May 16, 2022
Audrey Hepburn,
a Screen Legend and a
truly iconic
beauty, said
“The beauty of a woman grows with
the passing years.”
I was reflecting on previous discussions I have had
on ageism as I read yet another
comment on beauty and aging
youthfully. The debate centered around the question of
whether we should accept and indeed celebrate the aging of our
appearance as a reflection of the wisdom gained as we grow older,
or whether, as I believe, we should do all we can to delay the
wrinkling, dryness and loss of radiance that naturally accompanies
aging, and endeavor to look vibrant and healthy as we age. Our
appearance, the quality of our skin, hair, teeth, eyes, is as much a
window to our overall as is our posture, gait
and mental acuity. Choosing to ward off dull, wrinkled skin and thinning,
lack-luster hair is not a question of vanity but a celebration
of our inner vitality. Today's conversation brings to you an expert
in the biology of skin and hair, to discuss how our
outward changes of aging may reflect our inner state
of health. Dr. Helen Knaggs, is the Vice President of Global
Research and Development for Nu Skin. With over 30 years of
experience in skin research and product development, including
years spent specializing in acne research, her expertise in skin
and hair biology has led to numerous publications and
patents. Dr. Knaggs earned bachelor’s degrees with honors in
biochemistry and pharmacology, and a doctorate degree from the
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University
of Leeds, England. She spent several years as a research biochemist
in the dermatology department of Leeds General Infirmary where her
work involved clinical and lab research, interpretation of trial
results and data reporting to corporate and scientific
communities. As vice president of Nu Skin Global Research
and Development, she works closely with the Nu Skin Scientific
Advisory Board to identify the latest research and trends in skin
care for the Nu Skin brand. We discuss how lifestyle as much as
inheritance affects the aging of your skin, and what you
can do to preserve both the health and
the beauty of your appearance from
inside out and outside in.
To learn more about the nutritional and skin
care products that will promote your youthful
aging, schedule a Living Younger Discovery call with
me at https://calendly.com/askdrgill/discovery-phone-chat
To discover how you can create your personal lifestyle roadmap to Growing Older Living Younger, visit www.askdrgill.com to order your copy of Growing Older Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and The Art of Retiring Comfortably, and schedule your Discovery call at https://calendly.com/askdrgill/discovery-phone-chat