Women these days have a lot to live up to, aging-wise. With the ubiquitous availability of Botox, it has become the go-to once your first forehead line or eye wrinkle appears. But hang on a sec before reaching for the needle. There are ways to prevent premature aging for as long as possible. And they cost a lot less than a visit to the derm.

With injections, fillers, and skin wounding common practice, a natural gal can feel pressure to partake of these anti-agers. But first, take a look at kinder, gentler ways of warding off premature aging while your skin is still in its prime.

7 Affordable Ways to Prevent Premature Aging

1. A good, healthy skincare routine. Nontoxic products are the way to go. But guess what? Those healthy products aren’t doing you any good if you aren’t using them properly. Use items for your skin type, keep your skin clean and moisturized, take off your makeup at night even if you really, really don’t want to. Your skin will thank you with a healthy natural glow.

2. Regular exfoliation. You’ve heard it before, we’ll say it again. Those dry, dead skin cells sitting on the surface of your skin? They not only totally put a damper on your natural glow, they cause clogged pores, acne, and even make skin look older. The key? Removing them gently without causing damage to your skin. Fruit acids are where it’s at.

3. Provide protection. Use sunscreen. Like, everyday. Sun spots, wrinkles, dryness? All linked to premature aging. Keep your complexion healthy and younger looking with nontoxic mineral sunscreen. Don’t know which to choose? This helpful sunscreen guide offers up a heaping helping of sun protection options.

4. Get your vitamins. A little vitamin A doesn’t hurt the youthful skin cause. It is nature’s retinol, afterall. What does this mean? Vitamin A helps to smooth skin, diminish spots and discoloration, soften lines, and brighten skin tone. This ingredient is photosensitive, so use as part of your nighttime routine.

5. Avoid sugary junk. You may have heard that sugar causes a loss of collagen, leading to premature aging. You may also have heard that it is a good idea to avoid fruit because it contains sugar. Sugar does cause collagen breakdown, resulting in sagging, lifeless skin. Anyone who has participated in a good sugar binge can attest to that. But we are talking refined sugar here. You know…cookies, candy, and other junk. Fruit contains a totally different kind of sugar, plus healthy fiber. So, eat your fruit and back away from the Pop-Tarts.

6. Drink water. Most people walk around slightly dehydrated at all times. Too much caffeine and a busy lifestyle sap skin of moisture. For the last time, drink plenty of water like your momma told ya!

7. Get your zzzs. You’ve been busy and are running on empty. And you barely recognize the person you see in the mirror. Don’t make this a permanent thing. Did you know your body’s cells regenerate while you sleep? The saying “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” should only apply if you don’t mind looking and feeling like death in the meantime. Adults 26-64 years of age require 7-9 hours of sleep per night.

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Peeled, pierced, and pulsed. Think these are ways to juice fruits and veggies? How about steps to getting younger looking skin? A closer look at skin wounding as an anti-aging tool.

Don’t rub, pull, or stretch your skin.

If you didn’t hear this wrinkle prevention trick from your mom, you have surely read it in at least a few dozen magazines.

We try to take good and gentle care of our skin to keep it healthy and looking its best. No toxins to cause harm, safe UV protection to ward off premature aging, no overzealous exfoliating that could cause irritation or injury.

So what is up with this new skin wounding trend in anti-aging skin care and how do we feel about it?

What is Skin Wounding?

As it sounds, these techniques cause injury thru tiny punctures, pulses of light, or removal of top layer of skin. The idea behind the method? That the secret to youthful, glowing, line-free skin is achieved through the healing process.

The skin is an amazing organ, capable of patching itself back together. When the skin receives an abrasion, a response is triggered that stimulates collagen and stem cell production which, in turn, creates a healthier, younger looking complexion. Or so the theory goes.

What are the Anti-Aging Skin Wounding Methods?

