We've all heard "Age is just a number!" and "You’re as young as you feel!" Well, we say "ptooey!" to that. There's no use in feeling 10-years younger if you can't get mistaken for somebody who is.
The good news is that it's easier than ever to look and feel more youthful and energetic than you ever have. With the help of today's leading skin, hair, and makeup experts, we've gathered the most effective ways to turn back the clock, from the color and length of your hair to the most effective skincare products. No matter what your age, these tips will have you feeling and looking way BEAUTIFULLY YOUNGER.
STAY HYDRATED
Dry, flakey skin can cause makeup to build up in wrinkles and creases, adding years to your complexion. The simple solution? Make sure your daily skincare regimen includes a good moisturizer.
While dry skin on your face is a no-no, most women forget about how aging dry hair can be. The key to youthful-looking hair is to do a weekly deep conditioning treatment. This will put moisture back into the hair.
It's easy to add a deep conditioning treatment to your weekly routine. Put a moisturizing hair mask on with a shower cap and watch TV for an hour. If you want to see even better results, heat the shower cap on low heat with a blow dryer. This is great for the hair and the scalp.
LIGHTEN UP
Another tip also considers lightening your lipstick color, and use light to medium toned lipsticks in sheer, creamy, or glossy textures. Deep, matte lipsticks can create a harsh look. Also, lighter colors won't look as obvious if they bleed into lines around the mouth.
TREAT MORE THAN YOUR FACE
When it comes to anti-aging skincare routines, it's easy to put all the focus on your face and forget about your other 2,000 parts. Don’t forget your lips! Lips are often neglected in skin care regimens, but dry or cracking lips can make a person’s entire face look older. We recommend the daily use of beeswax or petroleum-based lip balms to protect the lips from chapping. In addition to your lips, it's important not to neglect the hands and décolleté. Wrinkles and sun damage in these areas are easy giveaways of one’s age.
EAT SMART
When it comes to food, what you eat can help you put your best face forward. Researchers have found that certain foods help not only moisturize your skin but also help prevent wrinkles, reduce redness, and improve circulation. (Translation: You really can eat your way to a rosy glow.)Next time you go to the grocery store, remember that what you eat is just as important as what you put on your skin. The following superfoods will not only help you look younger, but they'll also make you feel younger as well. Eat now and thank us later:
1. Romaine Lettuce - Improves circulation
2. Strawberries - Prevents skin from sagging
3. Eggs - Makes skin softer and firmer
4. Almonds - Increases moisture
5. Olive Oil - Helps skin resist UV damage
6. Fruits – lots of fruits because it makes your skin glowy and dewy.
ADD ANTIOXIDANTS
While a diet rich in antioxidants is key to helping our bodies eliminate free radicals and prevent heart disease and cancer, they’ve become equally as important in anti-aging skincare. Antioxidants are like fire extinguishers that put out the flames in the skin caused by UV light exposure. Popular topical antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin A, CoEnzyme Q-10, shiitake complex, and caffeine can help calm irritated skin, prevent wrinkles and sun damage, and tighten and tone skin. I recommend using an antioxidant in the morning to make sure you maintain a youthful glow.GET YOUR BEAUTY SLEEP
Studies show that sleep is nature's beauty treatment, and lack of it can lead to obvious physical signs, such as sunken eyes, dark circles, and puffiness. And it's not just one night's bad sleep that can set you back; it's possible that the effects of missing one hour here and there can build up, and your body can show signs of chronic sleep deprivation over time. A lack of sleep also increases the levels of cortisol in your body, which can lead to problems in the skin, such as breakouts.To make sure you get a full 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night, shut off anything stimulating an hour before bedtimes, such as a television, computer, or iPhone, or iPad. Dim the lights, get into bed, and curl up with a good book.
MOVE IT
The good news about exercise is that it’s never too late to start. Just 20 minutes of brisk walking or running a day can get you on your way to a healthier and younger lifestyle. In addition to helping you shed unwanted pounds, recent studies have shown that exercise can alter the course of aging. Case in point? Mice who ran 45 minutes, three times a week, proved to have not only more brain activity and muscle mass than their sedentary counterparts, but also more hair with less gray. We’ll jog to that!In addition, I’ve asked some bloggers….
How about you, what makes you feel more beautiful?
Funny how I drank water immediately after reading your blog! lol! The stuff you shared are all true. It's the disciplining part that's very challenging. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat tips for sure, eating healthy and staying hydrated are so important. Love your blog btw xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Teona dear!
DeleteThank you for the great tips! I think drinking water is the most important of all!
