The Ordinary Anti Aging Skincare for Over 50 {What Not To Do!}

So like it says in my title, this video is going to be some of the best anti aging products from The Ordinary and what NOT to do with them! I'll go over the products, tell you my experience mixing incorrectly and what I decide to add into my daily routine and what I'm passing on. #TheOrdinary #anti-aging @Over50Beauty

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[mbmiller]

Hi Lisa … I’m a new subscriber, watching a few of your older videos. As a licensed esthetician/esthetics instructor, I’d like to offer a few tips you may or may not find helpful. Please don’t misunderstand … not intending to ‘be the boss of you’, just to help. So here are my top tips: #1 - pH is a key factor in skin barrier integrity and antimicrobial defense. On the pH scale of 1-14, 7 being considered neutral, the skin on your face (untreated) tends to be slightly acidic in the 5/6 range. Interestingly, newborns tend to start at around 7 and lower with age. This is where your skin is happiest. When you’re throwing a lot of different products at it, your barrier can become quite compromised, resulting in irritation. Lets say you’re using a lot of low (acidic) products and experience that irritation. You want to bring that pH up a bit, right? Just dissolve about a tablespoon of baking soda (highly alkaline) in a cup of warm water and swab your face with it. Voila … you should experience quick relief. Now, if you were using an enzyme product (highly alkaline) to exfoliate, while you may not experience the same level of irritation as with an acid, you still want to normalize your pH to protect your barrier and its function. The remedy? A similar mixture using a tablespoon of vinegar (acidic) in water. Then carry on with the remainder of your routine, which brings me to the order in which to layer products. The most important thing you need to remember is ‘thin to thick’, and ‘clear to cloudy’, unless you’re including an antioxidant formula, which you would typically apply first, no matter the viscosity. Your final product should always be the heaviest in your routine, typically a product that contains lipids (fats/oils) that lock everything in and prevent TEWL (trans-epidermal water loss). Lastly, before any type of ‘peel’, treat your skin with tyrosinase inhibitors for a couple of weeks beforehand. These include, but are not limited to, kojic acid, ferulic acid, licorice extract, alpha arbutin, etc. These will inhibit the activity of the melanocytes and cut down on the hyperpigmentation you experienced post peel. Of course, when you are prone to this type of hyperpigmentation (darker skintones tend to be), regular use of these products are recommended!
Ok - that’s all I have to share for now. 🤗. Hope you find it helpful!! One more thing … if you want to do a deep dive into how the skin functions, check out the book ‘Milady Standard Esthetics Fundamentals’ on Amazon. Not inexpensive, but a great investment if you are interested in learning all things skin. 🤗🤗🤗

[nancylyon-gray]

I swear by their products. My skin has changed so much. I was a tanner (Scottsdale) for 45 years. I never even put moisturizer on my face. Luckily, I have bullet proof skin. I love The Ordinary. I went in slowly with it and I have had great experiences with it. I did follow Kimberly's routine.

[sherrysmith]

Lisa, I started using The Ordinary products but was so so confused about what I could and couldn't use with what. I went on the site and printed out their whole big chart of what products can and cannot be used at the same time. I taped it to the inside of my bathroom closet where my skin care and cosmetics are kept. Not only could I easily look up what I should and shouln't use together but it helped me commit it to memory. Still great as a quick reference guide!!

[christinekeenan]

I have all of these products and absolutely LOVE them. The peel is amazing, it does tingle and itch, but leaves a beautiful glow. It’s a great line and so adorable!

[shirleyens]

I use several of The Ordinary products and love them!
There's a reason for instructions. Hope people are not put off of the brand because of incorrect use.

[sarikem]

I love this products and it has done my skin wonders😊.

[qtredhead]

The AHA/BHA peel is one of my favourite products, my skin feels and looks at least 15 years younger after using it.

[maureenperez]

Hi Lisa, I use the copper peptides and they do have a place with other Ordinary products but it is limited for safety and other negative results.
My skin has been desensitized while using the Ordinary products for over a year...so my skin accepts these products gratefully. Anyone using multiple active ingredients needs to build up gradually to decrease potential irritation to their skin. Everyone's skin is different and must be respected.

In the Am...I cleanse with a fiber cloth only, apply "Alpha Arbutrin", then copper peptides, then mix Niacinamide powder with the Moisturizing Factors with no issues at all.

