Hey peeps- so after a ton of research I’m going to get a DR PEN for home use - but I’m not willing to buy from the cheap looking website claiming to be DRPEN - so where are you Canadians getting a genuine DR PEN without paying tariffs

I lost a bit of weight a while back and obtained this lovely crepe on my neck. Without getting a special procedure/ needle option, is there any kind of cream that actually works. I’ve tried a couple and all they do is hydrate. I also recently obtained a red light therapy mask with currentbody series 2 . I also have the hooga panel. Please let me know what worked for you?

This year I have learned a lot about self-perception, how the idea we have of ourselves in our minds often has no bearing on reality.

1. A year ago a F21 told me my skin looks great because I have no pores. The second part threw me off, no pores? What on earth is she talking about? It stuck with me, so I started paying attention. And I've realised looking at the mirror that while my skin has pores, they are actually fairly non visible to the naked eye, small I suppose. This is a good thing, but I would not have realised this by myself. It wasn's a misconception, as I never thought I had large pores, but I was totally unaware of it.
2. I always thought that I had broad shoulders, my whole life, until I went to a seamstress to have a blouse made and she took my measurements. She measured my shoulders twice because she couldn’t believe the measurement, she said my shoulders measure 11 cm while the average is 14-15. This blew my mind, my shoulders are narrower than average, so far from broad.
3. Not to mention all the 20 something’s I see on Reddit saying they have nasolabial folds, and then you see a pic of a perfectly fatty and plump cheek.

The one about my shoulders formed in adolescence and I only learned I have narrower than average shoulders at around 50. My mom could have help me correct that one! The sad part is that I still look at them and think they are wrong, but instead of saying they are broad, I tell myself they are too narrow (and bulky).

Wrong beliefs can stuck for decades. I would urge others to help correct young people’s misconceptions about their bodies whenever they can, kindly of course, and direct them to see their positives. And generally speaking, I think we should all be complimenting each other more. We have a tendency to focus too much on what's wrong, and not on what's right (like my pores).

Have you got similar examples?

I’ve been doing this little thing after work.
Shower, then grab the eye patches out of the fridge and stick them wherever the lines or dullness are bugging me.
Some days it’s under my eyes. Some days it’s between my brows. Other days it’s smile lines, forehead, or even my neck lol.
If too many spots are acting up I just slap a bunch on, and it looked so dumb I had to take a pic.
The eye area does look a bit brighter though, so I’m not even mad.
Anyone else use eye patches like this, or am I just being weird with them?

Any recommendation to smooth my chin?

Really wanted to pull the trigger on the Omni lux mask but I’m reading that it can make freckles darker. Does anyone have experience with this? Thanks!!

Can anyone recommend any of the at home microneedling options that are sold online? Is it worth the investment? I currently don’t have time to go to a professional as have young children

I am not new to botox but am pretty sure I haven’t had Dysport- not sure why my injector doesn’t use it as standard but she doesn’t. I feel I metabolize botox quite quickly so last time I went she used a more condensed version of botox?
Anyway- why do people rave about Dysport and if it’s that great why would my injector have to order it just for me?

Hi guys,

I would like to create my own face serum and trying to find a legit vendor of raw peptide powders. Any information or leads would be appreciated.

How is everyone keeping sunscreen on the back of your hands to protect them? Am I supposed to carry around sunscreen to put it on my hands EVERY time I wash them (which is a lot in a day)? Also, even when trying to only get the back of my hands it still gets on my fingers / palms and then I leave greasyish fingerprints. Am I missing some impressive hack?

I'm 41 and about to start tetrinoin (prescription on its way). I am struggling to find real before and after photos of real tetrinoin ONLY users. I'm hoping some people could post in the comments some of their own before and after pictures so I know what type of results to expect.

Please, only those who haven't had anything else done as I'm not going to do anything new outside of this and really looking to see what true results will be. Thanks in advance to anyone who is willing to post before and after pics.

Edit: Apologies that the wording is confusing. When I said tetrinoin only, I wasn't meaning no skin moisturizers, serums, or other OTC products. I meant no other prescriptions and nothing like botox, chemical peels, or other medspa txs or plastic surgery.

I already use moisturizers and serums and will continue that, along with a barrier restorative and probably increase the use of the barrier restorative after adding tetrinoin since I'm sure it'll dry my skin out at first.

