How to look 5 years younger
It is fair to say that there is a general obsession with most people over 40 (both men and women) with staying young. There are make-over shows, anti-ageing cosmetics and many people willing to spend a small fortune on cosmetic surgery to delay the process of ageing as long as possible.
However, you don’t have to break the bank to look and feel your best. Here are ten easy and inexpensive ways to take years off of your appearance and keep it that way.
Dazzle them with brilliance – Unfortunately, as we age our teeth tend to discolour due to the many cups of tea and coffee we have enjoyed and for some due to tobacco too. Brighten your smile by using over the counter tooth whiteners or ask your dentist to help you out with professional grade options.
Moisturise – Dry skin looks dull and lackluster. Use a moisturizer on your face (including an eye cream) and don’t forget to also use it on your hands and body. It is especially important that your hands remain soft and supple as they are great at giving your age away! Keep some hand cream handy at your desk, in the car or by the sink. This rule applies to men as much as it does to women.
Stay in the shade – We all know that the sun is dangerously damaging to your skin, so make sure to protect yourself.
Maintain your eye brows! Be sure to keep your eye brows neatly trimmed, especially between the eyes! Men should pay particular attention to this as they grow older and their eyebrows seem to get lonely and meet in the middle and generally take on a life of their own.
Say no to facial hair! Some people like their beards and goatees and that is okay, but if you want to look younger, you’ll achieve that more effectively if you’re clean shaven. Ladies…. head for the bleach!
Dark circles under your eyes – It is proven that you can fight dark circles by getting a good night’s sleep and eating well. Also try an under-eye concealer.
Nose and ears – The cruel reality for men is that hairs begin sprouting from the most unlikely places as they grow older. You can pick up an ear and nose hair trimmer at your local chemist for very little money and they are simple and easy to use.
Experiment with your hair – A slight change in the colour, length and style of your hair could take years off your appearance. If you’re not prepared to be drastic or if your budget doesn’t permit, then spend half an hour experiementing with your hair in a non-permanent way. If you normally wear your hair tied up, practice styles that allow your locks to flow. Alternatively, if you always have your hair down, try hair updos until you find one that flatters you. At sites like Hair Updos Image Library you’ll find the best hair updos images so you can find the perfect style for you.
Wear colour! Both men and women (but especially men) tend to wear darker coloured clothes as they get older. Try to brighten up your wardrobe with a few splashes of colour in a shade that complements your skin and eye colour.
From studious to stunning – Contact lenses will help you to look years younger and if your budget stretches that far, consider lasik surgery to permanently correct vision problems.
Take a hike! Even if it is just a walk around the block, or perhaps a few minutes on an exercise bike, try to incorporate a little exercise into your daily routine. Exercise will help you maintain good posture, keep your weight in check, lessen stress (which causes wrinkles), and boost blood flow (which keeps your whole body well oxygenated), not to mention that it keeps you fit!
