No doubt our genetic make up and DNA have a lot to do with our skin but there are many things we can also educate ourselves on, to have the best skin as we age.

Most people don’t realize that their skin is the largest organ in the body. It definitely is complex and vast to say the least as all organ and cell function will effect the skin.

There are three main layers, the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin which provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone.The dermis, beneath the epidermis, contains tough connective tissue,hair follicles and sweat glands. The deeper subcutaneous tissue is made of fat and connective tissue.

Nutrition is  key to important health and especially skin health. An unhealthy diet can damage your metabolism which can hurt organs and will effect the skin and it’s appearance.

As scientist learn more about diet and the body it is increasingly clear that what you eat can significantly affect the health and aging of the skin.

Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body accounting for about a third of its protein composition, you can think of it as glue which hold all things together and is a major building block of bones , skin, tendons and ligaments.

It is important as we age to know you start to produce less collagen and as we enter into out forties the productions drops significantly. Eating foods that will help encourage collagen production is a key component as we age.

While diet is a key component in taking care of your skin, a consistent regiment is so important as well. You must also know and be aware what we put on our skin will be absorbed into the body thus effecting us. Try to use natural based products that are not full of chemicals. The importance of exfoliation as we age is a factor that must be considered. It takes around 30 days for skin to move from the lower to the upper levels, a process that is characterized by not just even skin growth, but also the shedding of the dead skin cells. As a result of aging shedding becomes uneven leading to rough dry dull skin. Manual exfoliation is a must and will allows the dead skin cells to be removed and done consistently thus providing even skin.

Doing regular facials and staying on current skin trends will also benefit you, being guided by a licensed seasoned esthetician will be a big payoff.

Being in touch and understanding your energy and the energy fields that exist in the body is also important,understanding the chakras and meridians of the body can in fact help the skin glow.When energy is stuck in the body the cell functions are not supported fully therefore effecting the organs in the body to maximize their full potential. Since Reiki works on subtle energetic systems throughout the body it impacts the whole body as it promotes healing. Most people experience a reduction in anxiety, pain depression and fatigue after a Reiki treatment. As many of the patient’s stresses are shed away the inner radiance begins to shine which positively reflects on their face and skin. Practices such as meditation yoga and  seeing a Reiki practitioner can help blockages that may exist and keep energy moving and flowing therefore helping the over all appearance of beautiful glowing skin.

What starts to glow on the inside will reflect on the outside!