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Aging gracefully essentials
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items This list is for aging gracefully..
it’s everything I use or have used and products I’ve curated for my needs as I age in reverse.
Love Madison Reed, I have a subscription do o never have to worry about rushing to the pharmacy. I also find it’s not damaging to my hair.
Madison Reed Hair Color | Salon Quality At Home or Book ...
This is great for in between coloring. Touch ups are always necessary in a pinch.
Root Touch Up Powder - Madison Reed
This I add to my smoothies, it is essential for my skin, nails and my hair. I’ve also noticed that my grey hair growth has slowed down.
AlgaeCal Collagen with FORTIBONE, FORTIGEL, VERISOL & UC-II
I use the this in addition to the Algae cal Strontium. Taken together I have maintained my bone density and my last bone scan showed no signs of osteoporosis. 🎉
AlgaeCal - Natural Algae Calcium Supplements To Increase Bone ...
I take this in addition to Algae cal plus. I take this religiously to maintain my bone density.
Strontium Boost
When my hormones from menopause were out of whack I developed melasma, I found this helped in addition to a RX the dermatologist from Musely prescribed. Game changer.
The Spot Cream | $36/mo | Dark Spots & Melasma - Musely
This is the dream team and it works.. my melasma has faded away. 🎉
The Spot Pill | $30/mo | Stubborn Melasma & Dark Spots - Musely
As we age UTI are pretty common and I’ve found this is the best to maintain PH balance to prevent and cure if needed.
Urinary Tract Health Supplements | Uqora®
This company has products just for us ladies going through changes. Always check with your doctor and have blood work done to check your hormone levels.
Bonafide Health | Womens Health Supplements for Menopause ...
This is way better than KY, it’s also for maintenance, taken 3X a week.
Bonafide Vaginal Moisturizer Dryness Relief
As we get older, hair loss is common especially because of menopause, a hair supplement is a must to slow down hair loss. I’ve noticed a huge difference, I think it’s better than minoxidil. That’s just my opinion.
Viviscal Compléments Alimentaires Cheveux
Highly recommend, it’s very gentle and non irritating.
GRO Lash Serum | Eyelash Enhancing Serum | VEGAMOUR
Highly recommend in addition to the conditioner.
GRO Revitalizing Shampoo with Vegan Keratin | VEGAMOUR
Highly recommend using with Vegamour shampoo.
GRO Revitalizing Conditioner with Vegan Keratin | VEGAMOUR
Highly recommend for hair stimulation. I use it every night.
GRO Hair Serum - Vegamour
I use this to tighten and lift 3X a week, it’s like a work out for your facial muscles.
TRINITY+ Facial Toning Devices And Sets - NuFACE
The days I don’t use NuFace I use this. Micro needling at home has saved me so much money.
BeautyBio GloPRO Skin Firming & Smoothing
For a peel, this is the one to use.
Triple Acid Signature Peel - Shani Darden Skin Care
As we age, a retinol is a must. I use it at night 3X a week. Never go into the sun with it.
A313 Vitamin A Pommade 200.000 UI – frenchpharmacy.com
This is an absolute essential part of my routine. It is THE most hydrating mask out there. I sleep with it and wake up with hydrated skin that lasts 2 days. Highly recommend.
SUNGBOON EDITOR Deep Collagen Overnight Mask
This is an essential part of my diet, it’s a great way to get protein without feeling over full, it regulates my blood sugar when I don’t have time for a full breakfast or when I’m fasting, I use this to break the fast. Delicious flavors.
Ka'Chava Whole Body Meal Shake Chocolate 2 lb
This I take for anti-aging, cell renewal and energy.
Qualia Senolytic: Eliminate Senescent Cells for Healthy Aging
NAD is essential for anti-aging. Everyone should take it.
Qualia NAD+ | Clinically Proven NAD+ Booster for Cellular Energy
If you suffer with brain fog, this will help you.
Amazon.com: Qualia FOCUS Brain Booster Supplement
Also great for brain fog, I use it to get a boost before a workout or when I have to focus on work.
Neuro Functional Gum and Mints | Energy and Focus
If you constantly wake up during the night. This helps you stay asleep. I can fall asleep but I don’t stay asleep. This is a game changer.
Sleep Blackberry Zen - Olly
I find this helps keep my cortisol levels down. Especially if you know you have a lot of stress from work or any situation. It does not make you drowsy.
Goodbye Stress Gummies | GABA & L-Theanine Calm Support - Olly
I use this once a week to detox and relax. You are able to sweat out toxins, it helps with circulation and it’s great for your skin and hair follicles. I do it every Sunday.
