Sunday, July 20, 2008

Antiaging Skin Care: What Will Tell My Children

by Ashley Canfield

Antiaging Skin Care is one of the most researched health care issues online. Yet, it's amazing that most people don't know that our skin is the largest organ in our body and needs to have the same special care we give all our other important organs. One of the most important things we can do for ourselves is to perform some simple skin care procedures every day.
We know that there are some people who just seem to have beautiful skin while others feel they need plastic surgery and other invasive procedures to provide them with what they hope will give them the natural look they want, but with modern beauty products that is not necessarily the case.
After much scientific research today's antiaging skin care products are able to do amazing things in helping keep our skin looking healthy. The first thing is becoming aware of the fact you need to start treating your skin right and finding skin products that are a perfect match to your skin type since everyone has their own unique PH skin balance. A little research on the internet or at your favorite department store cosmetic section will help you find the best products for you. If you want to research it in more depth, consult a qualified health care practitioner. Ask about the use of Aloe Vera Products. They do wonders.
Once you have found your perfect product you need a daily routine. The first step in any antiaging skin care routine is making sure your skin is clean. Years ago my Dermatologist told me to never use a wash cloth on my face but to gently massage my cleanser or mild soap into my skin in circular motions using my finger tips and then splashing warm water over my face to rinse off. Be sure to pat your skin with a soft towel to dry it.
The next step is to follow your products recommendations usually treating your skin with a skin toner followed by a moisturizing cream or lotion. It is also recommended that you use an exfoliant or natural peel once or twice a week to remove any dead skin cells. You must then remember to cleanse and use a toner on your skin or the exfoliant may not be completely removed.
Now that you've taken care of your outer skin it is important for you to realize using the right skin products is only part of the solution, the other part is having a healthy diet. Remember the old saying, "We are what we eat."� It is a truism! It is through proper diet and nutrition, eating foods that are rich in vitamin A, C & F, that helps maintain that healthy look you are trying to achieve. Research the nutraceutical companies that provide natural products specifically formulated for anti-aging skin care. But, by all means, research these companies thoroughly.
Antiaging skin care is continuously growing as an important part of our life because, with all the advances in the areas of Bio-Technology and Nano-Technology, it's predicted that we could live to be 110 to 115 years old. As you can imagine, with all the wear-and-tear as a result of pollution like dust, bacteria, toxins, etc. - that's a lot of years of wear and tear on this important organ. Know this: The "wanting to look good"� issue for any or all of us never changes, regardless of age.
About the Author

Ashley Canfield has been an entrepreneur in the health and wellness industry for over 20 years. Here knowledge range is broad and deep in the areas of aging, health, and wellness

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