As we age our skin changes. It doesn’t hold moisture like it used to; it becomes chronically dry. One reason for this is that the enzyme that converts linoleic acid into moisture-holding gamma linoleic acid (omega 3) begins to slow down. When we are young our skin turns over robustly; old skin cells slough off and new fresh skin cells take their place. As we age, this process also slows, and layers of dead skin cells seemingly glue together, making our skin appear thick and dull forming wrinkles much more easily than young skin. Turn to nature for powerful solutions! Use a natural day cream that contains GLA oils like evening primrose, borage or black currant seed, a moisture rich gentle exfoliating paste, and a healthy dose of antioxidants inside and outside. Antioxidants include vitamins, minerals, herbs and essential oils. Health is beauty!

Karen VanDyck
www.naturesfirstbeautybar.com