Loving the Skin You're In: Essential Skincare Tips for Aging Gracefully

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You. Hello, beautiful ladies.

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: Welcome back to another episode of five to thrive.

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I'm your host, Valerie Hatcher.

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: Our mission is to provide empowering tips.

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For women over 50 to help us.

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: Navigate this vibrant stage of life with.

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Grace, style, and a whole lot of fun.

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Each week, I bring you five practical.

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: And engaging tips on a specific topic.

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I hope you find them relevant and.

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Relatable, and we'll come back for more.

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: Ready for today's episode? Then let's go.

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Hey, gorgeous.

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Welcome back to aging with grace and style.

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This month, we're diving into the world of self love.

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And today we're tackling something that many of us have a complicated relationship with.

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It's our skin.

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As we get older, the ways we think about

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beauty and skincare may naturally shift.

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It's easy to get caught up in fighting

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wrinkles and chasing that youthful glow.

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But I want us to change that mindset.

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What if instead of fighting or trying to hide or reverse the signs of aging, we learn to

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embrace the skin that we're in and to nourish it?

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After all, it's our largest organ.

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It does amazing things for us.

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And skincare isn't just about looking younger.

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It's about prioritizing your well being and

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connecting with your body.

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Taking the time each day for a simple skincare

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routine, it becomes meditative, a chance to focus on yourself.

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It's an act of self love.

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And believe it or not, taking care of your

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skin.

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It doesn't have to be complicated.

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So let's dive into some foundational skincare tips that are pretty simple.

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Tip number one, simplicity is key in a world where beauty routine can feel overwhelming.

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There's beauty in simplicity.

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There's no need for those elaborate multi step

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routines unless you just love them.

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Years ago, when I was a Mary Kay beauty

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consultant, one thing I learned was the importance of focusing on the basics.

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That's a gentle cleanser, hydrating moisturizer, and, of course, sunscreen.

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This alone builds a solid foundation.

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A gentle cleanser should be your first step.

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It sets the stage for everything else.

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Look for cleansers that are ph balanced to

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maintain your skin's natural barrier.

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Next would be a hydrating moisturizer, which

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is essential, especially ones with cermidides.

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Now let's talk about what cermidides are.

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They're lipids that make up about 50% of your epidermis, which is the outer layer of your

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skin.

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As we age, our skin can't replenish its

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natural thermidides as quickly as when we were younger.

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So synthetic thermidides are added to moisturizers and to serums and other products

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to give your skin that extra boost that it needs.

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For instance, products like cerave moisturizer or clinique moisture surge contain cermidides.

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There are also peptides, which are small proteins that are said to help with fine lines

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and wrinkles.

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And don't forget the sunscreen, it's your

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skin's best friend.

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Opt for mineral sunscreens with zinc oxide or

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titanium dioxide for gentle yet effective protection.

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These steps are your non negotiables for maintaining skin health.

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Tip number two ingredients matter.

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Don't let pretty packaging fool you with the

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beauty industry bombarding us with endless product options, focusing on key ingredients

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rather than brand hype can guide you to the best choices for your skin.

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Hyaluronic acid is a powerhouse for hydration.

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It draws in moisture into the skin for that

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plump, youthful look.

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Vitamin C is your goto for brightening and

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evening out your skin tone.

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Plus, it offers antioxidant protection.

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Antioxidants like vitamin e and green tea extract fight environmental damage and reduce

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inflammation.

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And for those who have sensitive skin, steer

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clear from harsh fragrances and alcohol, ingredients that often lead to irritation and

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dryness.

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Tip three hydration is key hydration is the

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cornerstone of healthy, vibrant skin drinking water throughout the day.

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It helps to flush toxins and ensures your skin cells are hydrated, giving your skin a natural

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glow.

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I was reminded of the importance of water when

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I went through this period of not drinking it or not drinking enough water.

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Boy, my skin to include my face, it was so dry.

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Like, I mean super dry.

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Well, I got back on the water bandwagon and it

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did get better.

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I can really tell a difference now in how my

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skin feels.

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And you can tell when your skin is hydrated.

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While water is super important, external hydration matters too.

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So look for moisturizers with glycerin or hyaluronic acid, where the ingredients are

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known for their ability to attract and seal in moisture.

