There's one thing we all can't deny, and that is that we are all aging every day. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could stop the aging process, and reverse it too? While science hasn't quite found the true fountain of youth as of yet, there are things that we can do to look younger than we do currently.
Why is it that some women, and men, look 10 or 20 years older than they actually are, yet others look 10 or 20 years younger than they actually are? Yes genetics plays a part, however, it's not only genetics. Factors that affect the appearance of aging is skin and hair care, diet, water consumption, and more.
A few tips to looking younger.
-Get plenty of sleep. When you don't get enough sleep your body is not able to repair itself and fight off the harm from daily environmental exposure. A lack of sleep contributes to dark circles under your eyes.
-Drink plenty of water. Water is crucial to your health and aging. When you don't drink enough water you become dehydrated which drastically affects your skin and the appearance of aging. Your total water intake on a daily basis should be the equivalent to half of your body weight in ounces. This includes water and foods you consume with water content, for example melon or other fruits. Remember, when it comes to caffeinated drinks or drinks with alcohol, for every cup of these type of beverages you consume you must drink 3 cups of water to replace the water that they pulled out of your body.
-Sunscreen! I can't emphasize this enough. UVA rays from the sun cause accelerated aging of the skin and hair. To prevent aging from sun exposure always wear a broad spectrum sunscreen every day. Your sunscreen must specify that it is broad spectrum for UVA and UVB rays.
-Antioxidants. Yes, every day we are oxidizing from environmental factors. Have you ever seen a nail or piece of metal rust? The rust is caused by oxidation. The same thing is happening to your skin, hair, and body every day. Antioxidants fight against this oxidation process and free radicals that cause aging. Where do I get antioxidants? Make sure you choose a skin care and hair care line that has antioxidants. Also make sure you are supplementing your diet daily with foods rich in antioxidants.
-Skin Care routine. If you don't want to show aging you must have a daily skin care routine. Don't think that you don't have time for a daily skin care routine. A daily routine does not necessarily have to require a lot of time or steps. Make sure you are using the proper skin care line for your skin type. If you have never seen a skin care therapist (Esthetician), schedule an appointment now. It is crucial that you know your correct skin type or if you have any skin conditions that need special care.
-Professional skin care line. Yes, there is a huge difference in the skin care that you can buy at your local drug store or department store and a professional skin care line. Professional skin care is much more effective than over the counter lines. Isn't professional skin care more expensive than what I can buy over the counter? Not necessarily. Of course cost depends on the line that you use, but in general it is not any more expensive to purchase professional lines than over the counter.
Ok. Now we know how to prevent the appearance of aging, but how do I reverse the signs of aging that I already have? There are many professional skin care treatments available today to help reverse the signs of aging. Surgical procedures and botox are not your only options. There are also many great skin care lines available now to help repair and reverse the signs of aging.
A few professional treatments available are:
-Microdermabrasion, This treatment removes the build up of dead skin cells on the surface of your skin that contribute to the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and large pores.
-Non-Surgical Face-lift, This is a treatment that helps to tighten and tone the skin reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin.
-Microneedling, This treatment helps with product penetration deeper into the skin to be more effective, helps tighten and tone skin, helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging.
-Oxygen Facial, This treatment helps to increase blood circulation to the treated area, detoxifies your skin, and draws out impurities from daily exposure to environmental toxins and pushes free radicals to the surface.
-Geisha Facial, This treatment helps to clarify, protect, repair and illuminate the skin.
-Body Treatments/ wraps, help to detox, sooth, and push out free radicals.
All treatments should be followed up with proper home care to continue the process of repair and prevention. Your skin care therapist (Esthetician) will instruct you on the best line of home care for your particular skin types and needs.
Ok. We have talked a lot about the skin and anti-aging skin care. What about the hair? The hair is also exposed to environmental toxins and oxidation. For younger looking healthier hair we should start with a Malibu Treatment (for information on Malibu Treatments please see our blog on this topic). Deep conditioning treatments are also important as well as you home hair care routine. What products are you using on your hair? Do they have any anti-aging properties? A fabulous line of hair care with anti-aging properties and is all natural is Monat. For more information about Monat products and hair care please contact me or visit www.sarahreynolds.mymonat.com.
In order to know what the best products for your particular hair type and condition are please visit a Licensed Cosmetologist.
At Sarah Reynolds Spa, we have professional hair treatments for anti-aging as well as professional skin care treatments for anti-aging.
Another item that can help you look younger is choosing the proper hair color and makeup. Are you choosing a color that complements your skin tone? Does your hair color look natural? Are you using the proper foundation? Are you using the proper amount of foundation? Are you using a foundation primer appropriate for your skin type? Again for assistance please contact me or a licensed Cosmetologist and Skin Care Therapist (Esthetician) in your area.
For more information or to schedule an appointment contact me at www.sarahreynolds.abmp.com or (309) 202-1951. Remember online scheduling and gift certificates are available.
At this time Skin Care and Hair Care Consultations are FREE. Makeup Consultations may also be FREE, contact Sarah for details.
