Don't Ignore the Signs of Aging



Dont Ignore the Signs of Aging

 It is inevitable that everybody faces a time when the use of anti-aging treatment products becomes the most viable option. As people age, it is impossible to conceal the fact that there are implications of aging, specifically when it comes to outer aspect of the body. The skin sags, develops lines, shows wrinkles, and becomes unattractive. Coincidentally, the first signs of aging start as early as on your late 20's, or if lucky, at 30's or 40's.


While for most people the use of anti-aging treatment comes during or between these times, it is more advisable that they use it even before there are signs showing. More beauty experts insist that doing so inhibits the early formation of aging signs such as crow's feet, laughter lines, fine lines, and sagging skin. By keeping a certain routine application of anti-aging treatment, it is also maintaining the youth in your skin, and more importantly, keeps it healthy; thus, delaying the aging effect as long as possible.

Don't Ignore First Signs of Aging

Most women ignore the appearance of the very first fine wrinkle lines. This is not advisable. Denial can be your worst possible action when this time comes in your life. As early as the first wrinkle lines appearance, it is recommended that it is fixed. Otherwise it can materialize into something more serious which most likely will need more complicated type of treatment. Selecting and applying of the right anti-aging treatment cream should help remove these lines and inhibit more lines from forming.

What Is The Role of Anti-aging Treatment Products?

Good anti-aging treatment creams or products contain important vitamins and nutrients which are proven to be effective in rejuvenating the skin. Aside from vitamin A, there are various vitamins and chemicals used in these products to help improve even more the look of aging and wrinkling skin. These components help boost collagen and elastin, the proteins that break down as people age therefore making skin sagging and wrinkling. Most of these anti-aging products contain ingredients that help develop and supply these proteins to your skin so that it becomes rejuvenated and healthy looking, while reducing the lines and wrinkles associated to old age.





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With the new year comes with it new trends and new products. Mary Kay likes to keep things fresh and as new products are rolling out at local shops and department stores May Kay has also developed new skin care and cosmetic lines to keep up with the trends.

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Questions People Ask Me

Why do I need a skin care regime?
This is the most popular question that people ask me. I say ... you have one chance to make a good first impression. If you have great skin and feel good about yourself then you will make a good first impression.

As skin ages the dead skin cells accumulate on the surface of your skin and this makes your skin look dull. A good skin care system helps the natural renewal process of your skin and should include five important steps:

1. Cleanse - to remove dirt oil and makeup
2. Exfoliate - to remove build up of dead skin cells
3. Freshen - to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and helps reduce pore size
4. Moisturize  - to keep skin moist and supple
5. Protect - to prevent moisture loss.

Keeping your skin healthy and elastic is the purpose of a good skin care program.


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Stop Wrinkles - Take Care of Your Skin

Wrinkles can be avoided. Taking care of your skin will prevent the onset of wrinkles and keep your skin elastic and youthful looking. Some of the best ingredients to look for in your skin care regime include:





Take Care of Your Skin


• Collagen
• Vitamin C

1. Protect your skin – Damage from UV light increases the aging of your skin. To prevent premature aging of your skin protect it with a SPF specially formulated for your skin type.
2. Keep your skin clean – It is improtant to remove dirt, oil and make up from your skin daily. Leaving make up on your skin can cause blocked pores which will lead to blemishes. Ensure that the cleanser you use includes a gentle exfoliant. By gently removing dead skin cells your skin will be naturally rejuvenated. Do not rub scrape, or use sharp abrasives on your skin. Likewise, avoid using any products that have alcohol in them.



Hydrate your skin

3. Keep your skin hydrated – Use a moisturizer that is formulated for your skin type. It is also important to hydrate your skin from the inside. Drinking water 6 – 8 cups of water a day helps to hydrate your skin and keep its’ youthful appearance.

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Take Care of Your Skin

Skin care is not just a daily thing. It is a regime that is followed to improve skincare and protect your skin. Skin care is not just about, cleaning. It also includes, moisturizing, exfoliating, sun protection. Anything that is put on your skin can and will have an impact on your face.


How to Buy Cosmetics

If possible ‘try before you buy’ is a good thing to remember. Sometimes after using a cosmetic brand you may develop an allergic reaction. If you do try, do not sample the ‘tester’ at the cosmetic counter at the local department store. These pots of creams are open to a plethora of bacteria. The sample should be in, if possible, in a single use air tight package.

If you are getting a rash or reaction from products you have been using consider how long you have had them:

•Mascara – Turf it after 3- 4 months. Mascara has a considerable amount of bacteria able to grow in the tube. Never pump the wand in the holder. That puts air into the container and makes the mascara dry out. NEVER share your mascara. It is a great way to share…. Share your bacteria that is. Itchy eyes, swollen lids and tearing can result from bacteria in your mascara.

•Foundation – One year max. on the foundation.

•Lip stick – 2 years

•Brushes and applicators – these can be washed regularly. Clean them every few months or replace them.

Be aware that if there are natural botanicals does not mean that there are natural ingredients. Sometimes these natural ingredients are actually synthesized in a laboratory not extracted from plants.




Moisturizers

Anti-wrinkles, age defying, regenerate, all these are descriptors seem to point to the main point of skin care… to stop your skin from aging. Well your skin is getting older as we speak. To slow the aging process will take more than moisturizer.