Microneedling: Tiny needles are rolled over the skin, creating invisible punctures thought to promote cell turnover through the healing process. Pros say skin will be tight, warm, and red (no duh) post treatment, with a bit of bleeding. Dryness and flaking are common the week after microneedling is performed and it is important to protect the skin with sunscreen as it heals.

Laser resurfacing: Little pulses of light are administered to skin to boost collagen production and create a smoother, plumper appearance. More painful than microneedling, some anesthesia is usually recommended. After the procedure, skin will be swollen, red, and sore. There may even be some bleeding or oozing (yikes!) but this should stop within the first few days. So, not the ticket the day before a big event.

Chemical Peels: Acid-based peels get rid of dry, dead skin cells and reveal fresh layers of skin, and can be done at home or in office. Be careful if performing a chemical peel at home, as they can irritate the skin. We are all supposed to exfoliate regularly and appropriately for our skin type. Chemical peels do their job, but synthetic ingredients can be too harsh and cause irritation. In recent years, natural skin care pros have begun to believe abrasive exfoliants (even those that are natural) are better swapped out for a milder version of sloughing through fruit acids.

The Nitty Gritty On Skin Wounding

There are many proponents to the skin wounding craze. But as with all new things, the proof is in the pudding. Can repeated injury eventually cause scarring? What about inflammation? We’ll have to wait and see for now. In general, using any form of skin care that requires a numbing agent deserves some deep consideration.

If you do decide to hop on the skin injury trend, know this…not all skin types are created equally. Just because your thick-skinned friend had good results after a microneedling does not mean your more sensitive complexion will fare as well. Talk with a reputable professional before undergoing any procedure.

There are many natural ingredients that are effective in promoting healthy, youthful skin. A healthful diet and lifestyle do work wonders too.

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For those looking for a less invasive, more natural face lift type experience, read on. For those who are a lot squeamish, prepare to be a teensy bit grossed out. Thread lift may be the new face lift.

More natural, less invasive, practically no recovery time…If you could have anything in a face lift, these would be it. But what is a thread lift and is it one of the new, somewhat weird anti-aging treatments?

Nope. This is not snail venom, bacteria-killing molecules, or some other bizarre beauty trend. We are talking simple needle and thread, here. Ok, maybe not that simple, but still…

The thread lift is a technique where tiny threads, sugar-based and sometimes barbed, are inserted into the skin to give a lifted look. There are a couple of ways to go about doing this procedure, but right now you still have to travel to Europe or Asia to have it done.

One dermy who performs thread lifts (did I mention it is done by dermatologists? It is!) is Maurice Dray from France. Dr. Dray performs his threading procedure using a “specially designed gun” to inject fillers and antioxidants deep into skin tissue in effort to stimulate collagen production. Sugar-based threads are inserted into the skin to give a lifted look. The procedure is said to last two years. As for price? A neck threading would run you just under $2K.

These natural threads melt around 3-4 weeks post insertion. And it’s not just the face that can get in on the action. Pretty much any spot on the body that sags can be threaded. Neck, jawline, breasts, knees…The idea is that these threads create fibrous tissue that (fingers crossed) stimulate new tissue growth.

Dr. Dray has offices in London and Paris, but if you aren’t close to either of those cities, maybe hop on over to Singapore where Dr. Woffles Wu inserts barbed threads (The Woffles Thread) under skin. The barbs give skin a lifted look and create fibrous tissue over time to support the lift. Treatment is said to last one to five years. This version runs about $6000 for a neck lift.

Increased skin hydration, glow, and improved elasticity are other purported bonuses of the thread lift. As for those real life results? Dr. Dray’s patients apparently report a practically unanimous success rate, but studies suggest otherwise.

As weird as having threads run through your skin sounds, there are no side effects to the treatment and very minimal downtime. The worst patients are usually left with is a bruise or two. Certainly not the potential paralysis of Botox or long recovery time from a traditional surgery. A thread lift is also fast (around 30 minutes) and practically painless.

For the time being the treatment is not available state side, awaiting FDA approval. When it is, and you know it will be, will you run to get one? Or leave the needle and thread for sewing on loose buttons?

