Wednesday, March 14, 2012

5 Myths About Aging

Myth 1: If your makeup has SPF, you are protected. TRUTH: You are not adequately protected with just your makeup. I recommend you wear at least a nickel size amount of sun block daily on your face. Many people tell me they wear sun screen in the summer. But you really shouldn't take your skin for granted. Sun protection should be worn all year long. Some of my favorite sunscreens are Coola Suncare, 100% Pure Pomegrante SPF20 and 100% Argan Oil SPF 30.

Myth 2: The more you exfoliate, the better TRUTH: It's important to exfoliate but if you over-exfoliate you can irritate the skin and create more problems for yourself. I recommend you exfoliate with a facial scrub like Pangea Organics Facial Scrub or 100% Pure Pineapple Scrub twice a week. I also recommend a at home peel once a week, two of my favorites are Juice Beauty's Green Apple Peel Full Strength and Ilike Organic Skincare Yogurt Power Peel.

Myth 3: Appearing Old is only about wrinkles. TRUTH:  Sometimes, we focus too much on fine lines. It's the subtle changes in the face like sunken cheeks, and hollow eyes that start to show your age. After 35, most women need to add a serum to their regime. Some of my favorites are Luzern Labs Wrinkle Erase Serum  and Ilike Organic's St. John's Wort Eye Cream.


Myth 4: The older you get the more foundation you need. TRUTH: The older you get the more you need to take care of your skin. Wearing too much makeup allows the foundation to settle into your wrinkles and lines. If you really want to showcase your beauty, you should a professional facial to your regime at least every change of season.  This especially true of women over 40, who lose some luminosity as the cellular turnover rate of their skin slows down. The best plan of attack is to make an appointment with a professional esthetican, and use a tinted moisturizer.


Myth 5: SPF matters only on the Face TRUTH: You should apply sun protection all over, especially your chest and arms. It's amazing the number of women I see you have sun damage on their chest from years of neglecting that area.


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