Kenneth Carter

Co-signing this: in winter a non-foaming cleanser and a cream with ceramides & glycerin will do more than aloe. To avoid greasiness, apply a thin layer to damp skin, then tap a pea-size of petrolatum or squalane over the flakiest spots at night. If you try exfoliation, stick to 5–10% urea or low lactic acid a couple nights a week and skip fragrance or essential oils to reduce sting.

Hey Richard. I feel you on the struggle. I've tried routines too and but I always forget half the steps by day three. Maybe start with just one habit, like the coffee, and build from there, but honestly, it might fade again with a toddler around. Don't get your hopes up too high.

Hey there, tbh I'm 68 myself and dealing with a couple of shedding dogs, so I totally get the frustration with a clogged filter at our age. The simplest way I've found is to unplug everything first, then gently remove the filter and give it a light shake over the trash to knock off the big stuff. After that, I rinse it under cool running water, not too hot or cold, and just let the water flow through until it's clean. Pat it dry with a towel softly, no wringing, and set it on a rack to air out fully, maybe a day or so. Works great. Once it's bone dry, pop it back in and you're good to go, suction like new without any hassle or damage. I do this every month or two, keeps things easy and my floors tidy for when family drops by. No fancy tools needed, just patience for the drying part.