Aging Gracefully Inside and Out

Whether you’ve noticed the signs of aging in family and friends, or acknowledged how it affects your own mind and body, getting older is an unavoidable part of life. And while Ponce de Leon never found the Fountain of Youth, daily preventative measures can be taken to help you age beautifully both inside and out.

The most frequently recognized signs of aging include extrinsic indicators such as gray hair and wrinkles. But have you ever stopped to think about other factors that influence how young we feel and how young others perceive us to be? Here are some tips on how to take aging in stride and help you look and feel your youngest:

* Heart-felt: Choosing a heart-healthy diet may not only lengthen your lifespan by helping to reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, it will also help you age healthier. The FDA recommends eating well-balanced meals low in saturated fat, cholesterol and salt. Additionally, heart-friendly foods, especially those high in fiber, such as salmon, soy protein, oatmeal and spinach, will help you stay “young at heart.”

* Smile On: Tooth stains and red gums can age the appearance of your smile and impact its health. In fact, gingivitis, a mild form of gum disease that affects one out of every two adults, can be a major cause behind prematurely aging smiles. “The good news is that it’s preventable,” says Dr. Jamie Sands, D.D.S. “I recommend using Crest Pro-Health toothpaste, which helps stop gingivitis before it starts and protects all these areas dentists check most — plaque, cavities, tartar, sensitivity and stains and a power toothbrush, such as Oral-B Vitality Precision Clean, which reduces up to two times more plaque than a manual brush.”

* Work It: No one is too old to reap the benefits of exercise. Regular physical activity provides endless advantages — from reducing the risk of osteoporosis to increased energy and feelings of well-being — even a brisk 20-minute walk several times a week can improve your overall health.

* Skin Deep: Although genes are a major factor in how skin ages, a great deal of visible aging also stems from environmental factors. Just a few minutes of sun exposure a day can cause noticeable changes to the skin, such as freckles, age spots, spider veins, fine wrinkles, and of course, skin cancer. To maintain your youngest-looking skin, avoid deliberate sun exposure, wear protective clothing such as a wide-brimmed hat, and apply sunscreen, preferably SPF 15 or higher, year-round.

* Thought-provoking: Studies suggests that people who engage in logic-based activities, such as crossword puzzles and games that involve strategy like Scrabble or chess, are less likely to develop memory loss. Not only will these hobbies keep your vision and hand-eye coordination sharp, but such challenges also help to keep your mind active.

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When you begin your skincare regimen, sometimes it is confusing to know the order of what should go on first.

The general rule is that light products go under heavy ones. Think about it: If you try to put a thin serum over a thick cream, there’s no way it will penetrate. Here’s what else to keep in mind:

• Soak it up. After you cleanse in the morning, apply products with therapeutic ingredients—lighteners that contain hydroquinone or kojic acid, anti-aging serums with peptides, and eye products like depuffers and wrinkle plumpers, all of which work best in direct contact with skin. If you’re trying to target several problems (say, fine lines and adult acne), consider buying one multifunctional product.

• Seal the deal. Now you can go ahead and moisturize. Some women rub on makeup primer or sunless tanners as their daytime cream to save a step—that’s fine, but just make sure your formula contains sunscreen. If not, that should go on next, right before your makeup. Apply any products with luminizing particles, such as eye brighteners, last, since they need to refract light to work properly.

• Save for later. Because of the time involved, I usually recommend that patients exfoliate at night (either with a microdermabrasion-type scrub or a chemical exfoliant like a mild home peel). Afterward, you can put on your night serums followed by a p.m. moisturizer, but try not to irritate the skin by layering on too much of the same ingredient. For example, if you use a glycolic-acid peel, don’t also use a glycolic-based cream or you might end up with redness and flaking.

• Watch for interactions. Certain ingredients have specific restrictions. For example, lighteners like hydroquinone can be very drying, so they need to be followed with a gentle moisturizer and sunscreen to prevent further damage. And some prescription acne treatments shouldn’t have anything applied on top of them—so use them at night and always follow the directions.

