Beauty Tips To Look Younger From Head To Toe — As Seen On CBS Austin’s “We Are Austin”

Tell the truth: aren’t you tickled when you order a glass of wine, and you’re asked for your ID? Or when you tell someone you’re actual age, and they genuinely exclaim, “No way!” Sure, we may be proud of everything we’ve accomplished in all of our years on this planet, but it’s okay (and totally normal) to want to shave a few years off our appearances. I stopped by CBS austin’s “We Are Austin” today to chat about anti-aging secrets and provide some tips and solutions for those worried about fine lines and wrinkles, thinning lips, dull and limp hair, or foundation that creases mercilessly. No matter what your concern, I’ve got some tips to keep you looking youthful and radiant!

Make sure to check out both parts of the segment above (or click here to view Part 1 and here to view Part 2) and read on for more details!

TIP #1: ELIMINATE TOXINS THAT COULD RESULT IN PREMATURE AGING SIGNS

We all know that maintaining a rigorous skin cleansing regimen is key in order to avoid breakouts, but did you know it’s also crucial if you want your skin to have a youthful glow? See, when dirt and debris — as well as dead skin cells — accumulate on the surface of the skin, that will prevent your complexion from reflecting oncoming light and, in turn, make everything look dimmer and duller. And there’s another factor at play: nowadays, most of us have to content with pollution on a daily basis. Whether it’s cigarette smoke, car exhaust fumes, wind-blown dust, smog, or industrial site and power plant emissions, we’re likely to come into contact with less-than-clean air throughout our daily activities. Not only does pollution affect the quality of the air we breathe, but it plays a role in premature skin aging. How? Well, those pollutants in the air generate free radicals that can penetrate the superficial layers of the skin and damage collagen and elastin, which are the key to bouncy skin.

To remove any toxins from your skin, then, you need to be proactive about purifying your skin. I love the SheaMoisture African Black Soap Clarifying Mud Mask ($15.99 at Walgreens) because, while it’s billed as being great for blemish-prone skin, it can be used on most skin types and it does more than balance oil production and prevent breakouts. In fact, it effectively cleanses and exfoliates the skin, leaving it softer and more luminous. The mask contains African black soap, which has been used in West Africa for centuries — particularly in places like Ghana. This prized beauty potion is made by sun-drying and roasting locally harvested ingredients like plantain skins and palm tree leaves until they turn to ash, then mixing them with water and oils like shea butter or coconut oil.  Not only does African Black Soap have antibacterial benefits that make it great for treating acne, but it’s packed with vitamins A and E (in large part thanks to the plantain skins used to create it) and essential fatty acids (many derived from shea butter), so it has excellent anti-aging properties.

And, of course, you need to go beyond a mask treatment one or two times per week! To give skin a clean slate every single day, you can use the SheaMoistue African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Foaming Facial Wash ($10.99 at Walgreens) which combines African black soap with bamboo charcoal, which draws out any dirt, makeup and excess oil lurking inside pores. The face wash contains tea tree oil and aloe, so it also soothes the skin, and it won’t be too harsh or dry our your complexion.

TIP #2: MOISTURIZE, SOFTEN, AND PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM HEAD TO TOE

There’s a reason why coconut oil has been such a buzz-ingredient in the beauty business: it’s a multi-tasking natural wonder.  First, coconut oil is an excellent emollient, and its molecular structure mimics that of the human sebum so that it’s easily absorbed by the skin. Not only does it moisturize our skin, but it also strengthens the skin’s natural moisture barrier, keeping that hydration locked in, which means skin feels softer and smoother for longer. Second, it has a high concentration of lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid with proven antimicrobial and antibacterial qualities. This, of course, makes coconut oil great for eradicating acne and keeping skin healthy. Third, the polyphenols in coconut oil have strong antioxidant properties, protecting skin from free radicals such as UV rays. Fourth, it has considerable anti-aging benefits since it contains growth factors such as kinetin, a plant hormone that promotes cell division and slows skin cell aging. Some studies even suggest that coconut oil can actually stimulate collagen production! Who wouldn’t go nuts over coconuts?

If you’re looking for an amazing coconut oil that you can massage onto your face and body, try the Organic to Green COCO Oil ($36 for 8 oz. bottle and $12 for 2 oz. bottle; available at ULTA.com). This magical elixir is made with 100% pure coconut oil, and you can use it for literally everything: to remove makeup, to moisturize your face and body, to shave, to tame fly-aways, to hydrate cuticles, to give your current moisturizer a boost, and more. The skin drinks the COCO oil readily, so it never feels greasy, and it won’t clog pores.

The Rose Infused COCO Oil is particularly great for those concerned with visible aging signs because it contains rosehip oil, which is a natural source of vitamin A (which the body converts to retinol) and which is great for reducing redness, minimizing stretch marks and age spots, and brightening skin tone; edelweiss extract, which delivers moisture into the deepest layers of the skin and makes it look plumper; and vitamin C, which is known to stimulate collagen production.

I use the Rose Infused COCO Oil in a million different ways, but I’m particularly fond of applying it to my arms and legs to give them a healthy sheen.

