For those of you who expressed interest: Calecim is having an offer from July 26 to August 23: you can get a free professional serum (1.5 ml) with every order, no minimum spend required. They also gave us all a discount code: use StumbleInStyle to save 15% off your order. go.shopmy.us/p-6502233
I sympathize. I’m 43 and have rosacea. I signed up with a prescription skincare service and I’ve decided my birthday present will be an LED mask. One of the things bugging me the most is my suddenly very frizzy hair. I don’t mind the greys but I didn’t know the rest of my hair would change too 😕
That's a great idea. I might try that at some point as well if just simplifying doesn't work. All the random changes are so weird. My hair hasn't changed (yet), but there does seem to be less of it now. Every day this year seems to bring something new.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. This is helping me rethinking my routine. I am almost 60 and you have reminded me of what I knew but I guess wasn’t keeping in mind. The stages in life physiologically that affects a woman as we get older. It was comforting to hear a woman talk about it. Getting older feels lonely even when we are not alone. I look forward to more videos of your experiences and what works and isn’t working. God bless you!
You are very right. It's comforting to hear other women talk about the physiological changes we all go through. We might all experience them differently, but we all go through many changes and it's nice to be able to hear other women's experiences. I've already recorded the next video in this series (although it may take me a while to edit it since I am still traveling).
Thank you for this! I’m in my early 40s, but I also have autoimmune conditions. So I’m having all the fun lol. I’ve also worked in Beauty professionally for most of my life so when I tell you that I notice a real change in my skin and what it needs, I mean it. So you know I clicked on this as soon as I saw it!
It's so weird how fast the changes come on! And I'm glad that people are finally starting to talk about it so that we can face it within a community instead of alone and confused. And dealing with perimenopause PLUS autoimmune issues on top of it all is wild. Thanks so much for taking a moment to write such a thoughtful comment and let me know that I'm not alone. It was lovely to hear from you!
Our meat machines definitely require more and more frequent maintenance as we age. And that does sometimes require more tools and devices. While I don't have the parts to go through some of the changes you are, I definitely feel the getting older and how my responses, physically and mentally, to different things have changed. Besides the gray hairs and that my joints are becoming meteorologists, I am much more aware of how my body responds in general. I no longer have the bounce back where I can get by on 3-4 hours of sleep a night. I also have to plan out doing longer, more physically demanding tasks to make sure I can complete them and that recovery isn't a whole separate ordeal. I should start paying more attention to food intake because I know almost immediately when I each too much or the wrong things. And I've noticed the first place I sense it is with my skin. Like poor decisions are trying to immediately ooze out my pores. I'm been regularly exercising for a number of years now, and I have had to change things up to accommodate day to day unease. Lately I've been spending more time investigating the various hygiene products I use a bit more and have started swapping some long time dependables out for new things, though there isn't necessarily a practical reason for it other than to fight the malaise of always buying the same thing. I definitely get the not knowing your own body anymore. I could almost be playing Plinko to pick what things are going to bother me on a given day. I also get the brain fog and physical stress reactions, but unfortunately my stresses are most due to circumstances that I can't change easily, so I'm stuck in that way. I try to be more aware of and appreciate the things that bring me joy. Im starting to realize how much i need those moments of happiness to help balance the scales. Simple things like your HI-YA-luronic acid put a smile on my face. And I will give into purchasing the odd thing that brings joy, like Scotty the Space Sloth. 😂
I very much to your "joints becoming meteorologists" comment. Mine have been that way ever since I was a kid, but now that I'm getting older, it's definitely more pronounced than ever. The lack of bounce-back is also pretty hefty. It's smart that you "budget" your energy for larger physical tasks. "Poor decisions immediately ooze out my pores" - that made me laugh out loud. Same here, Zach. Same here. 😂 Food is such an important part of my overall wellbeing, it's a shame I don't have more energy or time to put into it. I eat a pretty healthy diet, but most of the time it's really bland since I never really have the wherewithal to actually cook something nice. We're lucky to have the opportunity to age, but that certainly doesn't make it easy. Waking up with a different ache or pain every day is the opposite of fun. As for the brain fog and stress, it''s hard when circumstances keep us from making the changes that our bodies and minds actually need. I've begun rethinking things and may finally get desperate enough to make some pretty significant changes. Scotty the Space Sloth was definitely a great investment! He even brings ME joy, and I barely know him! 😂 Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful response Zach. It's always lovely to hear from you. And it's nice to know that we're not alone with our aches and pains. 😉
