@AMcG-hf6yx 10lbs is way too light. If you can do 8-10 reps easily then it's too light. Make the weight heavy enough that you can barely do 8-10 reps. Make sure your form is good so you don't hurt yourself.
@@AMcG-hf6yx It depends on the specific exercise/body part. The smaller the muscle group the lower the weight is going to be. 10 lb may be on the heavier side for some doing a bicep curl, but would not be heavy for a squat for example…in my opinion 😊 I have worked my way up to squatting a 40 lb dumbbell for reps.
@@AMcG-hf6yx get some guidance on the right posture and movements for lifting too. Then start light and work your way up. For most of my life I was told that women should not lift heavy, because we would “bulk up.” We were told to use very light weights and do more reps. This is total bullshit. I lift as heavy as I can, almost to failure, multiple times a week. Feeling strong at 58 is incredible and part of my nursing home prevention program 😉 also less saggy crepey skin since I have muscles now!
I’ve followed a lot of your recommendations for the past 10 years and people now think I look a decade younger than I am. I have less wrinkles and dark spots now than I did in my mid 40’s. Retinols are the real deal!
I found Angie at 41 after a lifetime of working outdoors. Just took my one year progress photo and was shocked. I know that term is used a lot, but really, I was shocked at the improvement after just one year of a consistent routine with Vitamin C, Tretinion, more consistent weight training, and cutting the unnecessary sugars in our silly American foods. I also had just one BBL/Moxi. Angie gave me hope that I really could reverse the damage and she gave the tools on how to do it. I feel better than I have in years. Thanks, Angie!!!
I'm 67 crepey skin has finally appeared on my arms. I’ve started doing a lot of weight training that builds muscle the skin appears firmer as well as Goldbond crepe corrector.
I’m a 37 year old esthetician & I love your videos! Your commitment to honesty & trying to document your journey as accurately as possible is so impressive. And you look AMAZING! Glowing from the inside out ✨🩷
Angie, I started using red light therapy on my legs about a year ago. Ten minutes, 6 inches away, back and front. I had issues with them. The red-light therapy resolved my leg issues and to my GREAT surprise turn back the clock on my legs. Less creepy. Less visible cellulite. Couldn't be happier.
I’m 73yo and only noticed a little crepey body skin a couple years ago. I’m taking collagen and using 2 of the lotions you mentioned, and I exercise. Ladies, please stay out of the sun (as I always have) and tell young women to protect their skin! People routinely think I look 15 years younger than I really am. Love this channel!
Gosh, remember the days when we baked in the sun with loads of baby oil on, I am glad I grew up in Massachusetts rather than Florida or i would really have leather skin.
You are correct. I grew up in Florida seeing my mom & aunt sunbathing with baby oil with iodine mixed in it. I wasn't much better with spf 4 with hours outside with freckles & skin that burned & stayed pink, but never really tanned. I am regretting it badly in my 50's. I look 10 yrs older than my peers. After using retinol on my face it made all the actinic keratosis on my face turn bright pink which made my complexion look worse, not better. I haven't found aging to be enjoyable in the least. Seems everyone choice I made in my youth has come back to bite me in my 50's. It makes me dread my 60's & 70's.
I just noticed this year at 78 that I'm having an issue with crepey skin. It just seemed like it happened overnight!! I also had a very stressful relationship break up this year and that's when it really started showing up!! So i think stress contributes too.
I am so glad to see this post. What would we do without our Angie? I'm 68 and have followed you for years. I'm told that I don't look my age. People guess that I'm 8 to 10 years younger than I am. I attribute that to you, Angie, and thank you for it So please don't leave us to our own defenses. We need you!!!!!!!.
I remember, Angie. When you started here.😂❤ sheesh. Over 10 years of me watching. And learning. You look fab, of course. Your recommendations work. My face and neck improvements are proof. Just turned 67 and I’m proud of my hair and skin for my age. I work at it. Every day. It’s fun.❤❤
I can attest to Angie’s routines. I’m 52. I’ve followed Angie for I think nearly ten years. Products and I exercise regularly. Often people think I’m in my 40’s! Thank you Angie for all you share and I love the science you share.
Thank you. I'll try that retinol lotion. The other day I was on a video call with no makeup on, and my sister said my skin was luminous! I told her about your channel and that tretinoin has been miraculous. Been using it on face and neck for almost 3 years, and I look younger than I did when I started, and my skin tone is so even that I don't wear foundation at all, only a little under eye concealer. Thank you! But, saving my bones due to your sharing the bone scan info, that was amazing. I pushed to get the dexa scan done at 54 and discovered, of course, osteopenia already. What if I had waited until 65? You and the resources that you share are so critical, it's not just about looking better, but being healthier in this phase of life. Information is power and we lift each other up by sharing real, solid information and proven, sensical approaches.
I don’t think you are crazy I use three different body moisturisers on the same day as well as spot treating areas like knees with face serums!! 🤣 I’m only 38 but am going through the menopause due to breast cancer treatment, I have to be super aggressive with my beauty regimen due to not being able to take estrogen! My skin is looking great as do you Angie!!❤️
Oooh I would love to hear if you have any favourite serums for body. I am doing the same as you, super aggressive! I sleep with a layer of lanoline on my chest with cling wrap over it every night to really lock in moisture, it is helping! @meganhudson9943
I would love to know what products you use. I am 73 not as young as you, but I’m at a loss for how to help my skin look a little better. I never thought of using three different moisturizers and serums on those dry areas
I feel like genetics play into the appearance of skin too. I have always taken care of my skin and at almost 57 I have a lot of Crepiness. I have used every product under the sun, including retinol and glycolic cream you mentioned and it’s still crepey. I feel at some point we just have to accept aging and stop obsessing about appearance. I do appreciate your channel and your suggestions.
Be careful! Excess of (excellent) cosmetic actives can cause chronical inflammation which eventually destroys collagen and results in creepy skin. And the worst part is that inflamed skin looks plumbed so most people tend to continue to overuse the ingredients that are destroying their skin. Certainly a problem when overusing retinoids
Thank you for sharing this video Angie! One tip I wanted to share, I live in Canada, therefore Canadian winters here are harsh and very dry. After I shower, I slather my cream on all over - and mix some castor oil with it. I have an area on my arm as well that is creepy, I found that this helped greatly. Not gone of course, but the area on my arm looks so much better than it did a few months ago. Have a great day 😊💕💕
Im in my mid twenties so I don’t reaaallly need to be watching this, but Angie has such a calm and comforting tone that I want to watch all her videos! She’s so well spoken and truly seems like the kindest beauty influencer out there 💕
I found you on TH-cam about 8 years ago when I was looking for someone my age that had beauty, anti-aging, health and fitness tips that I could actually take seriously. I’ve implemented SO many of your recommendations and have shared your channel with most of my friends who now follow you as well. You are as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside! Thank you for all your research and time that you put into each and every episode, know that you are appreciated and admired! When is the best time of year to purchase the Omni Lux mask (for a great sale)? It’s next up on my list.💖
Thanks Angie...You've reinforced all the stuff you've been talking about for years...and given me the positive reinforcement for me to keep preserving with this "crepey skin battle"..🙏❤.
Angie, thanks for continuing to help us manage our health and personal care. So many of us put ourselves last - you remind me to focus on me so I can continue to do all that I want and need to do. I have been using so many of the products you recommend that I feel I also have kept myself looking the best I can.
