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What is your best advice for staying beautiful and young-looking, aside from topical items?
What is your best advice for staying beautiful and young-looking, aside from topical items? Share!
Find joy in what you spend your time doing as much and as often as possible! I also think general good advice like eating healthy, exercising regularly, and moderating any vices all ring true.
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Love with a open giving heart. Feel gratitude for all of your blessings. Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. Drink a lot of water. Exercise, meditate and pray. I’m 57 but people think I’m in my forties.
Always wear sunscreen
Feed your skin-,eat lots of fruits and veggies, cut down on sugar & processed foods, drink tea
Get exercise and lots of sleep -you skin and body needs it
Attitude -think young, have sense of humor
Smile-everyone looks more beautiful with a smile
Have confidence. It’s the one area everyone will struggle with. Yet the people I always felt were the most beautiful were the ones who were confident, relaxed, happy. They always seem younger than they are.
Water. Lots and lots of water
By keeping our health, body, exercices I think we can get it.
Stay out of the sun! I wish I would have known that when I was younger. I went out without sunscreen for years and always tanned without protection ‘because I didn’t burn anyway’.
Eat healthy, sleep well (eight hours at least), drink plenty of water and avoid the sun between 10am/16pm.
Ops, I meant 10am/4pm xD
More sleep and less sun!
Be with people who make you feel good about yourself, who are interesting, entertaining or just plain great to be around (and try to be that person for them). Worrying never changed anything or made it better, so try not to worry (I’m still working on that one). Exercise (in a way that you don’t absolutely loathe!), do a bit of yoga and WEAR SUNSCREEN (yes, it’s topical but it’s also health – skin cancer is never beautiful).
Be open to new experiences and find joy in simple things. People who are unhappy in their own skin, with their own lot in life, tend to resent, judge, and strike out at others who feel grounded and happy. They do not roll with the punches and let life’s disappointments roll off their shoulders and move on. They hang onto the bad stuff. Dissatisfaction and resentment are beauty killers . It shows on their faces especially as they age.
Basic stuff – drink lots of water, minimize sun exposure (and wear sunscreen if you do go out), don’t smoke, and drink alcohol in moderation. Also try to reduce stress as much as possible in your work/home life. Luckily all of these are affordable, especially when compared to a lot of beauty treatments. 🙂
Keep up with current trends and modify them to your particular age, coloring, income, etc. Nothing is more aging and unflattering than looking the same decade after decade. Get control over your eyebrows once and for all. Good eyebrows will keep you younger looking.
Avoid! Smoking, heavy drinking, skip sleeping, overly processed food, GMO’s and any artificially flavoured food. Avoid people you dislike. Avoid things that repulse you. Avoid gossip and unnecessary stress. Avoid feeling envious.
Eat as clean as possible, consume good amount of fatty acids (avocado, good olive oils, eggs), laugh a lot, have fun a lot, relax and have at least an hour to be in silence on your own. Be happy with what you are and have. Count your blessings instead of what you lack of. Excercise but only if is fun to you. Don’t stress over excesise. Love and be loved. But the good kind of. Love yourself and treat you as if you were the most valuable thing ever.
I stay out of the sun and wear sunscreen. I try to get 7-8 hours of sleep every night. Eat healthy!
Loving the change of topic! Being 19, I can’t really give tips on being young, but I try to stay out of the sun, and most importantly, being nice to everyone you meet. Kind people are the prettiest!
Enjoy and be grateful for what you have and the abilities you have. laugh and smile. Be happy. Don’t stress about things that aren’t worth stressing about. Just do what you can to fix it and let it be. I believe strongly in old sayings that have stood the test of time such as : Karma and “do unto others” . I believe in not smoking, drinking very little alcohol and try to keep it to clear spirits or red /white wine if you do(red is better for your skin, but stains your teeth). Watch what you put on your skin because the chemicals seep through. Wear sunblock every, single day.Drink lots of water.be active.Take care of your teeth like you do your skin. Try to sleep more. I don’t do all those as much as I should,I am working on the sleeping and being more active. it gets tough in today’s world. So busy!
I guess it’s a topical but sunscreen! And be smart about sun exposure – don’t go out without protection in the middle of the day, don’t bake on the beach, look into wearing a long sleeved swim shirt when out all day, etc. And don’t forget your hands, arms, and chest – those areas can age faster than your face.
Stay in shape and don’t gain a ton of weight but don’t stress out and get overly skinny. If you’re very very thin, your face can look drawn and older. Staying healthy and fit shows in your face.
Keep up with changing fashion and don’t cling to stuff that’s really dated. Mom jeans are coming back but if you never stopped wearing them, it really dates you. But don’t “dress too young”. If you wear stuff that’s more appropriate for a teenager, it makes you look older because you’re trying too hard. There’s going to be a way you can wear the latest trend (if you want to) but modify it to be a bit more age appropriate.
