Looking for ways to looking and feeling better as you age? Here are the ‘Top 5 Hints For Looking Young After 50+’.
Top 5 Hints For Looking Young After 50+
Once you hit the big five-oh, it’s not enough to worry about updating your health insurance plan and preparing your retirement fun. If you haven’t noticed yet, there is a lot about your appearance changing, but there’s a lot you can do to embrace the new you.
It’s never too late to feel good about how you look. Here are some tips and tricks to make your 50’s the best decade yet.
Dress Your Age
Getting older doesn’t mean you cannot have fun anymore. It’s actually quite the opposite, you may care less about how people perceive you.
However, one common mistake is trying to dress younger. Attempting to wear clothes like a young adult or a teenager will have an opposite effect. It may even show that you’re insecure about your 50’s. The key to dressing your age is to wear well-tailored clothes and choose polished looks that will be more flattering.
Protect and Nourish Your Skin
Proper skincare is essential in all stages of your life. In your 50s, it’s more crucial than ever. The importance is only emphasized: as we age, our skin slowly loses elasticity and moisture. Here are a few quick fixes to make your skin healthy and vibrant – no matter your age.
Use Sunscreen
While being exposed to sunlight does have its benefits, sun damage can lead to premature aging, wrinkles, sun spots, and more. Hydrate and protect your skin by using sunblock and wear clothes designed for UV protection.
Exfoliate
Exfoliation is needed to keep your skin smooth and free of dead skin cells, but it’s essential not to overdo it. Opt for a gentle cleanser for a fresh, glowing complexion.
Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize
We cannot emphasize this enough: moisturizing your skin will help you avoid dryness, fine lines, and wrinkles that are characteristic of aging. Use a hydrating body lotion after showers to trap moisture and reapply throughout the day. Overnight face creams with retinol do wonders to reduce fine lines and wrinkles by increasing collagen production.
Manage Your Stress (And Get Some Sleep)
Wrinkles are fueled by stress and lack of sleep. Do your body and mind a favor by adapting to healthy relaxation techniques, and get an adequate amount of sleep every night.
Eat, Drink, and Supplement For Your Health
We may not have much control when it comes to genes and health history, but we can eat to improve our appearance and overall health. Here are some dietary changes anyone can benefit from that will better the quality of skin, hair, and more.
Drink Plenty of Water
Moisturizers can only do so much, so it’s critical to meet your recommended water intake. Dehydration is a threat to your appearance, but it’s also harmful and should be avoided at all costs.
Promote Health Digestive Flora
If you’re wondering what your stomach has to do with aging, the answer is a lot. Your gut is linked to many aspects of your health and overall appearance. Probiotics found in yogurt and kefir can promote good gut flora and healthier, younger-looking skin.
Load Up on Fruits, Vegetables, and Healthy Fats
You’re already aware of the benefits of fruits and vegetables for your complexion. They’re low-calorie, rich in antioxidants, nutrients, and other anti-aging properties. Another crucial addition to your diet is essential fatty acids found in fish, avocados, extra virgin olive oil, and more.
Stay Active
Getting regular exercise is excellent for improving your health and appearance. Being over or under your ideal weight can make you seem older, not to mention it deprives you of much needed cardiovascular health.
Exercise through activities that you love so you can reap the myriad of benefits that it has to offer. Your appearance, mood, and overall health will thank you.
Conclusion
While it may be tempting to roll back the effects of time, it’s best to embrace the present. Staying healthy, taking care of yourself, and dressing well is ideal for living your best life in your 50’s.
How do you take care of yourself as you age? Let us know in the comments at the bottom of this page.
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Another crucial element in looking youthful is good posture! I try to remember to keep my ribcage lifted out of my chest as much as possible, and to do exercises that support my neck and spine.
You are so wise. Posture should be #1. Thank you, Vikki. Warmly, Honey