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Zippy's morning routine
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My Routine ~
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Dupe for a highly popular Lancome face serum regime, compromising the Genifique Youth activating serum first, followed by the Rénergie HCF Serum. However as I found out on WIMJ, some of the active ingredients in the Rénergie HCF are actually quite low, such as the 3-0 ethyl ascorbic acid at only 0.35% (negligible amount). So i worked out an alternative regime with more cost efficient products containing similar ingredients to the Lancome regiment, but with higher concentrations of the evidence-based active ingredients.
My recently developed test regime (let me know what u think):
1. Missha Time Revolution (Bifida Lysate 28%, Sodium hyaluronate 0.4%)
2. Revolution Skincare X sali Must C (Ascorbyl glucoside 7%, Nicotinamide 3.5% + Sodium hyaluronate 0.25%)
3. The Ordinary (Resveratrol and Ferulic Acid 3% + 3%)
...followed by moisturiser as needed during the day +/- SPF 15
The Lancôme regime recommended by Lancôme is as follows:
- Lancôme Genifique Youth activating serum (Bifida Lysate - 6.8%, Sodium Hyaluronate 1%)
- Lancôme rénergie HCF Serum (Sodium Hyaluronate 1%, Niacinamide 1.8%, 3-0 Ethyl Ascorbic Acid 0.35%, Ferulic Acid 0.4%)
I'm not interested in ingredients that disguise/cover-up the signs of ageing, nor those that have no publicly available scientific data to back up their claims. Rather my attention is on those with some evidence from the scientific literature, those demonstrating a "soothing" effect on the underlying cellular genetic changes/markers incurred while we age.
Some other details....
Orally I take (doing this for 6 years now):
Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) / Nicotinamide Mononucleutide (NMN) - 1g a day
TMG supplement
Astaxanthin - 6mg twice a day
Small dose of Fisetin / Quercetin / Curcumin / Transresveratrol in liposomal form by Renuebyscience.com
Fish oil EPA/DHA
Isotretinoin (roaccutane) 10mg twice a week (micro dose), and only intermittent weeks, I don't take this continuously.
Vitamin C slow release 1000mg a day
Blueberry extract as a supplement for anthocyanins
Hydrolysed Collagen peptides dissolved in water, 1g a day with the Vit C
Hyaluronic Acid dissolved in water
*Much more convenient when u organise it all in a weekly pill organiser.
Lifestyle:
I usually aim for the mediterranean diet, and try to avoid red meat and saturated fat, while eating colourful vegetables.
Avoid alcohol, except very occasional glass of red wine
aerobic/anerobic exercise +/- HIIT
Intermittent fasting
Avoid strong sun
Am 40, but others are shocked when they hear my age, and I get comments saying I look more like 25.
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AM - Everyday
Use every day, as many times as needed. For most people, it's best to use a moisturizer twice per day. In the morning, apply it before your sunscreen (or skip the moisturizer in the morning if your sunscreen feels hydrating enough). In the evening, a moisturizer is usually the last step of a routine.
AM - Twice a week
You can apply this product either during the day or at night, before your moisturizer or sunscreen. You can also apply it as a spot treatment only - as in directly on inflamed blemishes or in the area where you get clogged pores. We recommend that you use the product no more than twice per week on larger areas of your face. More frequent use can result in skin irritation.
PM - Everyday
Use a generous amount of product to remove all dirt, sunscreen or makeup in one step. There is no need to double-cleanse. It is a good idea to always finish cleansing with a splash of clean water to remove any residue from the cleanser. Most people only need to cleanse their skin with a cleanser once per day, at night. It is the first step of a night skincare routine.
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AM - Everyday
Use every day, as many times as needed. For most people, it's best to use a moisturizer twice per day. In the morning, apply it before your sunscreen (or skip the moisturizer in the morning if your sunscreen feels hydrating enough). In the evening, a moisturizer is usually the last step of a routine.
PM - Everyday
Use a generous amount of product to remove all dirt, sunscreen or makeup in one step. There is no need to double-cleanse. It is a good idea to always finish cleansing with a splash of clean water to remove any residue from the cleanser. Most people only need to cleanse their skin with a cleanser once per day, at night. It is the first step of a night skincare routine.
PM - Twice a week
Start slowly with this product: it can be irritating, but your skin can adjust to it with time. It is best to start using this product only once a week for the first few weeks. Mild dryness is normal when starting using a retinoid. Once your skin is able to tolerate the product well, you can increase the frequency of use to twice, and even three times a week. Make sure to apply a moisturizer regularly when using this product. Apply this product on clean skin, before a moisturizer. Most people prefer using this product at night, but it can be used in the morning as well.
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