It is now more possible than ever to look ten years younger with natural, high-quality skincare products. Follow these lifestyle and beauty tips to turn back time.

WHAT AGES OUR SKIN IN THE FIRST PLACE?

To turn back time, we need to identify what pushes it forward in the first place. It would seem that taking good care of our skin, using a moisturizer, getting enough sleep, and staying out of the sun would be enough to maintain youthful, glowing skin well into our forties. However, this simply isn't the case when you face the aging process. A whole host of external and internal forces work against our skin over time, causing premature aging. Fortunately, there are ways to look ten years younger – without expensive, risky surgeries – that are sustainable and healthy. Before we delve into these tips and tricks, let's look at the age of our skin.

✘ Weather

There is still one thing you cannot control in this modern world: the weather. Depending on the climate you live in, the external air temperature and moisture content can rob your skin of its youth and vitality. Dry, hot climates are extremely harsh on the epidermis, causing it to lose moisture at a rapid rate every day. Similarly, extremely cold climates, both humid and dry, can cause wear and tear as your skin struggles to stay balanced amidst an icy assault. A harsh, icy wind can strip every ounce of moisture from the skin barrier, leading to chapping, flaking, and irritation. Dramatically changing climates – like the desert with hot, dry days and cold, windy nights – can be particularly damaging, causing chronically dry skin.

✘ Poor Nutrition

Just like any other organ in the body, the skin relies on healthy nutrients, antioxidants, minerals, and water to function properly. Introducing toxins, synthetic ingredients, and chemicals causes damage. Refined sugars, alcohol, excess salt, and the like make our bodies work overtime processing, consuming more energy and water. The few minerals, vitamins, or antioxidants we may have consumed with a poor diet are not enough to adequately fuel each of our body's intricate systems.

✘ Insufficient Hydration

The body is, on average, 60% water. The largest organ in the body – the epidermis – is 64% water, which means staying hydrated is crucial if we want our skin to look and feel its best. Just one day without proper water intake (about 3-4 liters for the average adult) can leave us dehydrated. Our skin thirsts for water and can show signs of dehydration almost immediately. Lips will chap, the skin around the forehead and mouth tightens, and our hands may even feel dry and scratchy. Water plumps our cells – including the millions that make up our skin.

✘ Bad Habits

Lifestyle choices have some influence on how young or old our skin can look. Smoking cigarettes is particularly harmful, and it has long been proven to cause premature aging. Similarly, alcohol consumption robs our body of its youth and vibrancy, dehydrating our entire system and leading to damaged, dry, and dull skin. A lack of sleep and exercise can also hinder a youthful-looking appearance. It is recommended that adults get about 8 hours of sleep per night, and many fall short of this. Insufficient rest can decrease our appetite, cause dark circles, disrupt our workout routine, and lead to mental stress.

HOW TO PREVENT THE SIGNS OF AGING?

While we cannot completely stop the aging process – thanks to Father Time – we can prevent and reduce the signs of its presence in several ways.

✔ Healthy Eating

A diet packed with whole foods, healthy grains, and seasonal produce helps our skin recover from external stressors and environmental wear and tear every day. Processing healthy food is also easier for our bodies and helps the entire system function better. The skin's natural barrier is sensitive to imbalances, which can expose your face, neck, and entire body to nature's whims. A healthy diet rich in antioxidants, vitamins, essential fats, and minerals ensures the skin can regulate itself better, promoting a balanced ecosystem.

✔ Good Hydration

As mentioned above, poor hydration immediately dries out the skin; sufficient moisture is essential. To remain tight, youthful, and radiant, the skin needs enough water. Combined with hydrating skincare products, water intake is one of the best things you can do to turn back time.

✔ Skin Protection

The life-giving, earth-warming sunshine is, unfortunately, the cause of our aging skin. There's no denying that sunbathing gives us much-needed vitamin D and an enviable tan, but spending too much time in the sun without SPF protection can be damaging to youthful skin. A high-quality sunscreen, such as our products from the [ comfort zone ] Sun Soul line, made with biomimetic peptides to counteract signs of aging, is the best protection for the skin against the sun's UVA and UVB rays. Regularly visiting a dermatologist to prevent moles and sunspots can also be beneficial for staying healthy in the sun.