I recently changed my PM routine to "cleanse with their oil cleanser, apply Vit C Suspension 30%, Alpha Arbutrin and then Moisturizing Factors...also no problem for my skin.

1-2 x week I use the Peeling Solution after an hour of Vit C 30% absorbing...then AA again and Moisturizing Factors to seal it in...no problems. Vit C Suspension works better for me at night rather than morning for better brightening. I have tried other AHA's in the past and the burning and process was very uncomfortable. The Ordinary's Peeling Solution is fantastic and so is the red. That's part of the fun of using it. The "stingle" is intense if your skin is using it for the first time, or you aren't used to acids...so The Ordinary recommends removing it before 10 mts if it starts stinging. A "stingle" is very different from a "tingle"...so let's be honest about that...lol.

[catlady]

A few weeks ago I began the vitamin C suspension...no irritation. I did my first AHA BHA peeling solution 5 days ago...no irritation. Yesterday I tried the Glycolic acid...no irritation. I have a bunch of their products so I'll keep using them as recommended (always use the exfoliants only at nigh-time!)

[BethGrahamWellness]

I’ve been using the Hyaluronic Acid then the “Buffet” (without cooper peptides) & Rose Hip Seed Oil at night. This trio is fantastic and my skin feels amazing every morning. I do need to add a weekly exfoliation product.

[angelacross]

I love the ordinary. Used correctly, (what were you thinking girl?) they are incredibly effective and so cheap that I buy them in quantity for fear they will get smart and put their prices up.

[Crystalbluediamond]

When it comes to skin you always have to patch test first and go easy . Build up tolerance gradually.Be kind to yourself.Good skin doesn't happen overnight.Its something you have to do 24/7 every day + consider your diet/lifestyle.

[charlenehenderson]

Ohmword how refreshing to hear of this product!! I am 65 years young but is getting harder to stop the aging process. It depressions me, I am vain I'll admit. Thank God both of my parents passed down good genetics. In my search for the magic ONE, I have spent way too much $ slapping on everything I could at a reasonable price somethings seemed to work, but stopped working, I felt. I just ordered some kinda snail 🐌 stuff but not feeling it so far. SO I'm going to try this!! I've been taking notes & reading other reviews & their information & helpfulness I'll let y'all know if I can remember lol lol 🤪

[gailcoleman]

Finally! Someone else that makes silly mistakes and owns up. I'm just getting over the burnt skin around my eyes too. I started using The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% because it is supposed to brighten the skin and be especially good for around the eyes. Might be for some but it burnt the skin around my eyes and I've had sore, red and peeling skin for a couple of weeks. I stopped using everything except jojoba oil and it's finally cleared up. I'll stick to their Caffeine for my eyes in future.

[jenedge]

My 18 y/o daughter had bought the aha/bha peel and didn’t like it at all. She asked if I wanted it and I said sure, I’ll try it. Turns out I loved it but it did scare me when it tingled so much the first time I used it. I had never heard of Ordinary, so I did some investigating and came across Pretty Over Fifty and now I’m a convert. I use my retinol at night on the nights I don’t use a peel of any kind and I use the buffet/copper in the am with hyaluronic acid and a sunscreen. I’ll switch buffet out for vit c aprox 2 times a week. I use niacinamide/zinc am and pm. I have the Argireline and salicylic acid, but I forget to use them most times. My skin has definitely improved and I love the price point

[julieannharris]

Just received my first order for dry age skin used it my evening routine after this one use it's so amazing my skin looks and feels so much better looking forward to future

[Geraldine]

I use Retinoid 5% in squalane, hyaluronic acid and their under-eye solution (forget the name). Nevre had a problem. I really appreciate the affordability compared with other over-priced beauty products that have the same active ingredients in much smaller quantities, dressed up in fancy jars and packaging.

[eevagirl]

OMG what a crazy review. I want to run from Ordinary products! However, I do appreciate your experimentations.

[marinasilveira]

Im impressed how honest and funny you were at this video! Just thank you for your true review! It’s hard to start a skincare routine and all the videos are the same! I loved how we can learn from your mistakes here!
Tks for sharing! ❤️

[hannamayer]

I love the products, I never had a Problem with anything I have used. I keep using the Ordinary products.