How to Achieve Great Looking Skin Well Past your 40s!
Because makeup looks best on great skin, the trend’s focus quickly shifted to skin-improving products and procedures. With the introduction of microdermabrasion, chemical peels and laser resurfacing, dermatologists became the go-to complexion-perfection experts and soon after that, there was a rebirth in at-home exfoliators, and face creams went high-tech with smoothing, firming and brightening effects. Ever since flawless-looking skin became a trend a few years ago, some of the biggest beauty breakthroughs have come about. Sheer foundations became makeup-artist favourites but, for many women, cosmetics could only do so much.
Through all this, foundations evolved to enhance our now carefully maintained complexions. New textures mimic the look of skin, shades more closely match a wider range of tones, and many formulas address sensitivity and anti-aging issues. Thankfully, for those who struggle with hyperpigmentation or occasional breakouts, today’s foundations can still deliver beautiful results in medium- to full-coverage formulas.
For our April 2007 Homemakers Magazine story on foundation choices, we consulted Chase Aston, international makeup artist and spokesperson for The Body Shop Makeup. Here, he offers application advice for the 40+ woman, as well as tips on what formula works best for each skin type and coverage requirements.
Once you reach your 40s, your skin can start to look and feel dry and dehydrated. Prep with a nongreasy moisturizer. Follow with a hydrating foundation, then, with a large brush, lightly dust with pressed powder to set it. Use a tinted moisturizer, such as Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer ($40 at Holt Renfrew and Sephora), for a sheer effect, or a cream foundation, such as Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Makeup SPF 15 ($48 at select department stores), for medium to full coverage.
Steven James
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A Step Back In Time
I am not a very special person at all, just your average teenage girl. I cry, I laugh, I get angry, I can be bitter, I wear my heart on my sleeve, I hope, and I dream. In my brief years spent on this earth (seventeen to be exact) I have learned more about life than most people have. I have been put in situations I would desire no one to have to experience. As much as I regret the things I have been exposed to, I can’t help but be thankful, these experiences have made me the strong, independent, and smart girl I am today. These occurrences have also helped me to be able to read and relate to people extremely well. I can only hope this will be of use to me in the future.
The future, this is probably one of my greatest fears. I have so much I desire to accomplish and attain, but no idea whether I will or not. I also am deathly afraid I will make one big mistake that will ruin it all for me. I know I should believe in myself more and trust I have enough self-control to achieve my goals, but I’m only human.
Its funny the kind of things God throws at you during your lifetime, and the results it brings in the long run. One thing I enjoy most is seeing God’s plan unfold. He takes almost every bad situation and turns it into good whether you see it or not. It is fairly hard sometimes waiting to see what it is God has in store for you, but it will almost certainly work out in the end. At this point in my life I am slowly seeing more and more why certain things happened to me in the past. It is an amazing feeling when you realize that even though you had to suffer for a little while it has been made completely worth it.
Another thing I have learned throughout life is that people are bound to change. As we get older our perceptions on certain things and our likings may alter. This may be partially because the things that take place in our lives can have a huge affect on who we become in the future. Surprisingly, the things we want also change as we progress through life. I have experienced this first hand in my most recent years. I have also discovered that I yearn for things I didn’t know I would ever desire.
Ever since I was a little girl I have always been identified as the dreamer. Anything classified as unattainable was always achievable for me. If someone were to tell me I couldn’t do something, or get something I made sure it happened. I wasn’t arrogant I just believed all things were possible. There was no goal or aspiration I couldn’t fulfill.
It was the summer of 1998 when I discovered in a distressing way that things don’t always end up the way you want, and expect them to. I had just gotten home from my friends house to discover my world turned completely upside down. I had just turned seven years old, and my parents were getting a divorce. My older brother Jared seemed to not be able to cope with our parents decision as well as I could. I was distraught, but I also accepted it. Jared had always been a little more unable to cope with difficult situations in general. When we were younger and our grandma died he seemed to be utterly devastated for months.
Although we were completely different emotionally, we had numerous similar physical characteristics. We both had dark brown hair and hazel eyes. We both also had really soft features. I was shorter than him, but only by a couple of inches. Last time I checked I was about 5’4 and he was 5’8. Another interesting characteristic we shared was that we were both rather fair skinned.
I could only be compared to my brother in so many ways. Not many people would be able to even tell we were related with out looking at us. I still had my ambitious ways and I was extremely stubborn. I liked things done a certain way. I also got exceptionally frustrated when I didn’t understand something. If I didn’t like something I would be the first to tell you.
I walked into the kitchen fully expecting a fight. I had just told my mom there was no way I was going out to visit my father in America this summer. It had been four years since I had seen him and Jared (who had decided to live with him) and I had no desire to go now. I went to live with my mom in Ireland almost immediately after their divorce and have been exceptionally happy with my decision.
“Mom, what’s the point in even going? He’s just going to be watching sports or working on his car the whole time I’m there, and Jared will probably just want to work on his music.” I said.
“I know Annaleise, but I really think it’s important for you to spend time with him before you graduate next year.” She said.
“I understand that, but why can’t I just do that next year? I’m probably going to go to college in America anyway. That way I can be even closer and visit him anytime.” I tried to say this as convincingly as I possibly could. Unfortunately she didn’t buy it, and next thing I knew I was on a plane heading
This is one of the best things that I have read on Yahoo! Answers. The word for it is "compelling". It drew me into your story right away and made me want to read more.
I would suspect that some people might say that it jumps around too fast and too much, but I saw it as a reflection of the way a teenager thinks. I thought it was an effective device to show that the thoughts in your head jump around like that.
I found one part to be a little awkwardly written:
<<Another interesting characteristic we shared was that we were both rather fair skinned.
I could only be compared to my brother in so many ways. Not many people would be able to even tell we were related with out looking at us. I still had my ambitious ways and I was extremely stubborn. I liked things done a certain way. I also got exceptionally frustrated when I didn’t understand something. If I didn’t like something I would be the first to tell you.>>
It wasn’t clear at first that you were contrasting physical and emotional characteristics. I would clean that up a little, but other than that, it was moving and I really enjoyed it.
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