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Coping With Gravity
Around the age of 35 to 40, women begin to notice a change in the elasticity of their skin. Sun damage is to blame, as is gravity. The more sun exposure people experience during their lifetime, the sooner they experience Elastosis or sagging of the skin. Many people feel plastic surgery is the answer. However, you can temporarily improve the appearance of sagging skin with professional aesthetic treatments as well as proper home care. ANOGI products utilize potent botanical and marine actives offering a multitude of benefits.
- ANOGI utilizes anti-inflammatory agents such as Vitamin E, Chamomile, Aloe Vera, Comfrey, Calendula, Ivy and Yarrow.
- ANOGI offers topical anti-oxidants — combined with anti-inflammatory agents — to provide a protective shield on top of the skin thus reducing breakdown of collagen and loss of moisture. Vitamin E combined with herbal extracts such as Green tea, Burdock, Yellow Dock and Echinacea have detoxifying properties and help the body defend itself against free radicals.
- ANOGI utilizes seaweed extracts such as Bladderwrack, Chlorella, Laminaria Digitata and Corallina Officinalis. They provide trace minerals such as copper and zinc making them potent free radical scavengers while working to bind moisture and firm the appearance of the skin.
- Grape Seed Extract is a free radical scavenger and a potent flavonoid that is shown to have even more anti-oxidant power then vitamin E and vitamin C.
- ANOGI products also provide flavonoids which help skin stand up to the ravages of aging by stimulating the formation of collagen to protect skin tissue and maintain firmness. Flavonoids are abundantly found in Horse Chestnut, Lemon, Yarrow, Calendula, Chamomile and Sage.
- ANOGI uses humectants that are both:
- hydrophobic lipids: attracts water to the skin - such as Evening Primrose Oil and Shea Butter
- hydrophilic lipids: keeps moisture in the skin - such as Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerin
- ANOGI Nourishes cells with restorative proteins (amino acids) to help cells maintain metabolic energy.
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is a vegetable protein that also works to impart lubricity to the skin.
Steps to Fortifying the Skin
- Use broad spectrum sun protection every single day and avoid sun during peak hours.
- Dry brush daily with a natural body brush prior to bathing. It’s the single most beneficial practice for overall skin health. Benefits include: exfoliation of dead skin, stimulates lymph flow to nourish cells and speed tissue repair, stimulates elimination of wastes and excess fluids that can lead to the formation of cellulite, and oxygenates cells to promote moist, supple skin. Read Improve Your Skin’s Health: Body Brushing for step-by-step instructions.
- Cleanse daily with a non-stripping, soap free cleanser that will help skin maintain natural moisture. Try ANOGI Foaming Milk All Over Cleanser fortified with anti-inflammatory agents, antioxidants and lipids that work to improve the appearance of sagging skin. Note: never bathe with extremely hot water which can actually worsen Elastosis. Instead, try bathing in lukewarm to cool water or switch back and forth between warm and cool which will provide a tonic action on your skin.
- Exfoliate 2 to 3 times a week with Skin Renewal Exfoliating Therapia Gel to improve skin texture. Enriched with Chlorella and Centella Asiatica to stimulate circulation and collagen synthesis.
- Apply Daily Moisturizing Toning Therapia Lotion to skin immediately after bathing. Also apply before bedtime so that the Bio-complex of proteins, lipids, amino acids, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents can work to firm the appearance of your skin.
- Get plenty of sleep. Inadequate sleep can lead to a multitude of problems including sallow, dull and sagging skin, as well as visual puffiness. To learn about natural remedies for a good night’s sleep read Sleep—the Best-Kept Beauty Secret in our Woman’s Archived section.
- Use oral supplements as a natural remedy to support barrier function and combat environmental stress. Grape Seed Extract (free radical scavenger), Beta Carotene (offers sun protection) and Echinacea (boosts immune function) are all examples of supplements that provide health benefits that will ultimately impact your skin’s appearance. Also, always drink plenty of water to keep hydrated from within.
- Try a professional treatment at an ANOGI Salon or Spa. An ANOGI Personalized Full Body Aromatherapy Massage will improve circulation, help reduce visual puffiness and stimulate skin functioning. Or try ANOGI’s Re-Mineralizing Marine Body Glow which combines Dead Sea Salts and botanical extracts to refine and replenish depleted skin, while seaweed extracts and essential oils work to purify and de-congest trapped impurities. See Where To Buy for a location near you.
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