As We Get Older (Mid-forties) Skin Care Must Be Re-evaluated - What Do You Use?

hi K.,

I think Mary Kay is by far the best product out there. I've been using the Mary Kay skin care line and cosmetics since I was a teenager (I am now 49) and I have no lines on my face (except for a couple on my forehead). I love it that I look younger than I am - my husband is 6 yrs younger than me and I had a late-life baby - now a pre-schooler, so it's kind of important to me to look younger.

Right now I use the Mary Kay Miracle Set, with a slight variation for my dry skin... it's a bit of an investment initially - but if you compare it with other products of the same quality it is really less costly, and worth it. AND I LOVE my MK Consultant - she is a dear friend and SHE DELIVERS! :-) You can check out their products at www.marykay.com, I am sure you'll hear from some MK Consultants here in any case. Your consultant will fine-tune your regimen specifically for your skin and needs - they are very well trained (I don't sell it myself btw). I also feel that I'd rather give my money to an independent woman trying to make a living for herself rather than a department store.

have fun!
W.

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I LOVE Arbonne Intelligence Day and Night Daily Moisturizing Cream. It adjusts to the level of moisture your skin needs at the time of application, and my skin feels great when I put it on. It's only available either through an Arbonne consultant, through the Arbonne website, or you can get it on ebay too.

Arbonne also has a Night Cream that I love. It's a little heavier than the daily cream, but perfect for the loss of moisture skin experiences at night.

Happy moisturizing!

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Mary Kay is the way to go and after you have talked with Renee you will agree.
I am 42 and I have 4 children, 14 year old girl, 9 year old boy, 7 year old girl and a 4 year old girl. I own a retail store in Grayslake. With that said, I am a very busy mom.
MK miracle set is easy to use and it does the trick.

www.macasinteriorsolutions.com

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I have noticed similar changes in my mid thirties, it kinda sucks..lol! I love clinique. You can go online and customize your skin care regimen without a pushy sales lady! They lead you thru a series of questions about your skin and then give recommendations. It is a bit pricier than Oil of Olay, but it lasts three to five months, sometimes even more. Plus if you order at free gift time you feel like you get more for your money!

I am also hearing great things about arbonne. I know several of the moms on here are selling it. Look in the mom owned business section.

Good Luck!

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Hey K.,

I agree that it can be difficult to find the right product for you! I have been searching for a good product and finally found THE ONE for me! I use the AntiAge formula from Rodan and Fields Dermatologists along with the Unblemish line for occasional breakouts! These products are formulated by Dermatologists and I'm excited not to have to pay the copay to use it also!

Let me know if I can assist you in any way! Sounds like you received some good recommendations!

Take Care, J.

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Hi K.,

I recently started using the Wexler products - you can get them at Bath and Body Works. I can't believe the difference in my skin! My poors are much smaller, my skin feels so soft and it looks like I have a glow - sounds like a commercial, but I'm seriously shocked at what a difference this stuff has made. I've had several comments from friends - did you lose weight/change your hair...nobody can pinpoint it :-) I was using Aveda products and liked them but wanted to try something new - so glad I did. I bought the trial sizes of the line to test it out - I liked that I didn't have o buy big bottles of stuff I might not like.

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I started using Kinerase Night Lotion, and love it. My skin is very dry, or maybe it's just winter and being indoors with the heat on. But this lotion goes on very smoothly, and my skin feels silky in the morning. Wrinkles seemed puffed out too bcause it keeps you hydrated. And my skin has a better coloring too. It's expensive $125 I think but you only use a teeny bit, it smooths on easily.

(I was told not to use Clinique bcause it's alcohol based, but I used that bfor)

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Hi,
I'm going to be 42 soon.Today at pre school when I told the one mom,my son starts Highschool this year,she said" you must have been a baby when you had your kids." Wau that felt good!!
So all I'm using is regular Nivea cream with a few drops of almond oil from the health food store witout the scent.
The skin needs lot of oil when we get older,because we lose our natural oils.
I don't believe in any wrinkel creams,because you can't get rid of them with a cream.
M.C

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I use Victoria Principal product. I love it! I was using it for about 5 years and then came on tough times. Decided to stop, big mistake. My skin missed it. I could tell the difference. I went back and won't do that again.
Now a customer can pick a plan. it's great you buy what you use, no wasting products. Love it so much!!

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K., I use and sell Mary Kay. I have 4 children ages 14,16,18 and 20 and everyone thinks I look around 30 even though I am 42. It really is a great product. Even if you don't use the Mary Kay, just remember to use a really good cleanser (NOT soap) and a good moisturizer. If you would like, I would be glad to meet with you and you could try the product. No cost and no obligation to buy anything!!! Good Luck with finding the right product. R.

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Hi K.,
Ahh, time certainly shows on our skin, doesn't it? I am in my mid 30's and definitely have been paying much more attention to my skin, certainly more than I did ten or 15 years ago!!

I use Shaklee's skin care. I looked at a lot of products and I really liked the science and research (and results!) that Shaklee had. The results are second to none. I am very happy with the way my skin looks and feels.

The price is less than the big name products that have been mentioned here. I have known people to use other brands regular ol' store brands, higher priced department store brands and products from a "at home" sales rep and they have all stated that Shaklee feels better and they have gotten better results.

Let me know if you'd like more information.
B. :-)

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Hi K.,

I love Arbonne RE9 Anti-Aging Skin care! I discovered it while in search of a great product to repair the damage to my skin after chemo and radiation for cancer...which did a LOT of damage to my skin (for each year on chemo, ages you TEN YRS!) I'm almost 50 and have been using Arbonne for 2 yrs and friends/family noticed the change in my skin within a few DAYS of my beginning to use it! The other thing that's critical to me is that is has NO harmful ingredients, botancially based with pure, natural ingredients! No petroluem or mineral oil which are the #2 aging factor to skin as they only clog pores and can't absorb into skin.

It's a wonderful find and I've loved sharing it with many of my friends/family and cancer patients I counsel. It's very reasonable too. If you are interested, I can give you a FREE sample to try so you can see for yourself how it works for you...nice to try BEFORE you buy! Let me know, I'd be happy to help; you're right, it IS important to get a GREAT regime to protect our skin and feel good and look good!

My best!
D. M.
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I have been washing my face with Noxzema skin cream for years and using Oil of Olay Total Effects for daytime and Clinique night cream. I also use the Oil of Olay in the black tube to target cetain areas where you may wrinkle (smile lines , crows feet). I can tell you that it works for me, I am fequently complimented on my skin. Remember that spending more money does not necessarily gaurantee a better product. I have tried the more expensive department store brands- not worth it for me. I also like the freedom of being able to pick up my items whenever I want, instead of having to order them. Interesting topic- we older moms have to share some more beauty (and sanity!) tips!

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Hi K.,

Just joined the site. I am a Mary Kay consultant and suggest that you try our Skin Care regime. To learn about the science behind the beauty, visit my Mary Kay Personal Web Site or call me for a brochure.

Odessa Johnson
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www.marykay.com/ojohnson

I highly recommend out Wise Women line (this is for "mature' skin).

www.thebodyshopathome.com/web/faithjones

All our skin care is actually on sale 30% off bundles right now too!

There is also our Kinetin line too. i use the Kinetin with The Moisture White. You can chekc out different regimes at my website. Several bundles... basicly a cleanser, toner and moisturizer are on sale this month so take a look I would be happy to help you and talk with you to see what woudl work best for your skin type.

www.thebodyshopathome.com/web/faithjones