Have you ever thought that your skincare just isn’t effective?
That’s because beautiful skin is much more than skin deep.
This is me at 48, and while I am super happy with my appearance, I have noticed that as my hormones have shifted as I age, my skin has changed. I’m noticing more dryness, sunspots, loss of volume, loss of moisture and then of course the obvious - lines and wrinkles.
Aging is a natural and beautiful thing that should be embraced.
That being said, supporting your skin (and your health) throughout this time is important, which may call for some new practices.
Diet is part of the equation. You certainly want to eat the rainbow. But at the top of my list, is what I call my skin ingestibles— and for women over 45 like me, a lot can be done to impact skin health.
As you age, your natural collagen levels begin to diminish, meaning your skin is no longer as firm and taut.
After trying collagen supplements for five years without seeing noticeable benefits, I switched up my routine.
I ditched coffee (it was causing dry, dehydrated skin and elevated cortisol) and switched to matcha. Specifically, my brand of choice is Pique Sun Goddess Matcha, the highest quality ceremonial-grade matcha. Not only was my mood more stable, I could tell the difference in my skin quickly (like less than two weeks, quickly!)
Harnessing the natural antioxidant properties of matcha, this formula enhances skin firmness and brightness with EGCG and clarifies with chlorophyll. Caffeine and catechins boost lipid metabolism, reducing cravings. Plus, you'll experience a calm balance with the l-theanine all while enjoying benefits like healthy inflammation response, radiant skin, protection against photoaging, and a supported gut.
Cortisol is a major factor in mid-life. If you're stressed your body won't function well. Period. Lowering your stress hormones is key to ensuring you're functioning at your best. And also so important to keep your metabolism humming (read on for more on that)! If you wake up feeling anxious and your mind is racing the moment you wake up, your cortisol may be out of balance.
It’s important to note that drinking caffeine makes it harder to lower cortisol levels.
Since I switched from coffee to matcha, I have noticed a huge difference in my anxiety, I feel a calm energy when I drink matcha.
Visit my blog “Easing through transition; embracing perimenopause” to read about the 4 bonus boosters you can get in mid-life by drinking green tea.
With middle age skin, you may also notice you're lacking that youthful glow.
When I learned there was drinkable skincare with other added benefits, I added it to my routine immediately.
It’s called B•T Fountain. This beauty electrolyte is stacked with minerals optimized for deep cellular hydration. Plus replenishing your store of ceramides for a stronger skin barrier, and boosting your hyaluronic acid reserves (you need those to soak up water deep in your skin layers).
High-quality, thoughtfully formulated supplements can be expensive, and you deserve to get the best bang for your buck, so Pique made sure to address healthy aging from multiple angles with this product including a blend of hyaluronic acid, electrolytes, minerals and ceramides.
If you want to learn even more about how this duo works, you can check out all the info here.
The 40s and 50s are glorious, especially if you’re taking care of your body and focusing on healthy aging.
Get this radiant skin duo!
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It is an external reflection of what is happening internally. The foundation of glowing, radiant, healthy skin (especially as we age), is lifestyle. What you eat, how you take care of your body, and your emotional, mental, and spiritual health. These ALL affect how your skin looks/feels.
It took me years to get where I am with my skin – I didn’t think I would have the best skin of my life at almost 50! But my skin reflects how I have cleaned up my diet — and my life. Skincare and makeup are now what they should be, an afterthought. I hope my tips help you get there!
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To good health and great skin,
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