Healthy, Glowing Skin After 40: Simple Steps to Get You There!
Hi everyone! Today I want to talk about something I truly believe: You can feel beautiful no matter what your age! As we get older, our skin changes - and that's completely natural. But you don’t have to give up on that youthful glow - it’s all about nourishing your body and celebrating our health with smiles and new adventures!
The good news is that some of the best things you can do for healthy, glowing skin are the same simple habits that help you feel your best from head to toe. And it starts from the inside… read on for some of my favorite ways to glow at every age!
Hydrate! Water is one of my go-to healthy-aging essentials - staying hydrated supports your entire body, helping you to stay regular, giving you energy, and even plumping up your skin! I like to start the day with a big drink of water, and lately I have been starting my mornings with Pique’s Sun Goddess Matcha. Part of the Pique’s Radiant Skin Duo, it’s a natural pick-me-up that delivers skin-nourishing EGCG antioxidants, helping to firm and brighten the skin from within… so important after the hours spent sleeping with no water intake. Enjoy it hot or cold, either way it's a glowing way to start your day! Then I keep a refillable water bottle with me all day, and sip water as often as I can. Staying hydrated makes such a difference in how you look and feel, so be sure to sip all day long!
Get Your Beauty Sleep. They call it "beauty sleep" for a reason! Sleep gives your body important time to rest and recover. And I know I can see and feel the difference when I haven't gotten enough. Make sleep a priority: create a relaxing evening routine, put away those screens, stretch for a few minutes, and give yourself permission to wind down. Getting enough rest can help you wake up feeling refreshed, energized, and ready to take on the day. And when you feel good, you glow!
Nourish Your Skin From the Inside Out. I believe what we put in our bodies matters just as much as what we put on them. For healthy skin after 40, focus on eating more nourishing foods like fruits and vegetables, quality protein, and healthy fats - and minimize the processed foods. Colorful produce provides antioxidants and other plant compounds, while protein supplies amino acids your body needs to maintain and repair tissues. Healthy fats from foods such as avocado, nuts, seeds, olive oil, and fish are also part of a skin-friendly diet. I especially love berries, leafy greens, tomatoes, salmon, avocado, walnuts, and citrus fruits. Eat the rainbow - your skin will reap the rewards!
Sun Protection. I've spent much of my life outdoors, and I love being active outside. Walking, biking, hiking, pickleball… sunshine and fresh air always make me feel good! I am lucky I have been protecting my skin from too much sun exposure for a while now, and it;s never too late to start. Make sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 part of your beauty routine, and don't forget easy protection such as sunglasses and a hat. And if you do try the Pique Radiant Skin Duo, know that drinking it helps protect your skin from damage by strengthening it from the inside out! Make these sun tips a year-round habit and your skin will thank you!
Move for a Healthy Glow. You knew I was going to bring up movement - it’s my favorite! Moving your body gets your heart pumping and increases blood flow throughout your body, making you FEEL good! A brisk walk, strength workout, yoga session, or even 10 minutes of movement can give you energy, lift your mood, help manage stress, and remind you how strong and capable your body is. And afterwards you will have that natural glow as a reward for your hard work! I like to treat myself after a workout, and my go-to lately is Pique’s B·T Fountain drink - it helps to replenish electrolytes and provides essential trace minerals, and since it comes in a portable packet, I can drink it anywhere - just add water! It’s a tasty, healthy, glowing reward after your workout!
I know these simple tips will help you get glowing whatever your age! Stack these steps into your daily routine - add an extra glass of water each day, try the Pique Radiant Skin Duo for extra hydration and skin protection, put on some SPF, make sleep a priority, and eat a little more produce at every meal!
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Let's live FIT, HAPPY and HEALTHY - together!!
Denise