Is Your Skin Fading? Tips to Get the Glow

On an episode of Oprah a while back were supermodels from the 1980s, Christie Brinkley, Cheryl Tiegs and Beverly Johnson. Considering they are in the world of beauty and their jobs are based on their faces, I was pleasantly surprised to see that they were aging very gracefully and hadn’t overdosed on cosmetic surgery.

Observing the three woman, the one thing that struck me most was how much Cheryl Tiegs’ skin was fading. What do I mean by that? When the skin ages, less oxygen and nutrients are being delivered to the skin. For example, by the time you are 75 years old, you have about 50% less blood vessels in your face, so with less vessels, it means less blood is flowing to the skin. And this is what is starting to cause Cheryl’s skin fading, lacking the glow and looking fairly washed out.

Simply adding a brighter blush could make an instant improvement in the skin looking brighter, and since her blush color was very subtle, it added to the dull, tired look (Don’t get me wrong, at age 64, Cheryl looks beautiful)…

It’s so important to focus on keeping good circulation in the skin so nutrient-rich blood can deliver what it needs to the skin to keep it glowing.

-Try incorporating products containing vasodilators. This includes ingredients such as peppermint and ginseng which work to give the skin a pick-me-up! Try Renée Rouleau Triple Berry Smoothing Peel, Revitalizing Ginseng Toner, Luxe Mint Cleansing Gel, Glow Enhancing Cream and Mint Buffing Beads. When applied topically to the skin, these ingredients work to dilate the blood vessels, therefore, allowing the skin to accommodate more nutrient-rich blood. With continued use, you can get skin that glows!

-Avoid smoking. Smoking causes cells to be starved of oxygen resulting in dull, tired-looking skin.

-Avoid excessive caffeine and alcohol which can impair circulation.

-Avoid yellow-based colors for makeup and clothing (mustard, olive green, khaki, burnt orange) as they can make the skin appear sallow. Mineral makeup is a great choice for giving your skin the look of radiant glowing skin!

-Massage in your moisturizer. When applying your moisturizer, massage into the skin using firm circular motions to help increase blood flow. Read: Moisturizer Do’s and Don’ts

-Get professional facials. They are extremely beneficial for stimulating circulation to get your skin glowing. Read: Ten Reasons to Get a Facial and see the skin care services available at Renée Rouleau Skin Care Spas.

-Make sure you use skin care products formulated exclusively for your skin type. To get the best results for your skin, it’s very important to use products catered to your skin’s needs. Choose your skin type.

Read: Six French Beauty Tips

Read: What Are These Bumps on My Skin?

Read: How to Prevent Lines and Wrinkles from Forming

Read: Are You Exfoliating Around Your Eyes? If Not, You Should Be

Which products are right for your skin? See our nine skin types and get products recommended.

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