✔ Daily Skincare Regime

Establishing a morning and evening skincare routine can help restore the skin to its natural balance at the beginning and end of each day. Our skin does wonders protecting us from everything we encounter and will likely show scars over time in the form of age spots, fine lines, and wrinkles. Creating a nourishing, hydrating multi-step routine is helpful for minimizing the signs of aging. High-quality products rich in antioxidants, collagen, vitamins, and peptides are your best defense against father time.

[ comfort zone ] ANTI-AGING SKINCARE PRODUCTS

While we cannot completely stop the aging process – thanks to Father Time – we can prevent and reduce the signs of its presence in several ways. Read on to discover which lines and products best address the needs of your aging skin, from nourishment to correction.

HYDRAMEMORY

Water is the most important life-giving substance on this planet, making it one of the best things you can put into and onto your body. [comfort zone] combines nature with science to create a powerful, effective anti-aging line of moisturizers, serums, and masks that boost the skin's natural hydration. Hyaluronic acid adds extra moisture to thirsty skin, helping it retain much more than it naturally can. Hydramemory Mask works wonders on tired, dull skin for an instantly dewy, radiant complexion. To refresh your eye contours, the gentle formula of Hydramemory Eye Gel reduces puffiness and evens out undereye bags in the thin area under the eyes. Discover Hydramemory

RICH SORBET CREAM

LIGHT SORBET CREAM

SERUM

ESSENTIAL

Oil-based active ingredients and sugar beet extract shine in this cleansing line. The Essential line from [comfort zone] gives daily routines an extra boost. Cleansing your skin is a fundamental step in any anti-aging skincare routine. Your skin cannot properly absorb moisturizers, serums, and hydrating masks without first being free of dirt, sweat, and grime. The fresh, delicate formula of Essential Micellar Water, made with Betaine, gently and efficiently removes makeup without the need to wash afterwards. Essential Toner applied next is an alcohol-free toner that balances your skin without drying it out. Regardless of your skin type, choose a cleanser from the Essential line, and your skin will surely thank you. Discover Essential

MICELLAR WATER

TONER

MILK

SKIN REGIMEN

City dwellers can rest assured, knowing their skin is in good hands. Skin Regimen was developed with city residents in mind. Every product in the Skin Regimen line is designed to combat the harmful, aging effects of man-made pollutants and daily stressors. The unisex products include age-protective moisturizers, creams, boosters, and overnight masks. Furthermore, this complete line includes products to round out any skincare routine. Internal and external stressors wreak havoc on our delicate skin. Accentuate your skin's natural beauty and put your freshest face forward. Discover Skin Regimen

DETOX CLEANSER

URBAN SHIELD SPF30

NIGHT RENEWAL CREAM

SUBLIME SKIN

This anti-aging-focused skincare line will have you feeling and looking your best, no matter your age. Sublime Skin's conscious formulas work a thick and firm tired, sagging skin. Sublime Skin Rich Cream's supple, creamy formula targets mature skin, specifically fine lines around the face, cheeks, and forehead. Additionally, the line includes other star products such as a lifting mask, eye cream, firming serum, and more. The Sublime Skin Color Perfect matches skin tone and acts as a sunscreen and concealer, hiding age spots and preventing the formation of others. Discover Sublime Skin

INTENSIVE SERUM

CREAM

FLUID CREAM

Adopt a new way of thinking about aging

Our society has long taught us that youthfulness is only skin deep. However, this mindset is rapidly changing. A healthy, confident mind, body, and spirit are fast becoming the calling cards of beauty. By taking good care of your skin and body using high-quality, natural products, you can age gracefully – one that is not brought on by a fast-paced lifestyle or extreme stressors. When we nourish our physical bodies with high-quality personal care products, we feel more confident and enthusiastic about life. When nurtured, this kind of vibrancy will never fade. Getting older is a privilege some don't get. As we change from season to season, so too should our skincare regimen. [ comfort zone ] formulates every product with the user in mind by taking special care to use the best, organic, and natural ingredients. As a certified B Corp, we go beyond simply providing fantastic skincare options. We act as stewards of the planet and strive to leave this earth better than we found it. You can rest assured and be confident that your purchases are more than just skin deep, too.