40 something skin,
products,
skin care
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 2:21PM 
40 something skin, this is the age where women start to notice things like, sagging eyelids, circles around the eyes, dull skin, more wrinkles, etc. Past exposure to the sun will determine such things as brown spots and wrinkles. You may also see blotchiness and broken blood vessels all due to sun exposure.
Help is here.
Now is when you will notice the most extreme drop in your own moisture, making dryness to be your worst enemy in your forties. You may also notice larger pores and the thickened skin will look dull.
The smile lines around your eyes and forehead are now noticable even when you aren't smiling. If you started protecting your skin way back in your late 20's or early 30's, you will be better off than most. If not you may be experiencing deeper wrinkles faster than someone who has been very careful with their skin care regimen for the past 10 to 15 years. If you have a lighter complexion, your wrinkles will be more noticable than someone with a darker complexion. Still, everyone should protect their skin from too much sunlight.
You can turn back the clock.
If you tend to have oily skin, remember that oily skin can be a result of dehydration. I know that sounds funny, but when your skin is dehydrated, it produces more oil. Hydrated skin and oily skin are entirely different. Dehydrated skin can very well be oily skin which will clog pores and cause breakouts. Hydrate with a high quality moisturizer such as Skintelligence Daily Moisture Enhancer twice per day, for the 40 something skin.
Skintelligence Daily Moisture Enhancer is designed to hold in moisture longer than body lotion. 
This is made just for the 30 and 40 something skin. The only difference is that in your 30's you only needed to moisturize once per day and now you need to do it twice a day for maximum protection.
If you have extra dry skin, you may even need to use something more. Instead of changing your moisturizer I would recommend adding, Skintelligence Alpha 24 Triple Revitalizing Complex.
Skintelligence Alpha 24 Triple Revitalizing Complex for the 40 something skin.
Alpha 24 is an alpha hydroxy triple-revitalizing complex that protects against the signs of aging. It promotes the emergence of younger, healthier looking skin cells to the surface. Alpha 24 offers age combative free radical neutralizers, and provides minimal protection against the harmful effects of the sun's UVA and UVB rays with SPF 8 sunscreens. This product works well with all skin types, has a time released formulation and delivers results within 4 to 6 weeks.
Alpha 24 is a scientifically formulated skin care product that has a powerful combination of invigorating corrective Alpha-hydroxicy Acids (AHAs). These are naturally-occurring substances found in grapes, citrus fruits, sugar cane and sour milk. AHAs work by penetrating the upper, dead layers of the epidermis. The AHAs then loosen the chemical bonds of keratin (a structural protein produced by the skin) to strengthen skin. Alpha 24 uses an advanced blend of three AHAs from sugar cane (glycolic acid), citrus fruits, and apples. There is a total of 9.6% AHAs in a bottle of Alpha 24.
Recommended Use: Alpha 24 does not take the place of any other Skintelligence product. Its function is in a class by itself. We suggest using Alpha 24 as your third step in the Skintelligence program.
Step 1 Hydra Derm Deep Cleansing Emulsion
Step 2 pH Skin Normalizer
Step 3 Alpha 24 Triple Revitalizing Complex
Step 4 Cellular Perfecting Complex
Step 5 Daily Moisture Enhancer
Step 6 Facial Firming Masque (Two times weekly)
Use Skintelligence Alpha 24
To reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
To increase skin clarity. Skin looks brighter, fresher, and more luminous.
To support skin elasticity.
Enhance your skin's ability to retain its own moisture for extended periods of time. Especially important now that you are in your 40's
Improve the softness of your skin.
Improves the smoothness of your skin.
Reduce the appearance of skin discoloration.
Skin tone improves.
Reduces excessively oily skin.
Helps maintain clear complexion.
One other Skintelligence product that is great for the 40 something skin is the Cellular Perfecting Complex.
Benefits:
Significantly reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and other visible signs of aging.
Promotes the normal repair of skin cells.
Provides super hydration to skin cells - mucopolysaccharides act as tiny blotters that attach to cells and bind moisture.
Contains sodium hyaluronate to promote normal healing.
Handy dropper applicator is both practical and sanitary.
Selected Ingredients:
Sodium Hyaluronate - A vital moisturizer and lubricant present in the interstitial spaces between the epidermal cells. Helps to promote the normal repair of skin cells. Promotes elasticity, flexibility, and tone to the skin.
Hydrolyzed Mucopolysaccharides - A complex of proteins and amino acids derived from the hydrolysis of plant extracts - the essential constituents of every living cell. Moisturizes and lubricates the skin by acting as tiny "blotters" which bind moisture to the cells. The prescence of these lubricating moisturizers works to maintain the skin's collagen, resulting in the maintenance of elasticity, flexibility, and texture.
Iniferine (Anti-Oxidants) - A group of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes that help protect our bodies from the formation of free radicals. The way in which free radicals are normally kept in check is by the action of free radical scavengers (anti-oxidants) that are naturally manufactured by our bodies in the form of enzymes and low molecular weight sulhydryl compounds, which perform vital functions. These anti-oxidants neutralize the free radicals. Iniferine is imported from France and considered one of the most effective blends of anti-oxidants, formulated exclusively for use in skin care products.
NaPCA (lactic acid) - It is highly water-absorbing and at high humidity dissolves in its own water of hydration. Application of this compound to the skin as a humectant increases skin softness.
Allantoin - nitrogen-containing organic compounds found in many plants and has the ability to promote the growth of healthy tissue and support normal healing.
Dandelion Extract - Made from the leaf and the root. Used as a skin refresher and rich in vitamins A and C.
Carrot Extract - Has anti-oxidant properties and is rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene.
Lemon Grass Extract - Distilled from the leaves of lemon grasses. Used in the preparation of cosmetics and perfumes for its fragrance.
Violet Extract - Violet blossoms have been primarily used for natural coloring and fragrances.
Nayad - Helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, promotes normal skin thickness and color, and reduces roughness and dryness.
Cellular Perfecting Complex is a special formula that helps promote the normal repair of skin cells. It enables the skin cells to retain moisture for longer periods, resulting in more youthful and healthier looking skin.
So, for the 40 something, there are a few extra steps recommended for you to continue having beautiful skin well into your 40's and even 50's.
Check out what you can do if you are in your 50's, 60's and beyond.
As always, if I can be of any assistance with your skin care, please contact me and I would be happy to help.
Michelle Moseley can be reached at 1-800-363-4918 toll free VM or here.
40 something skin,
products,
skin care