Holly’s Best Tips for Looking and Feeling Great in Your 40’s
Your 40’s are an incredible decade; you know yourself better, you’ve built your confidence, and you’re ready to invest in looking and feeling your absolute best. At Med 44 Arcadia, we’re passionate about helping you embrace this stage with treatments, products, and daily habits that support healthy, glowing skin and overall wellness.
Here are Holly’s top recommendations for thriving in your 40’s:
Skincare: The Foundation of Radiance
Your skin is changing in your 40’s — collagen production slows, fine lines become more noticeable, and sun damage from earlier years starts to show. A consistent, targeted routine is key:
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Clinically Proven Skincare: Products like ZO Skin Health Illuminating AOX help brighten skin and protect against environmental stressors. Pair it with ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum or Skin Medica TNS for firming and collagen support.
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Hydration: A lightweight but deeply hydrating moisturizer, such as ZO Skin Health Renewal Creme, replenishes barrier function and smooths fine lines.
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SPF Always: Daily sun protection is non-negotiable. We recommend Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield in Glow, it’s lightweight, leaves you with beautiful skin, and perfect for everyday wear.
Makeup: Effortless, Glowy, and Age-Appropriate
Makeup in your 40’s should enhance, not hide. Less is always more with clean beauty.
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Skin-first Approach: Focus on your base with healthy, radiant skin so you can use lighter foundation or tinted moisturizer. Jane Iredale Skintuition Radiance Boosting Liquid Foundation is the perfect product to add coverage but also keep the skin looking healthy and dewy without being too thick.
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Cream Products: Cream blushes and bronzers give a more youthful, hydrated look compared to powders.
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Highlight the Eyes: A touch of eyeliner, curled lashes, and a good brow gel keeps your features lifted and defined without heaviness. Some of our favorite products are the Jane Iredale Lash Fixation Tubing Mascara, FitGlow Beauty Plant Protein Brow Gel in clear, and the Jane Iredale ColorLux Eyeshadow Sticks.
Lifestyle: Small Shifts, Big Impact
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Prioritize Sleep: Aim for 7–9 hours nightly to support skin repair, hormones, and energy.
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Move Daily: Strength training and pilates are excellent for maintaining bone density, posture, and muscle tone.
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Stress Management: Meditation, walking outdoors, or even a few minutes of journaling can reduce cortisol, which affects both skin and overall health.
Supplements: Support From the Inside Out
We proudly carry Thorne supplements to help support vitality from within. Some of Holly’s top picks for women in their 40’s:
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Thorne Women’s Multi 50+ – Targeted vitamins and minerals for bone, heart, and brain health.
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Thorne Collagen Plus – Helps support skin elasticity, hydration, and joint health.
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Thorne Biotin – Encourages strong hair and nails while supporting energy metabolism.
Hair Growth: Fuller, Healthier Strands
Hair can begin to thin in your 40’s, but targeted products can help.
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Nutrafol Women’s Balance – Specifically formulated for women experiencing hair changes during perimenopause and beyond. It supports thicker, fuller hair with a blend of adaptogens, vitamins, and marine collagen.
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Scalp Health: Regular exfoliation and nourishing serums help create a healthy foundation for growth. Keravive hair treatments are offered at Med 44 Arcadia which keep the scalp clean and healthy to allow new hair to grow.
- At Home LED Caps: iRestore LED caps use low-level light therapy to stimulate hair follicles, improve thickness, and support natural growth. It’s FDA-cleared, non-invasive, and easy to use at home, making it a perfect addition to your routine for stronger, healthier hair.
In-Clinic Treatments to Consider
Beyond at-home care, professional treatments are the ultimate investment in your skin and confidence:
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Moxi Laser for gentle resurfacing and brightening.
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BBL HERO for sun damage and pigmentation.
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Potenza RF Microneedling for tightening and collagen stimulation.
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HydraFacial for deep hydration and an instant glow.
Final Thoughts
Your 40’s are all about taking control of your health and beauty in a sustainable way. With the right skincare, lifestyle, supplements, and treatments, you’ll not only look radiant but feel empowered and vibrant from the inside out.