bottle and had some extra to put in another bottle.
All of the 3 ingredients I added to the lotion require refrigeration to maintain potency.
Therefore, I am refrigerating the lotion and remaining aloe vera powder to ensure they remain potent and powerful.
Yes, this is powerful stuff! I put it on my face several hours ago and my face is still moisturized and feels wonderful! It does not sting or burn. However, I did get a smudge of lotion on my upper lip and it made it a little numb -- hmmm... - the snake venom surely is working!
I am posting photos I took today with the lotion applied on my face, and will update this blog over the next month with newer photos to show if there are positive results.
If it works, then it was well worth the money I spent. It will be much cheaper than paying for 1/4 oz and 1/2 oz bottles of expensive anti-aging and anti-wrinkle creams on the market.
And if it fails - well, at least it was fun making my own stuff and at least I'd made a valiant attempt to improve my appearance, without blowing a bunch of money on Botox treatments, Plastic Surgery, etc.!
p.s. I purchased the Aloe Vera Powder, Q10 and Snake Peptide at this website. They will mail you a free comprehensive hard copy catalogue if you request one. Their website also offers articles and recipes to make your own lotions and creams:
Age 15
Also, as a teen and in my late thirties, I developed bad acne and have some facial scars from it.
I moved from a very humid climate - Louisiana to a very dry climate - Wyoming. After three years of living in Wyoming, the desert-like air appears to have a mummifying effect on one's skin, to my horror!
Never pampered my skin -- worked outdoors and only began using sunscreen 13 years ago. I tried some mild at-home dermabrasion techniques and other stuff that didn't improve my skin.
Finally, recently I did research on making one's own lotions and creaes. Surprisingly, consumers in America are able to order ingredients online with the click of a computer mouse.
So I clicked and today received the ingredients I needed to make my own stuff. However, upon further research earlier, I learned I could simply add the ingredients I ordered to commercially produced lotions and creams, rather than creating them from scratch.
So why re-invent the wheel, I thought. Therefore here is the lotion I created tonight:
I love this lotion and have found it to be the most emollient that does not dry up on your skin. It spreads thinly and lasts a long time. The Q10 ingredient is the key to it's superiority over other lotions I've tried. Yes, the lotion does contain some Mineral Oil. But it also contains Glycerin and some other worthy emollients. It is nearly scent-free and blends well with one's facial skin, a transparent barrier to keep moisture in and keeps skin from drying out. I am able to tolerate it on my face as well as body and recommend it for people with sensitive skin. The product claims "Noticeably firmer and visibly tighter skin".
Well I never paid attention that aspect of it's effects. However, it is dermatologically tested and helps make skin younger looking. The special ingredients I ordered online that I added to this lotion are:
1) Coenzyme Q10. Yes, the same stuff that is the best ingredient in the base lotion mentioned above! If it works, why not add more of it to the lotion? Most products you buy only have a tiny fraction of the effective ingredients in them. I made this super Q10 lotion. This is a "Vitamin-like molecule obtained from plant material. Its encapsulated in liposomes (phospholipid emulsion) to maintain activity, enhance skin penetration and potency. It is a potent anti-oxidant with effective anti-aging and anti-wrinkle properties and reinforces collagen and elastin production of connective tissue, a potent moisturizer (liposomes penetrate skin deeply and prevent water loss).
2) Dehydrated (powdered) Aloe Vera 200x. This is the stuff inside Aloe Vera plant leaves, concentrated 200 times! It is an off-white fine powder and contains amino acids, enzymes, hormones and minerals.
It is: "A potent moisturizer, regenerating and healing (penetrates the skin, stimulating the immune system and increasing blood circulation), has anti-inflammatory effects, anti-aging effects (increases collagen synthesis and skin elasticity).
3) Snake Peptide! Yes! This is an anti-wrinkle active compound based on a synthetic tri-peptide that mimics the effect of Waglerin 1, found in the venom of the Malaysian Temple Viper! The peptide reduces the contraction frequency of muscle cells on the face, thereby decreasing expression lines. After using it twice daily for 28 days, wrinkles in tests were reduced by 50 percent! This is a clear liquid with no odor.
I removed lotion from bottle, added these 3 ingredients (didn't use all the aloe vera powder because it is a large jar) and mixed well, then placed new lotion back into bottle and had some extra to put in another bottle.
All of the 3 ingredients I added to the lotion require refrigeration to maintain potency.
Therefore, I am refrigerating the lotion and remaining aloe vera powder to ensure they remain potent and powerful.
Yes, this is powerful stuff! I put it on my face several hours ago and my face is still moisturized and feels wonderful! It does not sting or burn. However, I did get a smudge of lotion on my upper lip and it made it a little numb -- hmmm... - the snake venom surely is working!
I am posting photos I took today with the lotion applied on my face, and will update this blog over the next month with newer photos to show if there are positive results.
If it works, then it was well worth the money I spent. It will be much cheaper than paying for 1/4 oz and 1/2 oz bottles of expensive anti-aging and anti-wrinkle creams on the market.
And if it fails - well, at least it was fun making my own stuff and at least I'd made a valiant attempt to improve my appearance, without blowing a bunch of money on Botox treatments, Plastic Surgery, etc.!
p.s. I purchased the Aloe Vera Powder, Q10 and Snake Peptide at this website. They will mail you a free comprehensive hard copy catalogue if you request one. Their website also offers articles and recipes to make your own lotions and creams:
5/6/11
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