[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by 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 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.)

That is what I said. And we are all grown ups. Usually fun occurs when that happens.

NOW I am in trouble.

When I get thrown off of here for this and all of the political things I said today, will you all come visit me on facebook? Facebook isn't anywhere near as much fun as this forum!!

[Parker]

The bad news is skin won't change. You can tone the muscles under it and perhaps improve the overall appearance, but the skin will never change. No creams and lotions, expensive or el-cheapo, will change it. On the bright side, there's always surgery. And on the really bright side, most of us have it and we all understand each other. C'est la vie!

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?

Katie

[OnTrack]

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

Me too!

I was thinking there might be a real bzzz to the posts.


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[OnTrack]

Originally Posted by KatieDidNot

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?

Katie

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[shcisamax]

Between this and what do you do after your colonoscopy, I have to go to sleep now.

[The Flash]

Originally Posted by 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??

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

[NotGolfer]

Mostly I have more important things to be concerned about....such as the economy, the world situation etc. Haven't given much thought to crepe paper skin lately.

[kaydee]

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.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by The Flash

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

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

[glgene]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

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

Or long sleeves (just kidding).

[Madelaine Amee]

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?

[Uptown Girl]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

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?

Thanks for the sunscreen info!
SO glad you like Jeanne Robertson- she is one of my absolute favorites!!!
Love YOUR humor too!!

[gocubsgo]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

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

No gracie, girl person and I can prove it!!

[Uptown Girl]

Originally Posted by kaydee

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.

(although this is a bit off the original topic,)
I absolutely do use olive oil. Have been using it alone for over 10 years- for cleansing and moisturizing my face and neck.
BUT- it is a water soluble olive oil specially formulated for this use made by DHC. In addition, their olive oil moisturizer has smaller molecules than regular olive oil. Better absorbed that way.
I order it online.

I began to use it after becoming hypersensitive to many products. It was recommended by my eye doc who was Japanese. (DHC products were developed in Japan.)
Works well for me.