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What do you guys do/use too keep your faces looking young and healthy? And no, I'm not another headless body.

Obaji with Retin A - from the dermatologist

Retina-A
sunscreen all the time
IPL.....Intense Pulse Light treatments once a year to zap away brown spots & discoloration.

Exfoliate!

Get done Microderm Peel once every two months to get rid of the dead skin. But a good SPF on regular basis.

Wash with a good facial cleanser that does not dry your skin. always apply moisturizer after the shower and if you're going to be out in the sun use spf. Use anti-aging treatment such as retinol, retin-a, La Mer, La Prarie, if you need it.

I'm using a new anti-age serum from Lancome called Genifique and I highly recomend it.

If you use tanning beds cover your face.

Exfoliate at least once a week. You can use an abrasive face cleanser for this, and/or you can use a face cleanser that has glycolic acid.

l have always used Lubriderm for many years now and someone brings it for me from the states every year! lt's a great moistureiser!

I just look this good naturally.

Thus far, soap and water have been my best friends.


I've used moisturizer before but its made my face far too oily... so I don't really use it much anymore.

I think it's also important to have a rotation of products so that your skin doesn't get too reliant to any one thing. I've just started with the Nivea for Men line. They've got the cure for what ails ya! I love their Q10 eye cream. Oh and start earlier than you think you should.

This is what I do:

-I cleanse my face twice a day everyday (day and night) Two times each session.
The first time is to remove the oils from my face. The second time will dig deeper and remove the dirt in my pores.

- A Toner is not necessary unless I wear makeup. Plus you can make your own toner at home(It's watered down rubbing alcohol or which hazel depending on your skin sensitivity). If I do wear makeup(foundation) Then I'll use a toner if the cleanser didn't get the rest of the makeup off.

-Twice a week I will use an exfoliator. I like to use the sand scrubbing over the liquid peel exfoliator. I don't know why, I just like the feeling of the sandiness lol.
Note: Be careful when you use the sand type of exfoliator,because some cosmetic companies don't really properly cut the Beads right,Which will cause the beads to have jagged edges and will leave little cuts in your face(not good). Also don't get crazy when you exfoliate. You're trying to remove dead skin and not your face.

-Once a month I might do a mask,but I usually don't

-After I've done What I had to do. I moisturize my face with a Spf lotion.

i do nothing. wash with mild soap and warm water. live simple.
some of the best skin ive seen on people over 50 didnt have access to products/ facials/ scrubs/ alcohol/tobacco/ stress/ processed food.

Biore Exfoliating Face Scrub
Kiehl's Facial Fuel, SPF15
Zihr Blemish Control
Art of Shaving Pre-Shave Oil (prevents ingrown hairs)
Kiehl's Aftershave

Yes, Zirh everything. Their stuff will give you the best shave you've ever had. You'll look forward to shaving.

Moisturizer, SPF protection and drink plenty of water. My dermatologist told me they are the 3 most important things to remember.

I don't use any face care products.

Sometimes I wash my face with my sis or brother's face wash.

But that's just for fun.

But, I don't smoke, I don't drink (alcohol), I eat healthy, drink healthy (lots of water and fruit/vegetable juices)

But hey I am still 23, I never had skin problems. But I hope I have my parents good genes. My dad is 67 and looks 45. My mom 60 and looks honestly 35. She simply doesn't have a wrinkle on her face. And it is soooooooo extremely soft. The only product she uses is nivea face cream.

lenoxx saidThis is what I do:

- A Toner is not necessary unless I wear makeup. Plus you can make your own toner at home(It's watered down rubbing alcohol or which hazel depending on your skin sensitivity). If I do wear makeup(foundation) Then I'll use a toner if the cleanser didn't get the rest of the makeup off.
-After I've done What I had to do. I moisturize my face with a Spf lotion.

Toner, foundation...what's a guy like you need that for?

Elighten me.

soap and water, moisterizer with sun block every day. strong sun block during the summer. LOTS OF WATER.... people always think they drink lots of water, but most people don't drink near enough.

lastly, i've learned to love my sexy crows feet. which is good since they aren't going away.

eminence. organic line from hungary. theyve got powder sunscreen that doesnt make u greasy.

of course i'll put it on once i step out of the tanning bed

See a dermatologist. . . they have the best stuff Everything else is just mediocre lol.

I take Solodyn once a day, and at night I use 6% Benzoyl Peroxide (Triaz) to wash my face and then use Retina-A Micro 0.1% afterward. If my skin is dry I either switch between EpiCeram if it's really dry or just CeraVe. If I'm in a hurry for whatever reason, I'll use Acanya.

Most people just need Retin-A either regular or micro and it will make your face really awesome.

Drink lots of water. Wash your face. Moisturize at night, sunscreen during the day. Don't shave too often.

jmals23 said

lenoxx saidThis is what I do:

- A Toner is not necessary unless I wear makeup. Plus you can make your own toner at home(It's watered down rubbing alcohol or which hazel depending on your skin sensitivity). If I do wear makeup(foundation) Then I'll use a toner if the cleanser didn't get the rest of the makeup off.
-After I've done What I had to do. I moisturize my face with a Spf lotion.

Toner, foundation...what's a guy like you need that for?

Elighten me.

I have an uneven skin tone,so I like to wear some foundation to even it out so I don't look all blotchy. You can't even tell I have it on either.

jlly_rnchr saidYes, Zirh everything. Their stuff will give you the best shave you've ever had. You'll look forward to shaving.

I find that exercise, water, and sleep are the best... plus Zirh skin-care products... which I always find on clearance tables at Marshall's and TJ Maxx for $3-$4, instead of 7 or 8 times that much.

pitt451 saidThus far, soap and water have been my best friends.


I've used moisturizer before but its made my face far too oily... so I don't really use it much anymore.

OUCH... I could swear you been talking to my straight brother who's only 14 months older and now looks 7-10 years older from the soap and water routine most straight men follow. He get's an Irish Spring facial daily no doubt.
Sure, it's a little more work and cost a few coins more but like Loreal, aren't you worth it?
I've tried a variety of facial scrubs now and think Jack Black makes the best for my face. I use it every Monday morning in the shower before I start my work week. Men's Science Daily Face Wash with Glycolic acid. Life without Wrinkles as an all day moisturizer. In the winter I apply some at night before bed since the heater's running like a bitch and the winter air is dry.
Garnier Fr. Anti eye puff is decent stuff as well. Only $12. at your grocery store. Not all quality products cost an arm and a leg.
Gotta add a little moisture to your face if you expect to hold back the years at all and hey, what's so wrong with that?
I got plenty of time to turn into an old prune later on in life.