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By Devin Almonte As a beauty and health advocate, I’m quite obsessed with good skin care, especially as my skin matures. This obsession of mine runs more than skin deep. Beauty alone should never be the goal, but rather the internal and external side effect of self-love and care for one’s health. So when it comes to skin care, we should be striving for good skin health for health’s sake above all else. When we do that, the results are, indeed, beautiful. "According to Catherine Hannan, MD, Our skin is one of the largest organs of the body. Because of this, caring for your skin can directly affect your overall health. Your skin acts as a protective shield and is most vulnerable to outside elements, as it’s affected by more factors than you may think. And as we age, our skin care needs change and we need to adapt accordingly." This is not good news for your skin. Our hormones change as we age and we start to lose estrogen, as well as testosterone. A steady decline in the levels of estrogen and testosterone in the body can cause accelerated aging of the skin and loss of collagen, says BioTe Medical. That means less firmness, elasticity, and moisture. It can leave you with sunken cheeks and sagging skin. It means dryness. Before you know it, you are quickly turning into that shriveled up plant like the one you forgot to water in your kitchen! To make matters worse, many of you are desperately trying to lose a few extra pounds. That's great! But here's the bad news: as you start to lose some of those unwanted pounds, you might also start to lose some of the fat in your face when you exercise (in addition to some of the fat tissue that you are already losing simply due to age). This is one place you want to keep the fat! But now that you’re older and you’re trying to stay healthy, you’ve been cursed with 'diet face', which makes your face appear more drawn and gaunt looking. Lovely, isn’t it? Luxury: Med Spa Many of the issues with skin health are treatable with the BioTE® method using bio-identical hormone pellet therapy. If you haven’t heard of this, the BioTE® method using hormone pellet therapy is a treatment designed to balance hormones naturally. Hormone pellet therapy can optimize the levels of estrogen and testosterone that drop causing the many signs of aging we see in the skin, including wrinkles and loss of youthful volume in the face. Once your hormones are balanced, you may notice improvement in the look and feel of the skin, not just on the face, but the entire body. It does so much more than just improve the look of your skin and face. You can get back to looking and feeling better about yourself with hormone pellet therapy. Find a BioTe Provider near you. Everyday: Natural Remedies and OTC If you don’t want to spend the bucks or you just prefer a more natural way of treatment, you might want to give this is a try: soy, fruits, and veggies. Adding a supplement that is rich in soy can help your estrogen levels and may bring them back to better levels. And there are many estrogen-rich foods that may help boost your estrogen level. These foods contain phytoestrogen, which is a plant-based estrogen that mimics estrogen once it is processed by the body, says Emily Lunardo for Bel Marra Health. Be on the lookout for fruits and veggies that have natural estrogen content: alfalfa sprouts, flaxseed, cucumber, olives, olive oil, green beans, and apples This is when sun damage starts to rear its ugly head. Those years of obtaining that beautiful suntan are now coming back to bite you in the form of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots. In fact, sun exposure is the main culprit behind fine and deeper facial wrinkles, freckles, age spots (also known as sun or liver spots), leathery skin texture, dull-colored skin, and enlarged pores, says Hunt Valley Laser and Skin Care Center. So, just when you thought it wouldn’t happen to you, it’s happening. Luxury: Med Spa With Intense Pulse Therapy, you can start to remove the signs of sun damage and restore your youthful appearance! The visible light delivered with Photo Genesis procedure is selectively absorbed by the pigmented spots on your skin. The heating of the pigmented cells causes the therapeutic result, effectively destroying the damaged cells. Virtually any part of your body with sun (a.k.a. “age” or “liver”) spots or freckles can be safely treated. Everyday: Natural Remedies and OTC
Charlotte's Book, the modern resource for cosmetic health and wellness tell us, "As the years pass, UV rays and other environmental factors cause the skin to lose its elasticity. When this happens, pores clogged with sebum, dirt and dead skin appear to be even larger than before. This is because the skin around each pore is not as firm and collagen-rich as in younger skin. Firm skin essentially girds and supports pores, so it has the effect of making pores appear smaller, while looser, inelastic skin makes pores appear larger or more dilated." Luxury: Med Spa Comfortably treat excessive redness, enlarged pores, uneven skin texture, and fine lines and wrinkles! Laser Genesis skin therapy is an innovative, technologically advanced way to promote vibrant and healthy-looking skin in men and women. By gently heating the upper dermis well below your skin’s surface, Laser Genesis warms the miniature swollen vessels that create diffuse redness, which are then absorbed by the body over the period of a few weeks. The procedure also stimulates collagen renewal, resulting in tighter pores, smoother skin, and the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. This method of promoting collagen renewal also smoothes, flattens, and removes the red discoloration of scars. Everyday: Natural Remedies and OTC A large number of herbs, fruits and vegetables aid in tightening the enlarged pores. The Home Remedy Shop has a great list of 31 ways to help reduce the appearance of large pores. I won't list them all here, but will give you my favorites:
The National Sleep Foundation tells us that changes to our sleep patterns are a normal part of the aging process. As we age, we tend to have a harder time falling asleep and staying asleep. And many of us are in the midst of our careers and raising families during this time, which further adds to the exhaustion. Many factors can contribute to this including too much alcohol, stress, or other health-related conditions, When that happens, signs of tiredness and life's excesses can be reflected in your face more than ever before. Luxury: Med Spa Go to a Medical Sleep Away Camp. Partake in a multidisciplinary approach that brings together several diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. Participate in an overnight study known as Polysomnography. Polysomnography is the simultaneous recording of neurologic and physiologic parameters is an overnight test performed on sleeping patients. Opt in for portable monitoring, which is the simultaneous recording of physiologic parameters in an overnight test to evaluate sleep disordered breathing. Utilize various devices such as continuous positive airway devices and adaptive-servo ventilator. If I've already lost you, you can read more about it at the Wellmax Center. If you have always dreamed of going to a true, sleep-away med spa, check out Skin Inc's top ten list of great sleep spas. Everyday: Natural Remedies and OTC Power down an hour before bed. In our techy tech world, this is a big one and it's wreaking havoc on the quality of our sleep. “Sleep is not an on-and-off switch,” says sleep expert and clinical psychologist Michael Breus, PhD, author of The Sleep Doctor’s Diet Plan. “Your body needs time to unwind and ready itself for shuteye.” That’s why Dr. Breus recommends practicing a three-part routine called the “Power-Down Hour.” During the first 20 minutes, complete any chores that absolutely must get done before bedtime. Wash your face, brush your teeth and get dressed for bed during the next 20 minutes. For the last 20 minutes, lie in bed quietly and meditate. Focus on the rhythm of your breathing and shoo away any negative thoughts during this time. It's important to prepare your body for sleep. Establish a consistent bedtime routine, remove all electronic devices from the bedroom, wear comfortable clothing and set the temperature at a comfortable sleep level. Get a sound machine to help set the mood for sleep and to provide white noise. Drink chamomile. Even if the actual benefits are mild, our bodies begin to adjust to this new routine and will learn to associate chamomile with sleepy time. I also like to use Maty's All Natural Baby Chest Rub. I rub this under my nose and on my chest before bedtime. It's a wonderfully calming and relaxing scent. Dr. Nigma Talib, ND has worked out exactly why we suffer from common skin problems like breakouts, puffy eyes and redness, and it all comes down to our diets. The renowned naturopathic expert has identified four common food groups that leave our skin looking less than fresh - 'dairy face', 'wine face', 'sugar face' and 'gluten face'. Further, Jessica Wu, MD, a dermatologist in Los Angeles and author of Feed Your Face says, “What you eat can affect your hormone balance, cause acne, and create or lessen inflammation, which is associated with skin aging.” Luxury: Med Spa Get yourself some vitamin injections! Feed and nourish your skin directly on-site with this trendy procedure. Lionel Bissoon, a NYC-based mesotherapist says, “When you deposit vitamins directly into the skin with a needle, you’re giving the tissues exactly what they need, where they need it.” Bissoon also said that neither oral nor topical vitamins can offer similar results. Dr. Lionel Bissoon, who is one of the pioneers of facial mesotheraphy, received his Doctorate of Osteopathy from Des Moines University. Further, Dr. Dray, another pioneer of Mesotherapy based out of London, has customized a formula to create the revolutionary Mesolift. This treatment aims to prevent skin aging by stimulating the fibroblasts through administering injections of revitalizing active substances. It consists of a nourishing cocktail of amino acids, vitamins A, B, C, and E, hyaluronic acid, and co-enzymes. Such treatment is recommended for revitalization and hydration of dull, tired skin and to plump sagging tissue. Look forward to fresher and more radiant skin! Everyday: Natural Remedies and OTC “There’s a growing body of research showing that diet really does affect your complexion,” says Jessica Wu, MD, a dermatologist in Los Angeles and author of Feed Your Face. “What you eat can affect your hormone balance, cause acne, and create or lessen inflammation, which is associated with skin aging.” Stick to protein rich foods, antioxidant-rich foods like pomegranate and omega-3 fatty acids like walnuts.
