Shannon Ma: What is your skin type?

Helene Heldager: Normal … and now a little mature.

SM: What are your primary concerns?

HH: Being 41 I’m just now starting to see what may be my primary concerns in the years to come. I’m beginning to detect a slight discoloration on my upper lip – it may be hormonal changes and it may be sun exposure. At any point I’m aware of it and know to act now.

Another concern is broken capillaries. It’s hereditary and my mother’s cheeks are constantly red but even though your genes play a role you’re still in control when it comes to cold weather which can make things worse for us that are prone to broken capillaries.

SM: What products do you use that address your concerns?

HH: I’ve started using Enlighten Me to fade the discoloration on my upper lip before it gets any worse. I’m also being more faithful with my sunblock – even when they sky is grey, as it often is here in Denmark.

With regards to the broken capillaries I always make sure to use Skin Insulator during the cold winters here in Denmark and sometimes I even use a little complexion oil underneath to give my skin even more moisture.

SM: Can you tell us how your skincare concerns have changed from your 20’s 30’s and 40’s?

HH:

20’s: When I was in my 20s I really had no concerns. I’ve always loved skincare products and was using them faithfully – just because I loved it. When I was 27 I had triplets and the hormonal change in my body was huge. All of a sudden my hair got curly and my skin got drier. The sleep deprivation left its mark on my skin, too. I had dark circles under my eyes and sometimes the skin around my eyes looked green. I made sure to drink a lot of water (I was breast feeding all three) and my husband made sure I was getting nourishing meals. After 8 months they all slept through the night – and so did I.

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