For those of you under 30, anti-aging skincare is probably not the highest priority on your to-do list. But for those of us past 30 (and past 40, I must be honest), even if we never thought of ourselves as vain, we do glance in the mirror and wonder if we’re doing enough to keep our skin looking young for as long as possible.

I have been blessed (thanks Mom!) with good genes. Folks in my gene pool tend to look 10 or more years younger than their actual age for a long time. Even in their 80′s (we live a long time too), my family members look great. But even good genes aren’t enough, especially if you like to spend time outdoors.

Here are some anti-aging skin care tips to help you along.

• Drink plenty of water. Really, it is not an old wives tale. Staying hydrated keeps your skin plump and young looking. Dehydrated skin looks dry and wrinkly.
• Eat right and take your vitamins. If you’re eating fast food, sweets and sodas, you’re not doing your skin any favors. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and lean proteins. Your waistline and your skin will thank you.
• Exercise. Right along with a healthy diet, exercise keeps you young–inside and out.
• Use good quality skin care products. I’m sorry ladies, but soap and water are not going to make you a natural beauty. You don’t need a complicated regimen, but a cleanser and moisturizer suitable to your skin type should form the backbone of your anti-aging skin care routine.
• Look for anti-aging cosmetics. As we age we don’t want to look heavily made up, as if we’re trying to hide something. What you do want is simple daily make up that both enhances your skin and makes you look younger.
• Wear a sunscreen with at least SPF 15 every day. Preferably use one with natural sun blocking ingredients, such as zinc, and not chemical blockers.
• Wash your face every night, even if you didn’t wear make up. Cosmetics, oils and environmental toxins need to be washed away before you jump into bed. Think of all the dirt, pollens and pollutants floating around in the air that have been quietly making themselves comfortable on your skin; get rid of them and prevent environmental damage to your skin.
• Don’t smoke. Talk about toxic pollutants that can damage your skin. Non-smokers will always look younger than smokers.

The anti-aging journey doesn’t need to be filled with rocky roads and washed out bridges, just follow these simple, healthy tips and you can keep your youthful appearance for many years.

One of the beauties of working from home is that you can give yourself a manicure while you work! I admit that when I worked in an office I would occasionally sneak away to the ladies room to touch up a chipped nail… but a full out manicure at my desk was absolutely out of the question. I am the master of putting on a coat, clicking and typing, putting on another coat, clicking and typing some more, and finishing up with a top coat. I must confess it does take some practice to learn to type without smudging wet polish, but it was well worth the practice.

I love Essie polishes, but for the money and wide availability, Sally Hanson products just can’t be beat.

If you don’t get to work from home and give yourself a manicure whenever you like, we really need to talk.

This article on page 154 of the July 2007 issue of Allure magazine points out that we often overlook our neck during our beauty routines. So don’t forget to apply your Noevir moisturizers and treatments to your neck. If you are really concerned about sagging skin, crepey texture or lines on your neck, invest in Liftenser Q10. This product is specially formulated to restore firmness and elasticity.

If you have any other skin care concerns don’t hesitate to send me an e-mail.

Eyes
The July 2007 issue of Allure magazine says the eyeshadow colors of the moment are pastel. On page 56 they show lovely shades of pink and lavender. You can create your own shimmery sheer look with Noevir’s N5 Gradation Eye Color # CO-5. The compact includes 5 colors: Amethyst Shimmer Cream, Lavender Sorbet, Lilac Blossom, Fancy Mauve and Violet Splash. This tone-on-tone palette lets you match a silky cream hue with four powders in coordinating textures: matte, pearl and metallic pearl.

Here’s an expert tip on using the Gradation shimmer cream — Using a flat eyeliner brush, apply shimmer cream along the lash line from the outer corners inward. Taper off at the outer edge of the iris to make eyes pop, or smudge further inward for a smoldering, smokey-eyed look.

Lips
Allure also pays tribute to Lil Mama’s “Lip Gloss” song and video. If you want your lip gloss to be “poppin,” use Noevir’s N5 Lip Gloss Duo # BE-1 in Lush Petal/Pink Slip. Get the perfect pouty look by applying Lush Petal to the entire mouth and then dotting Pink Slip in the center of both lips.

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If summer fun in the sun is taking its toll on your skin, then you don’t want to miss my special offer to you. I’ll send you both the Raysela Face Protector SPF 30 and the Raysela Body Protector SPF 30+ for just $57 with free shipping and a free pack of Blotting Papers.

This is a savings of $20!

If you ordered these products directly from my Noevir website, you would pay $77 (plus sales tax, I’ll even cover that for this offer).

This offer is only good until July 3, 2007, so don’t delay ordering. Just click the PayPal button to send in your order and pay. You cannot receive this offer directly from Noevir… this is my special offer just for my personal customers.

As always, if you have any questions about Noevir products or need some advice on choosing the best products for you skin, don’t hesitate to contact me.