ReplyDeletewww.livanies.com
Never forget the basic water.. as in NEVER!
DeleteIt's the sleep that I can never get enough of! And with the work load, comes all the junk food that I feed myself.
ReplyDeleteOh my, please stay away with junk foods. It will make you bloated. Have fruits instead.
Deletethanks for sharing these tips, they would help a bunch <3
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting too! Hugs.
DeleteSome great tips here. I always thought darker hair made me look pretty young, until I dyed my hair blonde then I was like OHHH WAIT.... Not I keep it lighter to look younger as I've gotten older lol
ReplyDeleteDon't worry, at least you know what shades suits you now. Enjoy being young!
DeleteGreat post! I agree that eating smarter and ensuring your have you daily intake of water is very important.
ReplyDeleteYes, like at least 75% of our body is water (please correct me if am wrong!) We need water to survive and be healthy.
DeleteGreat tips, specially the ones about sleeping and running. I love the idea of keeping less grey hair with running.
ReplyDeleteI feel beautiful when I feel confident and I feel confident when I have a smile on my face and of course head to toe perfect outfit, make up and hair! ��
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That's the spirit GoldenMedGirl! Thank you!
DeleteGreat tips, love the one that running keeps grey hair away.
ReplyDeleteThings that makes me feel beautiful are success and excercise. It makes me confident and with that beautiful!
Thanks for sharing this. Really useful!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Iman. Go and be beautiful!
DeleteSuch a lovely post! I liked that you have taken from different female bloggers for this. I personally think eating well and self love is important to look young and pretty :)
ReplyDeleteI agree, and thank you for your sweet comment! Be beautiful always.
DeleteHydration, antioxidants & sleep.. wow they all are so important & I'm really missing on these three. Thanks for reminding me!
ReplyDeleteIf you have all of these, you don't need to cover our faces with thick makeup just to look brighter in our selfie.
DeleteI try to keep these tips in mind. I try work on drinking plenty of water, but I admit, I do love my junk food. I won't give that up.
ReplyDeleteOh junk food will only give you junk too. Wait until you reach 40 :)
DeleteThese are great tips to look beautifully young ever. I will keep this in mind.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kemi! Keep on drinking water and have lots of sleep.
DeleteSurrounded by your loved ones and had a great time just watching movie, sipping coffee and do nothing. That's what makes me younger and feeling beautiful inside.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's inspiring from a guy perspective Thank you!
DeleteGreat tips.I thing what you eat is more important than what Ypu put on your skin.Lovelorn fruits.
ReplyDeleteWhat fruits do you love to it Amrita?
DeleteDrinking water is just so important! I'm definitely one of those who always forgets too. Great list of suggestions!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting Sophie!
DeleteMy secret are drink more water, exercise , eat healthy and use the right skincare.
ReplyDeleteThat's so right! And when we do it regularly, its not that hard anymore. It became part of our lifestyle.
DeleteGreat tips! Eating healthy and keeping myself hydrated makes me feel beautiful too <3
ReplyDeleteIt is simple, we are what we eat.
DeleteGreat tips and advice. Will try to get more sleep, more exercise and eat healthy food.
ReplyDeleteThat's great Linda. We should let kids do it while they are young.
DeleteI try to "move it" as often as I can during the week and eat as healthily as I can. Awesome tips
ReplyDeleteHello Anosa,
DeleteJust move it and shake it!
Thanks so much for those tips! It is so true that looking beautiful is not only what you apply on the outside, it is what you feel on the inside too!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Everest
www.everestsays.com
I agree.
DeleteWhat we apply on our skin is just a enhancement. But shouldn't be the foundation of beauty.
Thanks for the sharing! They looks so pretty in anyway too!! I need to drink more and get my skin hydrated!
ReplyDeleteHello Sharon,
DeleteLet's chug more gallons of water!
These are great tips Blaire! For me, my beauty sleep is must else I get dark circles below my eyes. Hydration is also important to detoxify skin.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ana.
DeleteLet's take some advice from Sleeping Beauty!
Great tips. Saved the link. Will try to follow these. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou are always welcome here!
Deleteww how awesome, these are all great tips, and drinking water is so important.
ReplyDeleteYes, the more water you drink, the more healthier our skin!
Deletealways telling my clients to drink water and keep hydrated, so important for health and beauty. You are what you eat and drink :)
ReplyDeleteHigh five on that Helen!
Deleteyea! you are right~ gonna follow all this to make myself stress-free and look younger
ReplyDeleteThat's my girl! Let's promote drinking more water for a healthier you!
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