Age Gracefully… But On Your Terms
Have you ever encountered the judgmental tone of a friend, colleague, or stranger about your decision to invest in anti-aging beauty treatments and products? “Well, I prefer to age gracefully like the good Lord intended.” Oh OK, Karyn! If you insist, girl 🙄. Aging gracefully is not some kind of moral high ground when it comes to one’s appearance. I know that this topic is particularly sensitive for men. Most men hide the fact that they partake in BOTOX® every few months to keep the crow’s feet at bay. Why? Because they are afraid of being teased by their man child friends who don’t understand the definition of ‘toxic masculinity’. But that’s for another blog post. I want to talk about what it means to ‘age gracefully’ on your terms.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO ‘AGE GRACEFULLY’?
I believe that there is a common misconception about what it means to ‘age gracefully’. You have the right to define this term for yourself according to your own standards. It doesn’t mean that you simply have to succumb to the effects of gravity and actually look your age. If fighting the signs of aging boost your confidence and in turn, your happiness… then by all means, fight on ✊🏼! Injectables, Lasers, Facials, Skincare Products - ALL of these things were designed to help you feel good about yourself. Treat yourself to modern advancements in aesthetic treatments if it makes you happy. You get to age at your own pace. Address the signs of aging at any age you see fit. Forget Karyn! I care that my patients feel young and healthy and if they can accomplish this with a bit of self-care then I’m happy to help. I want you to have a lust for life… and serve face while doing it!
AGE GRACEFULLY WITH MEDICAL-GRADE SKINCARE
ZO SKIN HEALTH by Zein Obagi MD is one of the fastest growing skincare products in the U.S. and Canada, and for good reason. I carry ZO SKIN HEALTH at Myrha Beauty because I have seen a dramatic improvement in my patient’s skin as well as my own. ZO products are medical-grade, which means that you can’t pick them up at the drugstore. Only medical professionals have been cleared to carry these skincare products. Quality skincare can assist in the “aging gracefully” department on a daily basis. This means that you are taking small, unconscious actions every day to prolong the youthful appearance of your skin without any real effort or time commitment. Trust me, you’ll thank yourself for making the investment in medical-grade skincare 10-20 years from now 💁🏼♀️.
AGE GRACEFULLY WITH A HEALTHY DIET & Exercise
Aging like a 🧛🏻♂️🦄doesn’t fall entirely on your beauty treatments or skincare regimen. Diet and exercise play a BIG role in the aging process for men and women alike. A poor diet that consists almost entirely of processed foods can seriously effect your skin complexion and elasticity. On a daily basis I see the difference a healthy diet and exercise can make. I can tell by their skin which patients are taking care of themselves and which ones have been hitting the fast food drive-thru a little too often. I 👀 you! Make sure you are covering your bases:
🍓 A daily dose of fruits and veggies. Especially fruits that are rich in antioxidants (berries).
💊 A daily multivitamin and probiotic
💧 Hydration! Your skin will be glowing after lemon + cucumber water for 4 days straight.