TIPS FOR AGING WELL - the basics
1. Always protect yourself from the sun by using a chemical-free sunblock and/or mineral makeup which contains natural suncreen. That said, I still try to get 15-20 minutes a day of sun for the vitamin D that it provides before applying sunblock or makeup.
2. Is there anybody out there still smoking? If so, stop immediately. I can always spot a smoker. The skin looks dull, almost gray in color and dehydrated due to oxygen deprivation and reduced blood flow to the skin’s surface; not to mention what smoking does to the overall health of a person.
3. Drink lots of water to keep your skin well hydrated and flush out toxins.
4. Eat a healthy diet and limit alcohol consumption. More on this in a future blog -“Eating for Beauty”.
5. Avoid using harsh products or harsh treatments on your skin. This can encourage sensitivity and dehydration. If it stings, burns, hurts or leaves the skin feeling dry, back off and try something else.
6. Figure out a skincare routine for your type of skin and then stick to it. A gentle cleanser, alcohol-free toner, serum (if needed), moisturizer, eye cream and a gentle scrub are the basics. Keep in mind that skin can change due to illness, age or climate and adjust accordingly.
7. Stress management. Yoga with it’s focus on deep breathing and relaxation can be very beneficial.
8. Get enough sleep, as your skin repairs itself overnight when the body’s energy isn’t needed for all the day-to-day work it does
9. Exercise. Enough said. We just have to do it.
10. Be lovng and kind to yourself and others.
To your health and beauty!!
-Sheila
