They say that 40 is the new 30 and now it's never been easier to look 10 years younger – without the need for painful and expensive plastic surgery!
By following a few simple daily skin-care steps, watching what you eat and drink and, at worst, saving up for a mild non-invasive cosmetic procedure or two, you can literally shave the years off and retain a fresh-faced and youthful-looking appearance.
Have a look at the following tips and feel free to send us your comments and/or questions.
1. “DON’T FORGET THE SUNSCREEN”
Sunshine is essential for health and well-being and we all know how sexy and healthy a bronzed tan looks but there really is no such thing as a “safe tan”.
2. YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT (AND DRINK!)
Ditch the yo-yo dieting and fads for once and for all and you’ll find that, by following these simple steps and sticking to a healthy and sustainable diet, you’ll feel and look so much better ...
3. APPLY MOISTURIZER … EVERY DAY
If you use no other cosmetic product, you must use a moisturizer. A moisturizer is essential for the well-being of the skin because it prevents the evaporation of water from the skin and keeps the natural moisture in your skin from escaping too rapidly.
4. A WHITER SMILE
Many people hesitate to smile because of stained or yellow teeth but there are numerous techniques available to whiten the teeth, which vary in cost and effectiveness.
5. WE’VE SAID IT BEFORE AND WE’LL SAY IT AGAIN … EXFOLIATE!
Exfoliation is one of the simplest methods of maintaining a beautiful skin. It refers to the process of gently removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin in order to reveal younger and healthier-looking skin underneath.
6. BOTOX – THE “FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH”
Botox injections are the fastest-growing cosmetic procedure in the United States and are effective at temporarily reducing or eliminating frown lines, “crow’s feet” around the eyes, forehead creases, other facial lines and thick bands around the neck (“turkey neck”), giving the face and neck a smoother and more youthful appearance.
7. MICRODERMABRASION – IT’S A MOUTHFUL BUT IT’S THE QUICKEST AND CHEAPEST ROUTE TO A NEW SKIN
Microdermabrasion is a skin-freshening technique which is much less costly and less invasive than other skin-freshening procedures like laser surgery, chemical peels and Botox. It has become extremely popular as it is painless, there is little “down-time” and it produces excellent results.
8. LASER SKIN RESURFACING
Laser skin resurfacing is a method whereby a laser is used to remove damaged or wrinkled skin, layer by layer. It is highly effective compared to other resurfacing methods at treating fine to moderate wrinkles around the eyes, mouth and forehead, liver spots and age pots, uneven skin tone and pigmentation, sun-damaged skin, facial scars and acne or chickenpox scars.
9. FRAXEL
Fraxel claims to provide the same improvements as CO2 laser resurfacing but without the side effects and down-time. It is a relatively new form of laser therapy which, unlike laser skin resurfacing, does not remove the outer layer of skin but instead creates tiny microscopic wounds in the skin surrounded by areas of healthy, unaffected tissue.
10. HAVE MORE SEX!
According to a recent study carried out by Scottish researchers, an active sex life can make you look up to 7 years younger. The benefits of sex include the following ...