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You’ve heard by now that face oils benefit all skin types, right? If you are still having trouble jumping on the skin oils band wagon, it’s time to take a look at one of your favorite food groups. Yep, fruit oils are a beauty bounty.

Those of us with dry skin have been neck deep in facial oils for some time now. But if the idea of applying oil to your not-at-all-dry skin still seems like a complete mistake, you are going to love this news. Fruit oils offer something for every skin type.

Oil extracted from seasonal and exotic fruits holds amazing beauty benefits. They have the ability to balance oils, moisturize, fire up a healthy glow, prevent premature aging, and ease inflammation. See, something for everyone.

The key in using fruit oils effectively is choosing the right ones for your skin type. Let’s take a look at the best fruit oils for skin and which ones are about to become your new jam.

Fruit Oils for Acne/Oily Skin

Passionfruit oil is anti-inflammatory, fights redness and irritation, and prevents blemishes. Watermelon seed oil is amazingly non-greasy while hydrating skin, super gentle, detoxifying, and calms irritation and breakouts. Schisandra fruit oil rids skin of impurities, protects against UVB damage, and brings a glow to skin.

Osmia Organics Facial Calibration Serum contains schisandra fruit oil and helps to balance oil production. Mix with your daily moisturizer for acne fighting benefits. Even though my skin is not oily, this stuff gave it an other-worldly radiance. Perfect for daytime use.

Organic Bath Co. Enhance Face Oil is chock full of every fruit oil you’d ever want to use. This beautiful combo heals while preventing breakouts, is oh so smooth, and smells divine. Love!

Fruit Oils for Dry/Mature Skin

Cranberry seed oil hydrates and helps skin to hold in moisture, and is high in omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids. Blackberry seed oil is rich in vitamin C, brightens, boosts elasticity, and gives a glow to skin. Apricot kernel oil is rich in fatty acids, contains vitamins A, C, and E, antioxidants, and feels light on skin. Acai berry oil is a super anti-ager, protects against UV and free radical damage, and reduces inflammation.

Kypris Beauty Elixir I – 1,000 Roses contains cranberry seed oil and is said to deliver rose petal soft skin.

The main ingredient in Odacite Acai Rose Serum Concentrate is acai fruit oil. A great way to get some anti-aging power to skin.

Hana Organics Rouge Lip + Cheek Tint is a plum-hued, apricot oil infused pot of dreaminess. What looks like imperceptible color on fingertips, brings face alive. There is a time and place for intense, creamy color, but this sheer, fall-flush enhancer is the bomb for the season.

Fruit Oils for Sensitive Skin

Red Raspberry softens, calms inflammation, and contains some incidental UV protection. Pomegranate seed oil soothes, hydrates, and doesn’t leave skin greasy or shiny.

Use Metta Skincare Face Balm, with pomegranate and red raspberry oils, to hydrate, soften, and calm upset skin.

Weleda Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil delivers soothing softness to skin, while protecting against environmental damage.

The pick of the crop for your skin type. Get in on the goodness of fruit oils.

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Some of the best ingredients are old school. Think neem is ancient history? Well, it is, but it’s also a gold mine for skin and hair today. Find out what neem oil benefits you are missing out on, plus product picks.

Neem has long been used in Ayurveda for its medicinal and therapeutic attributes, and was traced to ancient Indian texts as far back as 2000-4000 BC. You may not be downing neem fruit smoothies, but neem oil benefits skin, hair, and teeth. And that’s just for starters.

Neem oil has many uses and benefits, from softening skin to repelling insects. It is rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, making it a suitable ingredient for dry and mature skin types. Its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory components help to control acne and lessen the severity of skin conditions like eczema and rosacea. The oil contains antifungal and anti-viral properties which treat ringworm, cold sores, warts, and athlete’s foot. Dandruff, head lice, cuts, burns, you name it, it seems neem is good for it.

