If you look good for your age

[Beebiesandcheebies]

What are your secrets/tips please?

Smile a lot, face exercise, walking, be positive, carry some extra weight, don't use sunscreen on my face as the chemicals in most are nasty. Get some sun exposure each day but sensibly. Vit D helps ward off diseases. I don't use makeup and use homemade oils. Lots of fruit and veg.

I'm going against the grain here!

I have loads of kids, sun, drink like a fish, eat what the hell I like . I moisturise, moisturise and then moisturise, have not a single grey and have long blonde hair .

I am 50 but know I look ten years younger because everyone tells me!

The key is be happy and relaxed and do NOT allow stress to get the better of you! Most lines are stress related.

It's genetic, a lot of the women in my family look younger than they are, we're also pale skinned and don't sunbathe

I've worn moisturiser with an spf since my teens...

I have to say it’s luck and genes mainly .
I’m an ex smoker, late (giving birth) mother , sun bather, minor drinker , but walk and cycle a lot . Im in my very late 50s and always thought of as much younger than I am at least -10 yrs .
Now however but it’s finally levelling up - not face skin, which is quite good but on my body as my skin is getting quite creypey , pinching it for example and it doesn’t go back quickly. Figure is still ok and slim but I have bad cellulite on my legs and a little on my arms too !

I watched a programme on tv recently where scientists looked at exactly this and concluded that the single biggest factor in ageing is sun, so daily spf from a young age would make the biggest difference I think.

Smoking, alcohol, diet, exercise must all contribute surely, but they concluded that skincare only made a tiny difference, not even moisturiser, which surprised me.

No smoking.
Plenty sleep.
Moisturiser.
Sun hat.
Big smile.
Plenty of exercise and don't get too fat (have started failing on the last one - this thread may be the kick up the rear I needed!)

Definitely avoid the sun, I now use spf 50 every day on my face and décolletage and back of my hands even in the winter. And I get 8 hours decent sleep every night.

I also think not being stressed helps. And good genes, I’m 57 and most people think I’m in my 40’s, I’m lucky that my hair is only just beginning to go grey.

I'm 53 and people tend to think I'm about 10 years younger. I exercise regularly, am a petite size 6. To be honest I think the main aging thing is middle age spread. If you can stay fit and not overweight, you are in the minority and look reasonably good. I used to smoke (not for 15 years though), have never been a big drinker, and love the sun.

Soft facial features help. My facial features are very soft and have been described as 'cherubic'... not a stealth boast at all. I actually think my facial features are a little reminiscent of miss piggy! They do however make you look more youthful compared to stern/pointy features.

High cheekbones are also useful for holding up the face and preserving it.

Botox, tear trough and cheek fillers

And laser on face to get rid of age spots!

See I think Botox etc ages people terribly.

You don't look young you just look like someone whose had their face pumped full.

Hhorriblegandma i agree it does look ageing if you overdo it and if it’s not done correctly. I just don’t have as many wrinkles as I would at 47, and I don’t look knackered!

Bad Botox ages people just like bad hair or bad makeup . Good Botox (like mine 🤗 - thank you Doctor E) won’t be detectable, it just subtly lifts, smooths and freshens.

My mum was having a rant recently about how you can always tell when people have had botox and how fake they look. The look of shock on her face when I revealed I had been having regular Botox for nearly two years genuinely made me laugh out loud. She said she thought I had been looking well but she had put it down to growing my hair a bit. In fact the opposite is true, the increased confidence Botox has given me has stopped me hiding behind a very formal haircut.

I was talking about this today, in a shop. The owner and I are of similar age, and she has been selling me clothes for 20-odd years. We decided that the 'secret' to ageing well is not about weight, diet or alcohol. It's in the mind.

We concluded that it is about freshening up your 'look' (whatever it might be)... relentlessly. So you never let your hairdresser do exactly the same thing more than twice; You buy (a few) new clothes, or new accessories each season, depending on which works best for your style and body at the time and, naturally, on what you need to replace or fill in. And by choosing the newest version of what you require, rather than a straight like-for-like replacement, it stays current. Clearly, it helps if you can throw money at it, but the High St is brilliant at the useful but not investment-spend buys in the new colours and shapes.

Skin care and a healthy-ish life help a lot, but fitness takes more years off than anything you can buy.

And clean teeth. Lecture done.

Genetics is biggest factor. My mother still isn’t grey at 93 years.
No smoking and moderate alcohol intake.
Regular ‘make you breathe hard’ exercise which includes stretching and bending.
Adequate sleep.
Moderate healthy diet.
A nice smile and laughter.

I’m 44, usually get mistaken for mid thirties. I’ve been vegetarian since I was 15. Could be that...

However, I’ve had lots of sun and partied hard. So I’d say it’s mainly genes ! Sorry 😬

I've seen a lot of prematurely aged vegetarians and vegans. In fact, I would go as far as to say that most who are 50 or more look as though they stopped thinking how they presented themselves in the 1970s.

Genes help a lot. I'm Caribbean, 55, no wrinkles yet. At 77 my mum is groomed and although slightly overweight, could pass for 60 easily.

I use a good anti-wrinkle skin cream with SPF30. I've taken a multi vitamin & mineral tablet + cod liver oil capsule daily since I was in my 20s. I do smoke, and like the occasional drink.

I use charcoal toothpaste as it whitens my teeth. Wear good bras for support. Always have my brows done. Look after my hair. Minimose carbs, as they make you look and feel sluggish.

I've started Pilates as good posture and a strong core help you to look fit and graceful, I think. Aside from that I use mini-trampoline and lift weights at home.

I actively aim to remove miserable and stressful people and situations in my life. I know I looked 10 years younger after doing that; you care less about maintaining yourself internally & externally when you've dementors around, I didn't realise that until they'd gone. I still work p/t and have a social life. Similar interests with OH so there's stuff we do together

That's it really, pretty much usual things

I love the sun, good food and wine and don't exercise. 45 but a lot of comments I look as I'm in late thirties.
Used to smoke but gave up 14 years ago, could probably loose a few kg. I do walk a lot, and always have a very healthy breakfast, smoothie or poached egg and spinach.
I think it's also about your style, would never be seen in anything frumpy looking.

I agree about constantly tweaking your look. Try different make up, vary the length of your hair, mix up colours and styles. Many of my friends have had the same ‘look’ for the past 20+ years and consequently each time you see them they look like a slightly older version of the last time you saw them. Quite apart from the aging effect of wearing a style that was current back then.