Same goes for make-up, as you get older, more classic make-up looks more flattering. You can still wear the fun stuff but not in the same way an 18-year old can. Really frosty shadows can make your eyes lids look crepey and very dark lipsticks can make aging lips look thinner.
Keep exposing yourself to new things and ideas, don’t get stuck in a rut and fall into a routine of doing the same things every single day. Read, take classes, travel, meet new people, etc. Most importantly, a good attitude goes a long way. Everyone knows a negative, bitter person that seems older than they are and are unpleasant to be around. Try to see the good in people, most people aren’t out to get you. Maybe your life didn’t pan out exactly the way you planned but who’s does? Work with what you’ve got, you only get one, make it count!
Always wear sunglasses, don’t drink out of a straw, don’t squint, drink a lot of water, don’t go tanning. Oh yes, and sleep. ever since I started taking a multivitamin and biotin at the same time shedding has decreased drastically so I would think I had some deficiency that is helping my skin too. I also take vitamin e, selenium, green tea, and seabuckthorn. It may be overkill to some, but I’ve been doing the supplements for about a year and a half and people constantly think I’m in my early 20s and I’m 30. And I used to be an occasional smoker And i have anxiety. Otherwise I just use serums and moisturizers recommended on paulas choice and beautypedia.
Don’t “give up” on yourself–even if you don’t have the time or desire to wear makeup, look like you take pride in your appearance. There is an aspect of grooming and style to that, but I think it’s even more important to carry yourself in a way that shows that you are not only comfortable but happy in your own skin. I feel like it generally isn’t age that women are really afraid of, but becoming less beautiful with age. Supposedly Estee Lauder said, “There’s no secret. Why are all brides beautiful? Because on their wedding day they care about how they look. There are no ugly women — only women who don’t care or who don’t believe they’re attractive,” which I think really speaks to the issue of aging.
That said, I know this was about things OTHER than topical products, but I do think that moisturizing liberally and keeping heavy product away from areas with wrinkles is the best way to flatter the skin as it ages. There is nothing wrong with aging and wrinkles, but bad makeup can make a person look artificially bad. I will never forget going foundation shopping with my mother a few years ago. She is in her mid-50s and has always had hormonal acne, so she has lines, deep acne scars, and often fresh cystic acne that she is uncomfortable with. People often remark on how beautiful she still is (seriously, everybody tells me I have a hot mom), and no one sees the flaws in her skin as much as she does, but she is very insecure about her skin. We went to Estee Lauder and she said she wanted a very heavy coverage to cover up her skin, and the SA caked on the heaviest product they had–Double Wear. I did not want to let her look in the mirror. It truly, literally looked like my mom was 15 years older because the mask-like opaque, bone dry foundation settled into every line and covered all of her skin’s natural radiance. In addition to not wanting to hurt her pride by letting her see how staggeringly unflattering the makeup was, I was genuinely alarmed to see my mom look that way. The SA awkwardly give her the mirror, and mom laughed and took it in stride, but I have been adamant about about keeping heavy coverage away from lined skin ever since.
Everyone has said the important stuff. But I have a couple more to add:
1. Stand tall–everyone looks better with greater posture. You breathe in more oxygen, you’ll feel better, and your spine/body will thank you. You’ll also feel more confident.
2. Grab a hat before you head out–let this be a habit. Be a hat collector so you have hats for different outfits/occasions.
3. Reduce sun exposure. Stay in the shade or wear upf clothing–even when you lap swim outdoors.
4. Dress well and wear fitted clothing all the time–even if you’re at home or if you’re exercising. If you think you look great–you’ll feel great.
5. Don’t forget your hair–it’s a statement accessory that you wear ALL THE TIME. It’s always framing your face/body and is one of the things you notice immediately (and I do mean YOU–even though everyone else notices too) . If you’re a minimalist–get a good cut that complements your hair type/face shape and easy to style.
I must answer this, drink water, as much as you can and SMILE. There is nothing more beautiful than a smiling face!
Be nice to everyone. Pay it forward.
Be nice to people, fall in love, avoid too much sun, don’t smoke, don’t take recreational drugs, don’t drink too much. I may be socially boring, but I look way younger than I am. 😉 😀
Adopt an attitude of gratitude. Sleep as much as you can, drink water & exercise, and everything in moderation (including exercise)! Do what’s right for you & accept others for who they are. Accept aging as a natural part of life; “age is a privilege denied to many”.
Amen Meghan!
🙂 !!
Lots of fruits and vegetables. Lean protein. Water. Vitamins, minerals, superfoods, herbs. Hormones. Quality sleep and lots of it. Moderate exercise doing things you enjoy. Spiritual awareness. Simplicity. Peaceful space. Peaceful relationships. Natural beauty in your environment.
Get enough sleep. Inadequate sleep wears down your immune system, meaning you are less healthy overall and less able to fight off any infection or disease, and it makes you less able to cope with stress, etc., as well. A lot of health issues can be avoided or ameliorated by getting decent sleep.
