French Women's Beauty Secrets

The Top 10 secrets every French woman knows for healthy beautiful skin:

1. Great skin is healthy skin; skin that radiates from the inside out. Eating a well-balanced diet is essential for the health of your body and glowing youthful skin. Choosing lean protein, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and healthy fats like olive oil are key elements in a healthy diet.
2. Take nutritional supplements. As most people do not get all the nutrients they need from their daily diet, taking multi-vitamin and mineral supplements is recommended. Fish oil and flax oil are essential as they decrease inflammation.
3. Hydration is THE key to youthful skin. Hydration comes from within, drink one glass of water first thing in the morning and one before going to bed and at least six to eight more throughout the day (preferably outside meals) with additional glasses if you exercise or travel.
4. Improve your circulation. Glowing skin is the result of healthy circulation; bringing oxygen and nutrients that add color to the skin. A spritz of cool water on the body during your shower stimulates the nervous system and brain to improve your circulation. Smoking will decrease your circulation and leave the skin sallow. So, stop it!
5. Avoid hot water on your face. Washing with hot water will dilate blood vessels, which over time will stretch and loosen your skin, hot water also causes excessive dryness in the skin. Opt for lukewarm or cold water when removing your cleanser.
6. Exercise at least three times a week. Exercise acts like the fountain of youth! It boosts blood flow, bringing essential oxygen to your cells, improves your mood, energy levels and overall health.
7. Practice safe sun. Moderate exposure to sunlight is beneficial to our health. Shade, sunscreen and moisturizers with SPF are essential for youthful skin at any age.

“I know that you have heard this before but do you practice it?”

1. Wash your face before going to bed. ALWAYS! By not cleansing your skin you allow dirt, makeup and oils to penetrate into your skin, this residue then transfers to your pillow, and transfers back to your face the next night!
2. Be gentle. Especially around the eyes and on the neck where the skin is the thinnest. Avoid harsh actions that will loosen this already delicate and fragile skin. Use gentle massage motions during cleansing. Avoid wiping vigorously or scrubbing the skin. I also suggest using a specific eye-makeup remover; your makeup will literally slide off the skin, eliminating the need to ‘rub’ it off.
3. Adhere to your skincare rituals. In France, skincare is a ritual that begins at a very young age, lovingly passed down from mother to daughter. The Your Guinot Youth Recovery Program is a skincare ritual that provides you with a youth revolution through cellular regeneration to reverse the skins aging process to maintain your skin in optimum health.