Best beauty decision you've made?

Stray Cat · Aug 16, 2011

Clabbergirl said:
embracing my curls

I had curls (permed my hair to get them).
Now.. I embraced my short hair. My hair is weak, as it grows it gets thin and does not look all that "panthene commercial girl" like.. So, I've cut it short.. NEVER have I regret that..

smithalyssa · Aug 17, 2011

have a good rest and beutiful mood

olive bleu · Aug 18, 2011

Never Smoking.
Eating my veggies.
Moisturizing morning and night for 30 years...

Which is why, me thinks, everyone believes i am the younger sister

Stray Cat · Aug 18, 2011

olive bleu said:
Never Smoking.
Eating my veggies.
Moisturizing morning and night for 30 years...

Which is why, me thinks, everyone believes i am the younger sister

Nicely put!

(except the "never" in the "never smoking"). I smoked.. I stopped. Yay!

Maybe this question does not belong here (if not, PLEASE put it where it's appropriate):
WHEN did you (or when should I) start using Q10? Antioxidant? Anti-aging? Hmm??

(Oh, yes.. I'm 25, so..)

Stray Cat · Aug 27, 2011

I guess no one wants to answer my previous question..

Anyway: NO. (on the "gel on natural nail" thing). It ALMOST destroyed my nails. Not that my friend sucked at putting gel on me.. but there was something about that gel. It appears that I was allergic to it..

I had to have it removed, and I now have filed nail plates that look like I haven't eaten ANY vitamin-rich food in decades..

Of course, this way MY PERSONAL experience.. I'm sure others had it better than me.

C-dot · Aug 27, 2011

Stray Cat said:
I guess no one wants to answer my previous question..

I'm younger than you, but I'll take a crack at it

Start using them when you notice signs of aging, I suppose, but keep in mind that no cream is going to stop your skin from wrinkling.

Stray Cat · Aug 28, 2011

C-dot said:
I'm younger than you, but I'll take a crack at it

Start using them when you notice signs of aging, I suppose, but keep in mind that no cream is going to stop your skin from wrinkling.

NOOOOO!!!
But, but, but... I wanna be young forever... lol

Isis · Aug 29, 2011

Stray Cat said:
Nicely put!
(except the "never" in the "never smoking"). I smoked.. I stopped. Yay!

Maybe this question does not belong here (if not, PLEASE put it where it's appropriate):
WHEN did you (or when should I) start using Q10? Antioxidant? Anti-aging? Hmm??

(Oh, yes.. I'm 25, so..)

Well, I'm 41 and haven't even considered them... But then I get a facial four times a year and have since I was 27 and moisturise morning and evening without fail. I have better skin now than when I was 25.

Stray Cat · Aug 29, 2011

Isis said:
But then I get a facial four times a year and have since I was 27 and moisturise morning and evening without fail. I have better skin now than when I was 25.

What sort of facial?
(Yes, to moisturize ones skin is key to a healthy glow)... I've just sounded like a commercial.

ThePowderKeg · Aug 29, 2011

I'm 36 and regularly get carded when purchasing alcohol, which tells me I still look under 30. If you eat lots of brightly-colored fruits and vegetables, you're already getting antioxidants. I started using an anti-wrinkle night cream about 3-4 times a week about 4 years ago. Using sunscreen, avoiding smoking, and eating/drinking properly probably have a greater impact on your skin's appearance than anything else, but I did notice a small difference when I started using the anti-aging goop. I'm vain enough to persist based on that small difference, as I was starting to notiec fine lines around my eyes.

I'd say start using those sorts of products when you notice a change in your appearance.

Stray Cat · Aug 29, 2011

ThePowderKeg said:
I'd say start using those sorts of products when you notice a change in your appearance.

Hmm.. I still look like a kid (see my picture.. with the puffy cheeks).. but you can also see I've got some under eye circles going on.. any ides how to make them leave me alone (yeah, I know I look like I need MORE SLEEP, it's not that..)

lol

C-dot · Aug 29, 2011

Stray Cat said:
Hmm.. I still look like a kid (see my picture.. with the puffy cheeks).. but you can also see I've got some under eye circles going on.. any ides how to make them leave me alone (yeah, I know I look like I need MORE SLEEP, it's not that..)

lol

Yellow based corrector.

Stray Cat · Aug 29, 2011

I've got the 3 colored one: green, orange and yellow.. that's a great way to cower the circle mania..

Does it EVER go away? The saggy blackness that makes me look like a raccoon??

sheeplady · Aug 30, 2011

Stray Cat said:
Does it EVER go away? The saggy blackness that makes me look like a raccoon??

I think that one of the major causes of under the eye circles is allergies. If you have seasonal allergies, a good medication that treats your allergies can help, but it can only do so much.

Best beauty decision: Simplify my beauty routine. Wash my hair once a week, cut down on my use of soap on my face, and cut out most of the commerical beauty products I use. I now can stay out of the stinky hair care and skin care aisles at the store. I feel really liberated. (And I'm saving money!)

Isis · Aug 30, 2011

Stray Cat said:
What sort of facial?
(Yes, to moisturize ones skin is key to a healthy glow)... I've just sounded like a commercial.

Nothing fancy, I suppose. Deep cleaning, peeling, removing blackheads, a face mask and then a nourishing cream. I usually go the extra mile and throw in a face massage too, as it is sooo relaxing. I've been seeing the same woman since I started, so I know she'll do a wonderful job and usually fall asleep as soon as the massage begins.

Stray Cat · Aug 30, 2011

sheeplady said:
I think that one of the major causes of under the eye circles is allergies. If you have seasonal allergies, a good medication that treats your allergies can help, but it can only do so much.

Aha.. I get it..

Isis said:
Nothing fancy, I suppose. Deep cleaning, peeling, removing blackheads, a face mask and then a nourishing cream. I usually go the extra mile and throw in a face massage too, as it is sooo relaxing. I've been seeing the same woman since I started, so I know she'll do a wonderful job and usually fall asleep as soon as the massage begins.

I must try face massage. And the pore cleansing too..

Black Dahlia · Sep 2, 2011

Hmmm...so many. Probably to not wash my hair every day! It looks so much better not washing it all the time.

Also, I stopped colouring my hair in 2003. I love my natural hair colour now, but use to not be so fond of it.

Also, it's probably more of a 'health decision' than a beauty one, but losing a lot of weight was a really good decision.

X
BD

moonmatrix · Sep 2, 2011

To cut my long hair. Seriously getting ready now is far easier for me now that it only brushes my shoulders and sets stay far longer for me. I only wash my hair every three days, For under eye circles, retinol cream works wonders, Also I found out I am highly alergic to gluten, cutting that out completely the racoon eyes have almost completely gone away.

Stray Cat · Sep 2, 2011

moonmatrix said:
For under eye circles, retinol cream works wonders, Also I found out I am highly alergic to gluten, cutting that out completely the racoon eyes have almost completely gone away.

AHA!

I've taken upon myself to read something about it.. and, hey.. it's good for acne, too.

virgi · Sep 2, 2011

wouldn't doubt your dark circles are caused by a depression in the under eye hollow, which makes them look darker then they are. You may need a more modern solution...such as hyaluronic acid to even out the depression

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