How to Look Younger

1. Aging skin doesn t need harsh products like the ones teenagers often need to use, as there isn t usually any excess oil. If your cleanser is too harsh, it will be stripping your skin of its natural oils, and therefore drying out the skin and causing it to age more quickly. Look for ones that are aimed at your age group, or ones that describe themselves as gentle or moisturizing. Women should moisturize their faces any time before they wear make u .....

Moisturize after cleansing

2. 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 aging moisturizers 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 .....

Use sun protection daily

3. There are many moisturizers which already contain SPF protection in them, and this is because it is vital to protect your skin from harmful UV rays every day in order to avoid sun damage. The sun is one of the main things that causes premature aging, so dermatologists recommend that you should wear at least SPF 15 daily to avoid wrinkles, brown spots and a dull complexion. As well as this, it will protect you from skin cancer.You can put sun scre .....

Exfoliate your skin

4. 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. .....

Manage your facial hair

5. 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

6. 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 .....

Women

7. 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 penc .....

Wear makeup that makes you look more youthful

8. There are dozens of make up tricks that can help women make their features continue to stand out as well as to hide the signs of aging. The trick is to hide those blemishes while emphasizing your best features, such as your eyes. Here are some tricks to try.Make sure you use a creamy concealer. Any concealer that is waxy or that can get cakey can actually make you look older. .....

Maintain healthy teeth

9. Good teeth can immediately make you look younger and more attractive. Make sure you have a good tooth care routine, this should include brushing, flossing and using mouth wash. If your teeth aren t white enough, or if you have problems with your teeth, go to your dentist for advice. You could have professional whitening, or if you have problems such as decay, wonky teeth or stained teeth you could get these things treated.There are also over the .....

Cover up your greys

10. 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 r .....

Update your hairstyle

11. 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 de .....

Dress for your age and body shape

12. Wearing clothes that flatter your figure can make you instantly look slimmer and more trendy, without having to try too hard. This applies to men as well, although men s body shapes have less variety than women s body shapes. You won t look any younger if you dress like a person half your age in fact, this may make you look even older. Instead, focus on clothing that is right for you. .....

Wear bright colors

13. Bright colors will make you look more youthful, fun, and vibrant. Wearing vibrant colors will also make you feel more youthful and energetic. Get rid of all of those black, gray, and neutral toned clothes and spice up your wardrobe with some red, orange, green, and other festive colors. Though black and darker colors may be slimming, they also make you look a bit older than you really are.You don t have to get rid of your darker colored clothes c .....

Accessorize correctly

14. Women should put away those matching necklace and earring sets that make them look dignified, but a bit older, in favor of trendier jewelry. You ll look a lot younger if you have cute, stylish earrings instead of wearing that matching pear earring and necklace set you love so much. Women who wear colorful rings are also said to look younger, because the rings add some spice to their outfit.Additionally, it helps to get manicures and pedicures reg .....

Wear pink grapefruit scented perfume

15. Studies show that wearing pink grapefruit scented perfume or even lotion makes women give off a younger vibe than any other scent. Don t overdo it, of course, but just a dab behind the ears can work wonders. .....

Stay hydrated

16. Drink at least 10 8 oz. glasses of water and you will help keep your skin moist and will continue to look as fresh and young as can be. Hydrating will keep your insides healthy and will make you not only feel better, but look healthy on the outside. Make drinking water a regular part of your daily routine. Don t just drink it with meals, but make sure to have a glass every hour or two, even if you re not feeling particularly thirsty.You don t hav .....

Exercise

17. This can be difficult, some people are too busy, unsure of what to do or think they are too unfit to start exercise. However, even small but regular amounts of exercise will help to keep you energetic and lively, which won t only keep you looking young, but will keep you feeling young too Combine this with a healthy, well balanced diet and you ll be in better health for longer, have more energy and prevent illnesses which can add years onto your .....

Eat food that makes you look younger

18. Though there is no one magical food that will take ten years off your face, there are some foods you can eat regularly that can make you look and feel more youthful. Here are some foods that you should incorporate into your diet if you haven t already. .....

Maintain good posture

19. Nothing will make you look older faster than slouching over like your grandmother. Having good posture will make you look much younger all you have to do is make a conscious effort to keep your spine straight, your shoulders up instead of slouching, and your face looking ahead instead of down at the floor, and you ll instantly look ten years younger. Keeping your spine straight will also make the nerve cells in the spine fire more efficiently, gi .....

Get lots of sleep

20. 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 sev .....

Get regular massages

21. Getting a massage at least once a month, whether it s done professionally or administered by a loving (or begrudging) significant other, can make you feel relaxed and ease up on some of the tension that makes your body look older. It also stimulates the secretion of anabolic hormones, which reduce aging.Make a goal of getting a massage at least once a month, or even more frequently, if you re feeling particularly tense. .....

Do yoga

22. 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 .....

Reduce stress as much as you can

23. 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 p .....

Don t smoke

24. If you re a smoker, make a concerted effort to quit smoking as soon as you can (easier said than done, eh?). It s one of the worst things you can do if you re trying to avoid looking old. It makes your lips thinner, your skin dryer and more wrinkly, and dull and your hair and nails discolored. As well as this, quitting will make you much more healthy and less likely to get a serious disease in the future. .....

Laugh as much as you can

25. Add laughter to your life. As you age, happiness and laughter are an essential element of your well being. Surrounded by good friends with funny stories keeps you young and vibrant. Don t worry about giving yourself wrinkles from laughing too much just laugh your heart out. Be around people who make you laugh and feel ten years younger, and you will begin to look it. .....

Avoid heavy or regular alcohol consumption

26. 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 .....

Have a young attitude

27. Seriously. Part of looking young is having a fun, carefree attitude. This doesnt mean that you should be immature, dance on tables, or make fun of people like you re in the sixth grade. It does mean that you should be positive, friendly, and avoid jealousy, resentment, or any other feelings that make you feel like you re turning into an old lady.Stop worrying as much as you can and go out there and enjoy the world. You ll be too busy having fun t .....