@@TheStyleStumbler Food has definitely been a strange thing. My go to for describing my culinary skills such as they are is to to say " I can make food, but I don't know how to cook." And ere lately I've struggled with knowing what to do but not having the care to put into actually doing it. I'm very lucky to have the chance to age based on my harrowing arrival into the world and some of the things I've experienced. I'd like to think I still adhere to the Peter Pan idea of I may grow old, but I refuse to grow up, but I don't know how that holds any more. My brain fog seems to come from there always being a next thing to be on alert for. If it's not work, it's family. If it's not either of the former than it's my own issues. The fact that I can never seem to get clear of things enough to find lasting peace leads me to find those moments where I can take them. Hence Scotty. It's something that I've learned from you. Watching your delight in your collection of fancy dirt is a constant reminder that I need to pay attention to the things that are my moment of zen and bringer of joy. Even if that means I get weird looks for carrying a plushie sloth in a NASA t shirt through a museum. 😂 And it's nice to know that as much as it feels like it at times, I'm not alone and I have kindred spirits in the world.
I’m so glad you chose to discuss this topic! I feel like I’m dealing with a new puzzle each day when it comes to skincare and makeup. What’s going to work today? Who knows until we try it is too often the answer. One thing I had to get rid off very quickly was all of my microfiber towels. I’m glad you can still use them. They make my face and neck burn so badly if accidentally use one now.
You are so right - it really is like a new puzzle every day! And each one of us experiences it all so differently (sometimes from day to day, like you mentioned). It's all a huge mystery. It's funny that we both experience increased sensitivity - mine went the other way though. I used to use cotton washcloths to wash my face, but they now feel like a torture device, and hyper-soft microfiber is the only thing my skin seems to tolerate. I feel like the princess and the pea. 🙄
It’s good to see so much more information on perimenopause than when I was experiencing it. Thanks for putting all your useful information out there to help others, since it’s a very complicated subject. Learning that it can affect the skin and skincare is something I never realized.
I can't even imagine what it must have been like to experience it with the lack of information and conversation that you had. I honestly thought I was getting dementia and that my body was disintegrating - that's not an exaggeration. Luckily there are so many more resources now and I'm able to troubleshoot it in a community. (Although we still need more studies and more information.) Thank you so much for the thoughtful comment! It was lovely hearing from you.
I just started using a dark spot corrector. I don’t have any dark spots I’m concerned about but my goodness my skin loves it and looks so much brighter since I started using it. I don’t think the one I have is super potent either and I’m glad. I have always been afraid of dark spot correctors because they seemed so intense.
That sounds great - your skin has been looking really nice. May I ask what you're using? Once my skin gets back to baseline (whenever that is) I have a feeling a dark spot corrector will come in handy.
Thank you for so many good tips in this video🥰 I'm coming closer to forty now, and you can definitely tell on my skin. But this past year I've been struggling so much with my skin I didn't know whether to laugh or cry🙄 Allergic reaction to laundry detergent, allergic reaction to hyaluronic acid, eczema, and severe dryness.. I've learned that the simpler routine the better for me. And any kind of exfoliating the skin of my face is a no go for me. Aloe vera has become my best friend😅❤
I can relate! As our hormones change allergies and sensitivities can increase, so I've been dealing with a lot of that, too. Aloe vera is a great tip! I've been using it on my body. Maybe I should start on my face too when I'm done testing the other stuff. It's always lovely to hear from you, Åshild! ❤ I hope that whenever you transition, things are easy for you. ❤
I have to be honest I didn't know this phrase. Men suffer from brain pause, as in a fog, much more than women :) Nice green background there. On a side note, in between tech stuff I did a 3 part interview with an amazing lady from Florida. Psychotherapist Dr. Linnda Durre, 2 N's. Author, TV host, more. Anyway, you may find it interesting. Part 1 is up.
Well, when I look at the state of the world, it looks like all of humanity is stuck in a bunch of brain fog. ;-) Thanks for the tip! I'll have to check it out.
