If you are over 50 and want to look 10 years younger, you’ve probably considered many options. It seems as if everyone these days is looking for the “secret to youthful skin,” and many are even willing to undergo somewhat extreme medical treatments to find it.
Forget Botox and surgery. There are “kinder, gentler” ways to look and feel younger than you are. While I’m not on a mission to be 25 again, I do try my best to take care of my skin.
I smoked for 50 years and just quit that stinking habit this year.
You can learn more about how I quit smoking and quit sugar (another aging culprit) on the same day, and am still smoke-free and sugar-free to this day, over on my YouTube channel here.
I also am a big fan of all-natural cleansers and masks. I haven’t used soap on my face in years. You can check out this article here for more info on all-natural skin care routines.
Anyway, those are just a few of the things I do to take care of my aging skin and prevent wrinkles, or at the very least, keep them at bay. Now, I want to share 13 ways to look 10 years younger without needles!
13 ways to look 10 years younger
Let’s be real – who doesn’t want to look 10 years younger and defy aging? I know I sure want to. Minus the needles and invasive cosmetic surgery, that is.
Here are 13 simple beauty hacks that will help you look 10 years younger, feel more youthful, give you more energy and generally feel really good about yourself.
Let’s get started!
Get Your Sleep
While this may sound like a no-brainer, many women over 50 have difficulty getting sufficient sleep. Sleep is important not only for our mental health but our physical health as well.
Sleep isn’t a luxury; you need sleep. You need it for your health, but you also need it for your looks. Ignore your sleep requirements, and you’ll start seeing those little lines and puffy eyes.
And you’ll get grumpy.
Watch Your Diet
As you get older, your metabolism begins to slow down, and obesity can become an issue. A poor diet can affect more than just your weight; it can wreak havoc with skin, energy, and general health.
Pay close attention to how much you eat and what you eat to keep your skin glowing and your body healthy. Remember, you are what you eat. So if you want to look 10 years younger, be mindful of what you put in your mouth!
Get Your Exercise
We all know that exercise has incredible benefits for everything: weight, mood, mind, energy level, and skin. But the trick is you actually have to do it.
Find an exercise you enjoy and establish a schedule for doing it on a regular basis. Getting your body moving really is worth the effort, and, as a benefit, it gets easier with practice.
You might like this video from my Youtube channel, which will help you get started with simple exercises.
Avoid Clown MakeUp
Yes, that is a slight exaggeration, but the point is that the temptation to “enhance” your looks can sometimes have adverse effects. Not only is there so much that makeup can cover up, but using too much of it will make you look older.
Use makeup sparingly to enhance your looks; if you have any questions about how to do this, consult a professional.
While makeup can sometimes make us look younger, it can also sometimes make us look much older.
Select The Right Hairstyle
Commit this to memory: Hairstyles change. Many people (men and women) get attached to a hairstyle that they had earlier in life (like in the 70s). They become comfortable with it, but without realizing it, they’ve dated themselves.
You might consider getting style tips from a professional hairstylist. It might be time to get rid of that 80s do! Unless you don’t really care if your hairstyle makes you look younger or older. Then you do you, boo!
Please don’t wear that!
Yes, I’m going there and I know a lot of women will say, “I’ll wear what I want, dammit!”. Ok, well, you can, but just be mindful that some of those outfits you’re wearing are not flattering at all and make you look 10 years older, not 10 years younger.
Trust me on that. You can look sexy and classy AND youthful without trying to squeeze into the clothes you wore when you were 18. I promise.
You might really like this fun article from my site about 10 things women over 50 should never wear.
Bad Habits
If you’ve acquired a few bad habits throughout your life, you might want to take inventory and do something about them.
Do you smoke? Do you drink too much? Habits like these are bad for your looks as well as for your health. Stop them, and if you need help doing that, get it.
I recently just gave up smoking, again, for the millionth time. I can see how it’s really starting to affect my health and my skin.
Load Up On Antioxidant Foods
Antioxidants, powerful disease and age-fighting minerals, are found in the healthiest foods: fruits, vegetables, fish, and certain whole grain products.
A diet rich in antioxidants promotes a younger, more youthful appearance. Load up on these types of foods to give your body the nutrition that it needs to look younger and age gracefully.
Not only will you look younger, but you will feel better. Here’s a great anti-aging grocery list to help you get started!
Limit Your Sun Exposure
Excessive sun exposure leads to premature aging of the skin, sun spots, skin dryness, and, in more severe cases, skin cancer.
Honest to God, if you want to look 10 years younger protect your skin from the sun every damn day!!
To maintain a more youthful appearance, limit your activities in direct sunlight; wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen (UVA/UVB Protection) with at least an SPF of 25 when outdoors for prolonged periods.
proper skincare
How you cleanse and care for your skin also plays a huge role in how quickly you age or get wrinkles. If you wear makeup daily, make sure to wash it off before you go to bed each night. Don’t forget!
Twice weekly gentle exfoliation is also really beneficial in helping you look 10 years younger. A mild exfoliator like coconut oil and baking soda, applied very gently, twice a week, will remove dead cells and promote fresh, healthy, new and younger cells!
That’s what I’m talking about. I use oatmeal and yogurt as a facial exfoliator. It’s great!
De-Stress Yourself
Stress is toxic to your health, making you age faster and look older.
To reduce stress in your life, work towards setting aside quiet time for yourself as often as possible and allow your mind to wander. Combine this with deep breathing and mind visualization.
Focus on tensing and then relaxing different parts of your body. Meditation and even Yoga can offer huge de-stressing benefits as well. Lower stress levels are conducive to a younger, more youthful appearance!
Red light therapy mask
Now, I know I said all-natural, and while this is a tool, it’s still fairly natural and totally painless. Added bonus – IT WORKS!
I’ve had my LED therapy mask now for about one year, and while I’m not very consistent in using it, when I am, I notice a vast improvement in my wrinkles and age spots. Plus, it just feels therapeutic to lay back with this on my face and shut out the world.
Here’s the one I have and love.
minerals and vitamins
Remember the whole, you are what you eat? Well, many of us have a hard time eating healthy foods for whatever reason, hence the need for anti-aging supplements and minerals/vitamins.
Here is a great article on the best vitamins and minerals women over 50 should be taking, not only to look 10 years younger, but also to maintain optimal health and well-being as we move into our golden years.
How to Look 10 Years Younger
Growing old is a natural part of life. The fact of the matter is, nobody can stay young forever; our bodies have a limited shelf life. However, we can slow down and modify the aging process and keep ourselves looking 10 years younger and as vibrant as possible by paying special attention to our lifestyles.
Follow these tips and do what you can, then put on a smile and forget about it because nothing keeps you young better than a good attitude, and nothing ages you more than worry.
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