How to age proof like a Star...30's and Fab.

Hello....how are yah? Been away from the bloggie for a few and it feels good to "pen" something today ;).

So, today this post is about how to "turn back the clock", by maintaining a regime to make you NOT look older than you actually are. I'm no Isaac Newton or Albert Einstein and I cannot formulate the fountain of youth by any means...these tips are just guidelines on how to keep you looking gorgeous throughout your 30's and way beyond. As always I will give optical references to guide you and please rememeber references are always based on personal opinion ;).

Just like our national heroes...Celebrities and Reality Stars are the new Idols and Demi-Gods. We look to them for everything, from: Style Tips to Makeup Looks, Hairstyles, Cars they drive, Where they eat, Who they wear, Houses they live in, How to do the 'perfect' Boyfriend/Girlfriend rotation and God forbid they should expose themselves by seeming Human by showing they do have flaws...oh boy!

Well one thing that is definately not out of reach, are their stay-young strategies. Every year we get a virtual seat at the plethora of awards show that happen each year and this year the best looking skin award goes to? *drumrolls* nahhh there are quite a few, to only bestow this accolade to one.

Here are some products that are available on the market and will give you that Star glow...Your all-access guide starts here:

Gabrielle Union, 39: circa 2011

The 30’s are one of life’s crueler jokes. It's often the age when you start to see your looks changing….and not for the better. You’ve built your respectable shoe and bag collection, finally have a handle on your relationships, got that promotion you wanted or seeing your buisiness bloom and probably bought a new car too…BMW perhaps? With all of those achievements, life throws you a beauty loop ahhh shucks! 

Once-charming crinkles are emerging as deep wrinkles/full-on crow's-feet. Not to mention high school-style acne may decide to make a comeback, or pop up for the very first time. The days you spent on a beach chair in your 20's with a glass of red wine in one hand and a cigarette in the other, those vices will begin to show, quite literally, on your face. Cumulative effects of hard living, and Hormones are the main culprits for all these maladies. Human growth hormones: HGH peter out, which makes cells lose the ability to turn over as quickly and puts the brakes on collagen production, giving way to dull, slack skin. You could somewhat look like a shadow of your younger self.  Have you gotten the not so pretty picture yet? 

  

1. Stick to products that have proven anti-agers. Moisterizers containing Hyaluronic acid is one of the best, also operating as wrinkle-plumpers. The only hitch is that how well it works depends on how concentrated it is and it's hard to pack enough into a cream to really do the job well. 

Retinoids are necessary for collagen stimulation, be careful when using products with these agents. They can be drying, so in the beginning start with a low percentage then work your way up.
Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) are best for sloughing dull, dead skin: Glycolic acid, works best on oily skin and hydrating lactic acid if your dry.

     

2. Invest in a cleansing brush. Owning one of these will make your cleansing products work harder, by giving you better absorption of the ingredients. 

Not to worry the steps are quick and simple, and the rotating action, cleans skin more deeply and gently exfoliates too. This will reduce your daily wash routine and is about 6 times more effective. Company-sponsored studies (olay and clearosnic) have also shown these also help moisturizing and anti-aging ingredients penetrate the skin better too. You will definately get that big screen glow.

Zoe Zaldana, 33: circa 2011

3. Treat your skin from the neck down. Whatever you do on your face, practice to do the same on your neck and chest too. From exfoliating to sunscreen. Having the perfect face and a sun damaged spotty or  wrinkled cleavage can be a bad look.

Megan Good, 30: circa 2011

4. Speaking of Cleansing: always cleanse before you snooze.  Most women had already taken the art of face washing pretty seriously, even before their 30’s. Now the 30’s are here or approaching...carefully selecting skin care products and practically giving a facial in the a.m. and p.m is definite must. One of the most golden glam-girl rule is: Going to sleep with your makeup on will never make you have good skin. Skin renews itself overnight so no matter how exhausted you are, try to cleanse and apply the most important ingredients before bed.

Tip: Try to always take at least five minutes before going to bed to practice this regime. Turn on your Ipod or CD player and play your best ‘spa-like’ music and cleanse away.

Kristen Bell, 31: circa 2011

5. Becoming a fan of facials is also a plus and a great investment too. Look for treatments that includes enzyme and acid based exfoliation, for smooth and glowing skin. Serums loaded with AHAs: Alpha hydroxy acids are also a great follow up when receiving this procedure. Be sure to ask questions so you know you are getting your dollars worth. 

6. To combat hours spent outside and being exposed to environmental elements...using products with heavy doses of Vitamin C is ideal in protecting and repairing skin. Your skin and complexion will be brightened tremendously. Products with vitamin C are always great t0 layer on before applying sunscreen.

7.  Swear by sunscreen. Most will find that the best protection always feels heavy… But the newer sunscreen formulas  are truly fast-drying, hydrating fluids without a greasy finish. Some are a transparent, mattifying formulas that tackles oil-control and sun protection in one hit—a rare feat.

Tip: There are also foods that will give you maximum benefits in aging gracefully, yo-yo dieting should not be practiced to prevent sagging of skin and looking aged. Fish, Fruits and vegetables, and large intakes of water should do the trick. 

Hope my tips helped! 

xxo
G