Infrared Sauna Blanket - Award-Winning & Best-Selling | HigherDOSE
I swear by this. 10 minutes and it helps circulation and muscle stimulation. Great on days when I don’t work out or binge watch tv.
Plateforme Vibrante - Decathlon
THE best floss out there.
Flossing is anti-aging.. who knew!!
Coco Floss - Amazon.com
This is my favorite toothpaste. It’s a preference thing. But it really makes your teeth feel cleaner. Try it.
Whitening Toothpaste - Marvis
Compression socks are a must if you fly a lot or sit a lot. If I know I’ll be standing for long periods of time I wear it.
Compression Socks - Bombas
As we age, we are going to have back pain, this brace saved my back when I had spinal stenosis, I ended up having back surgery but for the year before my surgery I wore this everyday. It decompresses the spine and I wore it under my clothes undetecte...
Incrediwear Back Brace for Pain Relief
Highly recommend to use at night on the lips along with lip balm, I wake up with hydrated lips. Game changer, I can’t live without.
KAPLAN MD Perfect Pout Lip Mask Volumizing
I use this in addition to lip mask. It’s a non negotiable for me. I hate waking up with dry lips. As we get older we lose lip volume. Mine fluctuates depending on hydration. This is my go to.
Perfect Pout Lip Balm - SPF 30 - KAPLAN MD® Skincare
I use this during the day, it stays on and I only apply after a meal. It does not dry your lips out and the collagen keeps my lips hydrated and plump. It lasts a long time because I don’t have to reapply so often. Highly recommend.
The Pout Sparkling Rosé Hyaluronic Acid Collagen Plumping Lip ...
I take this a couple times a week for my gut health and immune system.
Liposomal Glutathione Supplement - Cymbiotika
This is a staple in my house. It’s great for my skin and also great for immune system and when I’m run down from flying. Definitely gives a nice boost.
Liposomal Vitamin C | CYMBIOTIKA
I like to use 2 different shampoo and conditioner brands and switch off every other wash. This is the other brand I use in addition to Vegamour.
Rosemary Shampoo | Multi-Protein – Nécessaire
I use this in addition to the shampoo. Smells incredible.
Rosemary Conditioner | Multi-Protein – Nécessaire
Scalp serum is a must for scalp health and hair growth.
The Scalp Serum | 30-Day Supply | 1% Hyaluronic Acid – Nécessaire
One thing no one tells you is that you are going to have grey down there. This is an option to help if you are concerned.
Betty Beauty Black Betty Hair Color
If this is an option for you this is what I use. Since Covid I started to wax myself and now I save so much money and never have to remember to make an appointment.
Parissa Microwavable Sugar Wax Kit for Face & Body
I think Pilates is the best form of exercise as we age. It strengthens the core and the joints. It’s low impact. Club Pilates has tons of locations all over the country.
Los Angeles - Club Pilates
If you work at home, this is great, if you like to walk but don’t have time, this is perfect because you can get on for a quick 30 mins and still talk on the phone or watch tv and still hang with the family. I love mine because it’s low pressure and ...
Walking Pad Treadmill - Amazon.com
The most comfortable shoes if you are on your feet all day or if you want to go on a walk to get your steps in. It’s like walking on a cloud. Literally..
On Cloud Shoes Women - Amazon.com
If you want the pill instead of the powder for smoothies this is what I take on days I don’t do smoothies. I feel this is the one that’s absorbs better than other collagen products
Living Silica ORGONO Collagen Booster
I have been using oral b for decades and I find it has helped my tooth health and gums. Less plaque for sure.
Oral B Io Série 10 - Amazon.fr
Cannot forget the eyes.. ever since I turned 40 my eyes have changed and I’m now far sighted and I wear progressive glasses, I take this supplement for overall eye health.
Pure Encapsulations Lutein & Zeaxanthin Vision Support
Ever notice the older you get drinking becomes debilitating the next day? This is something I take the night before to wake up feeling halfway normal. It’s a supplement that helps your immune system recover.
Amazon.com: : H-PROOF
One of the most important thing as we age is gut health. They call the gut the second brain. It’s all connected, especially to the immune system. I have this on subscription. It really does help with bloating.
Seed • Whole Body Health Starts in the Gut
Cortisol belly is a huge problem when going through menopause, this is one of my recs.
Pure Encapsulations Cortisol Calm
This is a must when anxiety levels go up due to menopause or life in general
Ashwagandha Thorne
This is great for lowering cortisol levels!! Cortisol belly is a real struggle.
Magnesium Relax