What can I use to repair my skin?

I've been using sunblock 50 uva/uvb for maybe 3 years now I've been using 60 for atleast 4 months, I take calcium and vitamin c. I stay out of the sun and wear a big hat and gloves when I am out.


I've used a lot of products vitamin c serum by avon, the peel pads, ance pads, olaydefinity, aveen radiant lotion, neutrogena.





I've been getting freckles or maybe age spot never had before and my tan is taking a long time to completely fade it does not match my body although I cover up, it's not bad but it's still there makes me look much older, I'm only in my early 20's. I read that spots, dry skin, rosecea, fine lines, show up because of unprotected sun exposure, when I was younger I didn't use sunblock but my tan would fade away. I tried retin a, can't use hydroquinone wondered what a good method to get healthy skin back and prevent freckles or reverse sundamage? what products? I don't putting food or using make up as a soultion. thanks

What can I use to repair my skin?
Seems like you're on the right path. I would add daily MSM along with your Vitamin C supplements though. MSM helps Vitamin C (and Vitamin E, actually) absorb more. Daily supplement of CoenzymeQ10 would be good too.





Topical Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) is suppose to help stimulate collagen and as you may know, it's an antioxidant as well. However, I was trying to find Avon's Vitamin C serum right now but couldn't find much about it. Is the Vitamin C in this product L-Ascorbic Acid? L-Ascorbic Acid is the only Vitamin C that's the most beneficial to the skin. Other Vitamin C serums, such as those from Obagi, Cellex-C, and SkinCeuticals are a lot more expensive but also, much more better in protecting and healing the skin.





By the way, Vitamin C serums shouldn't last you a couple of months. Oxidation is a problem with Vitamin C. Once oxidized (color turns yellow / amber), it is no longer effective. That's why you should look for Vitamin C serums that are clear. Vitamin C serums with color are worth nothing.





So, for Vitamin C, look for:


- L-Ascorbic Acid as the main ingredient


- Clear color


%26amp; try to avoid water-based ones (like with Hyaluronic Acid) as that hastens the oxidation process





Aside from that, the best thing you can do (instead of using a ton of different products ... like i use to) is just make your skin care regimen simple and have patience. I use to worry a lot with my skin problems and spent so much money on different products (most, which were crap) and in all honesty, all I had to do from the start was just wait. Sunblock (or sunscreen) along with a quality Vitamin C serum are essential. Eat healthy, drink lots of water, use a pH balanced cleanser and an extra tip, Emu Oil is great as a moisturizer! :)
Reply:chill out dude.
Reply:neosporin always works
Reply:body lotion,for rough dry skin.
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Reply:Avon has a new product called Photoradiance that is supposed to reverse sun damage. You could check it out.
Reply:There is a great product called ProActive and it really works. It is a three step acne treatment it helps redness. it repairs cleanses and renews your skin.
Reply:WOW it seems like u use everything!! maybe u should ask your doctor . u may have a disorder or something!! i hope u find what u want!!! i use Clearasil face wash and that's keeps your face clean but i don't know of anything that undoes tans. sorry!!! GOOD LUCK!!!
Reply:You must use RoC products. They're a little more expensive than other age diminishing treatments, but totally worth it. You can find them at CVS, Rite Aid or Walgreens. I started using these products in my early 20s. I was paranoid about premature aging as well. A 42 year-old coworker who had been using the products for years recommended them to me. The whole time I worked with her I thought she was about 28 years old because she looked so flawless. Also, don't use peel pads and acne pads they're too rough on your skin, specially around the eyes. You don't want to damage the sensitive skin areas. RoC Also has a great face wash that won't dry your skin out. You'll notice a difference in weeks after using these products.
Reply:I read once that butter milk will fade those freckles. The microdermabration will work at getting the old skin off so that new skin will grow. New skin doesn't have pigment so your best bet is to loose a few layers to loose the tan. But most of it is going to be time. But keep using lotion when using the microderm because with that you do get new skin but you loose the natural oil. Talk to someone in marykay or avon and they have stuff they can bring to your home and you can talk with them and they are trained to know what you should use.
Reply:I have some melasma and or hyperpigmentation in spots on my face as well; and I have tried almost every product out there; it's exhausting. I have found some products that I am happy with: I use a microdermabrasion product by Kiehls, and the new laser serum from Avon, and sunscreen. I also try to get a micro derm or a glycolic peel twice a month. Good Luck.
Reply:SPF 50 may be too much for u if u r not staying outdoor for a long time (like keep exposed under the sun for several hrs). if u r only at the outdoor on the way to work/home, SPF 25~30 is really enough. wearing products w/ high SPF all the time would only cause breakouts on ur skin. %26amp; those UVprotection products sometimes do not last for the whole day %26amp; may be worn off with ur sweat or oil. so probably u can re-apply a thin layer before you go home from work / school at the end of a day.





there r lots of brightening (or whitening) products over the counter. Lancome (BLANC EXPERT), Shiseido (White Lucent), Dior (Dior Snow), Biotherm (PURE BRIGHT), etc. they mostly have the essense or serum that r specialized at working on dark spots but usually u won't c any visible result after keep using it for several months so u have to be patient on that.





there's another tip that u may try %26amp; that may save u some $ from buying expensive masks -%26gt; use brightening toner / liquid lotion to deeply moisten a piece of disposable facial cloth (those that u use to put on toner or to remove makeups) %26amp; put it on ur entire face (then u may need more than 1 piece) or concentrate on ur freckles. leave that for 10-15 min. u can do it everyday for the 1st week and do it 3-4 times a week thereafter. a good brightening toner w/ hydrating function would be even perfect to lighten ur dark spots while hydrating ur skin %26amp; improve ur problems on fine lines. (**note: do not use toner that is for oily skin coz they usually contain alcohol %26amp; may dry out ur skin)





hope that may help u a bit~ :)
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good luck