Im 69 and got crepey skin on my arms 2 yrs ago. I have always lifted weights and still do. I have used all three of those lotions. The retinol in the gold bond irritated the inside of my elbow. Even if I avoided that area it still found its way there. The Amlactin smells so bad I only used it a couple of times. (but if I knew it definatley would work I would go back to it!) I am surprised you recommend the bottle with pump of alpha hydroxy knowing how thick it is. I have just less than a half a bottle left and even after days of leaving it upside down it still wont come to the top, so I guess I have to cut the bottle. Ill never buy it again for that reason. Who has time for that? I also find it hard to believe anyone in their forties would have crepey skin unless they went through early menopause. I also tried beef tallow, nothing. Hate castor oil it is stickly, gross and it stains! Wish I could find something that really worked. Oh and I now tend to look at womens arms at the gym (over 60ish) and thin women have crepey skin and heavy women have lumpy arms so really we are doomed)
@rosedeleon9390 I'm with you, but a good decade+ older😅. I have crepiness only on the lily-white inner areas of my arms. I figure it's from low (maybe no?😮) estrogen at this pt. (breezed thru menopause late at 58). Have done resistance training & aerobics & running since my early 30's. Now in my 70's and lifting (relatively) - key word there 'relatively' - heavy💪 (which TBH a well-muscled gym 'bro' would scoff at)😗 Been taking 5g/day creatine Monohydrate for well over 6 yrs. I think it does help to plump up muscles, like biceps - thus the skin appears tighter over the muscle. Nevertheless I do have some crepiness on innermost part of my biceps - while mid & outer biceps - skin looks firm there. Crepiness on insides of arms began seriously - I'd say - 3 yrs ago. I do not have crepiness anywhere else but in the low muscle tone - somewhat flabby, inside areas of my arms. What IS that muscle supposed to BE there? Inside of triceps? I've never been able to get that area 'muscle' to respond to any resistance movement. I think maybe there IS no muscle left there? - and thus the flabby unsupported, crepey skin is the result?😳 Well... actually 😒 I do see there is some crepiness on my relaxed calf muscles - which I just ck'd, lol 😂- but that does not bother me like my arms do - as cannot see them without a concerted effort, and don't go around in shorts so no one else sees that crepiness, either - therefore - is non-existant 😅 But would love to go bare armed in the sumner🫤 I was going to try Oneskin body cream - they (OS company) says that bc it has peptides that it solves crepiness. However, it's very pricey AND after reading customer reviews, have come to the conclusion that it supposedly solves crepiness is nothing more than marketing language to sell the product. ...just as we see for a retinol cream; a ceremide cream; a glycolic acid cream, and now a Peptide cream - none of these do any more, IMO, than temporarily improve appearance by way of moisturization. Turns out, NONE of these molecules are small enough to penetrate to the dermis, where it could make a difference. And that, imo, also includes Peptides. I am considering trying a derma pen on my inner arms - possibly a derma pen with addition of a retinol, or peptide serum that could actually penetrate below the epidermal layer with use of the needles opening up holes in the epidermis to help these actives' molecules to penetrate. Even damaging the epidermis with a derma needle without using an active to stimulate estrogen/elastin/collegen - will still stimulate the body to increase those molecules that we need in order to firm the skin & improve texture - even without benefit of using an active to penetrate down to the dermal layer. That's my last resort🙄 Anyhow...having tried everything else- included my Omniluxe LED devices on my arms - nothing has helped any more than the effect of temporary mousturizatiin - including taking hyaluronic acid supplements - which is supposed to increase internal skin moisture. Nothing!
Dear Angie, I am 45 today. Since I follow your advice of retinols and hrt I have nicer skin than in my 30s. Thank you so much. I really would appreciate if you could share with me or us what surgeries you did. Did you do sth with the skin over your eyes? Or anything else. You are my great example. You look so beautiful and still natural. Thank you for everything ❤
Hi Angie! It’s so awesome to see you! When I saw your headline (a week or so ago - time is just spiralling - cant keep track) 'Retiring or This is the Last Video,' I thought, 'Oh no, are you kidding me? How can she retire? She doesn't even look 40! Okay, maybe she hit the jackpot!' I might not always have the time to watch your videos, but you are one of the few creators I’ve subscribed to from the start, and I’m always looking forward to your next video-my 'sister from another mother,' so to speak. I’ve learned so much from you. I reside in South Africa, where it’s dry, hot, and 90% full sun -the worst weather for my skin as a natural redhead with freckles-and you’ve been such an inspiration, it would be devastating to not see you around!! So when I saw your post today - you made my day!!! Thank you so much for hanging in there for your avid fans! Abundant blessings, love, light & may 2025 be your best year yet!!!!
We do need some sun for vitamin D. I am 63 and have protected my skin but do get sunshine. I love your recommendation and protection, and not overdoing is key with sun. Thank you for always giving in depth recommendation
I can vouch for the impact of estrogen alone. I underwent a stem cell transplant for blood cancer which included chemotherapy that pretty much nuked my ovaries at 37. I noticed crepey skin immediately. It was like night and day difference with the abrupt loss of endogenous estrogen with my ovaries at 37- the women in my family have menopause around 50-52. I saw the impact happen so fast. With HRT, I’ve been able to see my skin come back again and be less crepey. It’s pretty amazing what topical estrogen does as well- I’ve been using it on my face and it’s very impactful.
@ i use prescription topical cream (vaginal) and just take a pea sized amount and mix it up with my moisturizer and apply to my face and neck. It does wonders.
Love this info, Angie! You look amazing, BTW. 😉I’ve used daily sunscreen religiously on my face, neck, and the backs of my hands for the past 47 years (and of course on my body in summer.) I’m turning 70 this year & have been on HRT for about the past 16 years. I’ve been hearing so much lately about using estrogen cream topically, and I’m wondering if I could use that as well as my HRT, or maybe that would be too much. Any thoughts? Thank you, and keep bringing us awesome advice! 🥰
Angie, I've been following your skin care advice for 6 years and I feel like my skin looks younger than it did when I was 58 (64 now). Thank you for your content!!
I’m so glad that you decided to keep doing these videos. I always get at least one new idea to try from your videos. You’ve aged beautifully and that’s what I think we aspire to do as well. At least most of us watching your channel! 😊
Hi Angie , yes taking care of body skin is very important. I just started having crepey skin at 67 . It’s inevitable but I do think we can look better by doing what we can ❤
Thank you, Angie. I've been using Alpha for years too and I mix it with Vaseline Intensive Care lotion to make it easier to apply and cut down on the spicy factor. I love it.
I am so glad that you talked about nutrition. I truly believe everything starts with diet. I lost my mom in 2019 and then my brother to COVID in 2020. I went through an intense, deep depression and I barely ate. As a result, I lost over a hundred pounds in less than a year (I was very heavy). This caused incredibly damaging results... Extreme hair loss, tons of crepey skin, wrinkles, etc. Once this happened, it is very difficult to get back to healthy. I'm STILL trying to fix my hair loss and it's stopped falling out but it's very slow to grow back. Most channels seem to only want to sell products and I totally understand! But it's just REALLY great to hear you mention this❤
You solved the mystery of why my face turned tawny after a couple of years of retin A. I take a lot of supplements, including vitamin A. Clearly the retin A pushed me over the top of too much. Now I only use retinaldehyde three times a week on my neck and have retained a normal complexion color.
Something to always think about with any treatment after the age of 50 is, at least for me, its about slowing the aging of my skin. Its not about looking 30 again. Even if I don't see reversal, for most things I know I am changing what my skin will look like in 10 yrs. I think of all the things I should have done ten years ago and didn't and then I ask myself, what will I regret not doing today? Sunscreen is the best example of this. We can sometimes see very little difference over time and think that was a waste but that's because we are not thinking about what the results would be had we done nothing. This video really drives home that message❤
You really have kept your skin from changing ! You look great ! I have crepey skin. My problem is I am so sensitive to so many products. I am having the worse time trying to find products that don’t irritate my skin or swell my eyelids up. If I use something on my neck even and have a reaction, my eyelids swell. Driving me crazy !😂
I have followed you for many years and your skin looks beautiful! I also use a red light therapy box, eat healthy, lift weights to build muscle and of course moisturize! I am 62 years old and my arms started showing creepy skin in my late 50's. Thank you for the product review, I will be making a purchase.
