Skincare Secrets: How to Combat Wrinkles, Age Spots, and Sagging Skin

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Hey, gorgeous. Let me ask you something.

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Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, wait,

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when did that wrinkle show up? Or

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maybe you've noticed an age spot and wonder,

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is there anything I can do about this? If you've

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ever had one of those moments where you

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wish that you could press pause on the aging process, then you're

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not alone. But here's the thing. While we can't

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stop time, we can absolutely take

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charge of how we age.

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Hey, friend. Ever feel like those old

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fashioned ideas about aging just don't fit you? If you're

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ready to own this incredible chapter with grace, style, and a touch

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of sass, this is your space. Welcome to the aging

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with grace and style podcast. I'm Valerie Hatcher, and I'm

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here with empowering tips, inspiring stories, and a whole lot

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of fun just for us, women over 50. So

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grab your favorite beverage, turn up the volume, and let's

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get started. In today's episode,

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we're going to explore the amazing world of skin care and

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derma to logical treatments that can help us

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feel radiant, confident, and absolutely

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fabulous at any age. So whether you're curious

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about Botox, fillers, or you just want

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to up your skincare game with some at home treatments, I've got

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you covered. So grab your favorite

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cup of tea. I got my water. Get

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comfy, and let's get into it. Now

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I'm not gonna lie. Hitting that half century mark

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can bring about some changes, and

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our skin is really no exception. But that

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doesn't mean that we can't look and feel our absolute

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best at some point. We've all noticed

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new lines, age spots, or

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sagging skin that's staring back at us.

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I know firsthand that our skin changes

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as we age. Just the other day, I was looking through some old

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photos, and I noticed how different my skin looks

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now compared to my thirties, my forties, and, hey,

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even my fifties. But guess what? That's completely

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normal. Our skin tells a story of

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our lines, every laugh, every worry, every

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sun soaked adventure. And while we embrace

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these changes, it's also okay to seek out

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ways to to maintain and enhance our skin's

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health and appearance. The good news is there

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are some amazing treatments and therapies that are

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available that can help us look and feel our best at

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every age. So let's kick off things

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by by talking about some common skincare concerns

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that many of us face as we get older. As women over

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50, we tend to experience some

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skin care changes that can be both frustrating and

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inevitable. Wrinkles, age spots,

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and sagging skin are just a few of the changes that we might

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notice. These changes are influenced

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by a mix of factors, largely due to decreased

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collagen and elastin production, cumulative

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sun damage, hormonal shifts, and genetics.

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Our skin doesn't bounce back and renew itself as

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quickly as it once did. For instance, I remember

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my first noticeable wrinkle in my forehead

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and those fine lines around my eyes. I was like, woah.

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Where did that come from? It felt like it just

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appeared overnight. But, hey, it happens to the best of us.

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Right? These things are a testament of the joy

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and the laughter over the years, but let's be real. While we

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appreciate the stories our skin tells, we might also

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want to smooth things out of it. The good news

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is that we have more options than ever

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before to address these concerns. From fillers and

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lasers to chemical peels and microneedling, modern

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derm dermatology has given us a whole toolkit

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of treatments to help restore a more youthful

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and radiant complexion. Factors like

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diet and hydration and even

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sleep play a big role in how our

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skin looks and feels. I've noticed

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that when I drink plenty of water and I get a good night's sleep,

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then my skin has maybe, I don't know, a healthier

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glow. And who doesn't want that? Right?

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So let's dive into some of the most popular

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dermatological treatments for mature

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skin that can help address some of our concerns.

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There are so many options out there. Botox, fillers,

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laser treatments, chemical pills, and microneedling to name a

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few. First up on our list today is

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Botox. It's great for reducing the

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appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It works by

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temporarily relaxing the muscles that cause

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wrinkles, creating a smoother appearance. I actually

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tried it in my forehead for what, I guess, you

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might call my frown line. It does work.

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Initially, I was a bit concerned about trying it because I'm sure

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we've all seen those people who have

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absolutely no movement in their skin. Hey. If that works

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for them, then that's great, but that's definitely not what I wanted.

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But after talking to my dermatologist, who, by the way,

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I think is the greatest ever, I learned that he

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supports a natural look for his patients. Otherwise,

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I wouldn't have tried it. The results usually last around

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3 to 4 months. Another popular option

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is dermal fillers. Now these injectable

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gels are used to plump up areas that have lost volume

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like in the cheeks, the lips, or under the

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eye hollows. I talked to my dermatologist

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about this because I wanted to know why my

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skin looked droopy, particularly under the eyes.

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He said, as we get older, we lose collagen in our skin, which

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causes it to thin and to lose elasticity.

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Mine seemed to have gotten worse after I lost weight. So

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losing fat from your face can cause it to look hollow.

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Now I try to camouflage it with concealer and highlighter

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underneath my eyes and to help lighten and

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brighten them. And I'm also using this product from INBEAUTY

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that I really like for lightening and brightening it.

