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Question: During the holidays and all of the discounts, do you splurge and pick up a little something for yourself?
(Honestly, we do!)
Prize: Striking Holiday Duo Set (NEW for the holidays)
Set includes -
•Striking Rejuvenating Eye Creme, 0.5 oz jar
•Striking Restorative Moisture Creme, 1 oz jar
Product Value: $77.00
Winner will be drawn on Friday, December 4th.
Post your answers here, on our Facebook page or email us at strikingskin@gmail.com. All answers must be posted by 9am Pacific time on Friday, December 4, 2009 in order to qualify. Winners will be randomly selected and then emailed for contact information. Please do not post your address or other contact information to this blog other than your email address.
Winner drawn Monday, 11/30 – PJ MariaPatricia is the winner. Congratulations PJ!
Question of the day: Be honest, is it cranberry from a can (jellied or whole) or real cranberries on Thanksgiving. Or if you are reading this on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, then was it real or canned?
Prize: Striking Holiday Duo Set (NEW for the holidays)
Set includes -
•Striking Rejuvenating Eye Creme, 0.5 oz jar
•Striking Restorative Moisture Creme, 1 oz jar
Product Value: $77.00
Winner will be drawn on Monday, November 30.
Post your answers here, on our Facebook page or email us at strikingskin@gmail.com. All answers must be posted by 9am Pacific time on Monday, November 30, 2009 in order to qualify. Winners will be randomly selected and then emailed for contact information. Please do not post your address or other contact information to this blog other than your email address.
Romy Raves about Striking in her recent post, Skin Care for 40 Somethings. Romy Raves is a blog that is the “Go to” girl for tips, trends, product reviews and any other suggestions that would be of interest to you. Read about her Striking Skin Care experience and stay tuned for an opportunity to win products on her site Romy Raves.
Winner drawn 11/20. Congratulations Alice K.!
We love to shop till we drop. In light of this exciting holiday shopping season that we are entering, we thought we would direct our Free Striking Friday question this week to shopping.
Question of the day: Are you planning to go shopping the day after Thanksgiving this year?
Prize: Striking Holiday Duo Set (NEW for the holidays)
Set includes -
•Striking Rejuvenating Eye Creme, 0.5 oz jar
•Striking Restorative Moisture Creme, 1 oz jar
Product Value: $77.00
Post your answers here, on our Facebook page or email us at strikingskin@gmail.com. All answers must be posted by 9am Pacific time on Friday, November 20, 2009 in order to qualify. Winners will be randomly selected and then emailed for contact information. Please do not post your address or other contact information to this blog other than your email address.
I’ve been throwing around the term “menopausal skin” for a few weeks now and somebody asked me to explain what exactly that means. I’m glad she asked, because it encompasses so much more than “aging”.
Menopause brings about all kinds of changes in woman’s body. The physical changes that we most commonly associate with menopause are the end of the menstrual cycle and the beginning of hot flashes. But, menopause has a significant impact on the skin as well. The loss of estrogen causes diminished collagen and elastin production which results in loss of firmness and elasticity of the skin and the appearance of more lines and wrinkles. In fact, there are some studies that show that skin can lose up to 30% of collagen after the first five years of menopause. Women can also experience changes in texture and tone of the skin, dryness, pigmentation problems, acne and even facial hair. Aren’t you glad you asked???
One of the ways to manage menopausal aging is to use skin care products that contain ingredients known to enhance collagen production. Retinoids (Vitamin A such as retinol, retinol palmitate, retinoic acid or tretinoin) are always a good choice. Your doctor can prescribe Retin-A® or Renova® for its proven exfoliation and rejuvenation qualities. It’s a good treatment if you are suffering from menopausal acne as well.
Collagen-enhancing peptides such as the SmartPeptides found in Striking Skin Care are also excellent for restoring menopausal skin. For instance Striking Multi-Peptide Serum contains Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14 and Heptapeptide-7. These peptides encourage keratinocyte proliferation and migration as well as collagen production. In plain English that means it makes the skin look and feel firmer while diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. In fact, in an independent clinical study of Striking Multi-Peptide Serum, 94% said they had firmer skin in 14 days and 84% said the appearance of fines lines and wrinkles were reduced in 14 days.
Here is a “before” photo:
Here is the “after” photo at 14 days:
The formulation also contains trehalose and glycerin which are excellent at protecting the skin from dehydration while helping to restore its natural moisture balance. The result is smoother, firmer, well-hydrated skin.
The use of a good broad-spectrum sunscreen is also highly recommended to protect the skin from the sun’s aging rays as well as discourage any hyperpigmentation that may occur. Look for a sunscreen that protects from both UVA and UVB rays. There are many sunscreen options available for use over or under your moisturizer or there are several foundations on the market that contain SPF that are a good option.
I’d personally also invest in a Clarisonic Sonic Face Brush (see my post on 10/8/09). This brush cleans your skin more efficiently than manual cleansing which allows your treatment products to penetrate better and do what they’re supposed to do. The initial investment is big ($195), but the payoff is worth it.
What tips do you have for managing menopausal skin?
Posted by Brigette, contributor
Winner drawn 11/13 – Congratulations to Marina G.
We are still having the Free Striking Friday Question – although we are a little late this week in posting it.
Question of the day: What is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition?
Prize: Striking Holiday Duo Set (NEW for the holidays)
Set includes -
•Striking Rejuvenating Eye Creme, 0.5 oz jar
•Striking Restorative Moisture Creme, 1 oz jar
Product Value: $77.00
Post your answers here, on our Facebook page or email us at strikingskin@gmail.com. All answers must be posted by 9am Pacific time on Friday, November 13, 2009 in order to qualify. Winners will be randomly selected and then emailed for contact information. Please do not post your address or other contact information to this blog other than your email address.
What magazines do you read and where do you buy them?
Answer our short survey and once we reach 50 survey responders, we will randomly draw one winner to receive a Striking Daily Essentials Kit (value $50.00).
Good luck!
Update Your Look with a Hair Makeover
Whenever a show is on with makeovers, I am instantly drawn to it. I came across this makeover of a woman who just celebrated her 40th birthday. It is not a drastic makeover but updates her hair style so that her face is more visible and lets her new found confidence shine through.
I think everyone needs a refresher every so often, even if it is only for that “just styled feel” after you get a new hair style. I feel a surge of confidence after I have my hair styled or colored that I didn’t have when I walked in to the salon the hour before.
Need a boost in this fall weather? Schedule an appointment with your hair stylist and update your look.
Enter our Free Striking Friday Question for this week (before 11/6) and tell us how often you cut or color your hair.