One of the advantages of having extremely pale Irish skin-I burn so easily I've always had to cover and protect my skin, so no crepeyness at all at 56. And we get sun so infrequently in Ireland it's easy enough to avoid sun damage anyway.
I'll just keep a bottle of The Ordinary 7% Glycolic Acid next to me when I'm watching TV.. It's like water and I'll just put it on my arms and hand, legs when I think of it. I really keeps skin smooth. Sometimes I'll put a nice moisturizer on top of it. It's really helped with age spots on my hands and arms, and crepey skin.And I'll take regular body moisturizer and add some Lactic Acid from The Ordinary to it.
I bought that Alpha lotion because of you over a year ago. I’m on my 3rd bottle and I can’t go without it. Really helps with rough bumpy skin that was new to me when I hit my 40’s. Exfoliates and smooths. Softens and I feel like it helps my other lotions absorb better. Thank you! That one is a total package and game changer!! ♥️
Hands down the most comprehensive video you've done on the subject! You covered every important aspect of why our skin may be like this and what we can do from diet, supplements, and lifestyle, to devices and topicals. You could have just promoted lotions and potions and this is what I love about you!
😃Happy Friday Angie! Medical AestheticIan of 21 years here and I want to say, you're the BEST! I've followed you for years and you are so on point!!!! Thank you for this video ....at 57 my crepey skin has made a fast debut and it's an unwelcomed actor, lol! I'm going to try your suggestions! I have used the Alpha product you recommend from Amazon for years and still LOVE it! Keep up the great work!!!❤
Thanks so much! I hear you on how that crepey skin just sneaks up on you! When I took the first "before" pics 9 years ago I was shocked at how crepey my skin was close up, not to mention the spots 😱
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I have been suing Amlactin for 1 year now and I simply love the feel on my skin. Really really like it!
I bought the Alpha Skin Care and Gold Bond lotions and in a couple of days noticed my skin is getting better and my itchy winter legs are gone! Thank you for this advice, I am sure my skin will continue to improve! ❤
Hi Angie. Hope you’ve had an awesome week. A great subject to cover…I love all this info. U r the skin guru Ang. I am happy to try all 3 skin creams. Sending you sunshine from Oz xxx 🌞🪷🦘
So glad to see you rethought giving up your channel. Thank you for staying and sharing as much as you do. Are you making two videos a week or is one acceptable for TH-cam? Wishing you the best all year long!
I'd be interested in your thoughts on Caster Oil. I'm not exactly sure of my results because I take my skin care for my face to my neck, hands and arms. But I do notice a more supple skin texture for sure. If you have tried it let me know.
Loved this video. Thank you. Due my inability to find Alpha products in country & the cost of importation I use Eucerin body lotion & I add aquafor & The Ordinary glycolic acid. I’ve seen a big improvement in the appearance of my leg skin. I have a lifetime of sun damage.
something else to consider is "shrinking" after menopause. Some women tend to loose height , as I have at 72, and the skin is no longer stretched on the taller frame. It has no where to go but to bunch up on the shorter frame and look crepey. Bummer!!
Happy Friday, Angie!😊❤ Wow, a person forgets about the body skin it seems . You really have paused the time clock on the crepeyness! 😊 I am definitely upping my treatment of the body skin in 2025! Thanks for the reminder. Enjoy your weekend!💕
Angie, thank you for this info! I have worked so hard on my face, neck, and everywhere else. However my arms are terrible! And I have tried every advertised skin care product, lifting weights, etc. and nothing really helps. I have seen a big change in the last few years, (68). Listening to this, I think the dip in estrogen is responsible in a big part
At 62 I didn't have crepey skin at all. At 71 I have some on my arms and knees. Several things kept it away until now. First, listen to Angie when she says to stop sun bathing! I grew up at the beach and was burned or tan all the time. BUT, in my early 30s, I started avoiding the sun. Next, I went on bioidentical HRT when menopause started and I've stayed on it, so I'm getting some estrogen. I have also been applying a ceramide lotion to my body daily for the past 30 years. I recently started using a retinol lotion for the crepey skin I have now. After watching this video I'm going to get serious with my red light panel.😅
Angie, your skin is beautiful. . . .all the things you are doing are really paying off. 💕🌸 Thanks for this video. I’m 72 and my skin has really improved thanks to you. Your updated printable winter a.m. and p.m. skin care routines would be much appreciated.. Thanks, Angie. 😍
I've been following your advice for the past 8 years and my skin has got better. Unfortunately some of the products you use are not available in Europe or custom is too expensive. Anyway, thank you Angie for your committment ❤
You look amazing! You are goals! I’m going to have to search your videos because your eyes are unbelievable! They look like they have no crepiness! Your skin is like glass too! Amazed! I’m getting really depressed about aging. I’m 48 and always looked a lot younger but starting to see aging under my eyes and the Malar bags. You give me hope!
Thank you for sharing! I also use my prescription retin A from my dermatologist. My dermatologist suggested I use my Retin A on my hands and fore arms because she said it helps to prevent the blueish bruising marks we all get as we get older. She also said the prescription Retin A is safe to use on the body.