For more information:
https://www.tipsfornaturalbeauty.com/4187/6-top-tips-for-reversing-sun-damage/ https://www.prevention.com/health/sleep-energy/20-ways-to-sleep-better-every-night https://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/superfoods/best-foods-for-good-skin/ https://www.prevention.com/beauty/25-best-foods-for-your-skin http://www.health.com/beauty/5-foods-for-healthy-skin#feed-your-face https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/eat-your-way-fabulous-skin http://www.eatthis.com/foods-for-better-skin Fit Makeup. The New Must-Have Athletic Accessory. But is it safe? And if so, what you should use.8/10/2017 By Devin Almonte Is it me, or did makeup recently slither and sneak its way into gyms across America as an acceptable athletic accessory? When did this happen and why? And more importantly, is it really safe to wear makeup during a workout? We used to be afraid to show our bodies at the gym out of fear of what people would think of us for being a bit too heavy or untoned. How dare we go to the gym to get in shape looking like that! It’s almost sacrilegious. And now we are afraid to show our real faces? Dear Lord, we are a sick bunch. I guess I can be included in that sick bunch because I am guilty of this relatively new trend. Now, I’m not in a full face of makeup, but I’ve definitely used concealer to hide a few things that make my face look tired and dull. Plus, I want to have blemish-free, glowing skin while I do my burpees and shimmy across the studio floor! Before we go any further, I want to stress that I am advocate for good health, including our skin. Good health and good skin is naturally beautiful. So I’m all for nurturing our skin and body for health reasons before caring for it cosmetically. However, given that women want to “look good” at the gym (a place for healthy living), I wanted to find out why women wear makeup to the gym and if it’s okay to wear makeup during your workout. Because that makeup you are wearing could be doing more damage to your beautiful face than you realize. And all for the mere sake of looking good while working out for an hour! WHY WOMEN WEAR MAKEUP TO THE GYM1. To look your best no matter what. Looking your best is a great motivator to get you to workout. So whether a cute new fitness outfit or makeup makes you feel your best, this becomes the motivator you need to get your butt to the gym and it can help boost your confidence. 2. To feel less self-conscious. Makeup can help someone feel less self-conscious about themselves and their supposed flaws. Just as someone who is overweight or not happy with their body can feel totally vulnerable and exposed at the gym, so does the person without makeup. Not everyone feels this way, of course, but particularly for those who struggle with body image issues, makeup may give them the courage to show up. And if that is what it takes to get them to the gym, then I am all for it because with a healthy body will come a healthy mind. And hopefully, makeup will no longer be needed for these superficial reasons! 3. For selfie reasons. It’s hard to believe that this alone is a reason to wear makeup to the gym but it is. In this new world of Instagram and Snapchat, everyone wants to look their best when they post to their accounts, showing off at the gym in their new outfit and newly toned arms. So we dare not take a gym selfie without a face full of makeup! After all, we have an image and reputation to uphold online to all our followers and fans. Not to mention that gyms are encouraging such selfies because it helps to promote their gym. 4. It helps you play the role. About a year ago, the NYT had a chance to catch up with Eve Kessner, an instructor at SoulCycle studios in Brooklyn Heights and Union Square, to ask her her thoughts about makeup at the gym. For Eve, getting ready for the gym each morning goes beyond brushing her teeth and pulling on a pair of leggings. Before heading out to classes that often start before 8 a.m., she applies Eyeko Sport Waterproof Mascara and a face luminizer by RMS Beauty or Josie Maran Cosmetics. “Wearing some amount of makeup makes me feel good,” Ms. Kessner said. “Part of getting ready and feeling prepared for class are the steps I take in the morning.” 5. You're headed to the gym from work. Many women head to the gym right after work. Some of the women I interviewed have admitted that they are just too lazy to take off their makeup before class. Plus, they are scared to see what is under that makeup after an eight-hour day at the office! Others said they are just rushed trying to make the 5pm or 6pm exercise class and don't have time to take off their makeup, so they don't bother. THE TRUTH: WHY YOU SHOULD SAVE THE MAKEUP FOR LATER1. It clogs your pores. Metro.co.uk asked Andy Millward, facialist, aesthetician, and member of the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology, why working out in makeup is so bad for our skin, and he pointed to congestion and blockages within the pores as a major factor. ‘Unlike skin care products which are designed to be absorbed into the skin, makeup is designed to sit on the surface of the skin to give it that flawless, airbrushed appearance,’ Andy told metro.co.uk. 2. It can make your pores bigger. Since the makeup may cause congestion in your pores, the pores may stretch or enlarge to manage the blockage, which could cause larger pores over a period of time. 3. Toxins become trapped in your skin. We are an organic and all-natural obsessed culture. By wearing makeup during your workout, your own body is essentially working against you because you are not allowing the sweat and toxins to be naturally released. This sounds anything, but organic! You are allowing the makeup to trap in the toxins instead of allowing them to evaporate off the skin, as they should naturally. So for the sake of looking good, you’re holding your sweat toxins hostage under that foundation. Time to let them go free. 4. Breakouts are likely to occur. What happens when you hold in pent-up emotion? It gets worse and worse until it explodes. You need to release it (in a healthy way of course). Your face on makeup is no different. Your skin needs to breathe and release - during a good workout even more so when your pores open up. Mix in sweat, heat and open pores and over time the skin will become blocked under a face full of makeup. Eventually it will explode in the form of blackheads, whiteheads and dull texture. No thanks! 