BEAUTY
SMOOTHING THE WAVES OF AGE WRITTEN BY SOPHIE OSWALD
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s much as we enjoy living life, most of us hate the gray hair and wrinkles that come with each passing year. Although this is a natural thing that everyone has to face, our culture makes people feel insecure about it. This is especially true for women. There is a lot of pressure to look youthful as you age, and people will do just about anything to achieve this. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to look young if it makes you happy. Doing so requires consistent maintenance and self-love, but it doesn’t mean you should sign up for any invasive procedures or try unhealthy trends. Aging can’t be avoided, but you can achieve the look you want with proper care and healthy habits.
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SEPTEMBER 2021
One big thing that impacts how youthful you appear is participating in plenty of physical activity. Exercise is known to help you look and feel younger. It increases blood flow, which nourishes skin cells. When you sweat your pores open, releasing any buildup inside. Research suggests that regular exercise even slows aging when it comes to skin. “The skin is the largest organ in the body, so it’s no surprise that caring for it is essential to its overall health, as that directly impacts our appearance,” says Holly Reynolds of Holly Reynolds Esthetics. “A good skincare routine includes not only quality products, but also plenty of water, and clean, antioxidative/ anti-inflammatory nutrition.”
