When I was younger I was never big on makeup or skincare of any kind. Mostly, I was too lazy. It was probably a really good thing I didn’t endlessly wash my face with soaps and special cleansers because I have sensitive skin and that would have been bad. Usually I just swiped at my face with a wet washcloth.
The fact that I was more bookworm than sun worshiper was also a good unintentional healthy skin choice.
So I am not exactly sure what happened to me but at approximately age 45 I suddenly became interested in makeup and skincare. (Also clothing, handbags and shoes. but thats a subject of a future post). Well, ok. Really it is because things started to go south in an alarming way from the ever increasing amounts of grey in my hair to wrinkles and brown spots and what I swear is the beginnings of jowls.
Jowls!!! So I had good reason to finally take measures.
Now honestly, the only way to counteract jowls and those funny wrinkles over my upper lip is to smile broadly and I can’t do that all the time because I would look insane. Distraction works well so I concentrate on good hair and am actually toying with barely noticeable eye makeup.
So I have been on a hunt for the best anti-aging skin cream out there. I’ve tried several even though I’m basically skeptical. Generally I have tended to believe the people who say you can’t alter wrinkles by slathering something all over your skin. However, the increasing number of baby boomers has nearly elevated the wrinkle thing to a national emergency so now there are actually products available that do something.
Having tried Strivectin SD for about 6 weeks now I’m pretty convinced it works. Do follow the directions though which means three times a day. You can get away with less frequency after a while (my own opinion).
Its really expensive but a little goes a long way. I use it on my face and my neck and my hands and absolutely look better.
I convince myself it is a more affordable choice than remodeling the bathroom with new mirrors and more flattering lighting. Unfortunately outdoor lighting is not under my control.