TIP #3: LET A POTENT ANTI-AGING DEVICE TO DO THE HEAVY LIFTING

Would you ride a tricycle when you can drive a car? Would you send a telegram when you can send an e-mail? I’m pretty sure you answered no to those questions. The point is this: technology has made many aspects of our lives easier. And technological innovations are happening in every field — including skincare. The Silk’n TITAN ($299 available at Silkn.com) is proof of how far we’ve come in terms of at-home beauty devices. This revolutionary anti-aging gadget uses three forms of energy to tighten the skin, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve elasticity, lift facial contours, fade dark spots, better the skin’s texture, and more. The FDA-cleared handheld device uses infrared energy, which increases blood circulation and remodels collagen, improving overall skin tone and texture; LED light energy, which stimulates collagen production and reduces fine lines; and radio frequency energy which penetrates into the deeper layers of skin, contracting connective tissue so as to lift and tighten sagging skin, while also strengthening elastin fibers. These three forms of energy are emitted simultaneously every time you use the Silk’n TITAN so that each treatment delivers powerful results.

You can use the TITAN on the forehead, cheeks, upper lip, chin, jawline and neck. All you need to do is apply the sliding gel to the area you plan on treating, then glide the device over your skin, making sure to dedicate 10-15 minutes to each treatment zone. You’ll notice an improvement after the first use but, after four weeks of using the device twice weekly, you’ll feel transformed.

TIP #4: DON’T LET YOUR HAIR FALL FLAT!

Thinning hair isn’t a male issue, gals. Around age 35, our hair begins to lose some of its density, so that strands become thinner. Moreover, hair growth slows down dramatically and any new hair that does come in is likely to be thinner. Add to that the fact that strands become more brittle as a result of protein and moisture loss, and you have a recipe for sad, lifeless, limp hair. And no one wants that, right? We all want hair we can flip, twirl, and toss!

That’s where Volaire comes in: this brand developed its proprietary AirWeight Technology, which is found in all the brand’s products, to give strands soft, touchable, full-bodied volume and movement instantly. Here’s how it works: the triple action complex infuses hair with positively-charged microspheres that attach along each hair shaft, creating extra space between strands. This, in turn, gives our locks more body instantly.

The Volaire Volume Essentials Collection (starting at $29.95 at Volaire.com) include the Weightless Volumizing Shampoo, Weightless Fortifying Conditioner, Uplift Volumizing Mist and Air Magic Texturizing Spray. All of the products are absolutely spectacular and will give you va-va-va-voom hair in no time.

Tip #5: GIVE THINNING LIPS A VOLUME BOOST

We associate plump pouts with youth — especially nowadays when all the “it” girls like Kylie Jenner and Shay Mitchell have these super-sized lips. Unfortunately, as we age, our lips get thinner and start to lose some of their rosiness. The good news is you don’t have to rush out and get lip injections! Instead, you can pump up your pout’s volume with the JuvaLips Original Lip Plumper ($129.95; available at MyJuvaLips.com), a safe, easy, and natural way to get Instagram-ready lips.

Here’s how it works: you simply press your lips against the mouthpiece (which can be removed for easy cleansing), which contains a replaceable felt liner, and then push down on the control button. That will create an airtight seal, and it will feel like your lips are being gently pulled into the mouthpiece. That regulated pressure is going to boost blood flow into the capillaries of your lips and make them appear plumper. Once the timed treatment is complete (it takes all of 60 seconds), you’ll notice a believable, natural-looking, more voluminous pout. The best part: the effects last for hours!

Each purchase includes the lip plumper, a removable mouthpiece, a microfiber carrying case, two AAA batteries, and 5 replacement felt pads.

For 20% off your purchase at MyJuvaLips.com, use the promo code AUSTIN at checkout.

TIP #6: INVEST IN MAKEUP WITH ANTI-AGING BENEFITS

We all love makeup, but sometimes it can make us look older — especially foundation, which can often settle into fine lines and wrinkles and wind up bringing more attention to them. Luckily, IT Cosmetics specializes in products that have anti-aging benefits. One of their newest launches is the Bye Bye Foundation ($39.50 at ULTA.com), which is a full-coverage moisturizer that intensely hydrates the skin and feels super lightweight, but manages to cover everything from redness to blemishes, dark spots, acne scars, dark circles, lines and wrinkles. This product, then, offers the coverage you’d associate with a foundation but the skin-nourishing qualities you’d associate with a moisturizer. Amazing, right?

The Bye Bye Foundation features a 3D Skin Flex Technology that provides flexible full coverage that floats over fine lines and wrinkles, so that it won’t seep into those like so many foundations tend to do. It also doesn’t crease, crack, or cake up. Plus, it’s infused with hydrolyzed collagen, peptides and hyaluronic acid, as well as 7 key fermented ingredients to increase the formula’s absorption and efficacy — among them fermented rice and fermented sugarcane to plump the skin; fermented coconut water to nourish skin; and fermented green and black tea, which are loaded with antioxidants.

Just like you don’t want your foundation to seep into fine lines, you don’t want your eyeshadow to make your eyelids look droopier than they are or accentuate any fine lines. Enter the IT Cosmetics Superhero Eyeshadow Palette ($42 at ITcosmetics.com), a gorgeous palette with 12 eyeshadow shades that will flatter women of all skin tones. All of the shadows were formulated with Superhero Pigment PowerTechnology, so that they deliver saturated, long-lasting color that’s velvety smooth. And, because all of the eyeshadows are infused with hydrolyzed collagen, real silk, peptides and antioxidants, they work to make eyelids look younger.

The palette incorporates 3 Superhero Eye Foundation shadows that color correct, neutralize, and prep lids, and then 9 shadows in 3 different families: the Superhero Nudes, which are perfect for creating minimalist looks; the Neutrals, which are incredibly versatile and help to accentuate eyes; and the Liners, which can be applied to the crease or the lash line to give eyes more definition.

The palette even comes with a handy brush and a how-to guide that illustrated how to pull off a number of eyeshadow looks.