Ah if I may paraphrase, perimenopause is a like a box of chocolates...you never now which one you are going to get. I have had issues with much heavier bleeding since I turned 40 to the point where I am afraid to leave the house when it's bad. I have been trying to work out with my gp how to tackle that. Thankfully my skin is still ok (except for the increasing melasma spots)...I really enjoy circulating through my favourite actives that work for my skin type: retinol, vitC, niacinamide, azaleic acid. And I love my devices, my Foreo UFO and my Luna. I have been thinking about getting a red light device but I need to read up a bit more on the science behind it.
That is a GREAT way of putting it. And I hear you with the heavy bleeding. I was touring like that and it was a nightmare. My doctor was able to help, so I hope you're able to find relief soon. I'm glad to hear that your skin is ok! It looks like you have a great range of actives. And the Luna is great! I don't usually bring it on the road, but it's always fun to get back to it when I'm home. Once my skin settles down I'll probably gradually add them back in, but right now it's just too much. And in the meantime I'm enjoying the simplicity. If you're interested in researching red light therapy, I linked a bunch of studies in my video about red light. If you open the description, they're all linked at the bottom. It's not exhaustive, but it might be an easy place to start: ruclips.net/video/pQJzbL4x49E/видео.html I've learned more since then, so I definitely have to do a follow-up video at some point. It's always lovely to hear from you, Mariam! Thanks for commiserating with me. 💛
@@TheStyleStumbler How did you manage to control the bleeding?? EDIT: I am back, was in the middle of cooking dinner before but I had to ask asap. For now, I am trying out nsaids to control...cautiously positive but I am not loving the side effects on my stomach. It seems like you have much more sensitive skin...I have what I call crocodile thick skin LOL,my skin is not impressed by the Luna. I use it twice a day already for a decade. Thank you I will look into your video and the linked research!!! It's important to share so we know we are not alone...shared misery is half misery. XXX
@@mariam.a. you're so right! Shared misery is definitely halved. I ultimately needed surgery to end the nightmarish bleeding, but I also had some other contributing factors, so I don't know that it's a common solution. And we started hormone support therapy (with transdermal estrodiol and progesterone in pill form) early on. Those two things have dramatically improved my quality of life. I'd be happy to chat about it in DM's if you have any more detailed questions.
It really does. I'm glad you're over the plateau of doom! I'm afraid that path still lies ahead of me. So for now: it's all about taming the skangry. ;-)
My skin is showing the internal conflict in my mind lol. I can't imagine paying $200 for a moisturizer. But, if it works wonders, they can have my spare kidney 😂 I'm on a copper peptide kick right now...
I've heard a lot about copper peptides. What difference is it making in your skin? Do you have a favorite you'd recommend? As for THE $200: I get it. I took "before" pictures so I'll be able to get the cold hard facts and see if these potions make a $200 difference on my skin. Part of me hopes it will, because it's so easy. But part of me hopes it won't, because I don't want to pay those prices. 😂
@@TheStyleStumbler 🤪 It's funny how we're like, "please work. please work." Then, "wait, just kidding. I don't wanna pay that price again!" 😂 For me, the only difference I see with copper peptides is a reduction in my redness. My skin is so translucent the dilated veins in my face look so much more apparent these days. Most calming products haven't made much of a difference. But Copper Peptide products are so expensive! I have to shake my head in shame and say I am still loving my Perricone MD Cold Plasma+ The Essence. It's almost as expensive as your moisturizer 🙄 But for me, I gotta layer up skincare since much of my skin dries out. So I prioritize stuff that lies closer to the skin and just want a moisturizer to be a moisturizer. But that essence goes 40% a few times a yr on Ulta. I've bought it 3x now lol. I really saw improvement with the NIOD serum. Too expensive to buy full price. I'll buy it again during their Slowvember sale. I just started using the new copper peptide serum from Make Beauty. It's a lovely texture and feels very hydrating without feeling occlusive. I can't speak to results quite yet. But it's the most affordable of the copper peptide products I've tried and liked (so far) 😉
@majesticbeast4830 @majesticbeast4830 that Perricone MD Cold Plasma+ was on my wishlist for so long, but I never tried it (because of the price). The redness reducing effect of copper peptides sounds great. If my skin doesn’t calm down I might give them a try at some point. So I eagerly await your thoughts on the Make Beauty option once you’ve tested it. Yeah, the “I hope it works, but I hope it doesn’t” game is always a fun one. 🙄😂
It's usually hard to tell when it starts since many of the individual symptoms can have so many potential cause (or seem unrelated). I had been dealing with it for a while before I realized what was going on. Tiredness was one symptom for me, though. All I can say is: welcome to the club! You'll always find an open ear here. But I hope that you have a much easier time than I have. Thanks for taking a moment to share your experience. It's always lovely to hear from you, Alyssa. 💛
@@TheStyleStumbler thank you for your encouraging words. I have been using hair laser cap for the last 6mo or so, it’s actually showed me some promise, hair loss has slowed down, it’s not gone but definitely see a difference. But 2 weeks ago I got covid and the stress caused TE, hoping that will stop sometime soon now that I have recovered from it. I also live in the PNW, so vitamin D is super important for my hair, I take that few times a week to keep that in check. Other than that, it’s just hit or miss, never know when my hair loss is less or more. My hair is very sensitive to changes….