Canyon Ranch Resort and Spa is launching their brand new line of skin care today, at select Saks Fifth Avenue locations (including NYC).  The collection, Canyon Ranch Your Transformation, contains three proprietary blends of ingredients to help transform your skin:

ProNAD™ – Transforming from Inside to Outside

Twenty-five years of research have gone into the development of ProNAD™, a 12-hour continuous-release form of Niacin (Bioactive Vitamin B3) that enables the power of Vitamin B3/Niacin to be delivered deep into the layers of the skin, rebuilding and reconditioning it from the inside out. ProNAD™ works in the following ways:

Helps stimulate DNA repair by encouraging the skin’s natural repair process

Stimulates the release of a hormone called Leptin – known to activate the skin’s natural wound-healing response, resulting in a strengthened epidermal skin layer and overall increased integrity of the skin

Strengthens the skin’s barrier, which over time becomes thinner and weaker, thereby enhancing the skin’s ability to protect itself from environmental assault

Ceraplex™ – Transforming from the Outside to Inside

A proprietary blend of skin-identical ceramides and potent antioxidants that helps boost the skin’s moisture retention and surface smoothness

Antiox-3™ – Providing Protection Throughout all Layers of the Skin

Exclusive blend of Goji Berry, Bearberry and Blueberry antioxidants

Helps protect against collagen destruction while promoting elastin production

Evens skin tone and helps deter hyperpigmentation

Effectively reduces free radical damage

The price point of the line ranges from $40-$250, so if luxe skin care is your thing (like it is mine!), don’t miss this one.  You can peruse the whole line of Canyon Ranch skin care and prices after the jump.

CLEANSE:

VITALITY Cleansing Cream $40

RADIANCE facial Scrub $45

MOISTURIZE:

BALANCE light-weigh moisture  $75

PROTECT UVA/UVB SPF 30 facial moisturizer $75

RESTORE intensive moisture  $95

BRIGHTNESS eye cream $70

TREAT (Hero Category):

AGE TRANSFORMING concentrate  $150

AGE TRANSORMING hydramist $50

AGE TRANSFORMING extreme cream $250  

BODY:

DEFENSE UVA/UVB SPF 30 body sunscreen $65

ELASTICITY body balm $55

Don’t Forget Your Neck

You focus so much time trying to slow the inevitable signs of aging on your face.  Yet, you forget to address the exposed skin of your neck and décolleté. And, if you haven’t heard, the best way to tell a woman’s true age is by taking a peek at her neck.  It’s time to address that “tell-all” with these neck and chest targeting products.

Wei East China Herbal Youth Recaptured Serum  

Concentrated Chinese herbal extracts nourish the neck, sealing in moisture in this oil-free, acid-free skin rejuvenating serum.

Jurlique Herbal Recovery Neck Serum

Organic and biodynamically farmed flowers, plants, and herbs are delicately combined in the formulation of this lightweight, intense, hydrating gel to help minimize the visible signs of aging on the neck and décolletage.

Biotone Facial Therapy Massage Creme with Bio-Firming Complex

is boosted with natural botanicals of white peach, pineapple enzyme, quince, and mango to balance out your skin. Start on your face and shimmy it down to your décolleté for a consistently smooth, toned, and firm face and neck.

Perfect Cleavage from This Works

Made with larch extract and pomegranate oil, and infused with rose, tonka bean, and frankincense essential oils, Perfect Cleavage helps nourish, tighten and add a touch of shimmer to the neck and chest, without the use of mineral oils, synthetic fragrance or color,  GMO ingredients, sulphates, or parabens.

Apivita Aromatherapy Skin Supplement Neck Cream

This unique formula deeply nourishes the skin, energizing and strengthening it deep below the surface area with antioxidant-rich grapeseed, olive oil, and green tea.