Timeless Beauty

The worldwide industry of developing and manufacturing anti-aging products have been raking in billions of dollars worth of gross sales each year. Their customers' ages range from their early thirties to their late seventies, or even beyond. Yet, every last one wants to see dramatic results from the anti-aging products they use. Though the traditional adage that beauty is only skin deep and relatively seen through the eyes of the beholder holds true in many instances, the illusion of looking young forever still remains the primary criteria for physical attractiveness. Naturally pushing back the aging process requires a lot of discipline and determination. Through regular exercise and a healthy balanced diet, you'll achieve a fit body with great muscle tone. However, if you want to rejuvenate your aging skin cells to prevent fine lines from forming, then you'd need a little more help. You may use powerful serums or concentrated creams applied topically. Alternatively, you

Surf and Sunset at Holden Beach, NC Photo © hibbets.net What is your definition of the good life? Is it the capability to buy luxuries you want and provide the needs of your family without worrying about the bills and other household expenses? Is it the opportunities to travel and see the world with someone you love? Is it possessing objects of value priced along the six-figure range each? Or, is it feeling a complete satisfaction over the quality of life you're living even when you and your family aren't part of the A-List citizens in your neighborhood? To me, the last definition is my idea of a good life. I don't need wealth, fame or prestige. I only need a place to rest my head peacefully, to do the things I want, and to be who I am without prejudice. And, in one of my visualizations of what this "good life" constitutes, I could see a beach house in a quiet community somewhere south. If you're living in North Carolina, then you'd have heard of

Let's face it. The collagen in our skin will continue to shrivel up and reduce its elasticity. With less surface moisture on skin in our maturity than when we were just in our twenties, our aging skin starts to show shiny scaly patches that itch. Some people begin to develop skin tags and warts on their decolletage, the area around the neck, shoulders, and the tops of the breasts for women. We will weaken and become vulnerable to developing heart disease and circulatory problems, muscle and joint pains, peeing difficulties, dental problems, nervous tics, memory gaps, and gradual loss of eyesight. Naturally, the first signs of aging on skin are the crow's feet and laugh lines on our faces, and the wrinkly skin around the face and neck areas. Not all night creams, anti-aging toners, and pure antioxidant serums can stop the aging process on our skin cells and the rest of our body, but the most potent of them can delay the effects, especially when applied on the early signs o