@@eo4zoa The fact that you've seen a change is encouraging. I considered investing in a laser cap, but seeing how the effectiveness of my mask isn't as high as it used to be on my facial inflammation, I thought maybe it would be wise to try to get my general inflammation levels down first. It really is like a puzzle. Vitamin d is a good tip! It sounds like you're slowly finding your way, despite the setback of COVID. I was thinking of trying minoxidil, but I don't want to stress out my system any more than it already is, so I'm taking things slow and trying to adjust my lifestyle first. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. It's nice to know that we're not alone in this. 💛
For those of you who expressed interest: Calecim is having an offer from July 26 to August 23: you can get a free professional serum (1.5 ml) with every order, no minimum spend required. They also gave us all a discount code: use StumbleInStyle to save 15% off your order. go.shopmy.us/p-6502233
I sympathize. I’m 43 and have rosacea. I signed up with a prescription skincare service and I’ve decided my birthday present will be an LED mask. One of the things bugging me the most is my suddenly very frizzy hair. I don’t mind the greys but I didn’t know the rest of my hair would change too 😕
That's a great idea. I might try that at some point as well if just simplifying doesn't work.
All the random changes are so weird. My hair hasn't changed (yet), but there does seem to be less of it now. Every day this year seems to bring something new.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. This is helping me rethinking my routine. I am almost 60 and you have reminded me of what I knew but I guess wasn’t keeping in mind. The stages in life physiologically that affects a woman as we get older. It was comforting to hear a woman talk about it. Getting older feels lonely even when we are not alone. I look forward to more videos of your experiences and what works and isn’t working. God bless you!
You are very right. It's comforting to hear other women talk about the physiological changes we all go through. We might all experience them differently, but we all go through many changes and it's nice to be able to hear other women's experiences. I've already recorded the next video in this series (although it may take me a while to edit it since I am still traveling).
Thank you for this! I’m in my early 40s, but I also have autoimmune conditions. So I’m having all the fun lol. I’ve also worked in Beauty professionally for most of my life so when I tell you that I notice a real change in my skin and what it needs, I mean it. So you know I clicked on this as soon as I saw it!
It's so weird how fast the changes come on! And I'm glad that people are finally starting to talk about it so that we can face it within a community instead of alone and confused. And dealing with perimenopause PLUS autoimmune issues on top of it all is wild.
Thanks so much for taking a moment to write such a thoughtful comment and let me know that I'm not alone. It was lovely to hear from you!
Our meat machines definitely require more and more frequent maintenance as we age. And that does sometimes require more tools and devices.
While I don't have the parts to go through some of the changes you are, I definitely feel the getting older and how my responses, physically and mentally, to different things have changed. Besides the gray hairs and that my joints are becoming meteorologists, I am much more aware of how my body responds in general.
I no longer have the bounce back where I can get by on 3-4 hours of sleep a night. I also have to plan out doing longer, more physically demanding tasks to make sure I can complete them and that recovery isn't a whole separate ordeal.
