tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post9013888801498785155..comments2023-12-30T19:34:10.283+00:00Comments on Older Mum (In A Muddle): #One Week - Spring '13 - Red CheeksOlder Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-15593006120390168772013-06-12T08:47:03.855+01:002013-06-12T08:47:03.855+01:00Thank you very much. They are too honest sometimes...Thank you very much. They are too honest sometimes. She is also already asking me why my teeth are yellow - I think that's worse than the spots!<br /><br />And regarding you suggestions - those are very good indeed. The skin does need some sun! Being out in the garden recently has helped. And acupuncture would probably help too.Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-36837239179505002822013-06-11T16:21:21.749+01:002013-06-11T16:21:21.749+01:00Echoing the other comments, fabulously written. C...Echoing the other comments, fabulously written. Children are so honest - aren't they? I'm just waiting for mine to start the 'why are your teeth yellow/ is your hair grey' questions - just as I'm sure I did to my Mum.<br /><br />I wish I had the answer to your skincare issues, but I'm no expert. I agree with all the comments but would also add - don't go too heavy on the sunblock - sometimes moderate sun exposure can be great for the skin (lots of vit D for a start!) sunblock might just clog things up further. There are some acupuncturists that specialise in acupuncture facials, maybe worth a try.Mummy Plumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10746501465644149765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-15029797223842379862013-06-06T12:07:58.828+01:002013-06-06T12:07:58.828+01:00Tell me about it! X. Don't worry if you didn&#...Tell me about it! X. Don't worry if you didn't get to join in - I totally understand :o).Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-53768783774778576522013-06-06T08:16:11.316+01:002013-06-06T08:16:11.316+01:00It is so hard to find out exactly what causes skin...It is so hard to find out exactly what causes skin breakouts. I hope you find the answer soon! xx<br />PS: sorry I have not joined in this week, huge backlog after coming back from my London trip... Funky Wellieshttp://funkywelliesrandomthoughts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-39826467823313231402013-06-05T20:43:46.705+01:002013-06-05T20:43:46.705+01:00Me too - hope they settle down soon! Didn't ex...Me too - hope they settle down soon! Didn't expect spots in my forties. X.Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-69854297145679487122013-06-05T19:03:38.403+01:002013-06-05T19:03:38.403+01:00We all got spots and blotches. There's nothing...We all got spots and blotches. There's nothing to be done about an enquiring mind, but the adults could be more tactful. Hope it settles down soon x.Lesley Beetonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18384323023378437869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-22015804715993381512013-06-05T17:27:43.348+01:002013-06-05T17:27:43.348+01:00WOW. Just WOW. I was really taken aback by your re...WOW. Just WOW. I was really taken aback by your really thoughtful comment. Really great suggestions - thank you so much. I've heard that using paraben free facial products is the way to go. I am currently using the Dermalogica range and I have to say it is very soothing on my skin, but I guess their products have parabens in too.<br /><br />Sugars and sweeteners - I hear you - I used to eat a lot less sugar and my skin was a lot better for it - it was clear!<br /><br />And of course - water, as nature intended! And relaxation too. I think my current skin problems have been a lot to do with flux in hormones and stress - I have had a lot if stress over the last year.<br /><br />I will remember to repeat that mantra, I am still beautiful.<br /><br />Thank you very much. XXX Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-60456729079379638862013-06-05T17:17:53.499+01:002013-06-05T17:17:53.499+01:00Thank you so much for this suggestion. I've ad...Thank you so much for this suggestion. I've added it to my shopping list! Sounds like it will be just the ticket for my troublesome skin - I reckon what I have developed is acne/rosacea, and I think its due to hormones. I am currently using the Dermalogica products on my skin, and they are very good - I had a skin analysis don, and they did think it was hormones. It actually got worse after I finished breast feeding. <br /><br />Acupuncture is also a good idea too. <br /><br />Thank you lovely. And I thought what lovely young, clear skin you have. It was lovely meeting up. X Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-59198937455875969172013-06-05T17:07:31.422+01:002013-06-05T17:07:31.422+01:00Thank you very much! I love that about children...Thank you very much! I love that about children's innocence. And I really do think it is hormonal - there is such a big shift after having a baby and then again after finishing breast feeding. Maybe I should have another to clear my skin up - ha ha ha. X Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-49777812889235610892013-06-05T17:04:08.195+01:002013-06-05T17:04:08.195+01:00Thank you very, very much. And so very true, how c...Thank you very, very much. And so very true, how children can upset us through their innocence. Pardon the pun but there observations are spot on - it's us, me, that creates the problem around our complexions. I think it is hormonal. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-70602710562416006052013-06-05T17:00:41.287+01:002013-06-05T17:00:41.287+01:00That's okay :o). Thank you very much. X.That's okay :o). Thank you very much. X.Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-64259746082769356042013-06-05T17:00:18.521+01:002013-06-05T17:00:18.521+01:00Gotta love em eh? X.Gotta love em eh? X.Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-71019517778714999492013-06-05T16:09:57.187+01:002013-06-05T16:09:57.187+01:00That's kids. Big man was a little too curious ...That's kids. Big man was a little too curious over a mans tattoos the other day xA Strong Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16121247746854621323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-76878304883218832912013-06-05T15:04:59.340+01:002013-06-05T15:04:59.340+01:00No answers for you I'm afraid but beautiful wr...No answers for you I'm afraid but beautiful writing as ever. Mich xMichelleTwinMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03666267510923224699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-23527082398166970502013-06-05T12:33:47.416+01:002013-06-05T12:33:47.416+01:00Thank you - maybe I should start saying that to my...Thank you - maybe I should start saying that to myself - my blemishes are awesome! I think it is that dreaded mid-life rush! And you are so right - it's gone so quickly...Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-42060556881410930142013-06-05T12:32:35.783+01:002013-06-05T12:32:35.783+01:00I am starting to think it's hormones and stres...I am starting to think it's hormones and stress and ageing - bah! I always thought my skin would be lovely and clear in my middling years!Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-34497873028757364342013-06-05T12:31:05.539+01:002013-06-05T12:31:05.539+01:00I tend not to look in the mirror that much too! Br...I tend not to look in the mirror that much too! Broken veins? Is that because of the wind and rain and the great outdoors - sounds to me like you are very healthy and 'weathered'. X. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-13052264963708756962013-06-05T12:28:18.476+01:002013-06-05T12:28:18.476+01:00Thank you very much - children are very honest, bu...Thank you very much - children are very honest, but of course spots aren't a problem to them, it's us - the adults - who have turned it into an issue. Glad you like the way this was illustrated - the subject matter and the petals seemed to work well. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-59375332930900400082013-06-05T11:28:10.582+01:002013-06-05T11:28:10.582+01:00What an amazing post, filled with emotion, and bea...What an amazing post, filled with emotion, and beautiful photos. Wonderfully written. POD is just at that age where she's observing her surroundings. It's difficult that children can upset us through their innocence. My skin has changed too since I had POD, I wonder if it's hormonal? Charly Dovehttp://www.podcastdove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-47921860444707294792013-06-05T10:34:30.042+01:002013-06-05T10:34:30.042+01:00Beautiful photos! Children really are so innocent ...Beautiful photos! Children really are so innocent aren't they, unaware of what grown up life can be like and what makes us worry and self conscious. Sounds hormonal, I have noticed a big change in my skin recently and it does upset me sometimes I'm putting it down to hormones from birth control though. Problem is: Clear skin equals more babies! Dodgey skin equals no more babies! Not a hard choice right now! Have you been to a derm? xXandi | The Mummy Scriptshttp://themummyscripts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-6969403880881150742013-06-05T10:30:11.034+01:002013-06-05T10:30:11.034+01:00Glad you are enjoying #oneweek! That made me smile...Glad you are enjoying #oneweek! That made me smile :o) Mine also get worse at that time of the month which just happens to be this week. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-65687624126174712832013-06-05T10:27:07.203+01:002013-06-05T10:27:07.203+01:00I reckon it's hormomal too! Taking your advice...I reckon it's hormomal too! Taking your advice with ghusto! X.Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-11631266131357296692013-06-05T10:26:26.844+01:002013-06-05T10:26:26.844+01:00I think it's a combination of stress and hormo...I think it's a combination of stress and hormones. I have noticed that my skin has got better since I moved and now that I am out and about in the garden and exercising again. I love kid's honesty - just not about my face :o) X. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-23270715213755448762013-06-05T10:23:53.346+01:002013-06-05T10:23:53.346+01:00Thank you. Children are disarmingly honest! X.Thank you. Children are disarmingly honest! X.Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-71486947871541933092013-06-05T09:34:02.602+01:002013-06-05T09:34:02.602+01:00My go-to product for all skin issues is virgin coc...My go-to product for all skin issues is virgin coconut oil (following a recommendation from Lucy at Lulastic). It seems counterintuitive, putting oil on, because you'd think it'd make you worse, but it's the most magic stuff I've ever found. So far, between the three people in our family, it has worked on dry skin, rosacea, stretch marks, spotty skin, sunburn, and fungal nail infection. You can either apply topically or cook with it. <br /><br />Other option if it's a hormonal thing may be acupuncture, which works for me every time my body is going a little haywire. <br /><br />When I saw you last week, my only thought was how lovely and radiant you looked, didn't notice at all xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com