Ironing out the wrinkles?
July 22nd 2008 00:21
Turning 35 a couple of weeks ago got me thinking about wrinkles. I’ve been looking at them in the mirror for quite a few years, but now I’m thinking about them as well. As a child of the sun-loving ‘70’s and a teenager of the tan-worshipping ‘80’s, I mostly shunned sunscreen, preferring to slather my limbs with coconut oil. This delicious smelling concoction turned me a lovely brown while sneakily creating havoc with my epidermis, forging wrinkles that would have me resembling a leather bag by the time I reached my mid-30s.
The realisation that I’m now closer to 40 than 30 (eek!), paired with a distinct reduction in bouncers requesting my ID, has me thinking I should take action before the crows that have been trekking around my eyes decide they’ll vacation on the rest of my face. It’s time to buy some wrinkle cream.
With the likes of Clarins, Clinique and La Mer out of reach budget-wise, I’ve been trawling the supermarket and chemist shelves for a magic potion that will give me back my teenage skin (minus the pimples). Have you ever had a close look at the beauty section at the supermarket? Oh the promises these wonder creams make!!
One cream claims to diminish discolorations and wrinkles to recapture youthful luminosity. Another will help neutralize 99% of free radicals* while also reversing the signs of aging. Or you can engage a high performing Anti-Wrinkle System to activate skin’s energy metabolism from within, continuously fighting wrinkles. Wow, the mind boggles with scientific wonder? There are potions containing marine collagen, pro-retinol microcapsules and plenty of other French-sounding ingredients sure to regain lost youthfulness. I’ll have a bottle of each thanks!
Actually I’m fairly sceptical about the skincare industry after spending a small fortune on “firming creams” for my post-baby belly. After faithfully applying expensive oils, balms and “firming creams” to my tummy for nigh on two years now, let me tell you, there’s nothing firm about it. Perhaps if I did a few stomach crunches as well….or laid off the chocolate and red wine….hmmm
In any case I’ll give the Nutritionist Omega Skin Renew cream I chose a go. It was apparently inspired by nutritional and dermatological science, and will actually refuel my skin's surface with moisture and reduce the appearance of fine lines. For $17 I don’t expect miracles but I am looking forward to pulling out my drivers licence for the next short sighted bouncer I encounter. Perhaps if it’s dark…
The realisation that I’m now closer to 40 than 30 (eek!), paired with a distinct reduction in bouncers requesting my ID, has me thinking I should take action before the crows that have been trekking around my eyes decide they’ll vacation on the rest of my face. It’s time to buy some wrinkle cream.
With the likes of Clarins, Clinique and La Mer out of reach budget-wise, I’ve been trawling the supermarket and chemist shelves for a magic potion that will give me back my teenage skin (minus the pimples). Have you ever had a close look at the beauty section at the supermarket? Oh the promises these wonder creams make!!
One cream claims to diminish discolorations and wrinkles to recapture youthful luminosity. Another will help neutralize 99% of free radicals* while also reversing the signs of aging. Or you can engage a high performing Anti-Wrinkle System to activate skin’s energy metabolism from within, continuously fighting wrinkles. Wow, the mind boggles with scientific wonder? There are potions containing marine collagen, pro-retinol microcapsules and plenty of other French-sounding ingredients sure to regain lost youthfulness. I’ll have a bottle of each thanks!
Actually I’m fairly sceptical about the skincare industry after spending a small fortune on “firming creams” for my post-baby belly. After faithfully applying expensive oils, balms and “firming creams” to my tummy for nigh on two years now, let me tell you, there’s nothing firm about it. Perhaps if I did a few stomach crunches as well….or laid off the chocolate and red wine….hmmm
In any case I’ll give the Nutritionist Omega Skin Renew cream I chose a go. It was apparently inspired by nutritional and dermatological science, and will actually refuel my skin's surface with moisture and reduce the appearance of fine lines. For $17 I don’t expect miracles but I am looking forward to pulling out my drivers licence for the next short sighted bouncer I encounter. Perhaps if it’s dark…
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