Monday, May 26, 2014

8 Beauty Tips for Mature Skin

Most Baby Boomers know the do's and don'ts of makeup.

However, below are 8 simple tips that can help maintain your good looks and preserve your outer beauty!


#1- Say NO to tanning salons and spending hours unprotected in the sun. The sun has been linked to causing wrinkles, age spots and skin damage. Over time, tanning salons will ruin your skin's protective properties and tarnish your good looks.

#2- Use a sunscreen with a MINIMUM of 15 daily and make sure it includes UVA and UVB protection.

#3- Eye cream and a good anti-aging moisturizer used daily along with a good intake of water will keep your skin hydrated and looking healthy from the inside out. I recommend this cream from SBT Seabuckthorn on my mature clients. I also recommend this hand cream for daily use.

#4- Less is more. Stay away from eyeshadows that have a metallic, glitter or super frosted finish as they draw attention to wrinkles. Instead choose satin and matte finishes for the eyes and cream finishes for the cheeks and skin.

#5- Love the look of eyeliner? Try switching to a pencil liner instead of liquid as it's more forgiving around fine lines.

#6- Eyebrows frame your face so don't be afraid to fill them in subtly. Fuller brows add to a more youthful look. Try powder fillers instead of pencils for a soft natural look.

#7- Mascara can really help lift the eyes so don't be afraid to apply 1-2 coats. If you aren't sure you want a bold look, try brown mascara instead of black.

#8- Lips can look dull with a darker lip shade except on those with darker skin. To try a fresh, youthful look, try a slightly lighter shade of lipstick or your favourite gloss in the centre of your lips which can help create the look of a fuller lip.

By: Farah Brumwell, Beauty Expert at  Agecomfort.org Health Care Resource Centre

Photo Credit: Bill Hartmann

Monday, May 12, 2014

Leggo Your Ego

From the time we are born to this very moment, our subconscious mind is recording what happens in our lives. The actions, reactions, thoughts and opinions expressed by others become embedded in who we think ourselves to be. These messages get played back hundreds of times during the day. Don't talk to strangers is an appropriate message for a four-year old, but not for a 24-year old about to walk into a job interview.

The Ego is us operating from this small sense of self. The True Self is the part of us that is beyond time and space, expansive, motivated by love, forgiveness, compassion and generosity.


The path from Ego to True Self lies in our consciousness -our awareness of the Ego's actions and taking alternate decisions. Perhaps your Ego tells you not to share a new idea with your colleagues because someone might steal or run away with it. Your True Self knows sharing the idea will make it bigger and help create a more powerful impact as a result. Your True Self also knows when to speak and when to hold silence.

There's freedom and power in your choice. When you decide based on previous experience, you will get some version of what has always happened. When you choose from a place of clarity, you hold the door open for a whole new range or possibility. The Ego is a little uncomfortable with that and you may hear a little voice shout out random warnings. Go through with it anyway. Give yourself the gift of opportunity, possibility and a new version of your life.

Meditation is a powerful way to adjust the Ego and clear the subconscious mind. Try this one:


By: Salimah Kassim-Lakha, Health & Yoga Expert at Agecomfort.org Health Care Resource Centre

Photo Credit: Martin Long