25 Anti-Aging Secrets Revealed

Every year Americans spends approximately 20 million dollars on cosmetics and beauty products that claim that they can help you turn back the clock and bring back your younger, more youthful looking skin. Today, we want to share with you some of the anti-aging secrets within the industry, including tips that actually work, procedures you can undergo, and lies this multi-million dollar industry has told you. Here are twenty-five anti-aging secrets, revealed.

1. There is no such thing as a facelift in a bottle – while the industry loves to promote this concept and does a great job of selling it, no product will ever be able to surpass surgeries, dermal fillers, etc.
2. Retina is the real deal – Retina products are actually the closest topical product out there for treating anti-aging that is not a cosmetic procedure.
3. Dermatologist Approved is a Lie – Just because your beauty product has ‘dermatologist approved’ on its label does not mean all dermatologists approve of it, it actually means one dermatologist, paid by the company, approved it.
4. Hypoallergenic Will Not Protect You – the term hypoallergenic is what the surgeon general calls a ‘puffery claim’, a claim that doesn’t mean anything, but sounds good (typically, products with fragrances, alcohol, and/or lanolin are the types that will cause allergic reactions).
5. Eye creams Lie – If you look at the ingredients of a common moisturizer and eye cream, eye cream typically has the exact same ingredients as a moisturizer, just in a smaller bottle (what works for eye wrinkles: vitamin A or Retinal Palmitate)
6. Lemon and Age Spots – Spritzing lemon juice on your chest and the back of your hands every morning can not only bleach age spots, but can reduce the creation of melanin, which is a key component in creating age spots.
7. Cinnamon and Honey Face Masks – Mixing 1 tsp. of cinnamon with 1 tbsp. of honey and applying it to the face for 30 minutes as a face mask can help to moisten the skin and gives it a fuller look and feel.
8. White Vinegar Toners – White vinegar is great as a toner because it helps to firm up the skin and prevents sagging that comes with age.
9. Sunscreen Application – Of course, starting the application of sunscreen when you are young, and often, can also be a great tool in the fight to keep your skin looking young.
10. Vitamin-C is Vital – Like Vitamin A, Vitamin C is another important vitamin you should begin taking in your late 20s to slow the effects of aging.
11. Botox – A popular, FDA-approved treatment that reduces the appearance of lines between the eyebrows, frown lines, and crow’s feet.
12. Ultherapy – The non-invasive alternative to a surgical facelift, Ultherapy uses ultrasound technology to naturally heal the skin and restart collagen production and buildup for a more youthful look.
13. Juvederm – Is a great injectable gel that is used for restoring skin volume and removing wrinkles.
14. Chemical Peels – Mild chemicals applied to the skin to help remove dead skin cells, clear blocked pores, remove whiteheads and blackheads, and help generate growth of new skin.
15. Microdermabrasion – Similar to a chemical peel, microdermabrasion uses exfoliation to remove dead, damaged skin and unclog pores.
16. Cod Live or Fish Oil Capsules – Digesting these is great for the dry aging skin, as well as your joints, hair, nails, and digestive system.
17. Stay Hydrated – The more hydrated you are, the more hydrated your skin is, and the less apparent your wrinkles will look.
18. Maintain a Healthy, Consistent Weight – It is no surprise that your skin will start to lose its elasticity over time. A diet that yo-yo’s will cause your weight to fluctuate, adding extra strain on your skin and making it harder and harder for your sin to snap back every time.
19. Have a Healthy Diet – Your skin not only gets its nutrients from the creams and treatments you use, but what you eat. The more balanced your diet, the younger you will look and feel.
20. Exercise Often – Exercise increases your blood’s flow to the skin and promote s a health glow and complexion. Even a short workout, 5 days a week can make all of the difference with your skin.
21. Facial Massages – Regular, gentle facial massages with nourishing moisturizers can make a great difference in the health of your skin and can take as little as 60 seconds.
22. De-Stress – Decompress and de-stress in whatever way works best for you. The mind and body have a powerful connection, and when your mind suffers, your body suffers.
23. If You Smoke, Stop – From your teeth, to your skin, to your overall health, smoking is just plain bad for you. If you want to start look and feeling younger, quit smoking.
24. Get Enough Sleep – Making sure you get your 8 -9 hours of sleep every night will not only increase clarity and blood flow to your internal organs, but it will keep you looking rested and refreshed.
25. Start Young – There is no harm in starting some of these preventative care treatments as young as your late 20s so that you can continue to have the skin you want as you age.

Do you have some anti-aging tips you use that were not in this list? We would love to hear them! Please list your great beauty secrets in the comment box below or call us at 908.897.0570.

To Healthier, More Youthful Skin,

Dr. Hardik Soni