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“I have old lady hands. The tops of my hands look like they have been in the sun for years. I see wrinkles, brown spots, scars, cracks, dry patches- already used up skin at the ripe old age of 30+++. I can’t hide my age because of my hands.”

Your skin is the first thing people notice when they meet you. Is it leathery and wrinkled or smooth and supple? Do you have bags under your eyes as big as craters? Crow’s feet? Lines around your mouth? Wrinkles on brow? Guess what age that makes you? 40?!!(50% of women develop circles under their eyes at 40).

Secrets of Great Skin: The Definitive Guide to Anti-Aging Skin Care

As moms, we are all in a constant juggling act. How to balance the home, the husband, the kids, house and YOU. You should NOT be neglected. You need to dedicate a little time in the day to take care of your own personal health. Fitness, Nutrition, and Protection against the environment are just a few of the key components to beautiful skin. “Dr. Roizen estimates that the simple act of adopting more healthy habits could make it possible to reduce one’s biological age as much as twenty years”. (Author of Real Age- Are You as Young as You Can Be?)

Fitness is absolutely a must. The benefits of a good fitness routine are well documented. But I will remind you that a good exercise program can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer and it is a protective measure against diseases related to aging such as osteoporosis, arthritis, and diabetes. “Exercise is one of the most effective nonmedicinal ways of relieving anxiety and preventing or treating mild to moderate depression.”

Nutrition: You Know THIS!! Let’s get down to the details. For beautiful skin, you need lots of Vitamins A, C, and E which are highly effective in reducing free radical damage and protecting from your skin from the sun and pollution. Co Enzyme Q10 is very important in the fight against aging. You can obtain Co Enzyme Q10 from salmon, nuts, eggs, and soy oil. The minerals that are important to skin health include Copper, Selenium, and Zinc. “They facilitate the production of antioxidant enzymes and are co-factors in the production of many important enzymes and hormones.” Selenium is responsible for the elasticity in your skin. Apparently just 3-4 Brazil nuts a day can provide an adequate amount of Selenium each day. Zinc is especially important for people with acne. Copper is responsible for the production of collagen. Eat your fruits and veggies! It’s your ticket to healthy younger looking skin.

Sun Damage: 90% of the cause of aging is caused by the sun. You can prevent sun damage by protecting your skin at all times. Reminder, you might not get sunburned on a cloudy day but your skin is still absorbing UVA light which leads to aging. UVA (aging) can penetrate light clothing and is not blocked by window glass. Be smart about your skincare and make sure to put it on the tops of your hands!

The Secrets of Great Skin is a comprehensive guide to anti-aging skin care. I covered the three that we can do something about NOW: pack your diet with fruits and veggies, protection from the environment, and fitness. These are the single most important ways that you can have healthy younger looking skin!

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