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Food. Hmm. How does it relate to anti-aging and healthy skin? Have you ever thought of the food you eat as being part of a skin care routine? Food, your diet, is another weapon you can use to slow the aging process and the symptoms of aging, such as wrinkles and dry skin.

It’s true that we can be what we eat. If you choose to put low quality food lacking in good nutrition into your body, well… what do you think will happen? Low quality health. And your skin, your complexion, is very much affected by the health of your body in general.

Eating some foods in particular can actually be a way of boosting your skin care routine. To get good quality nutrition for your skin start thinking about a diet that is low in saturated fat yet high in healthier fats such as omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids will help insure your skin’s natural oil barrier. What does that mean for your complexion? Hydrated, plump and more youthful looking skin. No, you won’t look like you’ve had a face lift, sorry. But you will notice a difference and it will be one you will like. Read the rest of this entry »

Anti-Aging and Skin Care can be confusing. And that can make selecting the correct products a daunting task.

Just for a moment though, let’s take all the anti-aging products out of the picture. What do you actually know about how to maintain younger looking skin without all the externally applied lotions and potions?

Does what you eat affect acne, or help dry skin? Are all liquids consumed beneficial to the skin? Hmmm, ever thought about that? Or are you relying on whatever it is that you apply every morning and night (your anti-aging and skin care regimen) to do it all?

What you ingest (food and drink) is a factor. Your daily lifestyle is, too. If you don’t know how these things affect the aging of the skin you don’t have a complete picture. Read the rest of this entry »

Dry winter  skin getting to you? Haven’t replaced your usual moisturizer with something a little more emollient? Or you have and it still isn’t enough?

Here is a quick fix anyone can do in a flash. Olive oil! We all have it in our pantry. All you need to do is add a drop to your moisturizer in the palm of your hand, mix it up real well and apply.

Olive oil is rich in vitamins A and E which are antioxidants and fight damaging free radicals. It also contains natural plant derived Squalene. Squalene is a natural moisturizer used in many cosmetics.

Be aware that Squalene is also a compound found in the liver of sharks. Go for the more environmentally and animal friendly version found in olive oil. Remember, cosmetic labels can be  misleading, make sure it states Squalene as olive oil or as botanically derived.

One other very cool component of olive oil is Chlorophyll, which is a photosynthetic pigment found in plants and algae. It is an anti-aging substance that promotes the healing of skin conditions and wounds.

So next time you have a dab of your moisturizer in your palm and need a little boost for that dry skin, mosey on over to the pantry and have a little visit with that bottle of olive oil.

And don’t worry about smelling like the makings of a salad dressing. You won’t notice and no one else will either. Trust me, this works.

Note~2/25/2010~ After writing this post I started thinking about Squalene and Squalane. And started looking around, did some research. Check this out to see what I learned, and why I now use the Squalane in it’s pure form.

It’s that time of year again. We are heading into Winter and dry skin issues. You may have already noticed a change in your skin as we have progressed into Fall. Are you noticing a bit of tightness in your skin? Maybe some slight flakiness?

With the change of seasons our skin can start to behave differently. So you need to think about what to do. Not difficult. Just a couple simple steps can make all the difference in your anti-aging skin care routine. Read the rest of this entry »

Like to get out when the weather is warm? Ever thought about how the sun and warm weather, at home or on vacation, can affect how you age?

Sunscreen can slow the aging of your skin. By now pretty much everyone should know that. And those of you who are over 30 will be seeing pretty obvious changes in your skin if you have neglected the use of a good sunscreen.

Sunscreen is an anti-aging treatment! It is your first line of defense for anti-aging. Even if you are young you should be thinking about anti-aging and the role sunscreen plays in it. If you are over 30 and didn’t use sunscreen as a younger woman, you may well be wishing you did! If that is the case, start using sunscreen now if you haven’t already. And for any damage that you are seeing as a result of not using sunscreen, fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, etc., there are products available to start you on your way back to more youthful skin. Read the rest of this entry »