One only need look back at old photos of what 40 was back 40 years ago. Over the hill, past the stream and into the cave. Times have a changed thanks to Madonna, Demi and Christey. The set point has been raised. Women and men over 40 are considered hot, sexy, sought after and fierce. With age comes freedom of spirit, wisdom, unbridled confidence that 20's never know. It is a time of fun, risk and hot sex. The 40's plus is like a new adventure full of anticipation as to what is next around the bend to explore and try out the new wheels. "Yippy" you say, let's go and as the wind lifts your spirits full of light energy; so blows the loose skin. As with anything yin there is a yang .
Our skin, everyone's skin, starts to show sins of the past in the last thirties and on up with sun spots, fine lines and awkward wrinkles, looser neck line with some crepe like textures. Yuck. How depressing that just as we reach our pinnacle of happiness within ourselves, our outside selves betray us. Not fair I say. Luckily everyone faces the same chrysalis in reverse so we are all in this together, we all have to look at each other so I say we best look good and science is helping out.
Science, my favorite topic.Science has given us a plethora of medical grade products with the most advanced and studied ingredients to metemorph our skin in incredible ways. Can you hear Steven Hawking's robotic voice "we now have the capability to freeze aging until our sun implodes". Not really but we do have some incredible treatments and ingredients to freeze time a bit longer as i referenced before, the bar has been raised. Here is my list.
Chemical peels: Glycolics, Salicylic, Lactic, TCA, Phenol, combinations of them all. Peels are the choice for dewy, hydrated smooth skin. Do them or die a miserable death.
Serums: Yes serums offer 75% of the cellular change in your skin. If your not using a real one (medical grade) your missing the party. Cells rejoice when you feed them skin salad full of hylauronics, flavanoids,antioxidants, lipoic acid,idebenone,super oxide dismutase. Look them up it will you do your aging brain some good.
AHA's and retinoids: No longer must one have to deal with raw red retin A skin we now have better combinations with retinoids and hydrators. Blending healing with peeling is what is in.
Fractional 1540 laser: Dermal heat creates collagen tightening, end of story. Nothing will tighten your jawline, cheeks and neck non surgically better than fractional laser.
Botox: Nothing erases a wrinkle like botox.
Fillers: Volumizers are so essential in creating a youthful look. The secret here is technique and when to say no. Out are trout lips, chipmunk cheeks and pillow faces. In is subtle revolume to replenish what you need.
Exercise: Demi and Madonna still sweat their way to fantastic bodies. Hot bodies are hot bodies doesn't matter the age. Just ask those 20 something boys hovering over Demi as we speak.
Sleep: It should be called the down comforter of youth, forget fountains. A long deep slumber in a lovers arms is the top beauty tip I can offer you. I also find that cuddles from my daughter, fresh air and gazing into the stars helps. Find your bliss.
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