Health & Wellness

Boomer Edition | 10th Annual | 2014

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As we age, staying adequately hydrated becomes an increasingly crucial aspect of maintaining healthy skin. "Hydration is key," says Baruch. "It's a huge component of caring for aging skin— I drink plenty of water and use a hydrating, chemical-free moisturizer on my face and neck." Baruch encourages all her customers to become more aware of what's in the personal care products they love to use. "A lot of people don't think to read the ingredients— or to question what those ingredients are. But we don't know how these chemicals can affect our bodies over time and it's important to pay attention." Kelly recommends keeping your personal care routine basic and seeking out more information when you're concerned about certain products or ingredients. "When people want to learn more about what's in their beauty products, we refer them to resources such as the Environmental Working Group's cosmetic database, ewg.org/skindeep, so that they can do the research they need to feel safe about what they're putting on their skin." Liao recommends avoiding the following common contact allergens, which also may irritate those with sensitive skin: • Formaldehydes • Fragrances • Quaternium-15 • Thiomersal • Benzalkonium chloride • Neosporin • Bacitracin • Balsam of Peru Health and Wellness Magazine • 71

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