Commentary by Mandy Cook
Be honest: You feel much younger than you look, correct? Most of us do.
Research featured in the December issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association found that 70 percent of nearly 6,500 surveyed subjects feel at least three years younger than their actual age. It’s no surprise, then, that many of us seek ways to get our outward appearance to match our inner youthfulness.
I see a lot of clients that come in because they’re concerned with aging. It’s wrinkles, enlarged pores, spots, sagging skin and other such issues.
Popular non-invasive procedures include hair reduction, skin fillers, chemical peels, laser treatments and Botox. As with skin, hair also plays a role in our self-image and confidence – especially when there’s too much of it where we’d rather see none.
I recall a client, whose facial hair made her uneasy about pursuing a job promotion. After just a couple hair-removal treatments, her confidence grew enough to apply for that position, which she got. And therein lies the greatest benefit of investing in one’s appearance. If a small cosmetic tweak makes you feel better, you’ll have more energy, and face people and situations differently. Your confidence carries on to everything else you do.
Whether one wishes to tweak his or her appearance, I encourage men and women to invest in themselves – even if just taking a few minutes to breathe, turn off the phone and treat themselves to some relaxation. When you feel better, you’re a better person.
Mandy Cook is an esthetician and massage therapist with SKINnovations at St.Vincent Fishers. For more information, e-mail info@youarecurrent.
