Every year on my birthday, my dad would say “Happy New Year!” instead of “Happy Birthday!” He didn’t like the word 'birthday' because it didn’t reflect his feelings about aging. He thought the more appropriate way to express it was to say, Happy New Year, since your birthday is really your personal new year, full of opportunity and optimism. I didn’t get it when I was a in my twenties, but I get it now - and he was spot on!

The older I get, the more I realize the difference between aging and getting older. Aging is about function, getting older is about time. Once we hit our 30s, we begin to have two birthdays, and the number attached to our age is the less important of the two.

Aging gracefully is an active process, and only a small part is genetic. As we get older, diet and skincare remain so important, but gentle in-office treatments to help maintain balance and proportion are also helpful. Most of what accelerates our aging and looking older is related to long-term lifestyle choices and aging well comes from making good choices (most of the time) like being sun smart, having a good diet, a positive attitude, and of course, the right skincare and treatments.

Here's some lifestyle choices I make to look and feel my best at every age:

• Diet: I minimize simple sugar, processed foods, and alcohol.
• Supplements: I take quite a few, but I also carefully monitor and see my doctor regularly to make sure I’m on track and healthy.
• Exercise: I love my Peloton and walk 2.5 miles each way to and from work and I do resistance training 3 times per week.
• Mindfulness: I listen to meditations on my Oura ring, especially at bedtime; it makes such a difference!
• Sleep: I also use my Oura Ring to measure my sleep quality and make changes as needed to ensure I get not only enough sleep, but also quality sleep.
• Hormone Replacement: This may not be right for everyone, but the conversation around it is important and is unfortunately not done often enough.
• Skincare: What we put on our skin makes a big difference in how our skin ages.
• Social Connections: I cherish time with my family and that comes before other work or social commitments.

My Simple Pro-Aging Routine:

Step 1 BRIGHTEN Vitamin C Brightening Serum

Each morning, I apply my Vitamin C Brightening Serum to help protect my skin from environmental stressors, boost my skin’s natural glow, and enhance the protection I get from my sunscreen.

Step 2: TREAT Peptide Eye Cream

I gently tap my Peptide Eye Cream around my eyes to make visible fine lines look smoother as well as hydrate and brighten the delicate skin.

Step 3: HYDRATE  Dew Drops

I smooth on Dew Drop Ultra to drench my skin in long-lasting moisture. It helps soften the look of fine lines and leaves my complexion feeling fresh, dewy, and balanced.

Step 4: PROTECT Hydrate Facial Silk Mineral Sunscreen

To finish my morning routine, I apply Hydrate Facial Silk for broad-spectrum protection and a silky, luminous finish.

Step 5: CLARIFY, WEEKLY Clarifying Mint Mask

Once or twice a week, I indulge in my Clarifying Mint Mask to purify my pores, refresh my skin and keep my complexion feeling balanced and vibrant.

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