Alright, let’s talk about this NAD+ skincare thing. I kept hearing about it, you know? Popping up here and there. Sounded fancy, like something out of a science lab trying to reverse time. Honestly, my first thought was, “Here we go again, another miracle ingredient.” I’ve been around the block a few times, seen plenty of these miracle things come and go.
My skin wasn’t terrible, but let’s face it, after a certain point, you start noticing things. Little lines showing up more, skin not bouncing back like it used to. It was actually after a particularly stressful few months – work was crazy, not sleeping well – that I looked in the mirror and thought, “Man, you look tired.” Not just tired, but old tired. That’s what really pushed me to actually look into this NAD+ stuff.
Getting Started – What a Maze
So, I started digging around. Not like deep scientific research, mind you. More like scrolling, reading blogs, watching videos. It was confusing. Some people swore by it, others said it was just expensive water. The products themselves? Wow. Serums, creams, even some weird mask things. And the prices were all over the place. Some were ridiculously pricey, promising the fountain of youth in a tiny bottle.
I decided to just jump in. Didn’t go for the most expensive one, but not the cheapest either. Found a serum that had decent-ish reviews, seemed straightforward enough. Figured I’d give it a real shot, use it consistently, see what happens. No point dipping a toe in, right?
The Actual Routine and Waiting Game
So, I started using this NAD+ serum every night. After cleansing, before my regular moisturizer. It felt… okay. Didn’t sting, wasn’t greasy, absorbed pretty fast. Which was nice. But for the first few weeks? Honestly? Nothing. Nada. Zip.
My observations week by week were pretty dull:
- Week 1: Skin feels the same. Maybe slightly more hydrated? Or am I imagining it?
- Week 2: Still nothing obvious. Starting to feel a bit silly spending money on this.
- Week 3: Okay, maybe, maybe my skin looks a tiny bit brighter? Or is it the lighting?
- Week 4: Finished the first bottle. Still on the fence. Felt like I’d been suckered.
I almost gave up after that first bottle. Really did. I remember complaining to my wife about it, saying it was probably just another gimmick for people chasing impossible dreams. She just laughed and said maybe my ‘tired old man’ look was just my new permanent look. Thanks, dear.
Did Anything Actually Change?
Here’s the funny part. I stopped using it for about two weeks. Went back to my old simple routine. And then I started to think maybe something had been happening. My skin didn’t look worse, exactly, but it sort of lost that subtle… I don’t know… evenness it might have had? It wasn’t dramatic. Nothing anyone else would notice.
So, feeling a bit foolish, I bought another bottle. Same stuff. Started using it again. And yeah, after a couple more weeks, I felt like my skin texture looked a bit smoother again. Not like I was 20, don’t get me wrong. But less… rough? Less tired-looking, maybe. It’s subtle. Super subtle. Like, you have to be really looking, and maybe it’s just wishful thinking.
It’s weird because it wasn’t a ‘wow’ transformation. Not at all. It’s more like it helps things not get worse quite so fast? Or maybe just gives a tiny boost you only appreciate when it’s gone. It’s definitely not the magic potion some folks make it out to be. At least, not for me.
So, What Now?
I’m still using it. Mostly out of habit now, and because I think it does something, even if it’s small. It didn’t erase my wrinkles or make me look decades younger. But my skin feels generally healthier, maybe? It’s hard to quantify. It’s not a miracle, but it might be a helpful little soldier in the long, slow battle against gravity and time. Or maybe I’ve just convinced myself. Who knows?
The whole experience kind of reminded me you gotta manage expectations. Nothing’s going to magically fix everything overnight. Consistency seems key, and maybe the results aren’t always dramatic shouts, but quiet whispers. Or maybe it’s just expensive hope in a bottle. I’m still not 100% sure, but I’ll probably keep using it for a while longer. See how it goes.