(And yes, this is something I struggle with. As evidenced by the fact that it’s after midnight here, even if tomorrow *is* a bank holiday so I can sleep in!)
Step outside of your comfort zone, be ready to take on new challenges, be thankful for what you have, and before you judge another, consider the hand that life has dealt them. Expand your circle of friendship and concern beyond yourself and yours, figure out how you can help make the world a better place for everyone. Don’t be ashamed to ask questions and experiment. Thank your hard knocks for making you a better person.
I’m also a great believer in eating the cleanest, healthiest food you can afford, drinking (and protecting) clean water, and avoiding processed foods, junk food, chemical additives, and sugar; the latter take a long term toll on health and appearance. Being proactive for your health and beauty by using sunscreen and the right supplements will help you stay youthful and energetic long term.
I also feel that going makeup-free and polish-free every so often is a great way to remind oneself that beauty is about revealing the beauty that is there, rather than only covering up what we don’t like. Spend time with nature and animals and plants, and never get so caught up with all of our civilized trappings that you forget to thank and give back to the earth our living home– the source of all life.
Find the special way you can give, something you are passionate about, that really makes a difference. Remember to tell the people you love how you feel about them. Heal what you can and let go where you can’t. The greatest beauty lies within a caring heart. Cultivate yours and it will guide you through everything.
I am 57 years old and over the past 10 years or so, I have noticed myself and my friends aging, which over the course of 10 years, who wouldn’t? But I am surprised at a few of them who have really seemed to show age at an accelerated rate. I don’t know if this is just genetic or if it has something to do with what they are or are not doing.
My Mother is 79 years old and looks beautiful! No one ever believes her when she tells how old she is. So, I do what she has always done:
1. Get at least 8 hours of sleep at night
2. Exercise in moderation
3. STAY OUT OF THE SUN!!!!!
4. Eat 3 well-balanced, portion appropriate meals a day and 2 small snacks if you get hungry in between.
5. Drink plenty of water. Don’t worry about 8 – 10 ounce glasses a day. Just whenever you think of it, drink
a glass of water. (If you try to hold yourself to numbers and amounts, you won’t do it)
6. NEVER go to bed with makeup on, EVER!
7. Moisturize everywhere and often!
8. Practice your faith!
I’m fortunate that I had an excellent model and started doing many of these things as a teenager. I can only hope to have the physical and emotional health she has when I am her age.
My advice would be:
1. Get 7-8 hours of sleep per night and two nights a week go to bed an hour earlier
2. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables and smaller amounts of the rest
3. Eat celery as a snack, especially in the mid to late afternoon – it is really good for you.
4. Cleanse and moisturize your skin daily, wearing a night cream and a day moisturizer with SPF
5. Do something/see something beautiful every week – take your family to the park.
6. Be kind to others – enjoy your friends and family
7. Drink water.
Doing all of the above has helped to keep me looking healthy and young.
Having good genes sure does help! My mother had soft, smooth and beautiful skin – I am lucky to have the same with little to no topical help. Just keeping my face clean and out of the sun has worked wonders for me too. Why pile on layer after layer of products on your skin? Yes, the beauty experts tell you too but they work for the beauty industry. It’s a lot about money. OH – No squinting ladies! I am serious. Wear those sunglasses!
‘to’ not ‘too’
Good genes, healthy diet, minimal alcohol and junk, NO SUN. Smiles so any lines you get are happy ones. Adequate sleep. Monitor vitamin D via your doctor.
Water! I had been neglecting proper water intake all throughout high school, and now that I’m finally getting around to drinking water regularly at the ripe ol’ age of 20 I feel noticably more energetic and get sick much less. 😀
I’m also a firm believer that in times of high stress, a full 24-hour pamper day can do wonders for your mental and physical wellbeing.
And laugh, laughing feels so lovely!
I was raised with the belief that many health problems can be solved with water, vitamins, and exercise. I still incorporate all these into my life as a recipe for staying young. Also if you have beautiful clothes that you think are too nice for everyday, wear them anyway! Why save them for a rare occasion when you should be enjoying them?
Cut out as many processed foods as physically possible, especially refined sugar. Take the time each day to do something for you, whether it be devouring beauty blogs and adding items you’d like to a wish list the length of your arm or watching your favourite show on tv. Exercising as frequently as possible, not just to stay in shape but to release those feel good chemicals in the brain. Laugh as hard as you can whenever you can and most importantly be a positive thinker and be kind to yourself.
A genuine smile and a good attitude go a long way.
Don’t smoke. Besides the damage it does to the inside of your body, it makes your skin look old and gives you those pucker wrinkles. Don’t overdose on sugar. Try not to worry. Meditate — stress makes you look old. Get enough sleep — there are no medals for surviving on 5 hours of sleep a night. Laugh.
Clean eating, getting plenty of sleep, drinking water and a good spf. And smiling!