How we look is often a balance determined between several lifestyle factors and our genetics. Some people just age better than others, and that’s okay. Plus, ‘looking old,’ is not necessarily a bad thing, there are many people who grow old gracefully and aren’t afraid to show their age.
But what if you hope to look younger than you are, more representative of your youthful spirit rather than how many times you’ve rotated around the sun? Well, it’s possible to achieve that, of course. There’s nothing wrong with this goal either, as most people agree that crowns or dentures can help those who lose their teeth, while procedures like dermal fillers can be suitable for some too.
But what other measures may be worth your time? In this post, we’ll discuss a few practical tips to help you get started:
Worthwhile Skincare
Skincare is a great way of securing your youthful looks over the years, because we tend to look better when our skin is healthy and well-kept. This can mean avoiding constant exposure to the sun if possible or using protective sunscreen, avoiding too many vices like smoking or drinking too much alcohol, and eating a healthy diet.
Sometimes, worthwhile treatments like dermal fillers can be appropriate too – or the treatment of more pressing skin conditions like eczema or acne, which you should never feel embarrassed about as both are quite common. Skincare that remains sustainable should be appreciated above all because they’re most likely to have a pressing effect.
Fitted Age-Appropriate Clothes
It may seem as though ‘dressing younger’ is something that helps you look younger, but actually, that’s not always the case. There’s no limit to what you ‘should’ be wearing so don’t feel as if this is a judgement, but it could be that once you enter your thirties, dressing in smarter wear, fitted garments, and higher quality materials can help you look younger and more present than graphic tees and a range of other explosive colors and logos. As ironic as it sounds, dressing for the tastes you have now rather than trying to fit a youthful standard helps you look younger, because it shows you’re more sure in yourself – even when you dress to impress.
Natural Confidence
Rock what you have to work with. This is a simple rule, but it works. When you’re unashamed in who you are, you walk with confidence, you’re not afraid to hold your head up and you don’t shy away from people, you naturally look younger and full of vigor. Someone can quite literally determine how old they look by how they carry themselves, even if they’re wearing an identical outfit. So – focus on your posture, on how you greet people, and the practices that help you feel most yourself – even if that means using a few confidence affirmations each morning to get you in the right headspace. After a little while this becomes natural and simply part of who you are.
With this advice, you’re sure to see how looking younger than you are isn’t a science experiment, but in caring for yourself and remaining young at heart.
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