Beauty at every age: Top tips at 25
TEST OF TIME
Michelle Villett asked asked five women to reveal their diet, skin-care and exercise habits—and then got the world’s top anti-aging docs to weigh in.
GILLIAN DICESARE, 25
“I’m not scared of aging,” says DiCesare, a womenswear coordinator at Holt Renfrew in Toronto. “I noticed some wrinkles under my eyes when I turned 25, but it’s nothing I’m worried about yet.” She’s working on managing her more pressing concerns: work-related stress and a suspected gluten sensitivity, along with “trying to stay as positive as I can.” “It can be hard sometimes, because in your 20s, you’re still discovering what you want to do, who you want to be and where you want to go.”
HER DIET
For breakfast, DiCesare has toasted rice bread with margarine or jam, orange juice and tea; for lunch, she has a salad with tofu or chickpeas. (“I’m not a vegetarian, but I’m really picky about meat when I eat out.”) Dinner might be chicken with rice or quinoa, steamed vegetables and a glass of wine, followed by gluten-free cookies if she has a sugar craving. She also takes vitamin C and a multivitamin daily.
HER SKIN-CARE REGIMEN
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, Kiehl’s Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol-Free Toner, Kiehl’s Sodium PCA Oil-Free Moisturizer and, in the summer months, a tinted moisturizer with SPF 15. “I get patches of dry skin once in a while, but that’s my only real concern.”
HER LIFESTYLE
“I have a stressful job, and I don’t get as much sleep as I should—on average between six to eight hours a night. My energy level is never constant; it’s like a roller coaster.”
HER EXERCISE ROUTINE
“I take a dance class once a week, usually contemporary, jazz or ballet.” Three times a week, she hits the elliptical at the gym, followed by 20 minutes of weightlifting and 10 minutes of stretching.
WHAT THE DOCTORS SAY
“The biggest change Gillian needs to make is with her diet,” says Dr. Perricone. “She’s only getting about half the protein she needs.” Active 20-somethings with a regular exercise regimen need to consume about 70 grams of protein daily for optimal cellular repair. Instead of vegetarian options, Dr. Perricone recommends animal-based sources such as turkey and chicken. He also suggests eating healthy fats (found in olive oil, nuts, seeds, fatty fish or fish-oil supplements) to promote glowing skin and strong hair and nails. “Having] fruit rather than juice or sweets will soothe sugar cravings,” adds Dr. Weil, “and to see if she really needs to stay off gluten, a GP can test for celiac disease.” For strong bones and increased protection against breast cancer, DiCesare’s multivitamin should include both calcium and vitamin D. Chronic stress accelerates aging and disease because it weakens the immune system and elevates hormones like cortisol, which, in large amounts and over long periods of time, can have detrimental effects, says Dr. Perricone. Although DiCesare already gets plenty of exercise, partaking in yoga, tai chi, meditation or a spiritual practice could be helpful; Dr. Murad says she can boost her metabolism and energy levels by working out in the morning. To repair her dry skin and prevent photo-aging, she should consider applying a topical antioxidant like vitamin C underneath her daily moisturizer and, of course, she should continue to wear sunscreen. “[If she wears] an SPF of at least 30 every day, maybe she won’t have to think about cosmetic procedures down the road,” says Dr. Weil.
DOCTOR’S ORDERS
Aveeno Fresh Essentials Nourishing Moisturizer SPF 30 ($17, at drugstores); Vichy Aqualia Antiox new skin result deoxidising fresh treatment ($42, at drugstores); Super by Dr. Nicholas Perricone Ginger Gingerols 3-Minute Facial ($50, at Sephora.com)
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TEST OF TIME
Michelle Villett asked asked five women to reveal their diet, skin-care and exercise habits—and then got the world’s top anti-aging docs to weigh in.
GILLIAN DICESARE, 25
“I’m not scared of aging,” says DiCesare, a womenswear coordinator at Holt Renfrew in Toronto. “I noticed some wrinkles under my eyes when I turned 25, but it’s nothing I’m worried about yet.” She’s working on managing her more pressing concerns: work-related stress and a suspected gluten sensitivity, along with “trying to stay as positive as I can.” “It can be hard sometimes, because in your 20s, you’re still discovering what you want to do, who you want to be and where you want to go.”
HER DIET
For breakfast, DiCesare has toasted rice bread with margarine or jam, orange juice and tea; for lunch, she has a salad with tofu or chickpeas. (“I’m not a vegetarian, but I’m really picky about meat when I eat out.”) Dinner might be chicken with rice or quinoa, steamed vegetables and a glass of wine, followed by gluten-free cookies if she has a sugar craving. She also takes vitamin C and a multivitamin daily.
HER SKIN-CARE REGIMEN
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, Kiehl’s Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol-Free Toner, Kiehl’s Sodium PCA Oil-Free Moisturizer and, in the summer months, a tinted moisturizer with SPF 15. “I get patches of dry skin once in a while, but that’s my only real concern.”
HER LIFESTYLE
“I have a stressful job, and I don’t get as much sleep as I should—on average between six to eight hours a night. My energy level is never constant; it’s like a roller coaster.”
HER EXERCISE ROUTINE
“I take a dance class once a week, usually contemporary, jazz or ballet.” Three times a week, she hits the elliptical at the gym, followed by 20 minutes of weightlifting and 10 minutes of stretching.
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WHAT THE DOCTORS SAY
“The biggest change Gillian needs to make is with her diet,” says Dr. Perricone. “She’s only getting about half the protein she needs.” Active 20-somethings with a regular exercise regimen need to consume about 70 grams of protein daily for optimal cellular repair. Instead of vegetarian options, Dr. Perricone recommends animal-based sources such as turkey and chicken. He also suggests eating healthy fats (found in olive oil, nuts, seeds, fatty fish or fish-oil supplements) to promote glowing skin and strong hair and nails. “Having] fruit rather than juice or sweets will soothe sugar cravings,” adds Dr. Weil, “and to see if she really needs to stay off gluten, a GP can test for celiac disease.” For strong bones and increased protection against breast cancer, DiCesare’s multivitamin should include both calcium and vitamin D. Chronic stress accelerates aging and disease because it weakens the immune system and elevates hormones like cortisol, which, in large amounts and over long periods of time, can have detrimental effects, says Dr. Perricone. Although DiCesare already gets plenty of exercise, partaking in yoga, tai chi, meditation or a spiritual practice could be helpful; Dr. Murad says she can boost her metabolism and energy levels by working out in the morning. To repair her dry skin and prevent photo-aging, she should consider applying a topical antioxidant like vitamin C underneath her daily moisturizer and, of course, she should continue to wear sunscreen. “[If she wears] an SPF of at least 30 every day, maybe she won’t have to think about cosmetic procedures down the road,” says Dr. Weil.
DOCTOR’S ORDERS
Aveeno Fresh Essentials Nourishing Moisturizer SPF 30 ($17, at drugstores); Vichy Aqualia Antiox new skin result deoxidising fresh treatment ($42, at drugstores); Super by Dr. Nicholas Perricone Ginger Gingerols 3-Minute Facial ($50, at Sephora.com)){kind=link}