Three Tiers to Health & Wellness With Jennie Garth
“Choosing” yourself is a radical act of self-love that demands to be celebrated. It’s a simple yet poignant mission to prioritize personal health, healing and happiness. For acclaimed “Beverly Hills, 90210” star, Jennie Garth, the phrase “I choose me” started out as a line in a script but became so much more – first her personal quest for contentment and gratitude and, later, a call for others to follow suit.
Today, this slogan is at the very core of her holistic approach to healthy aging and a huge reason we chose her as our brand ambassador. Between her mission to live a healthy balanced lifestyle and the fact that she’s been a long-time admirer of our founder, Dr. Nicholas Perricone, for his innovative Three-Tier approach to skincare and wellness, it was a natural fit.
But how does a busy woman in her 50s make time for self-care? Read on as she reveals some of her secrets to looking and feeling her very best each and every day.
TIER 1: Healthy, Balanced Diet
Jennie’s Pro Tip: Choose yourself by starting each day on a nutritious note to set yourself up for a productive, feel-good day.
Prioritizing her health amidst a packed, ever-changing schedule is a must for Jennie. She starts each day with a green smoothie to fuel her through the morning and into the afternoon. One recipe that’s become her go-to is as follows:
- 1 banana
- ½ cup kale
- ½ cup spinach
- ½ cup frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon chia & hemp seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Unsweetened almond milk
- MCT oil
- Vegan protein powder
- Ice
Her secret? Finding recipes that strike a balance between healthy and tasty. One of Jennie’s recent go-to snacks, especially when work travel, meetings and life pull her in all different directions, has been a green apple with unsweetened almond butter. Easy to take on the go yet healthy and delicious, it’s the perfect solution for when hunger strikes between meals.
TIER 2: Physical & Mental Wellness
Jennie’s Pro Tip: Choose yourself by blocking out time on your calendar to prioritize your physical and mental health. Just make sure you don’t take advantage of the “Reschedule” or “Cancel” buttons.
For Jennie, working out has become a powerful declaration of self-care that she works into her weekday calendar three times per week. By dedicating this time to herself and focusing on building strength, she leaves the gym feeling confident and grateful, setting a positive tone for her day and reinforcing her commitment to health. On the weekends, she prioritizes light exercise outdoors, which delivers the added benefit of having time to unplug, breathe and recharge. Whether she’s on a hike with her daughters or taking a long walk with her dogs, it’s mixing in intentional moments of peace that keep her present and grounded.
These moments of self-care don’t have to come in the form of being active, though. After all, there are so many ways to prioritize yourself in the day-to-day. Some of the ways Jennie does so include:
Keeping a journal. Take a few minutes each day to jot down your inner thoughts and feelings. It’s cathartic, we promise. Or switch it up and write down what you’re thankful for each day like Jennie does in her gratitude journal. Drawing a bath. As basic as it may seem, this is one of Jennie’s preferred ways to disconnect from life’s busyness in order to center herself. - With its bevy of benefits — from reducing stress and boosting circulation to improving flexibility and posture — stretching has been big for Jennie this year. She sets aside 30 minutes before bed to do so and it’s become a meditative ritual that helps her wind down each night.
Checking in with loved ones. Perhaps most importantly is one-on-one time with the people you love most in life. For Jennie, that means checking in with her daughters daily, whether through FaceTime or in person. This connection and support from and with her family is one of her favorite times of the day.
TIER 3: Advanced Topical Skincare
Jennie’s Pro Tip: Invest in skincare that’s backed by science.
Jennie trusts Perricone MD’s science-backed skincare thanks, in part, to our clinically proven results. After all, there’s a reason she refers to Dr. Perricone as “the skincare king.” Her top three picks for doing just that?
Why Jennie Loves It: “It’s the ultimate dream — a clinically proven moisturizer that never sleeps. So, while I get my beauty rest, it delivers intense hydration resulting in firmer, more radiant-looking skin”
How It Works: This rich, ultra-nourishing moisturizer works overnight with three forms of retinol to help support during the skin's natural recovery and renewal process by promoting a visible reduction in lines and wrinkles. It delivers intense hydration to thoroughly replenish and protect the skin's moisture barrier for a more rested complexion by morning.
Why Jennie Loves It: “My eye area can be very sensitive, and I love how this eye cream deeply nourishes and comforts my skin. I feel like I look more awake after using this eye cream.”
How It Works: This advanced eye cream uses a proprietary liquid crystal delivery system for faster, effective delivery of key ingredients. In doing so, supercharged Vitamin C Ester, nourishing omegas and rejuvenating copper tripeptide work in tandem to target and dramatically improve the look and feel of dark circles, puffiness, crow’s feet, lines and loss of firmness. The result is more awakened, youthful-looking eyes.
Why Jennie Loves It: “I love how this moisturizer deeply nourishes and leaves my skin feeling so soft, smooth and protected.”
How It Works: This weightless, multi-tasking powerhouse corrects, prevents and protects with a mineral-based sunscreen. It simultaneously reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, uneven texture, uneven tone, dullness, redness and enlarged pores. With it, you’ll have a complexion that’s not only protected against aging UVA and burning UVB rays but shielded against dryness and sun damage as well.
There you have it. Now when you’re deciding how to choose yourself, you can turn to Jennie for some inspiration.