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And don't overlook the power of a good facial mist.

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It's really a refreshing way to keep your skin hydrated on the go.

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Cauddily has a good, moisturizing face mist.

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Keeping our skin hydrated is like giving it a

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big, refreshing drink on a hot day.

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That's pretty simple, right?

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And just as we feel rejuvenated, so does our skin.

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Now, speaking of rejuvenation, let's talk about our skin's amazing journey.

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It's been with us through every smile, every sunbeam, every little moment of life.

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Our skin changes as we grow, and that's perfectly natural.

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It's all part of the beautiful process of learning and loving our experiences.

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Those laughter lines, they're a testament to joy.

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The changes that we see as we age, like increased dryness or sensitivity, are natural

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shifts.

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Embrace skincare products that address these

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changes head on.

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Richer moisturizers, gentle exfoliants like

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lactic acid, and nourishing face oils can all play a role in supporting your skin's evolving

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needs.

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Remember, skin care is about providing your

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skin with what it needs to thrive at this moment in your life.

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Exploring skincare lines that cater specifically to mature skin can be a game

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changer.

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Now, a couple of my favorite lines are kills

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and caudaly.

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Those are my go tos.

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But I've recently started to use products from fenty skin.

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I'm using the total cleanser, the hydra visor invisible moisturizer, peptide eye cream, and

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the cookies and cream detox mask.

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I really like the mask.

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I've only been using the products for a few weeks, but so far so good.

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Their hydrovisor moisturizer.

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It's a standout.

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It's lightweight, it has SPF 30, and it's designed to work well under makeup or on its

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own, making it a fantastic daily staple for anyone looking to nourish their skin

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effectively.

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Now, let's move on to tip number four.

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Nutrition is beauty.

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Our diet plays a pivotal role in our skin's

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health.

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Incorporating a rainbow of fruits and

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vegetables ensures that you're getting a broad spectrum of vitamins and antioxidants that

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support skin health.

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Foods high in omega three fatty acids like

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salmon and walnuts can help maintain your skin's lipid barrier, which is vital to

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retaining moisture and elasticity.

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And tip number five is prioritize sleep.

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Getting enough rest is a nonnegotiable for skin health.

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During sleep, our skin goes into repair mode, generating new cells and shedding old ones,

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establishing a soothing pre bedtime routine.

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It can enhance your sleep quality, dim the

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lights, disconnect from screens, and maybe even indulge in a gentle, relaxing skincare

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routine to signal to your body that it's time to wind down.

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Now, this remains a challenge for me.

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I fall asleep with the tv, I nap a little, I

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wake up, I watch more tv, specifically law and order, and I go back to sleep.

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I know this is in no way good for me, but last week I actually started to change things up.

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I did have the tv on, but only until about eleven.

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And then I turned it off and listened to a guided meditation that put me to sleep.

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I really did feel more refreshed and rested in the morning when I woke up.

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Good sleep helps our bodies manage stress better, and the mind skin connection, well, it

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really is real.

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Stress or negative emotions can worsen

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skincare conditions for many.

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So remember that mind skin connection is real.

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And there we have it, a few golden nuggets on how to cherish the skin that you're in,

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recognizing it as an ally in your journey of self love.

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It's about more than just creams and serums.

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It's about honoring your body story and

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treating yourself with kindness at every turn.

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Celebrate the amazing things your skin does

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for you every single day.

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As we wrap up today's chat, I hope that you

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feel inspired to look at your skin care routine not just as daily maintenance, but as

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a daily celebration of your unique beauty.

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Remember, every day is opportunity to nourish

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your skin and in doing so, nourish your soul.

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The next time you look in the mirror, I

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challenge you to be kind to the reflection.

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Before we say goodbye, I'd love to hear your

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thoughts.

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What's one skincare ritual that makes you feel

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fabulous? Go to my site at pod

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agingwithgraceandstyle.com and leave me a voice message.

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Share with us on social media or shoot me an email at hello at aging with graysonstyle.

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Let's keep up the conversation and spread the love for our incredible skin.

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Thank you for tuning in, and don't forget to join me next week as we continue our loving

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yourself series.

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Until then, keep shining, keep loving, and

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most importantly, keep being you.

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