I tried using retin A (tret.) A teensy amount of tret. mixed with moisturizer, every night, on insides of my arms to try to address crepiness there. After about 2 weeks - no discernable lessening of crepiness, but did develop a troublesome & irritating red rash in the areas where applied. So, I stopped the Retin A, and the rash disappeared. It had to be the tretinoin causing the rash because that same moisturizer used without Tret. has never been an issue when used on my arms Angie has said not to use Tretinoin on body skin because the body stores vita. A there - but apparently not on the face-? This sounds illogical to me - but I figure Angie is right because she researches before she advises. She wouldn't say this unless she knew it to be true, imo. I am now wondering if a build-up of vitamin A on my arms is what caused the rash I experienced there with Tret. Idk how long you have been using Retin A on your body? (especially backs of hands - I tried that also, and my hands became even more dry & wrinkly). It's interesting to me that perhaps some can use Tret on their body skin to good effect - as in your case - but for me it acted adversely . There is a YT influencer who was also using Retin A mixed with moisturizer cream on her arms (inside areas which, like mine, were crepey.) And, like you, she was advised to do this by her Derm. She had just begun doing this & demoed it in a video last year - but there seems to be no follow-up on her channel for what results she might have gotten. No idea if this was successful for her🤷♀️ I've been using Omniluxe face, decollette & hands LED devices for nearly 2 years now. Angie's influence! I've had very little, if any, crepiness on my face - not that I can discern, anyway - but lots of sun damage on my chest - skin that's firm looking, but always very dry looking & I guess the dry-skin crepiness there is more from excessive past sun exposure than anything else . The appearance of my face & hands have improved with the Omniluxe - AND especially after using Green tea Maysama serum on skin before using my LED devices. (Which I recently began using - am now on my 2nd bottle of Maysama serum and have noticed such an improvement in appearance of my skin - I don't want to ever be without it. While I am not plagued by crepuness on my face or neck using Masayma with my LED devices really gives my skin a more hydrated look. There may be a slight improvement on chest, but is hard to tell & I don't take photo's (also using Maysama there, plus face, neck, and hands.) But its hard to tell, re my chest - I think nothing short of a lazer resurfacing on my chest will ever make much difference there, unfortunately. My neck seems fine - skin there is good & can use full Tret there with no ill effects. Of note - I am in mid 70's now. I seriously baked in CA sun through teens & early adulthood WITH an aluminum reflector! But, the kicker is that I always wore foundation on face & neck. But on chest, arms legs, etc. I used baby oil & iodine to tan. I think the fact that my facial skin was excessively oily and I never went outside without opaque make-up on face & neck... that actually saved those areas from sun damage - even though I was trying to bake my face tan with a suntan reflector! But the inside areas of my arms are embarrassingly crepey! I'm talking about the lily-white ( & slightly flabby) areas that are definitely not sun damaged. I have good muscle tone on my arms from lifting weights with no flabby or creepiness. But my inner arms are very crepey. So I think it's most likely from loss of estrogen, plus low muscle tone in those areas. Even the inner bicep area is crepey - but outer bicep is firm with no crepiness. I have been supplementing with 5g/day creatine Monohydrate for 6 years now - and I do think it has helped to retain moisture in my muscles which helps to plump up their appearance. I've used all the creams that Angie talks about in this video, plus others from Paula's choice. They improve the appearance, but as for actually improving texture or firming skin in that area - no - it's a no go - as soon as the moisturizing effect of the creams wears off crepiness is more apparent I've tried wrapping my Omniluxe face & neck devices around those areas of my arms - did this consistently for 6 wks - only effect was that it wore down my batteries on my devices that much faster. I found myself recharging one device or another nearly every day. My last resort... using a derma pen on those areas of my arms. I've never even felt any temptation to use a derma pen on my face or neck because those areas are firm - n9 crepiness so far... But for my arms - derma rolling is the only thing I haven't tried there yet. If I begin soon...maybe by summer I can go sleeveless 😅
Thank you Angie. I’ve followed you for several years. I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you for testing everything so I don’t need to. I’m subscribed and always look forward to your videos. Please don’t ever retire from TH-cam. You are so authentic and good at what you do. Have a wonderful weekend.❤
Excellent advice, thanks. Deleting old pictures and found one of my knees that was about 5 years old. They look better now and I ccould not figure out why. While I was watching this video I realized it must be my red light panel that I started using around 5 years ago. Take care everyone.
Thank you for this video. I have crepey skin. But I had no idea what to use for it. Now I know and I know I should use sunscreen with all of them. I do,go out in the sun. But it’s never for long periods of time. I had a hysterectomy at 43, and I’m 65 now. So I lost all my estrogen a long time ago. So I need all the help I can get.
Hi Angie, thank you so much for your video! Question for you…I’ve seen lately some information that suggests that the red light face masks are not nearly as powerful/effective as the panels. Do you have an opinion on this?
Hi Angie. Great advice. Totally agree with red light, exercise, food and I am excited to try Smooth Skin. As far as whole body moisturizers I've recently been paying much more attention to the quality of the ingredients in my skincare. Would you consider looking at more natural skincare options for those who may not want chemicals on the skin? Your advice and time spent on your research is so appreciated!!! No judgement here at all...just a personal preference.
Thank you Angie! I was just looking at my arms and planning to up the ante on anti-aging body care. I’ve followed you for almost 4 years now and I love when people ask me “what are you using/doing” so that I can send them your way!! I love my red light therapy masks and I’m truly thinking of investing in a red light bag for the rest of my body! It’s pricy but I’ve had such great results with the face and neck devices that I think it is worth the investment. 🤩
Great question! I wish I knew the answer to it but there are so many different lasers for different things so one won't be "the best" overall but might be the best for one specific thing. I've heard that Halo is the best for sun damage but I haven't done it so I really can't say... It would be fun to have different body parts done with different lasers to compare!
@ Thanks for the reply!!! The whole landscape of lasers is so confusing right now. You might also want to investigate the difference between retinols and retinoids. I am not an expert, but my friends who seem to know more that are involved in esthetics, say that retinols are largely ineffective. On their recommendation I have just been mixing in Tret with my lotion and have achieved (I think) great results.
I'm 46 with very dry and sensitive skin. Have been using body lotions since I can remember. I think I always have at least 5 at any given time. If you're sensitive to chemical exfoliation like me but not sensitive to scrubbing, scrubbing gloves in the shower are perfect and they massage your skin. You can find delicate gloves ore more rough ones. Also consider using shower oils instead of soap or at least some gentle moisturising shower gels.
I've been watching you since 2014, and you've helped change my fears on aging. I live with serious illneses since childhood, and you've helped me feel like despite health, I can take care of my skin
Great information! I will say however I am a tea drinker and my doctor told me not to ever take supplements with tea because your just washing them out, so you might not want to put your collagen in your tea.. ❤
I've used tretinoin for over 30 years (I'm 68); recently I tried it on my very sun damaged arms. In about 3 weeks my arms looked miraculous! I was stunned how well it worked .I don't know about vitamin A, but I will continue to use this. I will use it every other day and will alternate with Amlactin.
I’m 58 and lifting heavy weights has changed my life! 💪🏻💪🏻
Yes! I’m 58 and started last year. It has made a tremendous difference. Incredible. I recommend everyone lift ❤
Heavy as 10lbs? Or heavier?
@AMcG-hf6yx 10lbs is way too light. If you can do 8-10 reps easily then it's too light. Make the weight heavy enough that you can barely do 8-10 reps. Make sure your form is good so you don't hurt yourself.
@@AMcG-hf6yx It depends on the specific exercise/body part. The smaller the muscle group the lower the weight is going to be. 10 lb may be on the heavier side for some doing a bicep curl, but would not be heavy for a squat for example…in my opinion 😊 I have worked my way up to squatting a 40 lb dumbbell for reps.
@@AMcG-hf6yx get some guidance on the right posture and movements for lifting too. Then start light and work your way up. For most of my life I was told that women should not lift heavy, because we would “bulk up.” We were told to use very light weights and do more reps. This is total bullshit. I lift as heavy as I can, almost to failure, multiple times a week. Feeling strong at 58 is incredible and part of my nursing home prevention program 😉 also less saggy crepey skin since I have muscles now!
I’ve followed a lot of your recommendations for the past 10 years and people now think I look a decade younger than I am. I have less wrinkles and dark spots now than I did in my mid 40’s. Retinols are the real deal!
Me too!!! Isn’t she great?! 😊
Oh yay! I love hearing that and so happy you're seeing the results!! 💜
Same here! Very practical and honest advice.
I found Angie at 41 after a lifetime of working outdoors. Just took my one year progress photo and was shocked. I know that term is used a lot, but really, I was shocked at the improvement after just one year of a consistent routine with Vitamin C, Tretinion, more consistent weight training, and cutting the unnecessary sugars in our silly American foods. I also had just one BBL/Moxi. Angie gave me hope that I really could reverse the damage and she gave the tools on how to do it. I feel better than I have in years. Thanks, Angie!!!
@@lindseykirkman9909 And daily sunscreen makes a huge difference too!
I'm 67 crepey skin has finally appeared on my arms. I’ve started doing a lot of weight training that builds muscle the skin appears firmer as well as Goldbond crepe corrector.
I was very startled to see the "Retirement" post but I hated to hear that you felt that you were no longer relevant. So happy to see you today!
I’m a 37 year old esthetician & I love your videos! Your commitment to honesty & trying to document your journey as accurately as possible is so impressive. And you look AMAZING! Glowing from the inside out ✨🩷
Angie! I’m so happy that you are not retiring yet from TH-cam. What do we do without watching you?
Angie, I started using red light therapy on my legs about a year ago. Ten minutes, 6 inches away, back and front. I had issues with them. The red-light therapy resolved my leg issues and to my GREAT surprise turn back the clock on my legs. Less creepy. Less visible cellulite. Couldn't be happier.
