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Monday, September 3, 2007

The New Thirty

Aging is a natural process, and no one can stop the clock from ticking. Aging is an irreversible process that can neither be altered nor deterred. But we don’t need to effortlessly surrender to the process. Some people are cynical about anti-aging treatments and claim the best course is to try to age gracefully. But I feel it is possible to age gracefully and still look and feel youthful. In fact, anti-aging is an emerging field in cosmetics and among the hottest beauty topics today. You are what you think you are -- this seems to be the secret behind maintaining a youthful appearance. The truth is that, even though you are aging, there are easy ways to maintain a beautiful and healthy appearance. Some health experts today are clearly delineating a difference between your biological and real ages. Their point is that you can actually decrease your real age with good health and fitness habits. This has led some people to declare forty “the new thirty.” From this point of view, a forty year old who takes care of themselves can look and feel better than a thirty year old who does not. In other words, your biological age could be forty, but your real age with applying proper health, fitness, diet, and beauty techniques is really thirty years of age! Clearly skin care, in this regard, can be an indication of your real age. Remember, your skin is the largest organ on your body and is often the first sign of your health and vitality. Sagging, dull skin can indicate an advance in your true age. So, counter this by keeping your skin in good shape. Moreover, know your skin type and treat it accordingly with respect and love. Cover any facial imperfections like dark circles under the eyes, wrinkles, and fine lines with creams and lotions specifically designed for this purpose. Choose an appropriate makeup for your skin tone, hair color, and skin type. Avoid overly strong colors; choose subtle and lighter ones. Remember that your purpose is to hide those spots that can give away your true age. Makeup should not be too jarring or blatant; obvious make-up will make you look older. You are what you eat. Diet and nutrition will help you maintain your beauty and youthfulness. If you are conscious of your diet, then you can slow the aging process. Eat a balanced diet consisting of raw fruits and vegetables. These contain all the essential nutrients you need to maintain a beautiful and youthful appearance. When cooking them, don’t over-boil your vegetables since, at that point, they lose all their nutritional value. Add a regular exercise schedule to your lifestyle. Depending on your age and agility, you can choose a simple exercise like walking or a more strenuous one like rowing. If you are a smoker, the single most important thing you can do to look younger is quit. It’s better late than never! As you age, your immune system grows weaker, and you are more prone to infections and allergies. Try to strengthen your immune system by taking reputable oral or intravenous supplements. To protect your skin, remain indoors during the peak of the sun’s rays. If you must go out into the sun, protect and nourish your skin by applying sunscreen and other skincare products. Stay alert to any symptoms of sun damage on your skin—they may be the early signs of a major health problem. Aging is also clearly exhibited by dark circles, wrinkles, freckles, and age spots. You may need to choose a makeup formula that is best suited to cover most of these blemishes. Blemishes can give away your age and make you look older than you actually are. You need to consistently nurture your skin. Healthy, glowing skin is a clear sign of your youthfulness and vigor. Two promising creams can help you working towards a more vibrant appearance—Eyederma(tm) and Lumnaderm(tm). These two creams help diminish two annoying problems associated with aging skin. Eyederma(tm) covers up and helps treat dark circles under your eyes; Lumnaderm(tm) minimizes skin discolorations like liver spots, freckles, and age spots. Both can be found at better online stores like Amazon.com or the BODeStore.com Irrespective of your age, you can look young and beautiful by following the correct prescription for anti-aging treatment techniques. Include cosmetics and dietary changes in your fight against aging. One will be incomplete without the other. Help ensure your face reflects that forty, for you, is actually your new thirty. You can metaphorically "turn back the clock" by protecting your skin and health from the inside out.