Following this anti-aging advice can make you look younger and feel younger, no matter what the calendar says. Staying fit and trim also will help prevent illnesses and chronic conditions that can age you prematurely as well. By subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Health Topics. Health Tools. Senior Health. By Beth W. So, we asked experts like dermatologists , nutritionists , and makeup artists for their secrets to younger-looking skin , voluminous hair , eating well , and more so you can look and feel your best for years to come.
Cheers to that! As you age, your hormone levels drop and your skin gets drier. While you may want to reach for a cream foundation, don't: "Thicker, creamier formulas are usually made to provide fuller coverage, which means they're packed with more pigment," says Portland-based makeup artist Jessie Powers.
It's pretty pricey, but you should expect to see tightened, toned skin after 15 days. Keep concealer from drawing attention to your wrinkles, and apply it only on the inner halves of your under-eyes to cover up any darkness.
Then, apply flattering shadows like sage or jewel tones and use a liquid eyeliner to create that perfect line without pulling and tugging on your skin. Even the smallest step can go a long way. Case in point: Using an eyelash curler to open up your eyes. Take your curler and hold it for 15 seconds on each eye. Especially around your eye area. Bank, M. You might be excited to take off your makeup and hop in bed, but take your time with the removal process.
Forget the idea that a super-short chop is an age requirement. That being said, excessive length can drag your hair down, so consider a choppy bob that sits just below the collarbone, suggests Paul Labrecque of the eponymous New York City salons.
Dark hair against a light scalp can make thinning even more visible. It also casts shadows on your skin so wrinkles look more pronounced, says Gary Howse, creative director of the Gary Manuel salons in Seattle.
Say it with us: Gray is beautiful! More specifically, vibrant gray hair is beautiful. Prevent your silver hair from dulling with products that contain shine enhancers and UV filters.
Bangs are one way to experiment without going over-the-top. John, age 60, felt overwhelmed. His job had been eliminated and he was experiencing financial and marital problems. Joan, age 80, lost her second husband at the same time her term on a nonprofit board ended. John and Joan are part of the nearly 80 million Americans who are already 55 or older. For this ever-growing group, a key question is how to overcome the negative challenges of aging and to stay relevant.
That question plagues many as they look in the mirror and discover new lines. What does this mean? It means that we have a love-hate relationship with aging. This reflects our negative view of aging, our fear of aging, and our resistance to reality. What should we do? We must face age bias — especially our own. Recently, we arrived at a party just as a convertible with four people pulled into the driveway.
This is an intergenerational party. To my surprise, the people in the car lived in a retirement community.
So, there I was, categorizing people and making erroneous assumptions. In addition, we can all be agents for change. Look at Dr. Bill Thomas, a Harvard-trained physician who gave up medicine to sing, speak and act about the joys of aging. Like Thomas we can all proselytize about the positives of living longer. An AARP survey found that we are in the midst of a loneliness epidemic. Loneliness crops up after any transition that separates us from friends, family, colleagues, or place.
The antidote can be increasing our social capital. We need to intentionally pump up our social supports.
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