8 Anti-Ageing Experts Share Their Personal Care Tips

Have you ever experienced anti-ageing wellness envy? You shamelessly stare at your hairdresser, dermatologist, or dentist and think, How the heck does she pull it off? What’s the secret to her great hair, pore-free complexion, or flawless teeth? Well, read on to find out how the beauty industry’s top experts take care of their own wellbeing, so you can better take care of yours.

 

1. Open Sesame: According to Lisa Hedley, founder and creative director of the Mayflower Inn and Spa, ‘First thing every morning, I massage organic sesame oil from the health-food store all over my body. Working it in wakes me up and really gets my blood circulating. Plus, the oil hydrates my skin, giving it a healthy glow. Then I jump in the shower—the oil naturally cleans away dead skin cells.’

 

2. Go Fish: ‘Anti-inflammatories are the best anti-agers out there,’ asserts Arlene Noodleman, MD, medical director of the Age Defy Dermatology and Wellness Centre. ‘From improving heart and immune functions to helping hair grow and skin look supple, they truly do wonders. I take three 500 milligram capsules of omega-3 fish oil in the morning and at night. I look for labels that say, “molecularly distilled for purity,” which means pesticide-free.’

 

3. Java Stripped: ‘I avoid stained teeth by drinking my coffee quickly,’ says cosmetic dentist Elisa Mello, DDS. ‘If you sip it over the course of an hour, it keeps coating and recoating. The same goes for other staining liquids, like tea and dark juices.’

 

4. Turn the Base Down Low: Joanna Schlip, celebrity makeup artist for Physician’s Formula, notes, ‘I’ve stopped using foundation every day, because it settles into wrinkles and makes them more noticeable. I start with a concealer just where I need it (under-eye area, blemishes, etc.) and follow it with an all-over application of tinted moisturiser.’

 

5. Simple Plan: Karen M. Horton, MD, plastic surgeon and reconstructive microsurgeon at the Women’s Plastic Surgery Centre, details, ‘Because I’m a plastic surgeon, companies send me so many skin-care samples—and some of them have 10 different steps! But I’m realistic, so there’s no way I’m going to sign up for some huge beauty system that costs hundreds of dollars and requires a commitment that I’m not willing to make. Honestly, here’s my daily skin-care routine: I go home, wash my face with a drugstore cleanser, put on a moisturiser, and fall into bed. I find that this simple regimen works well for me.’

 

6. Ditch the Sweet Tooth: ‘The number-one ingredient that I avoid in my diet is processed sugar,’ says Ava Shamban, MD, dermatologist and owner of the Laser Institute for Dermatology and Skin care. ‘The reason: It speeds up the ageing process by binding to and eventually weakening the collagen in your skin, which can lead to premature wrinkles and sagging. I eat lots of vegetables and fruits every day—and I steer clear of Twinkies at all costs!’

 

7…and Scrub It On Instead: ‘In the shower, I lather my hands with a mild cleanser, add a handful of white sugar, and slather it all over my face and body,’ celebrity makeup artist Carmindy reveals. ‘It makes my skin so smooth and creates a great canvas for makeup.’

 

8. All-Night Hair Care: Laura Hittleman, corporate director of beauty services at Canyon Ranch, admits, ‘At night, I straighten my hair with a flat iron and put it up in a loose ponytail right above my forehead—it’s not cute, but I don’t care—and wear it like that all night. When I take it down in the morning, it has such a youthful bounce to it.’

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How to Eat Whatever You Want and Stick to 1,500 Calories

The key to the 1,500-calorie weight loss plan is, you guessed it, only consuming 1,500 calories a day. That can seem like a big dip in your daily grub – and no one’s wellness benefits from feeling ravenous all day – however, we’ve got a list of healthy dishes that you can mix-and-match and never feel hungry or deprived. As long as it all adds up to 1,500 calories, you can eat the foods you love most while still taking care of your wellbeing.

 

1. Your McDonald’s Choice: Yup, even Maccy Ds is on this list! For a McDonalds takeout option that doesn’t break the calorie bank, you can enjoy an Egg McMuffin and coffee for approximately 300 calories.

 

2. Maple Berry Waffles: Toast a frozen wholegrain waffle and top it will half a cup of low-fat plain yoghurt, one cup of fresh berries and a tablespoon of maple syrup. This breakfast option is more filling and nutritious than the McDonalds Egg McMuffin, but it’s the same amount of calories.

