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Beauty
makeover without a doctor…
DIY tips to look better, appear 10 years younger naturally |
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Simple tips to look better,
appear younger naturally
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Dear Sharon:
I must admit it. I have become a junkie for all those
TV makeover
shows and would love to
look better myself.
But as much as I’m influenced by the fantastic results I see on television, I’m
a little afraid
to go under the knife or needle.
More important, I honestly cannot afford plastic surgery or the maintenance of
many cosmetic procedures. I would like to
age gracefully,
but some outside help to look as young as possible wouldn’t be so bad either.
Isn’t there a way to look 10 years younger naturally or at least better
without a medical procedure?
Quest for a Natural Beauty Makeover
(Boston, MA)
Dear
Natural Beauty: Looking 10 years younger
is not just a swipe on the calendar or some plastic surgery magic, it’s a state
of mind-- a mind, that stays open to new ideas to
keep modern, vital, and, young.
A fuddy-duddy
appearance and dated viewpoint are the easiest ways to clock some excessive
years on your perceived age. Now, how to look younger…
Plastic surgery is
neither right nor wrong; it’s a
personal choice that should be respected. If something about your appearance
bothers you, take measures to improve upon it. Beauty is absolutely subjective,
but how you see yourself is what
counts. No body is born “perfect,” it’s all in the perception of how you present
yourself and how others see you. Learn to make the most of what you’ve got to
create your own personal look. Believe that you are beautiful. Tweak your
so-called imperfections to become your
distinctive features.
Generic “classic beauty” can be downright boring, learn to be an individual and
a unique beauty who loves herself.
While a good cosmetic or plastic surgeon can make an incredible difference on
your appearance, too
much of a good thing could look
extremely unnatural and downright bizarre. You must know
when to stop--
excessive plastic surgery can produce freaky, alien-like results. A little
wrinkle here and there that shows a face
full of life, I think, is far more
attractive than being pulled tighter than a drum with a permanent look of
surprise or looking like one of the many non-distinctive Barbie clones.
If you chose surgery,
familiarize yourself
with your perspective doctor’s work and credentials,
and know when to say enough is enough. As in any medical procedure, there is a
certain amount of risk involved and a hefty price tag.
Before rushing to get under the knife or needle, first try to learn to accept
the skin you are in. Cosmetic procedures are only a portion of looking great.
Feel confident
about your attractiveness and make yourself
look the best that you
can on a
given day.
Accept that everyone is allowed to have a bad day, here and there.
When you feel great about yourself, you have the self-confidence to take on what
life throws you.
Maintain what you have by continuing to take care of yourself. Learn the
tips to looking vital, and
attractive:
• Avoid excessive
sun exposure
as much as possible and always wear sun protection. If you don’t believe
me, look at the skin quality of friends who have been sun worshippers and of
those who have been sun smart, the difference is more than apparent. Avoid
tanning beds. Try to walk on the shady side of the street when possible. If you
want a bronze glow, fake a bake with self-tanners.
• Moisturize, moisturize,
moisturize.
Moist skin and shiny hair are signs of youth. Stick to a good skincare regime
and find an anti-aging product that works for your skin type. Never spend a day
without properly hydrating your skin to maintain its inherent luminescence and
always use a conditioner suited for your hair type after shampooing. Don’t
forget to drink plenty of water.
• Always have a
modern hair style and be sure hair
color and texture are in tiptop shape. There is nothing more ageing than a woman
with a stiff, dated hairdo. Rethink your hairstyle at least every 2 years.
• Explore style out
of your comfort zone. Don’t be
afraid that if you dress stylishly, you’ll be
dressing too young. It’s the
opposite: a fresh sense of style keeps you looking alive rather than dated and
dowdy.
• Never wear any
retro trend exactly the same way
you wore it the first time it was in fashion. Tweak the details to avoid getting
trapped in a fashion time warp.
• Keep your wardrobe
modern. Just because you can’t
remember how old something is, don’t think others can’t either. Purchase a few
key trends every season to update your wardrobe and stay fresh.
• Select clothing
that suits the shape you are in at
this moment, not
how you looked 5 years ago.
• Maintain white
teeth. Yellow, discolored teeth
instantly put years on your face. It’s so easy and inexpensive to
whiten teeth
at home now that white teeth are no longer a sign of the rich and famous, but a
sign that you take pride in your appearance.
• Stay fit.
Try to stay physically active and
in the
best shape that you can and make your best effort to eat healthfully at
all times.
• Be open to new
ideas. Have fun with life, enjoy,
love, participate, learn, stay open-minded, and
find your passion. Don’t have a
stagnant attitude. Be receptive to changes in the world around you. Keep your
mind as alert as possible, be aware of current events, pop culture, politics,
and get a hobby to express your creative talents. Have the ability to have a
conversation with someone ten years younger than you and not be considered an
old foggy!
--January 3, 2005
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