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I'll put it I can't, for whatever reason, think of the name of it right

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now, but I'll put it in the show notes. And now while

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I haven't tried fillers yet, I've heard that the effects

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can last for about 6 to 12 months. And many

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women, find that it gives them a subtle

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natural looking lift. For addressing

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sun damage and even skin tone, laser

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treatments like IOP, intense pulse lighting, can be

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incredibly effective. These therapies use

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controlled light energy to break up discolorations

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and to stimulate collagen production for

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tighter, brighter skin. They target age

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spots and uneven skin tone. I

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hear that the results can be pretty impressive, but, of

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course, it's important to find a reputable dermatologist

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or provider. Then there are, chemical pills,

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which are an option, especially for tackling skin

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issues like fine lines, age spots, and

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rough textures. These help with texture

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and tone by removing the top layer of the skin.

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I've read that they can be a bit intense. The

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treatments use a combination of alpha hydroxy

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acids to remove outer layer of damaged skin

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cells, and then they can range from, like, a a a

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light lunchtime pill to a more intensive

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procedure with varying degrees of downtime. Again,

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seek out professional care before you try this.

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And then finally, there's microneedling, and

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it's a minimally invasive treatment that uses

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tiny needles to create micro inner in

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injuries to the skin. This triggers the

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body's natural healing response, boosting collagen and

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elastin production for a firmer, more youthful

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appearance. Now many women find it effective

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for reducing the appearance of acne scars and

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large pores as well. I know it sounds a bit scary,

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but some say it's quite effective for improving skin

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texture and firmness. I recently talked to a friend

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of mine, Linda, who just had decided to try micro

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microneedling. Now she said she was a bit nervous at

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first, but after a few sessions, she noticed a significant

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improvement in her skin's texture and firmness. And she was

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thrilled with the results. Now I know we're talking about

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skin, but I actually, about a month or so

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ago, received microneedling

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on my scalp as part as my as part of my treatment for

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thinning hair. I think it has helped, but we'll know more

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next week after I have my follow-up appointment with my dermatologist.

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But each treatment has its benefits and its potential

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risk. For example, Botox and fillers

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could potentially cause bruising or swelling, while

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laser treatments might require some downtime.

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Cost also vary widely, so it's definitely

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worth doing some research and finding a provider that

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you trust. Now I know what you're thinking.

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All these treatments sound expensive, and you're right. Some of

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them can be, and not everybody is

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ready to dive into cosmetic procedures. So

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if you're not quite there yet, then there are plenty

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of noninvasive and at home options that can make

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a difference in the health and appearance of mature

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skin. When it comes to over

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the counter skin care, look for ingredients like

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retinol, vitamin c, hyaluronic acid, and

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peptides. They're known to be effective for mature

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skin. They can help stimulate cell turnover,

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even out discoloration, and plump up fine

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lines and wrinkles. I'm a big fan of serums

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and moisturizers that contain these compounds.

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You can also try at home devices like

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microcurrent tools, LED light therapies, and

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derma rolling. These techniques work to improve the

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circulation and stimulate collagen,

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and gently exfoliate the skin for a smoother, more

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radiant glow. They're a great supplement, mind

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you, to your regular skin care routine. I was

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recently contacted by a company that asked me to try

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out their product, which is a microcurrent and LED

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therapy device. I haven't done so yet. I'm

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thinking about it, but I'm pretty reserved when it comes to what

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I try on my skin. And

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then let's not forget the power of a good old

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fashioned do it yourself. Things

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like brightening face mask, hydrating overnight

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treatments, and gentle facial massage can

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all be incredibly beneficial for mature skin. The key

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is, though, to be consistent and patient. It

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may take some trial and error to find out what works best for

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you. Consistency is key pretty

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much in any skincare routine. It might take a few weeks

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or even months to see results, but stick to it. I think your skin

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will thank you for it. Remember, the

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the most important thing is to find what

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works for you. Everyone's skin is different.

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So what works for your friend or your sister? It might

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not necessarily work for you, but don't be afraid to

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experiment. Try different products and see

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what gives you the best results. So to

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wrap things up, we've covered a lot today in a

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very short amount of time. From common skincare

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concerns to popular treatments, to

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non invasive options. There are plenty of ways

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to care for our skin as we age.

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But the most important thing is to work closely

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with a qualified dermatologist or a skincare

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professional to create a customized plan

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that addresses your unique skin concerns and desired

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outcomes. If you're considering any treatment,

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do your research. And don't be afraid to ask lots of

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questions and to set realistic expectations

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along the way. Remember, it's all

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about feeling confident and con comfortable in

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your own skin. By the way, if you have any

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other topics that you'd like me to cover, be sure to reach out on

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social or leave me a message at pod.agingwithgraceandstyle.com.

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Until next time, here's to radiant,

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confident skin at every age.

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