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Q: What’s the most effective way to slow the aging process?
TAMMY WRITES: Almost every day in the treatment room, I speak with my clients about holistic strategies for slowing the aging process. No matter what might have brought them into the Spa, this is everyone’s number one topic! What I can share with you is my simple rule of care: we must prioritize longterm goals over quick fixes.
Quick fixes do not slow the aging process, and they do not produce longterm results. And, even more than that, deep down, I think we all know that some of these quick processes can, ultimately, damage the skin. Over many years I’ve learned that caring for aging skin is lifestyle based, and it’s about the small, consistent ways we tend to body, mind and spirit. I know we all want to look ten years younger! Once you are in your late 30s to early 40s, the skin starts to slow down. We want to give it every opportunity to thrive.
Here are some of my favorite ways to optimize the skin’s radiant potential:
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Keep the skin nourished, with all-natural, plant-based formulas.
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Reduce stress. Cortisol, one of the body’s most prevalent stress hormones, diminishes collagen.
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Rehydrate always. Drink as much water as you can, up to 6 liters a day. Bring herbal teas and fresh juices into the mix, knowing how wonderful plant nutrients can be for the skin and overall well being.
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Use a mineral-based sunscreen. Wash it off as soon as you can and rely on physical block—hats, long sleeved shirts and sunglasses—as often as you can.
- Sleep is foundational. The skin repairs in deep sleep. Get as much as you can!