I should start paying more attention to food intake because I know almost immediately when I each too much or the wrong things. And I've noticed the first place I sense it is with my skin. Like poor decisions are trying to immediately ooze out my pores. I'm been regularly exercising for a number of years now, and I have had to change things up to accommodate day to day unease.
Lately I've been spending more time investigating the various hygiene products I use a bit more and have started swapping some long time dependables out for new things, though there isn't necessarily a practical reason for it other than to fight the malaise of always buying the same thing.
I definitely get the not knowing your own body anymore. I could almost be playing Plinko to pick what things are going to bother me on a given day.
I also get the brain fog and physical stress reactions, but unfortunately my stresses are most due to circumstances that I can't change easily, so I'm stuck in that way.
I try to be more aware of and appreciate the things that bring me joy. Im starting to realize how much i need those moments of happiness to help balance the scales. Simple things like your HI-YA-luronic acid put a smile on my face. And I will give into purchasing the odd thing that brings joy, like Scotty the Space Sloth. 😂
I very much to your "joints becoming meteorologists" comment. Mine have been that way ever since I was a kid, but now that I'm getting older, it's definitely more pronounced than ever.
The lack of bounce-back is also pretty hefty. It's smart that you "budget" your energy for larger physical tasks.
"Poor decisions immediately ooze out my pores" - that made me laugh out loud. Same here, Zach. Same here. 😂
Food is such an important part of my overall wellbeing, it's a shame I don't have more energy or time to put into it. I eat a pretty healthy diet, but most of the time it's really bland since I never really have the wherewithal to actually cook something nice.
We're lucky to have the opportunity to age, but that certainly doesn't make it easy. Waking up with a different ache or pain every day is the opposite of fun.
As for the brain fog and stress, it''s hard when circumstances keep us from making the changes that our bodies and minds actually need. I've begun rethinking things and may finally get desperate enough to make some pretty significant changes.
Scotty the Space Sloth was definitely a great investment! He even brings ME joy, and I barely know him! 😂
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful response Zach. It's always lovely to hear from you. And it's nice to know that we're not alone with our aches and pains. 😉
@@TheStyleStumbler Food has definitely been a strange thing. My go to for describing my culinary skills such as they are is to to say " I can make food, but I don't know how to cook." And ere lately I've struggled with knowing what to do but not having the care to put into actually doing it.
I'm very lucky to have the chance to age based on my harrowing arrival into the world and some of the things I've experienced. I'd like to think I still adhere to the Peter Pan idea of I may grow old, but I refuse to grow up, but I don't know how that holds any more.
My brain fog seems to come from there always being a next thing to be on alert for. If it's not work, it's family. If it's not either of the former than it's my own issues. The fact that I can never seem to get clear of things enough to find lasting peace leads me to find those moments where I can take them. Hence Scotty.
It's something that I've learned from you. Watching your delight in your collection of fancy dirt is a constant reminder that I need to pay attention to the things that are my moment of zen and bringer of joy. Even if that means I get weird looks for carrying a plushie sloth in a NASA t shirt through a museum. 😂
And it's nice to know that as much as it feels like it at times, I'm not alone and I have kindred spirits in the world.
I’m so glad you chose to discuss this topic! I feel like I’m dealing with a new puzzle each day when it comes to skincare and makeup. What’s going to work today? Who knows until we try it is too often the answer. One thing I had to get rid off very quickly was all of my microfiber towels. I’m glad you can still use them. They make my face and neck burn so badly if accidentally use one now.
You are so right - it really is like a new puzzle every day! And each one of us experiences it all so differently (sometimes from day to day, like you mentioned). It's all a huge mystery.
It's funny that we both experience increased sensitivity - mine went the other way though. I used to use cotton washcloths to wash my face, but they now feel like a torture device, and hyper-soft microfiber is the only thing my skin seems to tolerate. I feel like the princess and the pea. 🙄
It’s good to see so much more information on perimenopause than when I was experiencing it. Thanks for putting all your useful information out there to help others, since it’s a very complicated subject. Learning that it can affect the skin and skincare is something I never realized.
I can't even imagine what it must have been like to experience it with the lack of information and conversation that you had. I honestly thought I was getting dementia and that my body was disintegrating - that's not an exaggeration. Luckily there are so many more resources now and I'm able to troubleshoot it in a community. (Although we still need more studies and more information.)
