Look Amazing in Your Own Skin

Skincare options for aging youthfully

Your face is marked with lines of life, put there by love and laughter, suffering and tears. It’s beautiful.

Lynsay Sands

Just like with everything else, anti-aging skincare and any rejuvenation treatments should focus primarily on health, with “looks” being the secondary purpose. Aging is a natural occurrence, and there is beauty in it. However, society can put pressure on us to pay extra attention to wrinkles and other imperfections that are normal as we age. Lucky for us, there is a plethora of over the counter and professional help to assist us in rejuvenating ourselves inside and out.

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Naxos, Greece—Beaches, Sunshine, and Sunset at Apollo’s Temple

On our last day on the island of Naxos, Greece, we retraced our steps to some of our favorite beaches and enjoyed the company of the resident cats. We sampled more local fare and beat the crowds to a slow but magnificent sunset glowing through La Portara, the stone gate of an ancient temple honoring Apollo, Greek god of archery, music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and diseases, poetry, the Sun and light.

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Naxos, Greece—Turquoise Water and Golden Sunsets

This was a day of total relaxation with stops at the beach and taking time to appreciate the beauty of the Mediterranean. We indulged in more local bakery products and witnessed an amazing technicolor sunset at the port.

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Naxos, Greece—Olive Oil, Ancient Statues, and Golden Hour in Chora

Our third day on Naxos we set out to explore more of the island’s historical and traditional sites, including an olive oil museum, ancient architecture, and local food fare.

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