What does it mean to age gracefully?
We can’t stop signs of aging, it’s the fact. There are overrated headlines about how to long younger. When you say aging gracefully, it doesn’t mean that practices and products will stop your aging — I even read claims that it could make you look like in your 20s.
Let’s face it, let’s enjoy getting old. It’s about living your best life and having the physical and mental health to enjoy it. Like a bottle of wine, you can get better with age with the right care.
Don’t want to age like milk? Read on.
According to a study, there are, however, harmful chemicals and toxins found in everyday cosmetics that consumers are now aware of. Thus, the natural beauty industry is on the rise with innovative technology and high-performance ingredients as more consumers demand healthier options.
Trying new things such as the underrated Holistic Skincare is one option you can have. But of course, when you incorporate practices, lifestyles and result-driven products — what then hinders you from age gracefully?
The natural anti-aging ingredients, which basically follow hormetic pathways, are potentially useful as moisturizing agents; barrier repair agents; antioxidants, vitamins, hydroxy acids, skin lightening agents, anti-inflammatory ingredients, and sunblock ingredients. What I am telling you is to invest in skincare products that are recommended by experts and professionals.
What I love about being a holistic coach is treating you as a whole. What happens outside your body may mean that something inside of you needs treatment. Did you know that pimples that pop in a specific place in your face have an indication? Let us also consider the hormonal acne and of course, the acnes where you’re genes come to stick.
Try treating your body in a holistic way. Here are some useful tips that might help.
1. Be kind to your skin
If you treat it with care, it can better protect your body from the stressors that come your way, regulate your body temperature, and provide sensation.
- Wear sunscreen and protective clothing when you’re going out
- Stick to gentle products in your anti-aging skincare routine
- Stay hydrated
2. Exercise
Regular exercise significantly lowers your risk of diseases, such as heart disease and cancer, and helps you retain your mobility longer. Exercise also lowers stress and improves sleep, skin and bone health, and mood.
Department of Health & Human Services recommends adults to do:
- 2.5 to 5 hours per week of moderate-intensity exercise, 1.25 to 2.5 hours per week of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise, or a combination of the two
- muscle-strengthening activities of moderate-intensity or greater, that involve all major muscle groups, two or more days per week
3. Mind your diet
A healthy diet emphasizes fruit, vegetables, whole grains; includes lean meat, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts; and is low in saturated fats, trans fats, salt (sodium), and added sugars. Eating right doesn’t have to be complicated. We probably know how to eat right, we just don’t want to do it.
4. Mental health matters
Being happy and keeping your stress down goes a long way in helping you live and age well. Protect your peace.
There are lots of ways and things to say to go on. However, these four things help you to start with. I would love to talk with you more about a consultation. What is one thing that you need help with? You can list them in the comment section, I would love to talk with you too!
Creating a healthy mindset is an investment in your overall well-being. Health is a result of your habits. I always love when my clients have a skincare habit. If there’s one product that I would recommend them to use to age gracefully, it would be Cosmedix Age-Defying Treatment with Hydroxy Acids & Retinol.
I hope you read this blog as a study-informed ingredient that could help you age right — and should be seen on your ingredients list on the skincare products and packaging!
This Age-Defying Treatment is a multi-tasking cream that gently exfoliates the skin to promote a smoother-looking texture by helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and imperfections. Message me for orders!
Your body will not change until your mind changes. You should never lose hope in the body’s ability to heal itself.
You are in charge,
Mary
Sources: Ahmed, Idris & Mikail, Maryam & Zamakshshari, Norhisam & Abdullah, Al-Shwyeh. (2020). Natural anti-aging skincare: role and potential. Biogerontology. 21. 10.1007/s10522-020-09865-z.; Physical activity guidelines for Americans 2nd edition. (2018); Longhurst, Adrienne. Healthline (2019)