Thank you so much for the thoughtful comment! It was lovely hearing from you.
1:34 Girl lmao I appreciate this kind of honesty.
Had to keep it real with the mood swings. 😅😂
I just started using a dark spot corrector. I don’t have any dark spots I’m concerned about but my goodness my skin loves it and looks so much brighter since I started using it. I don’t think the one I have is super potent either and I’m glad. I have always been afraid of dark spot correctors because they seemed so intense.
That sounds great - your skin has been looking really nice. May I ask what you're using? Once my skin gets back to baseline (whenever that is) I have a feeling a dark spot corrector will come in handy.
@@TheStyleStumbler it’s the innbeautyproject green machine
Thank you for so many good tips in this video🥰 I'm coming closer to forty now, and you can definitely tell on my skin. But this past year I've been struggling so much with my skin I didn't know whether to laugh or cry🙄 Allergic reaction to laundry detergent, allergic reaction to hyaluronic acid, eczema, and severe dryness.. I've learned that the simpler routine the better for me. And any kind of exfoliating the skin of my face is a no go for me. Aloe vera has become my best friend😅❤
I can relate! As our hormones change allergies and sensitivities can increase, so I've been dealing with a lot of that, too. Aloe vera is a great tip! I've been using it on my body. Maybe I should start on my face too when I'm done testing the other stuff.
It's always lovely to hear from you, Åshild! ❤ I hope that whenever you transition, things are easy for you. ❤
I have to be honest I didn't know this phrase. Men suffer from brain pause, as in a fog, much more than women :) Nice green background there. On a side note, in between tech stuff I did a 3 part interview with an amazing lady from Florida. Psychotherapist Dr. Linnda Durre, 2 N's. Author, TV host, more. Anyway, you may find it interesting. Part 1 is up.
Well, when I look at the state of the world, it looks like all of humanity is stuck in a bunch of brain fog. ;-)
Thanks for the tip! I'll have to check it out.
@@TheStyleStumbler I agree.
Ah if I may paraphrase, perimenopause is a like a box of chocolates...you never now which one you are going to get. I have had issues with much heavier bleeding since I turned 40 to the point where I am afraid to leave the house when it's bad. I have been trying to work out with my gp how to tackle that.
Thankfully my skin is still ok (except for the increasing melasma spots)...I really enjoy circulating through my favourite actives that work for my skin type: retinol, vitC, niacinamide, azaleic acid. And I love my devices, my Foreo UFO and my Luna. I have been thinking about getting a red light device but I need to read up a bit more on the science behind it.
That is a GREAT way of putting it. And I hear you with the heavy bleeding. I was touring like that and it was a nightmare. My doctor was able to help, so I hope you're able to find relief soon.
I'm glad to hear that your skin is ok! It looks like you have a great range of actives. And the Luna is great! I don't usually bring it on the road, but it's always fun to get back to it when I'm home.
Once my skin settles down I'll probably gradually add them back in, but right now it's just too much. And in the meantime I'm enjoying the simplicity.
If you're interested in researching red light therapy, I linked a bunch of studies in my video about red light. If you open the description, they're all linked at the bottom. It's not exhaustive, but it might be an easy place to start:
ruclips.net/video/pQJzbL4x49E/видео.html
I've learned more since then, so I definitely have to do a follow-up video at some point.
It's always lovely to hear from you, Mariam! Thanks for commiserating with me. 💛
@@TheStyleStumbler How did you manage to control the bleeding??
EDIT: I am back, was in the middle of cooking dinner before but I had to ask asap. For now, I am trying out nsaids to control...cautiously positive but I am not loving the side effects on my stomach.
It seems like you have much more sensitive skin...I have what I call crocodile thick skin LOL,my skin is not impressed by the Luna. I use it twice a day already for a decade.
Thank you I will look into your video and the linked research!!!
It's important to share so we know we are not alone...shared misery is half misery. XXX
@@mariam.a. you're so right! Shared misery is definitely halved.
I ultimately needed surgery to end the nightmarish bleeding, but I also had some other contributing factors, so I don't know that it's a common solution. And we started hormone support therapy (with transdermal estrodiol and progesterone in pill form) early on. Those two things have dramatically improved my quality of life.
I'd be happy to chat about it in DM's if you have any more detailed questions.
