Enter: The skin, body, and full identity renaissance of our 20s.
As life would have it, our hormones missed that very important memo.
But that’s when things are functioning normally.
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And, things get evenmorecomplicated and unpredictable when your body isn’t in balance.
Meet the Experts
Keep reading to see how to deal with your hormones below.
Skin
“Whatever is going on inside our body reflects on the outside,” notes Granato.
Granato recommends preventing this by simply upping your water intake.
“Supplement with collagen supplements or gummies to fight free radicals and support skin function.”
He recommends GrandeGUMMIES Vegan Collagen Booster Gummies.
“As skin becomes drier it becomes more important to protect the skin barrier and lock in hydration.
Drier skin and water loss can lead to redness, sensitivity and irritation and emphasize fine lines and wrinkles.
Skin begins to appear dull and lose its youthful glow and radiance,” explains Sobel.
“Begin using it every other day for a week, and then daily in the evenings.
He recommends the Sobel Skin Rx 4.5% Retinol Complex Night Treatment.
Hair
One of the hallmarks of puberty is navigating and cultivating a newfound relationship with hair.
If your 20s feel like puberty 2.0, know that it may come with its own hairy trials.
Only in this case, hairlossis the culprit.
“Optimal lifestyle changes, as well asvitamin Dsupplementation is important for hair loss.”
And don’t forget the mental benefits of a good workout.
“Exercisehas been shown to promote clearing of toxins from the body and prolonging life,” says Kobets.
Your best plan of attack is drinking lots of water and making sure your nutrient levels are in check.
This is true at any age.”
check that you’re getting all your necessary vitamins, too, with a daily supplement.
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