Body & Soul: Natural Anti-Aging Treatments
Pamper your delicate skin with these natural anti-aging recipes.
February/March 2010
By Janice Cox
6 Fresh Face Treatments:
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The tenets of anti-aging are consistent, if ever-present: eat well, exercise, relax, be social, take antioxidants and get more sleep. But when it comes to skin care, anti-aging advice is even simpler: cleanse, moisturize and protect. As we age, we don’t necessarily want to look younger, but we do want to look our best.
It is important to think “gentle.” Every time you rub, pull or scrub, you loosen tiny fibers under the skin’s surface. If you’re too rough, you could prematurely age your skin. So, use mild products with TLC. Pat your body dry, smooth on lotions and creams, or spray on products.
Moisture is important to our skin health and well-being as we age. Stay healthy by drinking water and moisturize topically by using rich creams, lotions and natural oils. For glowing skin, eat a balanced diet. Vitamins A, B, C and E help with the new growth of skin and preserve the elasticity of skin.
Sun protection is the third key to better-looking skin. It is the single most important age-defying step in skin care. Even if you have been inconsistent in the past, use a sunscreen now. Your skin may even repair some damage if it is well-protected. Sunscreens help prevent more damage while giving your skin a chance to rebuild itself. Used on a daily basis, it is the single fastest way to change the appearance of your skin now and in the future.