Before you go out and buy yourself a big bottle of neem oil, there are a few things you should know about this natural ingredient. The oil is both very potent and strongly scented on its own. Most cosmetic products contain neem oil that has been mixed with another natural oil to make it more skin friendly and pleasant to use.

Neem Oil Benefits and Product Picks

Multi Use

Pratima Skincare Neem Healing Oil

Ayurvedic skincare line, Pratima Skincare, carries several neem products. Healing Neem Oil is a versatile oil that can be used as skincare or to treat a variety of ailments. A good one to stock in your beauty cabinet.

For Acne

Vered Organic Botanicals Clarifying Detox Mask

Acne skin type can benefit from the detoxifying and antibacterial effects of neem oil. This mask gently exfoliates and clears skin.

Pratima Skincare Neem Purifying Cream

Clear congestion, banish breakouts, and lightly hydrate upset skin with this healing herb combo.

YULI Pure Treatment Mask

Use to balance oils and clear pores, while zapping zits and blackheads.

For Sensitive/Rosacea

Pratima Skincare Very Sensitive Herbal Cleanser

Irritated or inflamed skin can benefit from a dose of neem. Try this super mild cleanser built to address the most delicate skin types.

SKIN Healing Calendula Salve

A soothing salve that works on rosacea, burns, even cracked lips. A must-have.

For Dry/Mature

Mahalo Balm

Mahalo Balm marries neem with cocoa butter and other rich oils to deliver moisture and anti-aging benefits to dry and mature skin.

Pratima Skincare Neem Rose Face Sunscreen SPF 30

Ward off damage with zinc protection and skin supportive ingredients.

For Hair

Pratima Skincare Neem Mint Botanical Shampoo

A gentle herbal shampoo ideal for all hair types.

Alaffia Neem & Shea Scalp Recovery Conditioner

Tend to dry, flaky scalp with this moisturizing hair treatment.

Yarok Feed Your Do Styling Whip

An invigorating lemon mint styling product to sculpt and protect hair.

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Argan oil has been popular in skincare for a while now. But this extraordinary ingredient has been doing good way before QVC and Josie Maran. Find out how best to get amazing argan oil benefits into your life.

You can hardly talk natural skincare without argan oil coming up. It may have become sort of mainstream these past several years, but this nut oil has a long history.

Spied on ingredient listings as argania spinose, argan oil is obtained from the nuts of the argan tree. Grown only in the southwestern region Morocco, women of the area have been using the oil for centuries for its healing properties.

Argan oil holds many beauty benefits and women love the stuff for good reason. It’s a powerful anti-ager, acne fighter, skin rejuvenator, and more. But buyer beware. Not all argan oil products are created equally. And equally here means without toxic ingredients.

You can hop into almost any beauty counter, drugstore, or online beauty shop and pick up a product made with argan oil. To get the most skincare bang for your buck, it is important to purchase high quality, nontoxic products.

Find out which argan oil products are best and how to use them. You’ll be glad you added this beauty to your regimen.

7 Amazing Argan Oil Benefits for Healthy Skin and Hair

1. Anti-aging Hero: More than just another anti-aging ingredient, argan oil is thought of by many organic beauty producers as a super ingredient. Rich in antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and vitamin E, this hero anti-ager is excellent at restoring a youthful appearance to skin. Kahina Giving Beauty 100% Organic Argan Oil is of the highest quality. Use on skin to soften lines, plump, clear, and calm. Try Kahina Giving Beauty Eye Cream to soothe crow’s feet.

2. Non-greasy Moisturizer: Seems most anti-aging products come in oil form. That’s great for dry skin, but what about those with oilier skin looking to treat signs of aging? Argan oil is the answer. This oil works well on all skin types but women with oily skin love it because it does not leave skin greasy or cause breakouts. Highly emollient but absorbs quickly into skin. Suti Honour Coconut & Rose Face Cream offers light hydration and softens skin.

3. Acne Fighter: Argan has natural antibacterial properties, making it an excellent choice for those prone to breakouts. The oil also helps to tone down irritation and inflammation. B Leaf Botanics Banish Blemish Treatment is a potent mix of zit zapping ingredients, but gentle on skin.

