AIBU to ask at what age did you start to look 'old' and what did you do about it?

[fortunatelynot]

Shamelessly posting her for traffic as I am now fed up of ALWAYS looking tired.

I am 43 and I think I now look 'old'. Of course those little lines have been gradually creeping up over the years and at times I've looked in the mirror and thought I looked a bit haggard, but, with a bit of make up and extra sleep, things have always fallen back into place and/or make up hid them.

Seriously - at what age did you get the crows feet, laughter lines and bags? And what did you do about it?

I have worn sunscreen for a few years but didn't as a youngster. I have never smoked and I don't drink much (although used to). I sleep pretty well and work out regularly. I take my make up off each night and put on moisturiser. My diet is reasonable. I admit I'm not exactly obsessed with maintenance but I don't think I'm neglectful of myself either. I work long hours in a stressful job.

Genuinely interested to hear of anybody who has succeeded in making themselves look less tired or any anti ageing tips I'm missing!

[Beentherefonethat]

42 tomorrow

I look fabulous and I’m often asked for my skin care routine. My mother was very beautiful when she was younger and was dreading getting older and losing her looks. She gave me a bottle of oil of ulay when I was about 12 and just told me to put it on my face in the mornings and before bed after I washed my face and I thank her for this.

I tell younger women that night cream is your best friend, can be cheap but just slap it on.

[Beentherefonethat]

A great tip for bags is anusol.