Yup. I’m not a fan of angry skin, or skangry as I refer to it. At least I’m over the plateau of doom! Menopause sucks.
It really does. I'm glad you're over the plateau of doom! I'm afraid that path still lies ahead of me. So for now: it's all about taming the skangry. ;-)
It’s not fair.
It's really not.
My skin is showing the internal conflict in my mind lol. I can't imagine paying $200 for a moisturizer. But, if it works wonders, they can have my spare kidney 😂 I'm on a copper peptide kick right now...
I've heard a lot about copper peptides. What difference is it making in your skin? Do you have a favorite you'd recommend?
As for THE $200: I get it. I took "before" pictures so I'll be able to get the cold hard facts and see if these potions make a $200 difference on my skin. Part of me hopes it will, because it's so easy. But part of me hopes it won't, because I don't want to pay those prices. 😂
@@TheStyleStumbler 🤪 It's funny how we're like, "please work. please work." Then, "wait, just kidding. I don't wanna pay that price again!" 😂 For me, the only difference I see with copper peptides is a reduction in my redness. My skin is so translucent the dilated veins in my face look so much more apparent these days. Most calming products haven't made much of a difference. But Copper Peptide products are so expensive! I have to shake my head in shame and say I am still loving my Perricone MD Cold Plasma+ The Essence. It's almost as expensive as your moisturizer 🙄 But for me, I gotta layer up skincare since much of my skin dries out. So I prioritize stuff that lies closer to the skin and just want a moisturizer to be a moisturizer. But that essence goes 40% a few times a yr on Ulta. I've bought it 3x now lol. I really saw improvement with the NIOD serum. Too expensive to buy full price. I'll buy it again during their Slowvember sale. I just started using the new copper peptide serum from Make Beauty. It's a lovely texture and feels very hydrating without feeling occlusive. I can't speak to results quite yet. But it's the most affordable of the copper peptide products I've tried and liked (so far) 😉
@majesticbeast4830 @majesticbeast4830 that Perricone MD Cold Plasma+ was on my wishlist for so long, but I never tried it (because of the price). The redness reducing effect of copper peptides sounds great. If my skin doesn’t calm down I might give them a try at some point. So I eagerly await your thoughts on the Make Beauty option once you’ve tested it.
Yeah, the “I hope it works, but I hope it doesn’t” game is always a fun one. 🙄😂
I am not sure if I’ve started it or not but I have been extra tired in the morning as of late
It's usually hard to tell when it starts since many of the individual symptoms can have so many potential cause (or seem unrelated). I had been dealing with it for a while before I realized what was going on. Tiredness was one symptom for me, though.
All I can say is: welcome to the club! You'll always find an open ear here. But I hope that you have a much easier time than I have.
Thanks for taking a moment to share your experience. It's always lovely to hear from you, Alyssa. 💛
Nice voice
Thank you, Carla. 💛
It’s hair loss for me…. 😭
I’m dealing with that, too😭 💛
@@TheStyleStumbler ugh…I’m sorry to hear that. That’s so frustrating.
@@eo4zoa it really is. But I'm slowly figuring it all out. We can get through this, just like every generation has before us.
@@TheStyleStumbler thank you for your encouraging words. I have been using hair laser cap for the last 6mo or so, it’s actually showed me some promise, hair loss has slowed down, it’s not gone but definitely see a difference. But 2 weeks ago I got covid and the stress caused TE, hoping that will stop sometime soon now that I have recovered from it. I also live in the PNW, so vitamin D is super important for my hair, I take that few times a week to keep that in check. Other than that, it’s just hit or miss, never know when my hair loss is less or more. My hair is very sensitive to changes….
@@eo4zoa The fact that you've seen a change is encouraging. I considered investing in a laser cap, but seeing how the effectiveness of my mask isn't as high as it used to be on my facial inflammation, I thought maybe it would be wise to try to get my general inflammation levels down first.
It really is like a puzzle.
Vitamin d is a good tip! It sounds like you're slowly finding your way, despite the setback of COVID. I was thinking of trying minoxidil, but I don't want to stress out my system any more than it already is, so I'm taking things slow and trying to adjust my lifestyle first.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience. It's nice to know that we're not alone in this. 💛