[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Heartnsoul

ladies you ever notice on your arms that crepe paper look with all those wrinkles?? How do you get rid of it other than working out at gym which I do and still see it??

Oh, don't worry, it'll be no time at all before the rest of your body matches your crepe paper arms. Oh, sorry, I'm being facetious. I'm sure that's not the answer you wanted. But it's true I think. People with plump thick skin don't wrinkle. People with thin delicate skin wrinkle early. It's genetic. Just shoot me now.

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Oh, don't worry, it'll be no time at all before the rest of your body matches your crepe paper arms. Oh, sorry, I'm being facetious. I'm sure that's not the answer you wanted. But it's true I think. People with plump thick skin don't wrinkle. People with thin delicate skin wrinkle early. It's genetic. Just shoot me now.

So cute, and unfortunately, so true. Have you seen some of the programs where the really really obese lose enormous amounts of weight and then they go in for plastic surgery - they come out the other end looking like they have had zippers inserted on the inside of the arms, legs and across the belly!

Years ago I had a wonderful elderly neighbor who had lost weight as she aged and she told me she was going to have "Harold" (the husband) put a foot on the top of her head and pull all the loose skin up into a knot on the top of her head and then cover it with a wig! I still laugh when the image of that comes to mind.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by AutoBike

Good post.
I can't help thinking about the old saying " Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly is to the bone."
But I digress......

Autobike, are you a girl? I thought you were a boy.

[Patty55]

Originally Posted by courtyard

I bought a "Shake Weight" piece of exercise equipment at Walmart for $20. You can see a demonstration of it on You Tube. Works miracles in just a few days :-)

Whoa, that thing really works? I wonder if mixing cocktails would have the same effect.

[kittygilchrist]

amputation? I'm just in a goofy mood....!

[uujudy]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Oh, don't worry, it'll be no time at all before the rest of your body matches your crepe paper arms. Oh, sorry, I'm being facetious. I'm sure that's not the answer you wanted. But it's true I think. People with plump thick skin don't wrinkle. People with thin delicate skin wrinkle early. It's genetic. Just shoot me now.

You're right, Bare!

My mother always said that, in our family, once you turn 30 you have to decide if you want to save your face OR save your body. I believed her, so I started a small savings account ("Face account") at the bank. I'd stick my spare money in my "face account' for the future -- when I would need my facelift. Unfortunately, I had a chance to go to Europe, so I spent my face account on the trip -- but it was a wonderful trip! lol

Well-traveled but wrinkly,
Judy

[ssmith]

Ok I know no one commented on this one. I had some in my kitchen and decided to try it. I have used it at bedtime now for about 5 days and do notice a big improvement in the crepe paper on my arms. I may be a bit younger than some of you but I have inherited bad skin sooo I think I will continue it for now. Guess I don't need the organic kind for the skin though. hahahaha

[Nancy Sheehan]

One good suggestion is to stay out of the sun; who can do that in Florida? Another good one is to use Rodan and Fields products; if it works on the face, it will work on your arms, that is why I am using their Reverse regimen for sun damaged skin. On the other hand, if it's mainly wrinkles, then the Redefine regimen is your answer.

[maureenod]

My vote is for Coconut Oil also. The organic is key as it is "unrefined" and cold pressed so all the good stuff is not destroyed. Feels smooth and soaks into the skin. No chemicals or preservatives, keeps forever.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by maureenod

My vote is for Coconut Oil also. The organic is key as it is "unrefined" and cold pressed so all the good stuff is not destroyed. Feels smooth and soaks into the skin. No chemicals or preservatives, keeps forever.

I like hanging around with other girls who are crepey too. NOT creepy.

That is the joy of living here. Very few people judge on looks. Mostly smiling eyes are key.

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by maureenod

My vote is for Coconut Oil also. The organic is key as it is "unrefined" and cold pressed so all the good stuff is not destroyed. Feels smooth and soaks into the skin. No chemicals or preservatives, keeps forever.

Coconut oil is good for your hair too. Just a small amount rubbed through the hair and left for half an hour before shampooing. Works great especially here in Florida where the sun dries your hair. The last time I purchased it at Sam's I got a huge plastic container of organic for about $7.

[Barefoot]

It's hard to thwart Father Time. Wrinkle treatments .. it's a billion dollar industry. I guess it's too hot there to wear a turtleneck and just Botox your face.

[Patty55]

I've given up on the arms, but if anyone invents a "Neck-bra" I'm very interested.

[Madelaine Amee]

... and when it comes right down to it, if there was a wrinkle cream on the market that worked, there would be no wrinklies living anywhere. But, I'm still a sucker for the one that costs too much and promises you the moon. Hope springs eternal.

[lovsthosebigdogs]

Originally Posted by The Flash

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

Can't wait to move to TV full time. I have met my true friends!!!