Of course I’m a big believer in beauty potions and tonics, and I love the ritual of fussing over my skin, hair and nails in the journey to help reduce the signs of aging. But I’ve also always been one to subscribe to some more holistic antiaging practices, ones that have been passed down woman to woman over time.
Here are my not-so-secret suggestions for the best version of YOU:
1. Drink LOTS of tea
Green and white tea have a ton of antioxidant properties so drink them as often as possible to help fight free radical attack. Ginger and honey tea also is a very antioxidant rich blend and happens to be very delicious!
2. Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize
Keeping your skin looking youthful is as simple as staying incredibly moisturized. Dry skin tends to show fine lines more, so hydration is key. I love the feel of bathing in milk, full fat organic of course. It gets skin feeling baby soft and makes you feel like a queen too!
I also love coconut oil for EVERYTHING. Cooking with it is great, but I also love to use it as a great smelling and low key moisturizer. It works well as a hair and scalp mask in the dry winter months, it’s perfect for keeping nails and cuticles moist and I even use it on dry patches for my face.
3. Take Your Vitamins
A well-balanced diet is a super effective way to feel and look your best, but dietary supplements can also help fill nutritional gaps. For one, grapeseed extract. This supplement is very high in antioxidants (see a trend forming here?) Also Omega 3 fish oil. The fatty acids can help the oil regulation in your skin, keeping it hydrated.
4. A Little Luxury
Silk pillowcases have been getting very popular lately and there’s good reason! Not only will it make your nighttime feel regal, but the soft fabric helps to ease sleep lines. It also does wonders for your hair! No more static in the morning, which will cut your getting-ready routine down. Less rush in the morning equals less stress in the morning, and you know what they say! Stress is no good for staying youthful.
5. Keep Moving
Last but certainly not least, I find that staying active keeps me feeling young. Stretching and walking are my two favorite ways to get moving, and luckily in the city I have plenty of opportunity to walk! But even if I just do a quick stretch and a yoga pose or two, it keeps me feeling agile and ready to tackle anything that comes my way during the day.
Do these tricks work for you? Share your secrets in the comments! And if you don’t want to rely completely on Mother Nature, then you can also try these new favorites of mine :)
1. The Algenist Genius Cream
Made up of crazy awesome ingredients like microalgae oil, this cream is incredibly hydrating and also smells terrific. Great for use on the face, neck and décolletage.
2. Dr. Gross ferulic acid + retinol brightening solution
Finally a retinol that you can use at night and in the morning! Delicate enough to use often, but powerful enough to give your skin a newfound glow.
3. Ole Henriksen ultimate eye gel
With a cool cucumber scent, this product helps hydrate, calm and soothe in the morning and the tingling effect really wakes you up. It’s such a great product for the morning time!