Interesting!! Which brand red light therapy do you use?
What device do you have?
What device do you use on your legs?
I have got to invest in a panel. I have ordered a smaller one for my face. I wish everything was not so expensive.
Mito is a good brand, I have a smaller panel.
I’m 73yo and only noticed a little crepey body skin a couple years ago. I’m taking collagen and using 2 of the lotions you mentioned, and I exercise. Ladies, please stay out of the sun (as I always have) and tell young women to protect their skin! People routinely think I look 15 years younger than I really am. Love this channel!
Take it from me ladies, treat yourself well. I so regret not loving myself sooner.
Hi Crystal, how's your day going with you?
Thank you so much for all you do for women! Older women tend to be overlooked! We are alive and thriving!
Workout with weights , castor oil this is what changed for me lots of protein lots 😊
Gosh, remember the days when we baked in the sun with loads of baby oil on, I am glad I grew up in Massachusetts rather than Florida or i would really have leather skin.
You are correct. I grew up in Florida seeing my mom & aunt sunbathing with baby oil with iodine mixed in it. I wasn't much better with spf 4 with hours outside with freckles & skin that burned & stayed pink, but never really tanned. I am regretting it badly in my 50's. I look 10 yrs older than my peers. After using retinol on my face it made all the actinic keratosis on my face turn bright pink which made my complexion look worse, not better. I haven't found aging to be enjoyable in the least. Seems everyone choice I made in my youth has come back to bite me in my 50's. It makes me dread my 60's & 70's.
I just noticed this year at 78 that I'm having an issue with crepey skin. It just seemed like it happened overnight!! I also had a very stressful relationship break up this year and that's when it really started showing up!! So i think stress contributes too.
u just noticed crepey skin at 78! wow
When Angie tells me its good, off to Amazon I go to get it. Shes not gonna steer me wrong. 🥰
I am so glad to see this post. What would we do without our Angie? I'm 68 and have followed you for years. I'm told that I don't look my age. People guess that I'm 8 to 10 years younger than I am. I attribute that to you, Angie, and thank you for it So please don't leave us to our own defenses. We need you!!!!!!!.
I remember, Angie. When you started here.😂❤ sheesh. Over 10 years of me watching. And learning. You look fab, of course. Your recommendations work. My face and neck improvements are proof. Just turned 67 and I’m proud of my hair and skin for my age. I work at it. Every day. It’s fun.❤❤
I can attest to Angie’s routines. I’m 52. I’ve followed Angie for I think nearly ten years. Products and I exercise regularly. Often people think I’m in my 40’s! Thank you Angie for all you share and I love the science you share.
Hi Stephanie, how's your day going with you?
Omg!! Ive watched a couple of your videos and always thought you were slightly older than me, I’m in my mid 40’s. You look amazing!!!
Oh wow! Thanks so much!
Thank you. I'll try that retinol lotion. The other day I was on a video call with no makeup on, and my sister said my skin was luminous! I told her about your channel and that tretinoin has been miraculous. Been using it on face and neck for almost 3 years, and I look younger than I did when I started, and my skin tone is so even that I don't wear foundation at all, only a little under eye concealer. Thank you! But, saving my bones due to your sharing the bone scan info, that was amazing. I pushed to get the dexa scan done at 54 and discovered, of course, osteopenia already. What if I had waited until 65? You and the resources that you share are so critical, it's not just about looking better, but being healthier in this phase of life. Information is power and we lift each other up by sharing real, solid information and proven, sensical approaches.
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I don’t think you are crazy I use three different body moisturisers on the same day as well as spot treating areas like knees with face serums!! 🤣 I’m only 38 but am going through the menopause due to breast cancer treatment, I have to be super aggressive with my beauty regimen due to not being able to take estrogen! My skin is looking great as do you Angie!!❤️
Oooh I would love to hear if you have any favourite serums for body. I am doing the same as you, super aggressive! I sleep with a layer of lanoline on my chest with cling wrap over it every night to really lock in moisture, it is helping! @meganhudson9943
I would love to know what products you use. I am 73 not as young as you, but I’m at a loss for how to help my skin look a little better. I never thought of using three different moisturizers and serums on those dry areas
I feel like genetics play into the appearance of skin too. I have always taken care of my skin and at almost 57 I have a lot of Crepiness. I have used every product under the sun, including retinol and glycolic cream you mentioned and it’s still crepey. I feel at some point we just have to accept aging and stop obsessing about appearance. I do appreciate your channel and your suggestions.
Are you taking HRT? If not, that is your solution
Be careful! Excess of (excellent) cosmetic actives can cause chronical inflammation which eventually destroys collagen and results in creepy skin. And the worst part is that inflamed skin looks plumbed so most people tend to continue to overuse the ingredients that are destroying their skin. Certainly a problem when overusing retinoids
Thank you for sharing this video Angie! One tip I wanted to share, I live in Canada, therefore Canadian winters here are harsh and very dry. After I shower, I slather my cream on all over - and mix some castor oil with it. I have an area on my arm as well that is creepy, I found that this helped greatly. Not gone of course, but the area on my arm looks so much better than it did a few months ago. Have a great day 😊💕💕
Great tip!
I use castor oil unmixed at night and it works amazingly well. Sticky, but worth it.
@@laurawilloughby4000 what changes have you seen with castor oil?
I like how down to earth you are. Thank you for sharing all your beauty tips. You are beautiful and have a lovely personality.
Wow! It's amazing how good your skin looks! The improvements over 9 years is crazy! Thank you for the tips!
Thanks so much! Sunscreen + skincare + lifestyle choices are really making a huge difference!!
Angie, I follow all the derms, but noone communicates as clearly as you! Thanks for all you do. You're a treasure ❤
Wow! Thanks so much!!
I truly think you have the best and most practical advice for pre/post menopausal women to keep healthy, fit, and looking our best. Thank you.
Im in my mid twenties so I don’t reaaallly need to be watching this, but Angie has such a calm and comforting tone that I want to watch all her videos! She’s so well spoken and truly seems like the kindest beauty influencer out there 💕
I found you on TH-cam about 8 years ago when I was looking for someone my age that had beauty, anti-aging, health and fitness tips that I could actually take seriously. I’ve implemented SO many of your recommendations and have shared your channel with most of my friends who now follow you as well. You are as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside! Thank you for all your research and time that you put into each and every episode, know that you are appreciated and admired! When is the best time of year to purchase the Omni Lux mask (for a great sale)? It’s next up on my list.💖
Thanks Angie...You've reinforced all the stuff you've been talking about for years...and given me the positive reinforcement for me to keep preserving with this "crepey skin battle"..🙏❤.
So happy you've been doing it along with me! It's definitely worth the effort!
Angie, thanks for continuing to help us manage our health and personal care. So many of us put ourselves last - you remind me to focus on me so I can continue to do all that I want and need to do. I have been using so many of the products you recommend that I feel I also have kept myself looking the best I can.
Great point Lizzy! Self care is so important to how we look & feel & how active & full a life we can have as we age!
Im 69 and got crepey skin on my arms 2 yrs ago. I have always lifted weights and still do. I have used all three of those lotions. The retinol in the gold bond irritated the inside of my elbow. Even if I avoided that area it still found its way there. The Amlactin smells so bad I only used it a couple of times. (but if I knew it definatley would work I would go back to it!) I am surprised you recommend the bottle with pump of alpha hydroxy knowing how thick it is. I have just less than a half a bottle left and even after days of leaving it upside down it still wont come to the top, so I guess I have to cut the bottle. Ill never buy it again for that reason. Who has time for that? I also find it hard to believe anyone in their forties would have crepey skin unless they went through early menopause. I also tried beef tallow, nothing. Hate castor oil it is stickly, gross and it stains! Wish I could find something that really worked. Oh and I now tend to look at womens arms at the gym (over 60ish) and thin women have crepey skin and heavy women have lumpy arms so really we are doomed)
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I'm with you, but a good decade+ older😅.