 

3. Spicy Scramble Breakfast: If you’ve got a bit more time on your hands, this flavoursome 300-calorie breakfast will keep you going until lunchtime. In a pan over a medium heat, scramble one egg and two egg whites with a quarter of a cup of canned black beans (rinse and drain the can first), two tablespoons of spicy salsa, and two tablespoons of cheddar cheese. Put the mixture in a wholegrain tortilla and you’re good to go.

 

4. Garden Tuna Wrap: Moving on to lunch dishes, two of these delicious wraps only make up 400 of your 1,500 calories. Mix two tablespoons of low-fat Italian dressing with four ounces of light tuna packed in water (drained). Then, share the tuna mixture between two wholegrain tortillas and add in a cup of shredded carrots and a cup of sliced cucumber.

 

5. Turkey Cheddar Club Sandwich with Apple: Spread a teaspoon of mustard onto two slices wholegrain bread. Add six 6 thin slices of turkey, a slice of cheddar cheese and three lettuce leaves. With a medium apple on the side, this lunch adds up to 400 calories.

 

6. Takeaway from Subway: If you need to get something quick from Subway on your lunch break, that doesn’t mean you have to break the calorie bank. Just opt for a six-inch turkey breast sandwich and Veggie Delite Salad with fat-free dressing – super filling and just 400 calories.

 

7. Takeaway from Domino’s Pizza: Yup, it’s not just McDonalds and Subway you can enjoy on this diet, but you can even get dinner from Dominos for just 500 calories. With friends, order a large crunchy thin-crust pizza with grilled chicken and green peppers.  To make this work, you need to stop at two slices and – instead of reaching for slice number three – turn to a garden fresh salad with light Italian dressing. Not all local Dominos’ provide this, but you can make a quick and easy version at home using pre-washed bagged salad, tomatoes, and carrots.

 

8. Garlic Sesame Salmon with Brown Rice and Vegetables: For this 500-calorie dinner of champions, start by mixing a minced garlic clove with one tablespoon of sesame oil. Drizzle half the mixture on three ounces of salmon, and grill or broil for about eight minutes. Microwave three-quarters of a cup of (microwavable) brown rice for about 90 seconds (follow the package instructions), and then nuke one and a half cups of frozen stir-fry vegetables for four to five minutes. Drizzle the remaining sesame oil and garlic mixture over your rice and vegetables, and serve.

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Ditch that Dandruff with These Amazing Ayurvedic Treatments

You can try and hide it by calling it seborrheic dermatitis, but the truth is, you have dandruff. Though it’s not really a matter of physical wellness, there is something to be said for the way in which the embarrassment of having dandruff can affect your emotional wellbeing, so what can you do about it? There are several treatments for dandruff around, including shampoos, steroids and anti fungal agents, but even if they work the dandruff always seems to come back. What you need is a complementary wellness therapy which can treat the root problem without any side effects. Ayurvedic remedies work by curing your scalp off its oiliness and removing the fungus and inflammation that triggers the formation of dandruff, so let’s take a look at a few of the best Ayurvedic dandruff treatments.

 

1. Lime peel – Lime peel works to remove the flaky skin and oil that has accumulated on your scalp, as it has a natural acidity.

 

2. Fenugreek seeds – Applying these seeds to your scalp can help to remove any trapped dirt and grime, as well as taking care of the fungal action in the area.

 

3. Apple cider vinegar – This can remove the fungal action on your scalp, as well as any dead and flaky skin, as apple cider vinegar is anti inflammatory and antibacterial acidic solution.

 

4. Yoghurt – As yoghurt contains live cultures of acidophilus bacteria, it works to overpower the fungal action on your scalp.

 

5. Beetroot and ginger – Beetroot has been used as a dandruff treatment for centuries, as it is packed with iron and other skin friendly nutrients. However, combining it with ginger is extra beneficial, as this helps in eradicating fungal action and removing dead skin cells.

 

6. Castor oil – This is another treatment which has been used for hundreds of years, and helps to remove the fungus that causes dandruff.

 

7. Green gram – This herbal soap cleanses your skin and clears your scalp of dead skin cells.

 

8. Sesame oil – As an anti-fungal and antibacterial agent, sesame oil can help to remove the bacterial action on your scalp, whilst also nourishing your skin.

 

9. Neem leaves – Neem leaves are incredibly effective as an anti-fungal agent, and so can protect your scalp from fungal and bacterial infections.

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