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The Secret to Looking Younger…

Women (and men) are eternally searching for the fountain of youth. Science is unquestionably doing its part to 'become' the ends to the mean of a, so far, never-ending quest via plastic surgery, facelifts, and Botox™. But alas, these are only temporary solutions to a much larger problem. The problem lies with our daily routine and activities. Poor diet, little exercise, and too much stress are just a few things that can speed up the aging process, causing lines, wrinkles and sags to appear much sooner than expected. Using the right skincare is also an important factor. Fortunately, there are some easy solutions.

1. Treat your body like a temple. Maintain a healthy diet.
   About 2/3 of Americans are obese and it's translating into big business for the healthcare and slimming industry. Why indulge in unhealthy foods when they can lead to weight gain, diabetes, gout, and heart disease (to name a few)? Avoid fast food joints and try to eat food in their simplest non-processed form. Avoid that face trimming or tummy tuck and escape thousands of dollars on slimming packages down the road.
   
   
2. Exercise
   It's another way to keep your body fit, your mind sharp and your appearance youthful. If the gym scene isn't for you, try activities you enjoyed as a kid and strive to make them part of your life again. You'll probably need to ease back into it if it's been a while. But the re-mastery will come much faster than before. You'll also notice how much better your skin looks and how much sharper your mind will become as you get your blood pumping, your heart rate up, and your body re-oxygenated.
   
   
3. Get enough sleep.
   Frequent sleep deprivation can dull the mind, age the body and waste the face. So, to help ease into sleep, some guidelines to follow are:
   
   - go to bed and get up around the same time every day
   - try to get 7-8 hours of sleep every day
   - avoid caffeine within 4 hours before bed
   - avoid eating heavily 3 hours before bed
   - avoid exercise within 3 hours before bed
   
   

4. Quit smoking
   Not only is smoking costly and imposes health risks, it causes the face to look years older. In short, smoking shrinks the capillaries of the skin and gives a dull, puffy complexion, hence, a 'smoker's face'. If you're a smoker and want to quit, check with your doctor to see the available options best for you.
   

5. Stay out of the sun
   Sun tanning/bathing is the fastest ticket to aging the skin, in addition to health risks it poses like skin cancer and heat stroke. For those who are adverse to pigmentation, staying out of the sun also means that you'll be less exposed to developing freckles. Be liberal with sunscreen anytime you're outdoors. If you want a tan, hit the salon for a sprayed-on version, or try many of the self-tanning products available on the market. Although messy, savings to your skin are worth the effort. Wear day moisturizers with sunscreen in them, like the Enhancing Moisturizer + SPF25 for daily protection and moisturization. At night, use Awakening Cream, which is formulated to moisturize, sooth, protect and reduce the stresses on your skin.
   

6. The right skincare
   Assume you've followed the above guidelines to a 'T'. You look great for your age and know it. But time IS time and nothing can stop it, so you need aid. You expose yourself to harmful radicals everyday by simply strolling down the street, rushing to grab a cab or even by sitting behind your desk in your office. Radicals are part of the environment. This is where skincare comes into the picture.
   
   Although the right skincare is necessary from the get-go, by your early 40s, it's time for reinforcement. You need good skincare to protect your skin from the eventual damaging effects of the environment, and at the same time, give your skin the boost it needs. Try Collagen Revival Cream, which visibly reduces signs of aging caused by exposure to the environment. It gives skin the collagen boosts it requires by increasing collagen production, thus giving skin more elasticity. It also contains a bioactive peptide, which mimics cytokines produced when skin is wounded, thereby visibly reducing fine lines and improving skin uniformity.

Yes, you CAN ward off the signs of aging by treating your body with a little knowledge, and help from a good skincare. You'll also save yourself a fortune in doctor bills - including trips to the plastic surgeon! Plastic surgery? Facelifts? Botox™? Let's save it for those who don't know the basics to looking younger.

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