In the pursuit of beauty and looks we’d rather not show off to the world – like the circles under our eyes – we cake on makeup, rub on moisturizers, and spray on perfume. Because this makes us feel and look better, it’s time to pick out products that will mirror what we’re putting inside our bodies too.
Here’s what you should look for when it comes to picking out beauty products:
• Fragrance-free
• Color-free
• Vitamin A-Retinol: a product that actually does work to improve skin tone and reduce wrinkles• Vitamin C: an effective collagen builder
• Alpha hydroxy acid: a good exfoliant and collagen builder
• Use these products at night, because the sun will actually oxidize the ingredients and render them ineffective.
When it comes to your lips, select products with sunscreen to protect your lips from the carcinogenic effects of the sun (look for zinc oxide on the ingredient list), and glosses made from beeswax, which is completely non-toxic. If you are deeply attached to a petroleum-based gloss, save it for special occasions and use a sunscreen under it to protect your lips.
Being mindful of beauty products will only make you feel even better on the inside too – literally.
To learn more about healthy aging, check out Younger Today: THE CELL SOLUTION to Youthful Aging and Improved Health by authors Vincent C. Giampapa, M.D. and Carol Alt at www.basichealthpub.com or www.amazon.com
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