4. Lightener and Brightener: This nut oil contains phytosterols which help to brighten the skin and add a natural glow. Studies on the use of argan oil as a treatment for hyperpigmentation disorders of the skin also show promise, and may be beneficial in lightening sun damage and skin discoloration. MUN No. 1 Aknari Brightening Youth Serum combines argan with other healthy natural oils for a bright, supple complexion.

5. Scar Diminisher: That’s right, not only is the oil great for treating lines and wrinkles, many have found it lessens the appearance of scars and stretch marks. Lina Hanson Global Body Serum softens marks and tones skin.

6. Cuticle Repair: We know vitamin E is great for wrangling dry, snaggly cuticles. Add argan oil to your manicure for healthy nails. Kahina Giving Beauty FEZ Hand and Body Balm is perfect on hands, and smells so great you’ll want to use it on the rest of you, too.

7. Hot Oil for Hair: So we know argan has long been used to heal, rejuvenate and support skin. But guess what? This nut oil is a super effective hair treatment too. Warm a small amount of oil in palms and distribute from scalp through ends of hair. Wrap in warm towel and leave for 15 minutes. Shampoo as usual. Hair is soft, shiny, and bouncy.

Didn’t know about all of these useful argan oil benefits? Get in on the goodness of this beauty miracle from nature.

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You’ve got this whole mineral sunscreen thing. How difficult can it be? Mineral is safer than chemical, use a facial sunscreen on face, body sunscreen on body, choose your appropriate SPF/Broad Spectrum/Water Resistant option as needed, and make sure you use safe sunscreen ingredients. Off you go into the UV bathed sunset.

Then you wake up and realize you have an issue or two with your bare bones sunscreen selecting method. Are non-whitening sunscreens invisible even on darker complexions? Will your facial sunscreen give you zits or dry your skin out? What if your sensitive skin doesn’t like your sunscreen? Do you put foundation over or under your sunscreen? Is it okay to wear foundation with sunscreen, is that even done?

Yikes! You’ve gotten yourself into quite the sunscreen conundrum. Not to worry, we are here to help. Yes, mineral is the safe sunscreen choice. Yep, it is best to use products designed for face on your face. Sure, SPF and Broad Spectrum protection are valid concerns. And of course, avoid toxic chemicals.

But there are other concerns to take into account too. Like skin type and tone. You wouldn’t purchase any old facial moisturizer and expect to be happy with the results, would you? Of course not! You would make sure it is designed for your skin type. Same goes for makeup. A foundation has to match your skin tone and it is equally important to use a sunscreen that does the same.

Lucky for you, there are options. Products for every skin type and tone that provide serious UV protection. Oh, and you are going to love them.

Safe Sunscreens for Face by Skin Type

Oily/Acne: Consonant The Perfect Sunscreen SPF 30 is made with aloe and ultra light oils to provide non-greasy hydration and is fragrance-free, so ideal for sensitive skin too. Pratima Skincare Neem Rose Face Sunscreen SPF 30 provides anti-aging benefits in a light, breathable formula. Bonus product: Use Kahina Giving Beauty Serum while not in the sun for anti-aging benefits along with spot and sun damage diminishment, all in a breakout-proof formula.

Dry/Mature: A rich formula that absorbs into skin, True Natural Sunscreen: Face Broad Spectrum SPF 15 is perfect under makeup. Karen’s Botanicals Lovely Lavender Day Cream SPF 15 is thick and creamy, hydrating to mature skin, but also gentle enough for sensitive skin types. Bonus product: Get max anti-aging support with absolutely no irritation with Yuli Modern Alchemist.

Sensitive: RawSkinCeuticals Rosacea Day Cream SPF 30 is strong protection for delicate skin in a super mild formula. (Also see products marked sensitive in oily and dry categories) Bonus product: Pai Rosehip BioRegenerate Fruit & Seed Oil Blend calms and protects skin, while fading scars and spots. Perfect post-sun skin recoup.

