Shahnaz Husain
As we have stepped into New Year, let’s start it with the famous quote of George Bernard show “You don’t stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing.” We all want to look great as we age and seek solutions in jars and bottles, potions and lotions promising timeless youth and beauty.
Age is no longer what it used to be. Getting older doesn’t mean decline or despair. It’s a reason for celebration!
After all, with age comes experience, wisdom, peace and a certain level of respect and expertise.
There are plenty of ways we can age with grace, beauty and joy. We can experience more happiness, more success and get even better with age and experience.
Aging is inescapable. Let’s face it, none of us love the idea of getting older and make up can’t completely cover aging. So, why not age gracefully and beautifully and maybe get back that natural glow?
So, what are the wisdom to aging beautifully and gracefully. If we acknowledge that beauty comes from health, we can motivate ourselves to be our healthiest. That starts with the basics.
If you have been following a healthy diet and lifestyle, you will find that it delays visible ageing signs on your skin. Good health and fitness have many benefits where the appearance is concerned. Actually, regular exercise helps to delay aging changes and has a beneficial effect on both body and mind. It keeps the muscles and joints flexible and prevents problems like osteoporosis. Walking is excellent, as it helps to exercise the entire body.
The benefits of exercise are extensive. Among them are the feel-good hormones which are produced when we exercise: endorphins. These make us happier and improve our energy levels. Running, tennis, gym, football, badminton, kho kho, belly dancing, it’s all good.
So, consult your doctor about taking up some regular exercise.
You are what you eat hits home when you pass 45. Along with exercise, adopt a healthy eating pattern, with an emphasis on fresh fruits, unrefined cereals, salads, sprouts, lightly cooked vegetables, yogurt and skimmed milk, clear soups, fresh fruit juices. The diet should be low in fats, sugar and starch, but high in vitamins and minerals. This kind of diet will raise your level of fitness and also help your skin. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean protein, whole grains is highly advisable.
It is never too late to start a regular skin care routine, selecting products according to the skin-type. The skin-care routine should include cleansing, toning, moisturizing and nourishing. With age, the activity of the oil glands decreases and the skin becomes drier. Therefore, daily moisturizing and nourishing help to keep the skin soft, supple and youthful.
Certain areas show ageing signs easily. So, pay special attention to the neck and the area around the eyes, which show age most of all. Nowadays specialized products are available for the care of particular areas, like the eyes. Avoid massaging the skin around the eyes, as it can get easily pulled and stretched. The application of outer-eye creams helps to maintain the elasticity of the skin and prevent early wrinkles. The hands also begin to show neglect and ageing sooner than most other parts of the body. Take 2 tablespoons sunflower oil and 3 tablespoon coarse sugar. Mix together till it becomes a paste. Apply and rub into skin of hands. Rinse off after 15 minutes.
Last, but not least, your attitude is important. Keep an open mind. Never hesitate to try out something new in fashion or colours. You never know, it may suit you. Be subtle with make-up and accessories. Do not follow fashion fads. They may not be for you. Learn something new. Cultivate your interests and hobbies. They give another dimension to the personality.
According to Sophia Loren, the famous film star, “There is a fountain of youth – it is your mind, your talents and creativity that you bring to life and to the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.”
But in the end, growing older beautifully means investing in the healthiest lifestyle possible in body and in mind.
(The author is a beauty expert)
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