Easy ways to look 5 years younger!

Getting old is inevitable but looking youthful and beautiful is a choice! Here we have compiled a list of simple and easy tips to help you age like fine wine without the use of expensive serums, creams and treatments. Read on for some natural ways to have glowing and radiant skin, hair and nails!

  • Color your hair in darker, warmer tones. Avoid using light, ashy colors that can be mistaken for grey or white hair.
  • Use a moisturizer before using a foundation on your skin. As we get older, our hormone levels reduce and the skin gets drier. Using a good face moisturizer before foundation helps retain the skin's moisture keeping it hydrated with a youthful glow.
  • Vitamin-C works wonders for your complexion as it boosts your body’s collagen,  so load upon fruits and veggies such as Orange, Strawberries, Broccoli etc.
  • Drink alcohol in moderation. Excessive amounts of alcohol dehydrates and dries up the skin.
  • Eat wholesome food. Cleaning up your diet and including nutrient foods  in your daily meals is beneficial to your overall physical and mental health. Mix it up with a variety of healthy fats such as salmon, avocado along with nuts and seeds and complex carbs.
  • Once you hit your 20’s, Collagen is your bestfriend! Invest in a good night or day cream with Collagen to help tighten and tone your skin whilst reducing the appearances of fine lines and wrinkles.
  • Get in some exercise! Try to engage in some light workouts for at least 30 minutes a day to help improve blood circulation and overall physical health.
  • Add symmetry to your face by upping your  brow game! Use a brow pencil and fake a full brow along with a little bit of shimmer under your brow bone to look younger and sharper. If you want full brows the natural way, use Castor Oil on your eyebrows before bedtime.
  • Ditch that bun and instead go for a youthful ponytail! It visually pulls up the cheekbones making your entire face look more lifted and toned.
  • Use an extra pillow under your head to prevent under eye puffiness. Gravity pulls fluids around your lower eyelids as you sleep, therefore using a second pillow will help encourage gravity to drain the eye area. Need a quick fix for eye bags and puffiness? Keep two cold spoons over your eye area for about ten minutes.
  • More monochromatic clothes please! Wearing a singular color from head to toe elongates your look.
  • When getting ready to head out, use a lash curler to open up your eyes. This can make your eyes look more radiant and youthful.
  • Engage in some meditation or yoga, both of which are great ways to relieve your brain of stress and anxiety which therefore reflects on your outer appearance.
  • Find your perfect fit. Wearing clothes that are too tight might make you look heavier due to the bulges everywhere while extra loose clothes make it look like you are hiding something. Find clothes that fit your measurements to feel confident and great all throughout the day.
  • Use a blush with a pink or radiant finish to give your cheekbones a little lift.
  • Cutting some bangs will help mask the ageing process by making your facial features look softer while hiding wrinkles and fine lines.
  • Maintain good posture. As we age, our spine tends to naturally hunch, therefore make a conscious effort to keep your spine flexible and straight at all times.
  • Have luscious lips by purchasing a lip liner that matches your natural lip color. Overdraw the bottom lip line and the cupids bow for a fuller pout.
  • Go for creamy or matte foundations for your face instead of pressed powders. Liquid foundations help your face look more glowing and dewy in comparison with powder.
  • Eat a well balanced breakfast! Eating a meal that will keep your full and energized throughout the day can help you look and feel great.
  • Get enough sleep. Try to get at least 7 hours of sleep per day. Getting less than 6 hours can significantly decrease your energy levels throughout the day.
  • Say hello to younger skin by including food rich inOmega-3 Fatty Acids such as Salmon, Tuna, Spinach, Beans and Cauliflower.
  • Always carry a hand cream in your handbag. Rough and dry hands are a dead give away of age. Use a moisturizing hand cream to prevents signs of aging.
  • Avoid using jet black liquid liner as it can make your eyes appear smaller and harsher. opt for a charcoal or grey liner for amore gentle look.
  • Regularly deep condition your hair to prevent frizz, split ends and breakage.
  • Make a ‘Green Juice’ a part of your daily routine. A green juice or smoothie can significantly help transform dull skin by helping to oxygenate the skin. Great combinations include Green Apple, Lemon & Ginger and Kale, Lemon and Cucumber.

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