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“Natural Beauty” – What we’ll do to achieve it!

When you are in the decade of your 20’s you aren’t really too concerned about how your skin is going to look in your 40’, 50’s, or 60’s. You religiously tan. You may develop a skin care regimen that you sort of commit to when it’s convenient. You don’t even think about how much sleep you get or if your eyes will be puffy when you wake up. You’re young! But as the years go by you start looking a little closer in the mirror and realize it’s going to take more effort. At this point, you go to the drug store and check out the beauty products. You try a few things. You ask your friends if they can tell a difference. They confirm that your new regimen is defiantly working for you. You feel good. A few more years go by and you start thinking that maybe you’re going to need something more. You may consult a dermatologist and get some great prescription crèmes. You may even try the miracle of Retin A. Once again, your girlfriends confirm that it’s working. But….. you do start to notice that you look better in certain lighting after a beverage. Ok, so now we’re talking 40’s at least! If you remain in denial that you are indeed aging, then the next step is injectables. The list of possibilities here is endless. If you choose to go this route, make sure that you have a really honest friend who will tell you when it’s enough. Too much of a good thing isn’t always good. And let’s face it, your perspective changes over the decades as to which age group you feel is an acceptable one to be perceived as.

So, with all of this in mind we have compiled a list of products or treatments that may cure what you think needs to be fixed.

DULL SKIN

As you age, your skin cells turn over less frequently. Exfoliation keeps your skin luminous and healthy. A scrub or acid based cleanser once or twice a week will cure this.
1. Origins Brighter by Nature High-Potency Brightening Peel With Fruit Acids for $37.50 gives instant radiance without irritation.
2. Skin Effects Glycolic Cream Cleanser at $13.00. This is a mild alpha hydroxyl acid formula with moisturizing hyaluronic acid.
3. Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Resurfacing 3-way Cleanser, $8.00. It multitasks as a gentle cleanser, scrub and mask.
4. Or at the dermatologist, microdermabrasion for $150 - $200 or a variety of chemical peels which range from $100. - $150.

NIGHT CREAMS

Treat your skin at night as it goes into a heal and repair mode when your skin temperature increases slightly. This helps activate ingredients in products penetrate more deeply.
1. Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate, $42.00 has nourishing essential and botanical oils.
2. Roc Multi Correxion Night Treatment, $25.00 improves wrinkles with Retinol and vitamin C.
3. Elizabeth Arden Intervene Stress Recovery Night Crème, $49.50, provides deep moisture.
4. Or at the dermatologist, prescription Retinols like Retin A Micro, Renova, or Refissa ($150). These are proven to reduce lines and build collagen but should only be used at night.

FIRMNESS

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If you are looking for firmness, you should look for a moisturizer that contains retinol and peptides. It helps stimulate new collagen, which plumps skin from the inside out. Here are the recommendations:
1. Olay Regenerist Deep Hydration Regenerating Crème, $19.00. It’s loaded with antioxidants and peptides.
2. StriVectin Instant Moisture Repair, $59.00. Provides potent hydration plus collagen boosting peptides.
3. Aveeno Ageless Vitality Elasticity Recharging System Day Moisturizer with SPF 30 $40.00. It generates an electric charge meant to stimulate collagen.
4. Or, at the dermatologist, laser Thermage CPT with a cost of $2500. - $4,000.

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE EYES

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The thin sensitive skin around your eyes doesn’t have enough oil glands to keep it hydrated. Use an eye cream regularly and you will have fewer lines and boost elasticity.
1. Avon Anew Reversalist Illuminating Eye System, $32.00 treats wrinkles and brightens shadows.
2. Nuetrogena Clinical Eye Lift Contouring Treatment, $40.00, tightens delicate skin.
3. Lumene Excellent Future Deep Repairing Eye Cream, $25.00, hydrates with almond oil.
4. Or at the dermatologist, Restylane or Juvederm can improve deep under eye hollows for $ 700 -$800.

FADING SUN SPOTS

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Pigmentation from sun damage and hormones can be just as aging as wrinkles. Use a treatment with hydroquinone or vitamin A or C to help fade old spots and a broad spectrum sun screen to prevent new ones.
1. L’Oreal Paris Ideal Skin Genesis Complexion Equalizer, $20.00. This has a violet tint to instantly brighten uneven tones.
2. Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector, $49.50. Lightens pigment without irritating the skin.
3. Grassroots Vitamin C Brightening Serum, $32.50. Fades spots with vitamin C.
4. Or at the dermatologist, you doctor can prescribe potent lighteners like hydroquinone or Tri-Luma ($150). Or you can have stubborn spots zapped with intense pulse light treatment at $300 - $500 per session.

It sounds good to say that we will let ourselves age gracefully. I mean nobody starts out thinking "I want to look like Joan Rivers", which is why it’s crucial that you have an honest friend. But there is nothing wrong with doing what you can to just slow down the inevitable. After all, the alternative to growing old isn’t so appealing!