[Heartnsoul]

ladies you ever notice on your arms that crepe paper look with all those wrinkles?? I have tried every cream on the market and still see them?? Haven't even been sun or pool so can't blame it on that?? How do you get rid of it other than working out at gym which I do and still see it??

[graciegirl]

Heartnsoul.....You belong to the Baby Boomers Club and that is where you are going wrong. If you join the Baby BLOOMERS club, you are either too young to have that problem, or have grown through worrying about it and are just having fun and letting that loose wrinkled skin just fly around on the dance floor. OR..any other place polite people don't mention.

[gocubsgo]

You are correct in staying out of the sun down here!! I use Witch Hazel every night for toning and Pond's Cold Cream...nothing fancy or $$. Olive oil works wonders, too.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by gocubsgo

You are correct in staying out of the sun down here!! I use Witch Hazel every night for toning and Pond's Cold Cream...nothing fancy or $$. Olive oil works wonders, too.

You are a girl person? I was thinking you were a boy person.

[Patty55]

Originally Posted by gocubsgo

You are correct in staying out of the sun down here!! I use Witch Hazel every night for toning and Pond's Cold Cream...nothing fancy or $$. Olive oil works wonders, too.

My grandmother always used Pond's Cold Cream and her skin was great.

Me, I try to not go sleeveless.

[Suzi]

Our skin looses its elastic quality as we age. Its a fact of life. Certainly you can strengthen or bulk-up your muscles in your arms which will expand space but it will not change the consistency or "turgor" of your skin. Your skin will continue to have a crepe-paper quality. But it might look better if more taunt with muscle than without. Skin that is lax can be re-shaped by surgery.

[blueash]

I was a bit confused by the name of this thread. Thought I might have to wash my eyeballs after reading


Later edit: Well now my comment makes no sense since you changed the name of the thread.

[CarolSells]

Originally Posted by blueash

I was a bit confused by the name of this thread. Thought I might have to wash my eyeballs after reading

Once I opened the thread, I thought, "Hmmm...this person surely was an advertising genius or something similar!"

[Heartnsoul]

i just left out the Rid of in the thread how do you get rid of?? yes i'm too young to have it but still see it. Don't see really any good answers though other than what I am doing - working out. I am 59

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by CarolSells

Once I opened the thread, I thought, "Hmmm...this person surely was an advertising genius or something similar!"

Me too. I was thinking it was gonna be "R" rated. I was drawn to it at once.

Sometimes I just can't be good.

I just want everyone to know that if they have crepe-y skin and misplaced eyebrows I will not consider that a detriment to friendship and is one of the reasons I moved here. AND if you look like the cover of Seventeen, go sit somewhere else.

Go Bloomers!

[Patty55]

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

i just left out the Rid of in the thread how do you get rid of?? yes i'm too young to have it but still see it. Don't see really any good answers though other than what I am doing - working out. I am 59

I don't think you're too young to have it, maybe you just got lucky.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Patty55

I don't think you're too young to have it, maybe you just got lucky.

Yeah. I bet most people think you look 59. Don't worry.

[REDCART]

What a provocative subject line! By tonight there'll be several thousand hits. I know I was curious.

[Uptown Girl]

First we'll address the inside:

Making sure you are hydrated may help a bit.
You may also be a bit devoid of vitamins and minerals in your diet, especially if you microwave a lot. A good balance of nutrients can only help, whether they be in fresh food or taken as supplements. (high quality, food sourced supplements) A good nutritionist or some internet research may be of help.

Now the outside:
Look to using soaps/bodywash that do not contain:
Sodium Laurel Sulfate
Sodium Laureth Sulfate. (both of these are very harsh on the skin)
Synthetic Perfumes (very drying. Leave chemical residue. Often in an alcohol base, which removes skin oils)

Be careful with things like hairspray or room deodorizer that you don't mist your arms as well as your hair or powder room.

Natural emollients (like Shea butter) or real plant oils (almond oil, olive oil and such) can be applied after you shower to lock in moisture for awhile and camouflage the crinkleys.
Plus, it's a nice way to nurture yourself!


Some of it may be hereditary and I do think that sleeping positions can crumple us up a bit if they are habitual.
But Gracie is right.... GO BLOOMERS. (that's exactly what she said.)

[gerryann]

Sometimes I have to come here...TOTV, just to lighten the day and get a chuckle.