Unfortunately for us, the natural course of aging takes away the smooth, firm and elastic skin of our youth. As we get older, when the natural collagen and elastin – which provides structure to our skin, and hyaluronic acid – that which promotes skin volume, vitality and hydration, in our skin diminish; the dreaded wrinkles start to appear. And then consider the other predisposing factors: lack of nutrition, over exposure to the sun, ailments, injuries, smoking, and overall lifestyle. We hasten to add genetics, too. A simple, healthy lifestyle works miracles, but at one point in time,... (Read More ...)

Let’s face it.  The keys to aging well from a physical standpoint are the replacement of the firming tissues in your skin, and getting enough antioxidants to reverse the cellular damage caused by free radicals.  All of the companies in the cosmetics industry would like you to believe that they have the answer to these problems, but the fact is that few of them do.  Let’s look at what they are actually selling you. The skin care formula you need has got to contain a wealth of antioxidants, and the best sources for these  healing molecules are plant derived oils and waxes, natural vitamin... (Read More ...)

Hello everybody, and welcome to my blog. I hope you will find it a friendly place and will visit often. First let me introduce myself: This is me – the anti-aging warrior!  I am happily married with five children and five grandchildren. I was born in Lancashire in England, but now live in Kent – also in England. I went to school in Somerset and Gloucestershire, to college in London, and earned my B.Sc with the Open University in 2003. I worked in offices for many years as a PA/Senior Secretary/Manager, and then became a foster carer, caring for children between the ages of 5 days... (Read More ...)

What is your main skin problem?  Dry skin, wrinkles, age-spots, crows-feet? Wouldn’t you just love to kiss them all goodbye?   I’ll give you the same advice I gave to my friend Mary. She was feeling very old and extremely depressed because she didn’t know what to do about her skin problems. She’d got to the point where she hated to laugh because she worried about the wrinkles round her eyes!  Does this sound like you? She was also worried about which creams, serums, etc., she should use, and the expense!!  Good Grief!  The Expense!  There... (Read More ...)