MY CURRENT ANTI-AGING SKINCARE ROUTINE (APRIL 2015)

Next, sit on the Pilates ball with calves at 90 degrees to hips: use the ball to bounce up and down, flexing the leg muscles; repeat about 20 times. Then, lay on the ball face down; keeping the balance by having your feet on the floor, and arms behind head; push the head downwards and raise back up. Do this about twenty times in total. 

If your acne is severe and before beginning any treatment on your own, the best thing to do is speak with your doctor to see if there is something he or she recommends either over the counter or prescription. A prescription may be covered by insurance so you won't have to foot the entire bill all by yourself. 

Wear a hat and put on a high SPF sunscreen. Many people think that sun is good for acne because it will dry out their skin. In fact that drying is the problem. When your skin gets too dry your sebaceous glands secrete more oil. That is there function, to keep your skin hydrated. But too much oil is what can cause unhealthy skin. 

You can also use other simple lifestyle changes to keep your skin healthy, such as limit your exposure to the sun, wear sunscreen and hats when outside, when it's cold always keep your face and hands covered with a scarf, don't take hot showers, and never sleep in your makeup. These simple tips combined with using the proper sensitive skin care product will go a long way to diminishing, or eliminating, the dry flaky, painful skin that sensitive skin sufferers have to deal with on a daily basis. 

Yes, it's true, you can exercise to relieve stress. Your body produces endorphins when you exercise, endorphins can help you feel relaxed and at ease and produce an overall feeling of well being, even euphoria. This is what is referred to as the 'runners high'. This chemical is actually similar in structure to morphine. 

You can't enjoy lasagna five times a week or have ice cream every day even if you're exercising. You have to make wise choices. But you do need to take in enough calories to put your intake in a healthy range. Without exercise, the number of calories you can eat goes down. That severely limits the type of food you can eat.