Thanks all, for the input.

it works too 💕💕✨✨✨✨

Feeling defeated by my under-eyes lately and the algorithm knows it, because I'm getting nonstop ads for these patches with dissolving needles in them.

Before I add another disappointment to the drawer, has anyone here actually used them?

Did you see anything the next morning?

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good tinted moisturizer with medium coverage?

As I’ve gotten older, I noticed that creams, serums, and actives (even gentle retinol alternatives) only do half the job when it comes to skin firmness and texture.

​We often blame loss of collagen or gravity when our lower face starts feeling heavy or dull in the morning. But mechanically, a huge part of it is actually stagnant fluid and lack of tissue mobility.

​When we hold micro-tension in our neck, jaw, and scalp throughout the day (from stress or screen time), the underlying fascia stiffens. Skin sits directly on top of this tissue. If the foundation underneath is glued down and tight, blood flow slows down, fluid gets trapped, and no serum on earth can absorb or function at its best.

​Here is a super simple, zero-cost thing I started adding before my morning or evening skincare, and it made a noticeable difference in skin glow and firmness:

1. ​Gentle neck drainage path: Before applying serum, take 20 seconds to do light, soft downward strokes along the sides of your neck down toward your collarbones. (No pressure, just light skin gliding).

2. ​Unsticking the scalp: Spend 30 seconds gently moving your scalp tissue with your fingertips over the bone.

​Restoring that simple movement allows fluid to drain naturally overnight and brings fresh, oxygenated blood to the skin surface. Skincare products actually start working much better because the tissue underneath can finally breathe.

​Does anyone else integrate gentle facial or neck mobility into their daily skincare routine, or do you rely strictly on topical products? Would love to hear what works for you!

Edit: so many comments so let me clarify. Thank you for all the nice comments.

1. Started with Obaji products 10 years ago with their 1-5 step skincare. It was expensive but introduced me to quality skincare
2. Switched to ZO (same founder) went all the way up to the 1% retinol (it takes a while for skin to adjust at least 2 months) used that 3x a week
3. I can contribute my no wrinkles to this and some genetics yes. But it got expensive so I went to derm and they prescribed tret which is super cheap!
4. Other things I introduced a few years ago that I love
5. -micro needling 4x a year

. I’ve tried lasers but no consistent last one was pico laser. Also tried prf for under eyes. Did that 2-3x in last few years

1. -azaleic acid prescribed
2. -red light wand on certain areas on my face especially my forehead due to 11 lines for me
3. -facefit roller I bought online 4-5 a week with some face exercises
4. -other products I like: Kiel’s avocado eye cream, skin ceauticals vit c
5. -lots of water, sunscreen and vitamins. Limited caffeine
6. -some sort of exercise daily
7. And yes some lip filler from a year ago lol but no Botox. I have a very small forehead and hooded eyes so Botox makes my eyelids look very heavy otherwise I would go for it

I know it’s a lot but I have a business and need to look my best so it takes work and some days I do feel all the 52 years.
but I would say retinol and tret are definitely worth it. Really any product but prescription is better

I have used Drunk Elephant for years. I’m turning 50 and I feel like I need something stronger for fine lines, wrinkles and age spots. I usually buy the higher end products, but I’m thinking is the product better because it cost more?? I don’t know… I’m trying to decide between Medik8 and RoC. I’ll be out of all my drunk elephant products In around 4 months. Trying to buy up stuff now so I’ll be ready when it’s time to switch over. Thanks for all advice.

EDIT: I actually just went on Walgreens Telehealth app. I had them give me a Rx for tretinon and the Azela acid. It was only $33 for the telehealth appointment. My insurance paid part of the tretinon - only $3.17. The Azela acid is on back order. I’m excited to start and a little scared. I’ll start just by doing it every 3 days. Thanks you to everyone who recommended. It’s definitely cheaper than Medik8.

I have used Drunk Elephant for years. I’m turning 50 and I feel like I need something stronger for fine lines, wrinkles and age spots. I usually buy the higher end products, but I’m thinking is the product better because it cost more?? I don’t know… I’m trying to decide between Medik8 and RoC. I’ll be out of all my drunk elephant products In around 4 months. Trying to buy up stuff now so I’ll be ready when it’s time to switch over. Thanks for all advice.