I have crepiness only on the lily-white inner areas of my arms. I figure it's from low (maybe no?😮) estrogen at this pt. (breezed thru menopause late at 58).
Have done resistance training & aerobics & running since my early 30's. Now in my 70's and lifting (relatively) - key word there 'relatively' - heavy💪 (which TBH a well-muscled gym 'bro' would scoff at)😗
Been taking 5g/day creatine Monohydrate for well over 6 yrs. I think it does help to plump up muscles, like biceps - thus the skin appears tighter over the muscle.
Nevertheless I do have some crepiness on innermost part of my biceps - while mid & outer biceps - skin looks firm there.
Crepiness on insides of arms began seriously - I'd say - 3 yrs ago.
I do not have crepiness anywhere else but in the low muscle tone - somewhat flabby, inside areas of my arms.
What IS that muscle supposed to BE there? Inside of triceps? I've never been able to get that area 'muscle' to respond to any resistance movement. I think maybe there IS no muscle left there? - and thus the flabby unsupported, crepey skin is the
result?😳
Well... actually 😒 I do see there is some crepiness on my relaxed calf muscles - which I just ck'd, lol 😂- but that does not bother me like my arms do - as cannot see them without a concerted effort, and don't go around in shorts so no one else sees that crepiness, either - therefore - is non-existant 😅
But would love to go bare armed in the sumner🫤
I was going to try Oneskin body cream - they (OS company) says that bc it has peptides that it solves crepiness.
However, it's very pricey AND after reading customer reviews, have come to the conclusion that it supposedly solves crepiness is nothing more than marketing language to sell the product.
...just as we see for a retinol cream; a ceremide cream; a glycolic acid cream, and now a Peptide cream - none of these do any more, IMO, than temporarily improve appearance by way of moisturization.
Turns out, NONE of these molecules are small enough to penetrate to the dermis, where it could make a difference.
And that, imo, also includes Peptides.
I am considering trying a derma pen on my inner arms - possibly a derma pen with addition of a retinol, or peptide serum that could actually penetrate below the epidermal layer with use of the needles opening up holes in the epidermis to help these actives' molecules to penetrate.
Even damaging the epidermis with a derma needle without using
an active to stimulate estrogen/elastin/collegen - will still stimulate the body to increase those molecules that we need in order to firm the skin & improve texture - even without benefit of using an active to penetrate down to the dermal layer.
That's my last resort🙄
Anyhow...having tried everything else- included my Omniluxe LED devices on my arms - nothing has helped any more than the effect of temporary mousturizatiin - including taking hyaluronic acid supplements - which is supposed to increase internal skin moisture. Nothing!
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Dear Angie, I am 45 today. Since I follow your advice of retinols and hrt I have nicer skin than in my 30s. Thank you so much.
I really would appreciate if you could share with me or us what surgeries you did. Did you do sth with the skin over your eyes? Or anything else. You are my great example. You look so beautiful and still natural.
Thank you for everything ❤
Angie, you look great, no matter your age! You definitely don't look 62!
Hi Angie! It’s so awesome to see you! When I saw your headline (a week or so ago - time is just spiralling - cant keep track) 'Retiring or This is the Last Video,' I thought, 'Oh no, are you kidding me? How can she retire? She doesn't even look 40! Okay, maybe she hit the jackpot!'
I might not always have the time to watch your videos, but you are one of the few creators I’ve subscribed to from the start, and I’m always looking forward to your next video-my 'sister from another mother,' so to speak. I’ve learned so much from you. I reside in South Africa, where it’s dry, hot, and 90% full sun -the worst weather for my skin as a natural redhead with freckles-and you’ve been such an inspiration, it would be devastating to not see you around!! So when I saw your post today - you made my day!!! Thank you so much for hanging in there for your avid fans! Abundant blessings, love, light & may 2025 be your best year yet!!!!
We do need some sun for vitamin D. I am 63 and have protected my skin but do get sunshine. I love your recommendation and protection, and not overdoing is key with sun. Thank you for always giving in depth recommendation
My blood test results came up that I had a deficiency of vit D
I can vouch for the impact of estrogen alone. I underwent a stem cell transplant for blood cancer which included chemotherapy that pretty much nuked my ovaries at 37. I noticed crepey skin immediately. It was like night and day difference with the abrupt loss of endogenous estrogen with my ovaries at 37- the women in my family have menopause around 50-52. I saw the impact happen so fast. With HRT, I’ve been able to see my skin come back again and be less crepey. It’s pretty amazing what topical estrogen does as well- I’ve been using it on my face and it’s very impactful.
Which one do you use for your face
@ i use prescription topical cream (vaginal) and just take a pea sized amount and mix it up with my moisturizer and apply to my face and neck. It does wonders.
Love this info, Angie! You look amazing, BTW. 😉I’ve used daily sunscreen religiously on my face, neck, and the backs of my hands for the past 47 years (and of course on my body in summer.) I’m turning 70 this year & have been on HRT for about the past 16 years. I’ve been hearing so much lately about using estrogen cream topically, and I’m wondering if I could use that as well as my HRT, or maybe that would be too much. Any thoughts? Thank you, and keep bringing us awesome advice! 🥰
Angie, I've been following your skin care advice for 6 years and I feel like my skin looks younger than it did when I was 58 (64 now). Thank you for your content!!
I’m so glad that you decided to keep doing these videos. I always get at least one new idea to try from your videos. You’ve aged beautifully and that’s what I think we aspire to do as well. At least most of us watching your channel! 😊
Love your videos Angie! I'm 35yo and have followed you for many years!
Angie's skin looks amazing.
Happy I found your channel! 47 yrs old and just now committing to body skin care. Thank you!!
You are so helpful. I have watched you for years and really appreciate all you do for us. Thank you!😊
I'm so happy my videos are helpful! Thanks so much for being here with me! 💜
Hi Teresa, how's your day going with you?
Not getting worse looking after ten years as you normally would from neglect is a win in my book.
I have watched you on and off for years. For what it may be worth, I have always appreciated your sincere desire to do your level best to help others.
Hi Angie , yes taking care of body skin is very important. I just started having crepey skin at 67 . It’s inevitable but I do think we can look better by doing what we can ❤
Thank you, Angie. I've been using Alpha for years too and I mix it with Vaseline Intensive Care lotion to make it easier to apply and cut down on the spicy factor. I love it.
I am so glad that you talked about nutrition. I truly believe everything starts with diet. I lost my mom in 2019 and then my brother to COVID in 2020. I went through an intense, deep depression and I barely ate. As a result, I lost over a hundred pounds in less than a year (I was very heavy). This caused incredibly damaging results... Extreme hair loss, tons of crepey skin, wrinkles, etc. Once this happened, it is very difficult to get back to healthy. I'm STILL trying to fix my hair loss and it's stopped falling out but it's very slow to grow back. Most channels seem to only want to sell products and I totally understand! But it's just REALLY great to hear you mention this❤
You solved the mystery of why my face turned tawny after a couple of years of retin A. I take a lot of supplements, including vitamin A. Clearly the retin A pushed me over the top of too much. Now I only use retinaldehyde three times a week on my neck and have retained a normal complexion color.
