How to Look Younger

Getting older doesn’t mean decline or despair. It’s a reason for celebration! There are plenty of ways we can age with grace, beauty and joy. We can experience more happiness, more success and get even better with age and experience.

So, what are the secrets to aging gracefully? How can you ensure your best is yet to come? how I can save my beauty with getting older ?

1. REDUCE STRESS

The biggest way to age gracefully? Put a stop to all that stress! I know, it’s easier said than done. We all face plenty of stressors and overwhelm in our lives. Unfortunately, stress and strain cause us to age. A furrowed brow may become a wrinkle. Smoking, drinking and other unhealthy ways to cope with stress also take a heavy toll.

2. GET PLENTY OF SLEEP

Sleep! Burning the candle at both ends leaves us feeling frazzled and exhausted. Ever woken up from a restless night only to discover your skin looks dull, lifeless and old? Good sleep hygiene is vital! We’ve all heard of beauty rest, right? Most of us need 7-8 hours per night to look and feel our best. During sleep our skin cells build and repair themselves. Our cortisol (stress hormone) levels adjust and we feel renewed and rejuvenated.

3. EAT A BALANCED DIET

Again, it’s something we may “know” we need to do, but a balanced diet helps us ward off many aging-related effects. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables means we’ll receive plenty of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It also means our weight will remain stable (fluctuations also cause us to appear older and take a toll on skin).

4. HYDRATE

Hydration is vital. Our bodies are 50-60% water. Drinking water regularly helps keep everything flowing and working in our system. Water flushes out toxins. Water aids in digestion. It helps us sleep better, focus better and even lose more weight. Water also helps us avoid dry, flaky skin and fine lines, which let’s face it, don’t help us look any younger.

5. REDUCE SODIUM

it is talking about those lovely under-eye bags that never seem to disappear once we hit 35. To fend them off, reduce the sodium in your diet.

Once we reach a certain age, we may also notice an increase in our blood pressure. This leads to scary issues like hypertension and stroke. Decrease your sodium intake by using alternatives like spice, lemon and fresh herbs in foods. Watch for hidden sodium in processed foods such as canned goods, cereal, frozen convenience foods, deli meats and carbonated beverages.

6. WEAR SUNSCREEN

Graceful aging is more about mind over matter, but great skin certainly helps. Sun damage ages skin faster than nearly any other factor. While a little sun is great for increasing vitamin D, always protect yourself with extra sunscreen and plenty of coverage.

7. MOVE OFTEN

Exercise keeps us young. In fact, moving more actually slows aging at the cellular level. Plus, you’ll experience an increase in energy, flexibility and overall sense of well-being. You don’t need to run marathons or torture yourself with the world’s most challenging spin class. Simply put on your shoes and go for a walk.

8. EMBRACE SIMPLICITY

When it comes to aging gracefully, simplicity is key. You see, when our homes, closets, makeup bags and lives are full of clutter, it weighs us down. You don’t need to scale back completely, but simplifying and discovering what really makes you happiest is important.

As we get older, we often discover many of the activities and obligations we’re stressing out about aren’t really making us happy. Our calendars are full, but are they full of the activities that truly bring us joy? Organize your home, simplify your routine, cut back on obligations that don’t leave you satisfied and fulfilled. Life is too short to fill it with clutter.

9. EMBRACE THE CLASSIC (AND CLASSY)

As we get older, our bodies change. The clothes that looked great on our 22-year-old shape might not look as well-fitted or flattering on our 35+ year old body. That doesn’t mean you should despair or worry. Women of any age look great when they embrace classic wardrobe pieces that are well-tailored to fit.

10. DON’T FIGHT THE TIDE

Coco Chanel once said, “Nature gives you the face you have at twenty. It is up to you to merit the face you have at fifty.” The fact is, aging is inevitable. We either throw in the towel and give up, or we embrace it as a natural part of life.