Introduction When people generally think about anti-aging, they tend to think about the visible signs of wear and tear, those tell-tale wrinkles, age spots and their developing jowls. No-one wants to get old, let alone feel and look older than their years and anti-aging treatments are becoming so sought after by both men and women that the skincare market is colossal, but what really works? With the focus often on the aesthetic side of anti-aging, there are huge amount of products available for those who wish to nurture their skin with every area of the body being catered for by some new, heavily marketed age-defying product. Many of the products target the areas that cause the most concern – wrinkles around the eyes, the double chin or sagging breasts, but really manufacturers of modern skin-care ranges have ensured that there are treatments for all areas of the body for men and women. There is no doubt about it, taking time and care of yourself with a good skin care regime can make a huge difference in the fight to ensure that your skin remains young looking but of course so many people concentrate solely on hydrating their skin with a multitude of products that may or may not work, that they forget that beauty and anti-aging is more than skin deep. Maintaining a healthy diet and consuming your daily allowance of water is an absolute must for clear, healthy skin and for renewing any flagging vitality. Sadly, so many skin-care products are crammed full of damaging chemicals, that a natural approach to anti-aging seems a sensible option, after all, why fill your body with toxins when there is no need if you choose natural and effective alternatives? Of course it’s not just what you put on the outside, there are many anti-aging supplements that may help win the age war and ensuring that the right amount of vitamins and minerals are consumed may make a big difference. Quick Tips Before rushing out to spend a fortune on any anti-aging products that grab your attention, consider these five important tips before deciding which approach to take: 1. Take the Mirror Test Take a good look at yourself in the mirror and ascertain the areas that you would really like to improve. Do you have frown lines? Age spots? Wrinkles? What are your biggest concerns? Don’t just consider the aesthetics though; you need to take a holistic approach to the ‘you’ today. Are you eating a good and nutritious diet? Do you feel energetic and vibrant? What about your zest for life? Or do you feel stressed, tired and anxious? Considering all of these factors will help you to decide where you wish to start without running up a big bill and don’t forget that once you start seeing relevant changes, you can tackle other areas too. 2. Budget, Budget, Budget How you feel about yourself is important and you can invest as much time and care into improving how you look and feel as you like but, you do need to set a budget in terms of outlay for this whole self-improvement look. Be realistic and don’t just throw away money for the sake of it. It’s worth getting some skin-care samples to try first before parting with a large amount of cash as you may find that the lotions and potions do not suit your skin. 3. Make Your Own If funds are limited, why not make your own skincare products? It’s very simple to make some fantastic skincare products –quickly, easily and cheaply using products that you have already in your cupboards. Don’t forget however that once mixed up, they should be used fairly quickly as they will not contain any of the preservatives which give shop brought products their long shelf life. 4. Do A Little Research Product research is important. There are many claims made by skincare companies but is it backed up by research and hard facts? The types of skincare products also depend on your individual skin-type and needs so don’t rush out and buy just anything. 5. Supplier Ethics Along with your product research, you also need to check out the suppliers. Choose recommended suppliers or those that are very visible in terms of their ethics and processes. If you want all natural products then don’t fall for the fancy packing that tells you of all the natural goodness, when in reality, those natural elements are miniscule in comparison to the harmful chemicals. Ultimately, you must do what is right for you and for your pocket.

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