Something to always think about with any treatment after the age of 50 is, at least for me, its about slowing the aging of my skin. Its not about looking 30 again. Even if I don't see reversal, for most things I know I am changing what my skin will look like in 10 yrs. I think of all the things I should have done ten years ago and didn't and then I ask myself, what will I regret not doing today? Sunscreen is the best example of this. We can sometimes see very little difference over time and think that was a waste but that's because we are not thinking about what the results would be had we done nothing. This video really drives home that message❤
Hi Lori, how's your day going with you?
You really have kept your skin from changing ! You look great ! I have crepey skin. My problem is I am so sensitive to so many products. I am having the worse time trying to find products that don’t irritate my skin or swell my eyelids up. If I use something on my neck even and have a reaction, my eyelids swell. Driving me crazy !😂
I have followed you for many years and your skin looks beautiful! I also use a red light therapy box, eat healthy, lift weights to build muscle and of course moisturize! I am 62 years old and my arms started showing creepy skin in my late 50's. Thank you for the product review, I will be making a purchase.
I hate that you are leaving. I just subscribed!
Great tips. Can listen to you all day. Would love another "talk about HRT and what it did for me" video.
One of the advantages of having extremely pale Irish skin-I burn so easily I've always had to cover and protect my skin, so no crepeyness at all at 56. And we get sun so infrequently in Ireland it's easy enough to avoid sun damage anyway.
I'll just keep a bottle of The Ordinary 7% Glycolic Acid next to me when I'm watching TV.. It's like water and I'll just put it on my arms and hand, legs when I think of it. I really keeps skin smooth. Sometimes I'll put a nice moisturizer on top of it. It's really helped with age spots on my hands and arms, and crepey skin.And I'll take regular body moisturizer and add some Lactic Acid from The Ordinary to it.
I bought that Alpha lotion because of you over a year ago. I’m on my 3rd bottle and I can’t go without it. Really helps with rough bumpy skin that was new to me when I hit my 40’s. Exfoliates and smooths. Softens and I feel like it helps my other lotions absorb better. Thank you! That one is a total package and game changer!! ♥️
Hands down the most comprehensive video you've done on the subject! You covered every important aspect of why our skin may be like this and what we can do from diet, supplements, and lifestyle, to devices and topicals. You could have just promoted lotions and potions and this is what I love about you!
I have heard from many doctors that our bodies don't accept marine collagen only bovine. Angie youre wonderful! Thank you for all you do ❤
😃Happy Friday Angie! Medical AestheticIan of 21 years here and I want to say, you're the BEST! I've followed you for years and you are so on point!!!! Thank you for this video ....at 57 my crepey skin has made a fast debut and it's an unwelcomed actor, lol! I'm going to try your suggestions! I have used the Alpha product you recommend from Amazon for years and still LOVE it! Keep up the great work!!!❤
Thanks so much! I hear you on how that crepey skin just sneaks up on you! When I took the first "before" pics 9 years ago I was shocked at how crepey my skin was close up, not to mention the spots 😱
I have been suing Amlactin for 1 year now and I simply love the feel on my skin. Really really like it!
I bought the Alpha Skin Care and Gold Bond lotions and in a couple of days noticed my skin is getting better and my itchy winter legs are gone! Thank you for this advice, I am sure my skin will continue to improve! ❤
Thank you. I just started to notice my body skin getting crepey so your timing of this video is perfect. I hope when I'm 62 I look as amazing as you.
Also, drink lots of water! Great informative video Angie! I’ve been using the Alpha lotion for years, thanks to you, and it’s fantastic.
Hi Angie. Hope you’ve had an awesome week. A great subject to cover…I love all this info. U r the skin guru Ang. I am happy to try all 3 skin creams. Sending you sunshine from Oz xxx 🌞🪷🦘
Thanks so much Tracey! I love that! xo ~a.
So glad to see you rethought giving up your channel. Thank you for staying and sharing as much as you do. Are you making two videos a week or is one acceptable for TH-cam? Wishing you the best all year long!
I'd be interested in your thoughts on Caster Oil. I'm not exactly sure of my results because I take my skin care for my face to my neck, hands and arms. But I do notice a more supple skin texture for sure. If you have tried it let me know.
Loved this video. Thank you. Due my inability to find Alpha products in country & the cost of importation I use Eucerin body lotion & I add aquafor & The Ordinary glycolic acid. I’ve seen a big improvement in the appearance of my leg skin. I have a lifetime of sun damage.
Look at you cocktailing up your own AHA lotion!! You must be a very creative & goal oriented person Jennifer! 💜
something else to consider is "shrinking" after menopause. Some women tend to loose height , as I have at 72, and the skin is no longer stretched on the taller frame. It has no where to go but to bunch up on the shorter frame and look crepey. Bummer!!
Happy Friday, Angie!😊❤ Wow, a person forgets about the body skin it seems . You really have paused the time clock on the crepeyness! 😊 I am definitely upping my treatment of the body skin in 2025! Thanks for the reminder. Enjoy your weekend!💕
Yes! It's so important to include the body in a daily skincare routine! We only get one and it has to last a lifetime! Happy Friday Sara! 💜
Wonderful information! Don’t forget NO SMOKING!
Angie, thank you for this info! I have worked so hard on my face, neck, and everywhere else. However my arms are terrible! And I have tried every advertised skin care product, lifting weights, etc. and nothing really helps. I have seen a big change in the last few years, (68). Listening to this, I think the dip in estrogen is responsible in a big part
At 62 I didn't have crepey skin at all. At 71 I have some on my arms and knees. Several things kept it away until now. First, listen to Angie when she says to stop sun bathing! I grew up at the beach and was burned or tan all the time. BUT, in my early 30s, I started avoiding the sun. Next, I went on bioidentical HRT when menopause started and I've stayed on it, so I'm getting some estrogen. I have also been applying a ceramide lotion to my body daily for the past 30 years. I recently started using a retinol lotion for the crepey skin I have now. After watching this video I'm going to get serious with my red light panel.😅
Yes!!! I started bioidentical hormones when menopause began. People do not believe that I'm 67 years old.
Angie, your skin is beautiful. . . .all the things you are doing are really paying off. 💕🌸 Thanks for this video. I’m 72 and my skin has really improved thanks to you. Your updated printable winter a.m. and p.m. skin care routines would be much appreciated.. Thanks, Angie. 😍
Great recommendations! Thank you for backing your choices with information. :) Let us all celebrate aging and love one another.
Angie, please do a tutorial of today’s makeup!
I've been following your advice for the past 8 years and my skin has got better. Unfortunately some of the products you use are not available in Europe or custom is too expensive. Anyway, thank you Angie for your committment ❤
I've ordered Alpha in the UK. Alpha has just launched a website there. In the past I've ordered from their US website and they've shipped product
You look fantastic... please don't stop your videos please
I love the Alpha lotion. I can really tell a difference in my skin. Thanks for the rec!
You look amazing! You are goals! I’m going to have to search your videos because your eyes are unbelievable! They look like they have no crepiness! Your skin is like glass too! Amazed! I’m getting really depressed about aging. I’m 48 and always looked a lot younger but starting to see aging under my eyes and the Malar bags. You give me hope!
No way you are 62!😮 Boy I'll start following you right away and I hope to find many usefull things on your channel.
Thank you for sharing! I also use my prescription retin A from my dermatologist. My dermatologist suggested I use my Retin A on my hands and fore arms because she said it helps to prevent the blueish bruising marks we all get as we get older. She also said the prescription Retin A is safe to use on the body.
I tried using retin A
(tret.) A teensy amount of tret. mixed with moisturizer, every night, on insides of my arms to try to address crepiness there.
After about 2 weeks - no discernable lessening of crepiness, but did develop a troublesome & irritating red rash in the areas where applied.