Having smooth, blemish free skin is a desirable goal but at what cost. Moisturizers work by replacing natural oil in you skin with an added substance from a bottle. The fissures in your skin are filled making them look smoother and provides an oily film to prevent natural moisture loss.


When buying lotions, look at the ingredient list. If you are buying a soothing aloe cream and aloe is listed in the bottom 3rd of the ingredients then you’re not getting much aloe in your cream


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Simple Winter Skin Care Tips

You can deny it but it won’t stop it from coming. Winter that is. And with it are the harsh drying conditions that pull the much needed moisture from your skin. Take a moment now to review your skin care needs and prevent dry skin with a few simple winter skin care tips.

Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. There I think I’ve said enough. Start from the inside out. Drink plenty of water. The dry arid temperatures pull the moisture leaving your skin dry and flaky. Six to eight glasses a day will help maintain the required moisture in your skin.

Try a cleanser instead of a soap and water routine. Some cleansers are glycerin based and are less drying than soaps. Make sure, however, they are non-comedogenic (don’t clog pores). Some cleansers have a lotion incorporated with them that block and dull your skin.

Nothing like a nice hot shower right? WRONG! It will dry your skin out. And while you’re at it, slap on a moisturizer before your skin is all dried out. Applying something as simple as Johnson’s baby oil to damp skin will combat flakiness.

Even in the winter time it is important to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. Protect it with sun block. And don’t forget your lips. Anything will do but my absolute fave is Mary Kay lip balm. It glides on smoothly and lasts all day without smearing. Other good bets are Lypsol, and store brand lip balms.



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Vitamin C Creams - Are they worth it?

Vitamin C - not just for oranges!


I’ve been using a new Vitamin C cream and I really like the results! Vitamin C creams and lotions seem to be the latest and greatest in the anti-wrinkle brigade. Reliable scientific evidence has shown there is significant value to vitamin c for skin care. The big hole is that when Vitamin C is in contact with air it breaks down and becomes ineffective, and at worst, increases the formation of free radicals.

Vitamin C has been extensively tested and reported about in the Journal of the American Academic of Dermatology. Vitamin C has been identified to improve collagen synthesis. This helps keeps skin looking younger and healthier. It also inhibits the production of melanin, in turn producing lighter and brighter skin. With all the hype about wrinkles and getting old it is nice to hear about a product that may even live up to its billing.

Expensive Vitamin C products are usual and cheaper alternatives are available. You can even make some yourself!

When purchasing skin care products with vitamin C it is important that they do not allow air to reach the product. Vitamin C and its derivatives gradually degrade when exposed to light and air. Freshness and proper storage are key to the life of your skin.

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Skin Care - Who needs it?

i’ve never been one to think about my skin but as the wrinkles seem to mulitple I have started investigating different skin care options.

• Soap and water – Although this option is common for alot of people, for me and my oily skin, it left my skin dry and tight. Then as a result my skin produced more oil. It seemed as though the act of washing the oil away with soap and water it made my skin want to produce more oil and thus I had more ‘break outs’. This is not what a 4o something woman wants to see in the mirror. Wrinkles AND blackhead, acne.

• Cleanser – there are a mirade of cleansers on the market but my cleanser of choice is mary Kay 3-in-1 cleanser for Combo-oily skin. I’ve tried several different cleansers and find that some of them are harsh and leave my skin clean but also tight and dry. I love the Time Wise 3-in1 Cleanser cleanser becasue it has a gentle lather and soft beads that exfoliate any dead skin and leaves my skin feeling clean and refreshed without drying.

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We all Like Beautiful Skin. Don't We?

There are 5 basic skin care steps for smooth skin that will last you a life time.

1. Cleanse to remove dirt, oil and impurities.
2. Exfoliate to remove dead surface cells that dull the skin.
3. Freshen to refine pores as well as tone.
4. Moisturize to help keep your skin supple and hydrated.
5. Protect your skin from the environment.

If you follow these 5 simple steps you will have lovley, smooth skin for your life.

To begin your routine, start with a cleanser. The cleanser I use and love is Mary Kay 3-in-1 Cleanser formulated for my skin type. Use your cleanser in gentle upward strokes from chin to cheeks to clean and remove any impurities on your skin.

Remove the cleanser gently using a moist warm face cloth. No need to scrub! Scrubbing will excite your oil glands in your face and may cause a break out. Just rinse or genly wipe the cleanser off.

I love the MK 3-in-1 because it covers off the first 3 steps in my skin care routine. the gently exfoliating beads remove dead skin cells that dull my skin and it works with the natural processes of my skin.

The freshening leaves my face fresh and tingley. I used to use an alcohol based product thinking that the burning of the alcohol was helping me. Now I know I was just doing that. Burning my skin. Now I let the natural botanicals in the 3-in-1 freshen and refine my pores.

Now step 4! Hydrating with moisturizers prevents wrinkles. The loss of moisture in your skin is a major contributor to wrinkles. And who likes wrinkles? Not me. That is why I use Time-Wise Moisturizer especially formulated for my skin type.

The 5th and final step, protecting. Foundation. Choosing your foundation color is not a chore. Just dab a small amount of foundation on your jawline. Smooth it in and presto! It should disappear. If you can see a line you have the WRONG COLOR. Gone are the days of 'the line'. You know the line on you jaw where your throat was a different color than your face.

After following these simple steps you will notice how soft and supple your skin feels, not just today but everyday.