Originally Posted by Uptown Girl (Post 666320)

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 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.) :jester:

Originally Posted by blueash (Post 666272)

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

Originally Posted by KatieDidNot (Post 666425)

I must say after reading through all the depressing, beat to death threads on other forums, I read the title and thought "X-rated!" Yea! Cool! Lets have some fun. Can you imagine my disappointment when I found out this was about crepe paper skin? :cry:

Katie

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul (Post 666168)

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??

Originally Posted by The Flash (Post 666553)

I just wear shorts and people will notice my varicose veins so much they don't even notice my crepe paper arms.

Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 666635)

:a20:

The best solution for crepe paper arms is a good sense of humor.

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee (Post 666663)

This thread is just a great way to start the day, I haven't laughed this hard in a long time.

Now to get serious, if you are worried about the Florida sun there is a line of sun products made in Arizona that actually work. I have a girlfriend in Arizona who recommended them to me. Sun Care & Sunblock | Sun Tan Lotion & Sunscreen Lotion by Arizona Sun - Arizona Sun

Has anyone heard of Jean Robertson the humorist? She is 70-ish and has some great videos on the effects on aging on the body Jeanne Robertson humorist speaker Official Site Book for business meetings, conventions, keynote speeches. Toastmasters Golden Gavel award winner for funny stuff. Online humor store books, videos, audio tapes.. Watch her stuff and then don't worry about your arms coming round and slapping you silly!, and you could always get one of those filmy floating gauzy shirts which cover you from head to toe and look so romantic. Wear that with a huge floppy hat and massive shades and no one will be able to see the real you! You could float through the Squares like a movie star, BUT what you gonna do with the old guy on your arm?

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 666219)

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

Originally Posted by kaydee (Post 666619)

I have heard olive oil mentioned in regards to healthy skin. So you mean you actually use olive oil on your face???? Just seems strange to me.