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Zap Wrinkles
The secret to youthful skin is keeping it moisturized, says Christine Rodgers, a
Denver-based plastic surgeon. "By adding more moisture to the skin, wrinkles are
naturally reduced and the face appears fuller and younger." You can also give
skin a healthy glow by increasing blood flow to the face by sloughing off dead
skin cells with a light microderm scrub.
Pucker Up for Anti-Aging
Dr. Macrene Alexiades, a New York City-based cosmetic dermatologist, advises
sticking with sheer lipsticks and glosses. "Glosses are especially youthful and
give lips a healthy, moisturized appearance," she says, adding that, matte and
brown lipsticks can make teeth look discolored and add years to your appearance.
Lash Out Against Old Eyes
As we age, lashes become thin and sparse,
explains Eugenia Weston, celebrity makeup
artist and founder of Senna Cosmetics. "Curling
your lashes makes them appear fuller and
helps to open the eye," she says. Take this
a step further and line your inner eyelid to
give definition to your eyes without looking
like you’re wearing a lot of makeup.
Flash a Youthful Smile
A fairly quick and inexpensive way to look younger is to show off your pearly whites... after a whitening treatment, that is. "It’s amazing how a brighter, whiter smile can really take years off of your face," says Laura Kelly, a dental ceramist and member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. "While dentists offer some of the best whitening treatments in-office, there are tons of over-the-counter products that work well too." She recommends getting a full cleaning and consulting your dentist prior to using any products.
Loosen Up Your Locks
Nothing says over-the-hill more than stiff hair, says hair artist Kenneth
Darrell. "Make sure your hair moves! "When hair is combed, sprayed, teased and
set firmly into place, subliminally it says to the observer you're stiff,
inflexible and unyielding
Dress Your Age
Even though you're still years from retirement, you should think about retiring
your tight pants and short skirts. "If you don't, it looks as if you are trying
to be younger than your real age, so it ages you," warns Stefanie Gutierrez,
senior wardrobe stylist for Urban Darling. "Wear clothes that are
age-appropriate, fit well, and most importantly make you feel good."
Avoid Product Overload
Anti-aging products can work wonders, as long as you don't go overboard, says
Kimberly Sayer, a London-based aesthetician and organic skin care expert. "If
you pile an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) over a retinoid, like a vitamin C for
example, you could be left with irritated, inflamed skin,” she says. “Figure out
which anti-aging product works best for you and stick to it."
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