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writes:I was just wondering if anyone could give me some advice. I have just turned 19. Since I was 16, my skin on my face has shown visible signs of aging, and in particluar, around the eyes and on my whole forehead. Im quite embarrassed about this, and a lot of people think I am a lot older than I am and this is because of my skin. I have used different types of firming and anti wrinkle creams but none seem to show much of a difference. I can only afford high street brands like Olay and Loreal, and cant afford to see skin experts or expensive stuff. I cant understand why I have the skin that I do. I have mild 'crows feet' lines round my eyes and line below my eyes. My Forehead looks like the lines and square cracks that you see on dessert ground- obviously not totally cracked up but hopefully you get the picture. I used to suffer from the usual teenage dose of spots, and I have always had a pretty good diet and lifestyle. I do not smoke either. I have a normal skin type, and I have always looked after my skin and taken off all make up that I put on ect. Since I was 16, practically every day I have masked my face in foundation and powder as it totally transforms they way I look. I just wish that I had nice skin that I dont have to cover up every day. My fiance is totally understanding of my feelings and always has been. He says the normal, I think youre beautiful ect but I can never leave the house without covering my skin to make it look better. This doesnt rule my life, I just wonder if anyone can help me with some advice on what I could do?You know, I think to myself, I dont know any other 19 year old that uses wrinkle and firming creams, and why do I have to suffer with it. I just want normalskin!!Thank you x
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reader, howcomehoney  +, writes (11 October 2008):
 You're using a lot of makeup which is going to dry your skin out and also show up wrinkles. If you're wearing a full base, every time your face moves your foundation will crack, which will lead to looking as though you have wrinkles when you actually don't. Try using a moisturising foundation to deal with this. Before you put on foundation, apply a lot of moisturiser. Also make sure that you remove your makeup thoroughly every night and again, apply a night cream before you go to bed.
Once a week, give your face a day off. Makeup really does dry your skin out. Just pick a day and give your skin a break. Moisturiser again!!
Keep out of the sun as much as possible. If you're going to be out in it (I see you live in the UK so not much chance, but still), wear sun cream. NEVER EVER go to a sunbed.
There you are, hope I helped. And remember, faces SHOULD have some wrinkles. You shouldn't look ironed-smooth. Laughter lines are very attractive.
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reader, annomonus  +, writes (10 October 2008):
Well I use clearsil and drink water, it works good to clear my skin up. Try not to eat to much chocolate too. Well I don't have bad skin some would say. If your boyfriend say you don't need it, why use that stuff, rememeber your beauitful and if you can accept your flaws so will eveyone else. Our flaws make us unique and beautiful.
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