One of my favorite quotes comes from famous fashion designer and perfume creator Coco Chanel who said, “A woman has the age she deserves.” Do you feel your age? I’m guessing, probably not. Do you look your age? Hmm, that’s another story, isn’t it?
Women over 40 realize that every new wrinkle is a big deal. But can you really look ten years younger? Is today’s 40’s the new 30’s … and 50’s the new 40’s … and 60’s the new 50’s? For many, the answer is YES! Just look at the booming cosmetic surgery industry - there’s everything from Botox and lip-plumpers to facelifts and implants to make you look younger. And if cosmetic surgery isn’t your thing, you must have noticed all the anti-aging products and treatments on the market, including soaps, lotions and creams. All proof that the anti-aging movement is in full swing.
You may feel and look good on the inside, but your skin is sure to give your age away on the outside if you don’t take care of it. Do anti-aging products really work? Some people swear by them. I’m also a believer because I’ve investigated these products, personally tried them, seen results firsthand and heard from satisfied FineGiftSoaps.com customers.
One company whose popular anti-aging products can help revitalize your skin is L’OCCITANE. Check out their appropriately named Immortelle line. There are more than 600 types of Immortelle flowers, yet L’OCCITANE uses only one organically-grown, superior variety that contains an optimal amount of a key active anti-aging component. I love that this flower is found on Corsica, also known as the “Island of Beauty.” The secret ingredient in Immortelle products is essential oil that possesses anti-free radical and anti-wrinkle properties. This essential oil is rare, precious, pure and free from chemical residue. Even when dried, Immortelle flowers retain its color and form. Many believe its properties hold the secret to eternal youth, which is why Immortelle is also known as “everlasting.”
Can you turn back the clock and look younger? Don’t waste time thinking about it, give it a try! There are many anti-aging products to explore. Refresh your face with a smoothing exfoliator … Indulge in a precious cream or a cream mask … Treat yourself to an eye balm or an elixir … Experience a brightening cleansing foam or brightening toner … Or invigorate your skin with a renewing serum or essential face water. Whatever you decide, enjoy not looking your age!


The Soap Dish is the personal blog of Valerie Kolkjen, president & founder of FineGiftSoaps.com. Val uses her blog to share her insights into the world of luxury body care and loves to share exciting new ways for treating your skin right.