Avene Reviews

At 74 yo, my old go to retinol and glycolic products were no longer working for my dry, thinning skin so I decided to try something new. Retrinals, retinals, retrinols and Retin A in rotation as … more

At 74 yo, my old go to retinol and glycolic products were no longer working for my dry, thinning skin so I decided to try something new. Retrinals, retinals, retrinols and Retin A in rotation as directed by my "go to" since 1993 skin care line reps layered with a slew of serums just made my skin look like a parched patch of dry earth even with moisturizers plus serums for dry skin and cutting back frequency on the retinal family products. LovelySkin sent me an Avene sample which worked well so I decided to try this more targeted to my needs product. I just started the Avene Ceramide Balm 2 weeks ago and so far, so good. No reaction, fragrance free, and seems to be hydrating the damage done by the retinal based products. For my skin, I've come to the conclusion that there's only so much turnover you can do without thinning and drying mature skin more at a certain point. Right now I decided to go "minimalist" while trying this new product to give it a "scientific trial". I'm using my fave Arcona Kiwi Cream Cleansing Bar, Arcona Magic Green Ice as an eye area moisturizer, and this Avene product which they say can not be used around the eye area plus my regular SPF 40 sunscreen. Backstory on me: I have been a holistic health care practitioner specializing in women's weight loss and wellness since 1986 and went to acupuncture school, so my diet, exercise and lifestyle are both wellness and skin health supportive.. I also do acupressure for the face routines I designed starting in 1993. Since I am a naturally thin , petite woman who is way past menopause, my estradiol levels are low and estrogens are part of the collagen/skin plumping factors, I will be starting to use an estriol 2.5 mg per pump compounded cream on my face and neck from Belmar Pharmacy who makes my low dose transdermal progesterone and E2 cream after I finish my first container of the Avene. If the Avene goes well I will alternate the estriol face and neck cream twice weekly and after 4 weeks use ZRT saliva testing to make sure my estriol levels are within safe ranges for my age.. I will post again when I've finished this first jar to update and also update on the estriol compounded cream. Hoping LovelySkin will offer an estriol face cream in their own line since the owners are dermatologists. Anyway, LovelySkin rocks and I am so happy to have found them years ago.