So, I stopped the Retin A, and the rash disappeared. It had to be the tretinoin causing the rash because that same moisturizer used without Tret. has never been an issue when used on my arms
Angie has said not to use Tretinoin on body skin because the body stores vita. A there - but apparently not on the face-?
This sounds illogical to me - but I figure Angie is right because she researches before she advises. She wouldn't say this unless she knew it to be true, imo.
I am now wondering if a build-up of vitamin A on my arms is what caused the rash I experienced there with Tret.
Idk how long you have been using Retin A on your body? (especially backs of hands - I tried that also, and my hands became even more dry & wrinkly).
It's interesting to me that perhaps some can use Tret on their body skin to good effect - as in your case - but for me it acted adversely .
There is a YT influencer who was also using Retin A mixed with moisturizer cream on her arms (inside areas which, like mine, were crepey.)
And, like you, she was advised to do this by her Derm.
She had just begun doing this & demoed it in a video last year - but there seems to be no follow-up on her channel for what results she might have gotten. No idea if this was successful for her🤷♀️
I've been using Omniluxe face, decollette & hands LED devices for nearly 2 years now. Angie's influence!
I've had very little, if any, crepiness on my face - not that I can discern, anyway - but lots of sun damage on my chest - skin that's firm looking, but always very dry looking & I guess the dry-skin crepiness there is more from excessive past sun exposure than anything else .
The appearance of my face & hands have improved with the Omniluxe - AND especially after using Green tea Maysama serum on skin before using my LED devices. (Which I recently began using - am now on my 2nd bottle of Maysama serum and have noticed such an improvement in appearance of my skin - I don't want to ever be without it. While I am not plagued by crepuness on my face or neck using Masayma with my LED devices really gives my skin a more hydrated look.
There may be a slight improvement on chest, but is hard to tell & I don't take photo's (also using Maysama there, plus face, neck, and hands.)
But its hard to tell, re my chest - I think nothing short of a lazer resurfacing on my chest will ever make much difference there, unfortunately.
My neck seems fine - skin there is good & can use full Tret there with no ill effects.
Of note - I am in mid 70's now. I seriously baked in CA sun through teens & early adulthood WITH an aluminum reflector!
But, the kicker is that I always wore foundation on face & neck. But on chest, arms legs, etc. I used baby oil & iodine to tan.
I think the fact that my facial skin was excessively oily and I never went outside without opaque make-up on face & neck...
that actually saved those areas from sun damage - even though I was trying to bake my face tan with a suntan reflector!
But the inside areas of my arms are embarrassingly crepey! I'm talking about the lily-white ( & slightly flabby) areas that are definitely not sun damaged.
I have good muscle tone on my arms from lifting weights with no flabby or creepiness. But my inner arms are very crepey. So I think it's most likely from loss of estrogen, plus low muscle tone in those areas.
Even the inner bicep area is crepey - but outer bicep is firm with no crepiness.
I have been supplementing with
5g/day creatine Monohydrate for 6 years now - and I do think it has helped to retain moisture in my muscles which helps to plump up their appearance.
I've used all the creams that Angie talks about in this video, plus others from Paula's choice. They improve the appearance, but as for actually improving texture or firming skin in that area - no - it's a no go - as soon as the moisturizing effect of the creams wears off crepiness is more apparent
I've tried wrapping my Omniluxe face & neck devices around those areas of my arms - did this consistently for 6 wks - only effect was that it wore down my batteries on my devices that much faster. I found myself recharging one device or another nearly every day.
My last resort... using a derma pen on those areas of my arms. I've never even felt any temptation to use a derma pen on my face or neck because those areas are firm - n9 crepiness so far...
But for my arms - derma rolling is the only thing I haven't tried there yet. If I begin soon...maybe by summer I can go sleeveless 😅
Thank you Angie. I’ve followed you for several years. I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you for testing everything so I don’t need to. I’m subscribed and always look forward to your videos. Please don’t ever retire from TH-cam. You are so authentic and good at what you do. Have a wonderful weekend.❤
Excellent advice, thanks. Deleting old pictures and found one of my knees that was about 5 years old. They look better now and I ccould not figure out why. While I was watching this video I realized it must be my red light panel that I started using around 5 years ago. Take care everyone.
Just a quick note… there has been a product recall for the Prequel Skin Barrier cream.
I would stick with your other products mentioned for now .
Thank you for this video. I have crepey skin. But I had no idea what to use for it. Now I know and I know I should use sunscreen with all of them. I do,go out in the sun. But it’s never for long periods of time. I had a hysterectomy at 43, and I’m 65 now. So I lost all my estrogen a long time ago. So I need all the help I can get.
I love your honesty and willingness to show imperfections…
Prequel recently became my favorite moisturizer! Thank you for sharing all you do!!
Check the link. Prequel is recalled because of staph bacteria
Hi Angie, thank you so much for your video! Question for you…I’ve seen lately some information that suggests that the red light face masks are not nearly as powerful/effective as the panels. Do you have an opinion on this?
What color nail polish and did you do them or nail salon
Hi Angie. Great advice. Totally agree with red light, exercise, food and I am excited to try Smooth Skin. As far as whole body moisturizers I've recently been paying much more attention to the quality of the ingredients in my skincare. Would you consider looking at more natural skincare options for those who may not want chemicals on the skin? Your advice and time spent on your research is so appreciated!!! No judgement here at all...just a personal preference.
I second this!!🙂
Thank you Angie! I was just looking at my arms and planning to up the ante on anti-aging body care. I’ve followed you for almost 4 years now and I love when people ask me “what are you using/doing” so that I can send them your way!! I love my red light therapy masks and I’m truly thinking of investing in a red light bag for the rest of my body! It’s pricy but I’ve had such great results with the face and neck devices that I think it is worth the investment. 🤩
Angie, thank you for the work you are doing, if you have a chance can you do a video about body dry brushing
Alpha and Amlactin are amazing. You look great!
Is there consensus building on what are the best lasers now?
Great question! I wish I knew the answer to it but there are so many different lasers for different things so one won't be "the best" overall but might be the best for one specific thing. I've heard that Halo is the best for sun damage but I haven't done it so I really can't say... It would be fun to have different body parts done with different lasers to compare!
@ Thanks for the reply!!! The whole landscape of lasers is so confusing right now.
You might also want to investigate the difference between retinols and retinoids. I am not an expert, but my friends who seem to know more that are involved in esthetics, say that retinols are largely ineffective. On their recommendation I have just been mixing in Tret with my lotion and have achieved (I think) great results.
I'm 46 with very dry and sensitive skin. Have been using body lotions since I can remember. I think I always have at least 5 at any given time. If you're sensitive to chemical exfoliation like me but not sensitive to scrubbing, scrubbing gloves in the shower are perfect and they massage your skin. You can find delicate gloves ore more rough ones. Also consider using shower oils instead of soap or at least some gentle moisturising shower gels.
Would love to see a review of your red light body panel when you get it set up! Mary
I've been watching you since 2014, and you've helped change my fears on aging. I live with serious illneses since childhood, and you've helped me feel like despite health, I can take care of my skin
So true about the diet and exercise! Thanks Angie Jennifer 😊
Great information! I will say however I am a tea drinker and my doctor told me not to ever take supplements with tea because your just washing them out, so you might not want to put your collagen in your tea.. ❤
I've used tretinoin for over 30 years (I'm 68); recently I tried it on my very sun damaged arms. In about 3 weeks my arms looked miraculous! I was stunned how well it worked .I don't know about vitamin A, but I will continue to use this. I will use it every other day and will alternate with Amlactin.
I just got the Alpha lotion from Amazon yesterday, so excited to try it out! ❤