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Summer + Anti-Aging Skincare Q&A!

Should you stop using Retin-A over the summer or when going on a beach vacation? Can you self-tan while using anti-aging skincare? How do you re-apply sunscreen when wearing makeup? These are a few of the most popular questions I get asked as summer approaches. Here’s what I do:

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11 Responses to "Summer + Anti-Aging Skincare Q&A!"

Diana says:

July 4, 2017 at 9:54 am

Hi Angie !
Happy 4th of July, About the colorscience sunscreen brush can you please share what color you use ? I want to place my order but they Have fair and medium but not sure if medium is too dark.

Thnks for all your videos !
Diana

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Suzy says:

June 27, 2017 at 8:25 pm

Hello Angie, I enjoy your blog and videos so much! Not only are you honest, thorough, and informative about the products you use and test, but you give us encouragement that we can do plenty of things to take good care of ourselves, and that it’s worth the time and effort to try.

As summer progresses, I find that my feet need help, and I’m not sure what to do or use at home to take care of them. I want healthy skin on my feet, as well as my face, neck, and hands! (and I want to look pretty in sandals, of course!). Could you share with us what you do to take care of your feet?

Thank you again, I hope you are enjoying your summer.

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Becky Jumps says:

June 20, 2017 at 8:14 pm

Hi Angie,
Enjoying your blog and trying many of your suggestions in all areas…I am 69 and wondering is there any hope for me as I just started doing all these good, anti aging things? Of course, I know you are not a doctor but just hoping that there will be some improvement. My skin is extremely oily and until just recently have started to show fine lines. The age spots are coming out like crazy and the crepey skin on my arms and legs bother me the most. There aren’t any bloggers my age, I think most people give up by 69!! Keep up the good work, I guess we should never stop trying, huh? Your posts are very interesting and I love learning about all these products.

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Whitney says:

June 15, 2017 at 11:45 pm

I have followed your blog for years and Look to you for info on skincare and cosmetics. Well, recently I was faced with a situation that I’m wondering if other women might be facing and hope you can shed some light on. I have used Retin A for years and I called my dermatologist for a refill. I was told that Differin gel was available over the counter and that insurance companies are rejecting most Retin A requests as Differin is the synthetic form and is readily available. I have done a little snooping on-line and from what I can tell, Differin has no reaserch supporting wrinkle reduction or have any effects on anti-aging. All research supports acne improvement. Do you have any info on this subject, as it appears Retin A may be harder to get our hands on.

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1. Angie says:
  
  June 16, 2017 at 5:41 pm
  
  Ok, that’s weird! I mean, my insurance doesn’t cover my Retin-A but my doctor still prescribes it and then it’s up to me to decide if I want to pay full price or use a goodrx.com coupon. I wonder if you’ve had your Rx covered in the past or if you’ve been paying out of pocket in which case it’s kind of a moot point. I’m wondering if the doctor’s office has managed to get it covered for you in the past & now they don’t want to deal with it anymore. I’ve heard that it’s costing doctors a fortune in staff to haggle with insurance companies these days (many larger practices have whole departments just for that). I think Differin can be a good option for people who can’t get a prescription but as you point out, it’s a synthetic form of Vitamin A that has much less research behind it than tretinoin does. It could turn out to be just as effective, but as of now, it hasn’t been proven. The other factor is that like Retin-A, Differin comes in different strengths some of which are still prescription only. So while the OTC Differin is probably a better & more effective option than OTC retinol, it’s probably not equal to Rx tretinoin. If it were me, I’d call the office back and ask them to write the prescription anyway. Good Luck! ~Angie
  
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  1. Whitney says:
    
    June 17, 2017 at 10:46 am
    
    I had some acne issues when I was younger and my insurance covered the Retin-A and has continued to do so long term. Now that Differin is otc, I guess they figure I can go that route instead. The doctor’s office said they will write the Rx, but it would cost me roughly $300. Bummer!
    
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Ginny says:

June 11, 2017 at 6:05 pm

Hi Christine- I would increase your Vit D to 10,000 and make sure you have Vit K2 with it as well. Chances are 20 mins in the sun (you didn’t say where you live) isn’t going to fix it.
The dr can also prescribe a vitamin D supplement.
My husband was found to have extremely low Vit D and he has worked outside in FL for over 20 years. He has TONS of sun exposure and had skin cancer so he should have great levels. We had to go to 15,000iu of Vit d with K to get his numbers up. One of the Target vitamins I got didn’t even raise him at all, but we are now using a great combo and he has good numbers.
All our docs (skin cancer derm and plastic surgeon, pcp..) all agree he needs to keep sunscreen and take the vitamins. We think his GERD meds have caused absorption issues. Or a genetic thing.
Good luck!

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Terri Ann says:

June 7, 2017 at 9:37 am

Hope you enjoy your trip! I would love to hear your experiences in preventing makeup meltdown in the summer heat and humidity! I have hooded eyelids and it’s such a challenge to prevent eyeshadow colors from merging, eyeliner from spreading and mascara from smearing! Please let us know some tips and tricks to stay fresh-looking! Thanks a bunch!

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Angela says:

June 3, 2017 at 11:10 pm

Hi Angie! Love all the videos! Can you direct me to the one where you talk more about the Alpha Skincare? I want to hear more about it! I have learned so much from you! Thanks so much. Angela

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Christine says:

June 3, 2017 at 2:15 pm

Hi Angie, Hope you are having a great trip. I agree whole heartedly with your position on sunscreens and avoiding the sun. I have crepe-like skin from sun damage and wish to avoid more. Last year, the doctor tested my Vit D level and I was found to be deficient. I thought I was covered by my daily multivitamin (800 IU). Since then, I have been taking a 5000 IU of a high quality vitamin D in addition to my multivitamin and eating more Vit D-containing foods. My vitamin D level was rechecked in April and I was found to be “insufficient” which is an improvement over “deficient” but still not enough. The doctor said that the body has a very hard time absorbing vitamin D. The doctor recommended 20 minutes of sun exposure. I told him I didn’t want to get any more wrinkles, and he told me to avoid sunning my face and upper body and focus on the legs (since the skin is perhaps less delicate).
Have you encountered this type of situation? Thanks for any inputs you might have. Christine

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Lynne B says:

June 2, 2017 at 10:03 pm

I’m so glad I’ve found your blog that dedicates its content to older women. I am also trying to undo years of sun damage due to my ignorance of SPF and love of the sun. I am enjoying your posts and reviews about different products.

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