Share some tips with a 36 year old who needs a boost

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I am feeling and looking rather old. I need to lose a few pounds but over all my figure is okay. I am getting my hair coloured soon.

But I just need some ideas on how to give myself a boost.

Any products you recommend?
Treatments?
Have you felt like this? What did you do?

I have a 2 year old, I work full time and generally at the moment look and feel twice my age

A bit of Botox can be great and isn't too expensive. I had some a few weeks ago and I'm getting lots of compliments Eat well and exercise when you can. I totally feel your pain. I've aged 10 years since my 2 year old came along!

Yes I blame the 2 year old too

Botox is an interesting idea. Thank you. I am off to research (possibly post another thread too )

I have been trying to drink more water to try and clear my skin up a bit and stop feeling so rubbish. I have also treated myself to some nice day and night moisturiser and superdrug cleanser and make sure I am using them. I also (today) bought some new shoes and felt really put together for once!

I would recommend a bit of Botox, I have it once a year and it keeps the deep lines at bay. Also get your eyebrows done, tinted and shaped, I do my own, it adds some definition to my thinning/greying brows. Give your skin some TLC, face and body moisturizer. A good haircut and colour, had some hair extensions added for thickness, it's really boosted my post baby morale. A quick coat of nail on short easy to manage nails. Treat yourself to some new everyday clothes, a new pair of jeans and t shirt always make me feel more glam. Oh and some nice earrings can give you a lift.

Definitely Botox. Go to a dermatologist for it.

And exercise. Makes the world of difference. Makes you happy and also able to fit into nice clothes.

(I have 3dc and work full time so it's full on but making the effort to fit in a run is so worth it).

A 2 yr old is quite knackering though.

Agree with exercise, gives you a healthy glow, you sleep better and a nice shape wears clothes better. Appreciate it's not easy to find the time though....

On top of that: water, supplements to keep hair and skin in good condition, eat lots of colourful veg and a skincare routine (I do double cleanse, Rose water toner, serum, moisturiser and 50spf in am and swap spf for night cream in on). I will include sleep but that's not something you're in charge of with young kids.....

Following! Some great tips. I've completely gone downhill as I now work from home so am just slinging about in trackies and no make up too!

Before the Botox, I'd get some serious skincare - vitamin c serum & retinol (bearing in mind that if you do, you must have proper spf50 at all times so read up on it), and some decent serums for hydration. Have a look in the Fantastic Skincare threads, lots of resources there. It's cheaper as well, so you'll have some cash left for nice clothes!

Thanks- some really great ideas here. I do exercise, but it is hard with a full on job. The only time I get to go to the gym is the evenings and too often I end up working instead. From next week I am going to be stricter with not logging on at home.

I have never considered Botox before so I am really intrigued. Does it really hurt? Does it look weird after? I would only want it round my eyes.

I am getting my hair coloured tomorrow and then going to get some extensions in too. Not a massive mane, but enough to thicken, add a bit more length and maybe some different colours to compliment my own hair.

I have lots of clothes and eat healthy. I like the idea of treating myself to one amazing item though, like a bag or shoes.

I just look old at the moment. And my skin seems thin (of that makes sense) I have very translucent skin, which I think is ageing and shows tiredness. I want a Matt look, but it's more old, see through, freckles and dark circles

Botox doesn't hurt - it's a bloody godsend (on top of a good skincare routine) and I'm another who has it once a year

Also nails and Hair regularly done

Hospbear - where do you have it? (As in on your face) And how old are you? (Sorry - so rude!)

I go to a specialist clinic where I live - she is a nurse, had it for first time when I was 37 and have had it once since - due to go again for my 3rd year in October. I need to look at eye options though as I worry for the future

Lol I thought geographic location - on my face two areas on forehead - slightly above each eyebrow and middle bit

Botox is a few injections on your forehead, around your eyes and between your eyebrows. It smooths the creases. Too much can make you look like a Waxwork so get a good recommendation. It's not painful.
Matt make up is more ageing imo, a bit of sheen is better.