5. It may promote aging. According to Samer Jaber, MD, of Washington Square Dermatology in New York City, working out with makeup is believed to be a contributing factor to aging. Wearing makeup while exercising inflames the skin, and chronic inflammation is the root cause of skin aging. IF YOU MUST...After reading this, there are many of you who won't listen to this advice and will opt for makeup anyway. I get it. We spend hours of torture to look better anyway, so what if I am trapping toxins in my skin? As long as I look good for that hour, I'm happy! So, if you must, I suppose you must. At least the skincare products and makeup products have come a long way to accomodate our needs. And you are starting to see some cosmetic companies specialize in Workout Makeup like Sweat Cosmetics and Tarte. Like I said, if you must, here are my recommendations pre and post workout: PRE WORKOUT In preparation for your workout, make sure you take a 3-step approach for your pre-workout skincare routine. Use a great cleanser, toner, and moisturizer to get you prepped for your workout. Think simple with a soapy cleanse, hydrating toner, and oil-free moisturizer: Now for the makeup. You want to keep it light and fresh so that your skin can still breathe. And stick with waterproof mascara and finishing sprays to keep everything in place: POST WORKOUT Congrats! You've finished your workout for the day. But don't let your health kick "go on hiatus" just yet. You skin still needs some love after all that grueling work you just put in. Keep it clean, hydrated, and refreshed: My advice? Do what feels best to you that will help you stay healthy. If that means a little makeup during your workout, then go for it. Thank goodness there are some products out there that work with your active lifestyle. But be sure to always give your skin some downtime to breathe. For more information:
http://metro.co.uk/2017/03/09/why-you-really-shouldnt-wear-makeup-to-the-gym-6499218/ http://www.vogue.co.uk/article/why-wearing-make-up-to-work-out-exercise-is-bad-for-skin http://thebeautybean.com/makeup-2/is-wearing-makeup-at-the-gym-really-that-bad-hint-it-is www.rd.com/health/fitness/wear-makeup-gym/ https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/07/fashion/makeup-that-can-take-a-workout.html?smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur By Devin Almonte Skin care has come a long way, even in most recent years. There is an old way of doing things and a new way of doing things, Take a look at how we used to treat skin care the old way. Learn why that approach needs to change and why our skin is so important. Discover the new revolutionary way to approach skin care and how Défiderm may help us get there. Skin Care The Old Way |
Fast forward to today, and we have stand-alone retail stores just for skincare. They stock their shelves with everything from exfoliants, toners, serums, oils, starter kits, three-step processes, blemish removers, eye care, cleansers, face masks, moisturizers, and scrubs. And for an added punch to your skincare regimen (and a hit to your wallet) you can take a medical approach to skincare by getting your fillers, peels, botox, and lasers by your trusted local medical physician. |
So how do we really know what is best for us? As it stands now, it's been a lot of trial and error. We need to recognize that many factors play into this. Our skin needs are always changing and greatly affected by various factors such as our age, the climate, our hormones, the seasons, or even what we eat and drink. So your tried and true moisturizer that works wonders for your skin in the winter may become your worst enemy during those hot and humid summer months.
The Quest for More Knowledge: Défiderm
- Helps you understand your skin before you treat it
- It records your skin condition and identifies daily changes to your skin condition
- It combines skin, temperature, moisture and uv information to give you an accurate skin assessment based on your skin condition and the environment
- Records product history and makes product recommendations based on your skin condition and environmental assessment
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- When you gently put the device on your skin, the application on the smartphone will display the level of hydration, melanin and skin health.
- It will also display the temperature and humidity percentages in your surroundings, which can help you better discover your skin condition and find the most suitable skin care regimen.
By the looks of it, it appears that Défiderm may be the mover and shaker that can truly help us understand the health of our skin first before we treat our skin cosmetically. There's no doubt that this technologically-advanced skin analyzer is going to be making waves in the world of skin care.
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