Normal/Combo: Suntegrity Natural Moisturizing Face Sunscreen & Primer SPF 30 is a moisturizer, sunscreen, and makeup primer in one. Non-greasy and provides anti-aging benefits. Bonus product: Hailed as an anti-aging miracle, Tata Harper Rejuvenating Serum minimizes fine lines, improves texture and tone, and reduces inflammation.

Tinted Facial Sunscreens

Now about that makeup over or under sunscreen problem. How about nix the makeup and use a tinted, moisturizing sunscreen instead. If that sounds too good to be true, hold onto your bikini bottoms because these natural tinted mineral sunscreen moisturizers are going to makeover your summertime get ready sesh.

Suntegrity5-in- Natural Moisturizing Tinted Face Sunscreen SPF 30 offers high quality sun protection, super natural color, and feels great on skin. Use in place of your daily moisturizer and foundation for ultra natch UV protection with light coverage. These tints are so blendable, they easily match any skin tone. Suited to all skin types, especially good for mature, dry, and normal/combination.

Those with sensitive or oily skin will love Ilia Beauty Sheer Vivid Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20. A semi-matte facial moisturizer with mineral sun protection and easy to blend tint. Six natural shades to suit all skin tones.

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What says summer more than salt water in your hair, sand in your toes, and algae on your skin? Okay, that last one may sound weird. But truly, there are serious benefits of seaweed in skincare.

It doesn’t get much greener than seaweed. Dulse, nori, green, brown, and red algae, kelp. If these are not making an appearance in your pantry, there is another way to reap their many benefits.

Seaweed or sea algae are commonly spotted on skincare product ingredient listings these days. The green super-ingredients may have gotten their skincare start in Crème de la Mer, cult beauty staple amongst celebrities and anyone else willing to shell out the $310 per 2 ounces, but there are healthier product options for a seaweed fix; ones that don’t also contain a hefty selection of silicones and other harmful ingredients.

Why the sudden influx of algae and seaweed in skincare? The amazing benefits they offer skin. Seaweed is one of the richest sources of natural minerals, has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities, hydrates and detoxifies the skin, and contains amino acids which help firm skin tissue. Something for every skin type.

Get in on the benefits of seaweed with these all natural skincare products.

1. Kahina Giving Beauty Brightening Serum

Undo sun damage, heal acne scars, and treat melasma with this light serum. Japanese wakame seaweed is used to help lighten spots and protect against further damage. Perfect for oily, acne, dry, mature, and combination skin types.

2. Amala Rejuvenating Face Cream

Green algae is added to this skin firmer. Moisturizes, smooths lines and wrinkles, and improves elasticity. Great for dry and mature skin types.

3. One Love Organics Youth Springs Eternal

Protect against premature aging with this anti-aging serum. Alaria esculenta is used for its moisturizing and skin toning abilities. You know that kale you grow to throw in your salad? Seakale makes an appearance here to soothe the skin. Use at night.

4. Vapour Organic Beauty Essence Restorative Night Treatment

Chock full of powerful antioxidants, including algae extract and laminaria digitate seaweed, this serum detoxes and revitalizes dry, stressed skin. Gives instant radiance and protects skin over time. Best for dry, mature, and sensitive skin.

5. Pursoma Ocean Potion Bath

Detox and remineralize your body with this skin stimulating bath potion. Brown seaweed and spirulina promote lymphatic stimulation and pull toxins from the skin. Give stressed or tired skin a soak.

6. Shamanuti Seaweed Toner

Definitely one to add to your beach bag. This blend balances skin’s pH levels and refines pores. North Atlantic kelp and blue green algae remineralize and protect the skin. Suited to all skin types.

7. Odacite Jasmine and Mimosa Body Scrub

Exfoliate, revitalize, and balance skin with this divinely scented body scrub. Skin is firmed and softened with algae extract. A treat for mind and body.

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