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Anti-Aging Skin Care: Handy How-Tos and a Great Giveaway

By Paige Schilt, October 14, 2012  |  Meet the Blogger  |  More Posts by Paige Schilt

The giveaway is now closed. Thank you to everyone who entered! Congratulations to our winner, Brittany C. from Texas!

It’s finally beginning to feel like fall in my hometown of Austin, Texas. But while I’m looking forward to sweater weather, my skin is wearing the lingering effects of summer.

I’ll be honest; I spent a lot of time in the sun this year. I love to swim, just like I did when I was a kid, but my skin isn’t getting any younger. Despite every effort to protect myself from harmful rays, I’m starting the fall season with a few more fine lines and brown spots.

I love autumn colors, but this is not what I had in mind.

To the rescue: Whole Foods Market’s latest series of skin care videos. In the first one, esthetician Jennifer Gallegos explains the basics of an anti-aging skincare regimen: antioxidants and exfoliation to remove dead, dry and damaged cells.

Does the change of seasons (and the cranking up of indoor heating) leave your skin a little cranky? Check out our other how-to videos to learn why breakouts occur and how botanical actives (a fancy term for therapeutic levels of plant ingredients) can help keep skin balanced, unclog pores and support healthy inflammatory response.

If you’re ready to go beyond your regular routine, watch our video tutorial for an at-home facial. It features raw, organic honey and MyChelle Apple Brightening Peel, which is a fun way to put seasonal ingredients to work for your skin!

Looking for more ways to revamp your daily regimen? Make sure to watch our new skincare videos, and tell us why your skin needs a little extra TLC. Leave a comment below by Wednesday, October 24 and one lucky commenter will win an Earth Science Active Age Defense skin care kit featuring Earth Science Whipped Cream Cleanser, Toning Elixir, Cellagen, i-Cream, Hydrating Day Cream and Nighttime Recovery Cream.

Let go of last season and celebrate beautiful skin!

The fine print: No purchase necessary. Promotion ends October 24, 2012, 11:59 PM CDT. Must be a legal resident of the US or Canada (except in Quebec, where it is void) age 18 or older to participate. Taxes on prize, if applicable, are the responsibility of the winner. Employees of Whole Foods Market, Inc., are not eligible. Void where prohibited.

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173 Comments

Comments

Courtney F says ...
Oh yay! Love skin care products!
10/24/2012 10:56:04 AM CDT
Cindy says ...
So true that as we age, our skin gets drier. I can see it for myself! The minute the heat goes on, I can feel it taking the moisture right out of my skin. I love Wholefoods products as they are natural and just feel good.
10/24/2012 11:02:34 AM CDT
Patty says ...
Great info, I would love to find something for my dry itchy skin in the winter. I have not found anything that works yet....
10/24/2012 11:04:10 AM CDT
Diana Rager says ...
Thank you for the informative video! My poor, over 50 skin could really use some help, and these products sound fantastic!
10/24/2012 11:18:23 AM CDT
Danika says ...
Always love new skin care tips!
10/24/2012 11:22:52 AM CDT
Sarah says ...
Great post! My skin gets dull in the fall - I've been doing more exfoliating and moisturizing.
10/24/2012 11:28:29 AM CDT
Katina says ...
Great video. Love whole foods products. Hope to win prize of skin care products. Need it this time of year. Best wishes.
10/24/2012 11:44:39 AM CDT
abby kitten says ...
my skin needs TLC anytime the season/weather is changing! gets really dry or dull or oily depending on the time of year so always looking for natural skin care products to help!
10/24/2012 11:45:19 AM CDT
Eileen says ...
My skin gets really dry & flaky in the fall & winter months.
10/24/2012 11:47:45 AM CDT
Sheri Poston says ...
As my skin changes with age, I have learned the simpler the better. So your videos and product lines are so timely! Thank you and look forward to more information!!
10/24/2012 11:48:09 AM CDT
Eliza says ...
Sleep, hydration and omega-3 supplements for me!
10/24/2012 11:54:51 AM CDT
Robin says ...
My skin gets very dry and itchy when it gets colder, so I use a lot of moisturizing lotions and drink lots of water!
10/24/2012 11:59:42 AM CDT
Daryl says ...
I am new to natural skin care and really want to learn more. Thanks for the great info!
10/24/2012 12:00:41 PM CDT
Mary Capps says ...
I love autumn and winter and the cooler weather they bring, but my face tends to get ruddy at this time of year. Some nice natural products to pamper myself with would make enjoying this time of year much easier!
10/24/2012 12:31:07 PM CDT
sharon daniels says ...
I would love this. I want to change my skincare routine and this would be perfect.
10/24/2012 12:47:26 PM CDT
Tracy Doren says ...
In the winter my skin is at it's worse. I always feel at that time I need to do something a little extra to stop the redness and flakiness. Glad to have people looking out for my skin!
10/24/2012 12:47:40 PM CDT
Katharine says ...
Thanks for the great tips
10/24/2012 12:48:17 PM CDT
gail says ...
i love this kind of advice. Thanks for sharing.
10/24/2012 12:49:38 PM CDT
Dolly Garnecki says ...
From military deployments to the arid deserts of the middle east to seasonal weather changes in central Virginia, I've learned to adapt my skin care routine to my environment. My favorites always center around natural things like jojoba oil (most close to skin's pH); coconut oil to moisturize dry areas; vitamin C and rose hips based skin toner from Jason or Aubery Organics. Also, I prefer a gentle tea tree oil-based cleanser or something gentle like a natural baby shampoo--works great!
10/24/2012 12:49:56 PM CDT
Linda S. says ...
I'd love to try some natural skin products! My skin tends to get dry as the seasons change.
10/24/2012 12:49:57 PM CDT
Tonya Bennert says ...
Thanks for the great information! People don't think enough about their skin and how important it is to exfoliate and replenish. Whole Food carries some amazing and pure skin care products - I enjoy experimenting with them. Have a beautiful day and go drink a glass of water! Tonya Bennert
10/24/2012 12:50:25 PM CDT
Viva says ...
Yes, change of seasons makes my skin unhappy. I use lotion, but your detailed tips are great to help with what more we can do. Thanks!
10/24/2012 12:50:32 PM CDT
kristen sheehan says ...
I love how moisturizing these products are! They are a perfect fit for our skin during the cold, harsh winter! Plus, natural skin care is so important!
10/24/2012 12:50:39 PM CDT
Julie Sorbo Sviggum says ...
Thanks for great tips! :-) Love from Norway!
10/24/2012 12:50:45 PM CDT
Tami says ...
Much needed information and topic to discuss about, especially for our Colorado climate. Thank you!
10/24/2012 12:50:45 PM CDT

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