Self care and anti aging techniques have certainly changed over the last decade and now that I'm in my 30's, I'm noticing more and more that all of my friends are utilizing injections to keep up. Whether it be Botox, peels, fillers - things I don't even know about, women younger and younger are trying them.
I'm team do you boo. Meaning I am all for doing whatever you want to your body as long as it makes you happy. Whether it be Botox to extreme plastic surgery, it's your body, you do you.
Personally, I'm both curious and absolutely terrified of injections. I like to do my research. I need long term, sound data from reputable companies. And then I also need testimonials from about 382 people before I even make an initial consultation. That being said, I will most likely (LOL, make that WILL) have some "work" done at some point in my life.
I wanted to talk about this because of how common it is becoming, how much women are talking about it with each other, and how much it still carries a bit of a taboo.
Aging has always been a battle for women. Men seem to get more distinguished and become sexier with grey hair and women have to do everything possible to prevent the wrinkles, greys, sagging and lines. And while I'm all for aging gracefully, owning getting older as a gift, I'm still a bit vain and I'd like to avoid some of these things in the process.
There are so many options for injections, lasers, peels - I sunk into an entire black hole the other night looking at just how many procedures exist. Honestly, it's all really overwhelming as someone who just figured out what clay masks are. But it's also really cool because this girl loves research and she loves good skin. I also happen to have a secret weapon - a best babe who is in the industry, and she knows her shit.
I like to think most women who hit 30 are at least semi curious about all the options when it comes to aging. I've been very lucky and I have some great skin. But at 32, I've started noticing the small imperfections and I'd love to explore what I can do to fix these as well as what to do as I continue to get older.
I want to keep it natural and I'm really into preserving what I've got going on. So I'm starting small. Microdermabrasion. I don't even think this qualifies as work, I think it's just an intense facial. But it's going to be the first thing I do outside of face masks and creams and I'm excited to see the results.
All of my friends are getting Botox. And while I'm not there yet, you bet your ass one day I'll be there, and then some (probably sooner than I think!). Obviously, you've got to do what works for you - whether that be to not touch what the world gave you or go full reconstruction, do your research, meet with a doctor, ask your friends - and then do what makes you healthy and HAPPY!