How to look younger.

Aging is a natural part of life for both men and women, but that doesn't mean it's always pleasant. If you're worried about losing your youthful looks and demeanor, then you're not alone. Don't worry -- there's help along the way. There are plenty of things you can do to knock years off your image without destroying your bank account or getting surgery, and here are some.



1. Moisturize after cleansing.
It's important to give your skin a moisture boost so that it can look after itself. Dry skin ages more quickly if it's not moisturized. Look for anti-agingmoisturizers with a high percentage of their active ingredient. If in doubt about which to buy (there are hundreds on the market), try looking at reviews or try to find scientific research supporting the product. Make sure that the product you decide on is rich and deeply moisturizing, unlike the ones you may have used in your younger years.

• And remember, moisturizing is not just for women, there are plenty of similar products on the market aimed at men.

2. Exfoliate your skin.

Gently exfoliating encourages skin cell renewal, therefore encouraging younger looking skin. Choose something that is aimed at older skin as they are more gentle and less likely to dry out or damage the skin. Exfoliation is also good to do as it leaves your skin feeling softer and looking brighter. For men, exfoliating before shaving your face can make the shaving process easier as it exposes more of the hair.

3. Manage your facial hair.

For men, this will make you look better groomed and less scruffy allowing you to look good with age, and for women this will hide this side effect of aging. Here are some things to keep in mind for each gender:

• Men: Keep your face clean shaven or neatly trimmed, and always trim your nose and ear hair. You can buy nose hair trimmers at your local pharmacy and it’s completely simple and painless to use. Letting this hair grow wild adds age and also makes you look more scruffy. Make sure to pluck those nose hairs too, if you want to avoid that old man look.
• Women: Facial hair can sometimes appear in women after the menopause due to a change in hormone levels. To get rid of this, and therefore hide your age a little better, there are a few easy ways to keep it away including laser removal, waxing, depilatory/hair removal cream and threading.
• Women should also make sure to keep their eyebrows looking pretty thick. As you get older, your eyebrows may start to thin out, so make sure to color them in with a pencil that matches the color of your eyebrows so you continue to look youthful.

4. Cover up your greys.

This isn't for everyone, as some people love to rock their grey or peppery hair. However, many people want to get rid of grey hair, and there are many hair dyes on the market that can tackle it. It's best to choose a color that is fairly similar to what your natural hair color was so that it appears more natural. You could choose to get your hair dyed at a salon, or you could choose the cheaper option and buy an at-home hair dying kit. You must remember, however, that all hair dye is damaging to the hair, so avoid dying it too often, and use products designed to care for damaged or dyed hair.

• As a way of avoiding dying your hair too often, you can apply hair dye primarily to the roots where your real hair color is showing, leave it there for longer, and then work the rest through the hair for the last few minutes. Another alternative is to buy root touch-up kits that match the hair dye you used.
• Women should consider getting highlights along with dying their hair, to add a softer edge to their new look.
• Try using natural or organic hair dyes free from harmful chemicals. You will have better hair and it will be better.

5. Update your hairstyle.

Have you been rocking "The Rachel" for the last twenty years? If so, then you're overdue for a trendier haircut that can make the most of your youthful face and features. Check out some stylish magazines or even some celebrity gossip magazines and see what hairstyles are popular these days. You don't have to go for something ultra-trendy if that's not your thing, but getting a haircut that suits you better than your old one can make you look a decade younger. Here are some things to consider when you go for a new haircut:

• Women:
  • Consider getting bangs if you have a larger forehead and if they fit your face shape. They will make you look more youthful.
  • Layers can also take years off the age you look. They'll make your hair look more textured, airy, and voluminous, and will get rid of that flat, stringy look your hair might be suffering from.
  • Chop off your hair so it frames your face and falls above your shoulders. Cutting a few inches off your hair will make you look years younger. Just make sure you don't cut it too short so you end up looking like you're rocking the Grandma look.
• Men:
• Let your hair grow out just a bit so your features look less harsh. But don't let your hair get too shaggy or you'll look a bit more haggard and old.
• If you're going bald, consider shaving your head. This will make you look younger -- and sexier -- instead of just letting your bald spot show.

6. Avoid heavy or regular alcohol consumption.

The side effects of alcohol drinking are less widely known than the effects of smoking, but it is just as harmful. Alcohol can cause premature aging as well as being linked with disease later in life. Alcohol also dehydrates you, which will make your skin look more dry. Alcohol can also create puffiness around your eyes the day after you drink it, and that does not create a youthful effect, either.

• Of course, part of looking young is feeling young and having fun. And for some people, alcohol is a fun social lubricant. So, if you like to get crazy and have a few martinis now and again, don't cut the drinking out of your life completely.

7. Reduce stress as much as you can.

It's a fact that a stressful lifestyle will make you tired and unhappy, and will give you wrinkles. Try to reduce the number of responsibilities you have, and find new ways of coping with life's demands. Try taking at least an hour a day to chill out and do something such as relaxing in the bath with a good book, or to watch your favorite TV program. Though it's impossible to fully eliminate stress from your life, even if you live on a tropical paradise and have found a bag full of money, you can take steps to minimize the stress you're feeling.

• This means avoiding situations that bring you great stress, like going to loud parties you don't even like or getting in your car during the peak of rush-hour traffic.
• Make a list of the ten things that stress you out the most. Now, write down five ways that you can reduce your exposure to each thing, if you can.
• Of course, there are some stressful things you can't avoid, such as an aging parent or a spouse who lost his job; however, you do have the power to develop a more positive attitude toward these things.

8. Get lots of sleep.

You shouldn't go for 10-12 hours a sleep every night just to try to look younger. That won't work. However, you should aim to be well-rested as often as you can. As you get older, your body will begin to show signs of tiredness more and more, especially around the eyes. You may even find, as you age, that you need less sleep than you did a decade ago, and that's fine too. Try to stick to whatever magic sleep number works for you, whether it's seven hours or even a little less.

9. Have sex.

That's right. Studies show that having sex at least three times a week makes you look ten times younger than people who don't. This is because sex leads to the production of a human growth hormone that prevents aging. This doesn't mean that you should go out looking for a good shag three nights a week just to look younger, but if you have a partner that you love (or like), then make a point of getting it on a bit more.

• You may be telling yourself that you're too busy, tired, or just have too much on your mind to have sex. But hey, now you can think of having sex not as a fun way to pass the time, but as a means of looking younger. Now that's productive!

10. Do yoga.

Doing yoga is a lower-impact way of taking care of your mind and body, relieving stress, and making yourself feel more grateful for the life you're given. Take a look around the yoga studio and see how youthful and energetic all of the women are; surely going to yoga at least once or twice a week couldn't hurt how young you look. Yoga is also a great way to get exercise, heal injuries, or to work out as a beginner (if you take a class for beginners, that is.)

• Doing yoga also generally promotes a healthy lifestyle that will help you look younger.

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