Most of us know there’s no other way to reach our goals than positive thinking. I can only guess that all my readers want as much as I do to perfect their beauty, and know that reading is the fastest to bring new things in our life. Isn’t daily -beauty blogs- reads the faster way to keep us updated on the beauty industry news? Isn’t it the perfect way to start the day with every morning coffee? But, is anything we can do, besides reading and raving about new cosmetic lines, makeup tips, body treatments, fitness and healthy habits? Is there a way to keep our minds focused on our beauty than that?
As you probably know one of the positive thinking tools (as I call it) is THE DESIRE LIST. I enjoy making lists and checking one
by one each desire I make, once is accomplished.
I was reading this interesting article on nursingdegree.com called 100+ Ways to Look Younger, Better and Healthier when I thought isn’t a bad idea to add Beauty Update to my long-term Beauty Desire List. This article contains basic rules, hair,skin, diet, physique, teeth, bones, cosmetic care, clothes “updates” for your best and younger look. Isn’t it rejuvenating the most common desire? 
I was curios how many ways I already know, and how many I actually apply on regular bases. More over, I felt the urge to email this well-written and researched list to my friends and my mother and share it also with you. Let me know your favorite!
Here are the updates” and anti-aging tips list I’ve selected:
Hair
Keep hair shiny. Shiny hair gives the appearance of health and youthfulness. Use conditioners and styling products that promote shine or try putting your blow dryer on cold for a burst of shine when styling.
Go lighter. As you age, you may find that your once lovely dark color now makes you look much older than your actual age. Try lightening it up a bit to bring brightness to your face and make you look younger and healthier.
Wash every other day. Washing your hair on a daily basis could be drying it out and causing it to frizz, especially as hair becomes dryer with age. Wash hair every other day unless necessary to get healthier, more manageable hair.
Use your hairstyle to hide wrinkles. Got a wrinkly forehead? You may be able to cover it up with some bangs. Choose a style that’s best for your face shape and you can easily and stylishly cover up some of your most telling lines.
Go shorter. Long hair could be making you look much older than you are by detracting attention away from your face. Try a shorter cut as you age to give your face more focus, lighten up your appearance and make you look younger.
Skin
Avoid harsh facial products. Cleansers containing alcohol may promise to get rid of oil but they can also dry out your skin, making it look duller and emphasizing wrinkles. Worse, it can cause skin to become even more oil to compensate for the dryness. Choose gentle facial products to keep your skin balanced and clean.
Sleep on your back. While sleeping on your stomach may be comfy, it can be causing you to get some unwanted wrinkles. Sleep lines form when you lie on your face and over time they can become permanent. Try sleeping on your back at least for part of the night.
Try retinols. Some dermatologists believes that products containing retinols can help skin look younger by strengthening and replenishing collagen and elastin, unclogging pores and smoothing skin. It doesn’t hurt to try them for a few months to see if you get any difference and younger looking skin.
Erase spider veins. These visible veins that show up on skin as we age can make even the youngest looking skin seem older. You can eliminate them through sclerotherapy, which over a several treatments can eliminate the worst of them altogether.
nvest in sunglasses. Sun exposure to the eyes can not only damage your eyesight but it can also increase the amount of wrinkles around your eyes, making those crows feet more noticeable over time. Find a stylish pair of sunglasses you like and wear them to drive or be out in the sun.
Diet
Eat superfoods. What are superfoods? They’re foods with multiple benefits of eating them that can include slowing down aging, lowering cholesterol and even reducing your risk of cancer. These include foods like broccoli, salmon and yogurt which you should make an effort to incorporate into your diet.
Eat omega-3 fatty acids. These fats, found in salmon, walnuts and flax seeds, provide a myriad of benefits. They reduce inflammation, prevent excessive blood clotting, inhibit cancer cell growth and help skin look younger and healthier.
Drink green tea. Green tea is filled with powerful antioxidants that can help you fight the signs of aging as well as reducing the risk of certain illnesses, fighting infection and inflammation and possibly even serving to help you lose weight.
Eat the rainbow. One way to ensure that you’re getting a wide variety of healthy foods is to eat a lot of colorful veggies and fruits. From leafy greens to orange carrots, these foods are packed full of nutrients that can help keep you healthy and young for years to come.
Eat less. Studies have shown that people who eat smaller portions and overall take in fewer calories may live longer than their more high-calorie counterparts. Of course, this should absolutely not be taken to the extreme as a certain number of calories are required to keep our bodies functioning and healthy each day.
Physique
Have sex. Not only is sex a good workout it also dilates arteries, bringing blood to the surface of the skin and giving you a healthy, youthful glow.
Play with children. What better way to be youthful than to surround yourself with those who truly are? You’ll get a workout trying to keep up with the youngins and you’ll be able to embrace your more fun, childlike side.
Make it fun. If your workout is a horrible trial for you, chances are pretty good that you’re not going to do it pretty often or stick to it. Make the physical activity you engage in more fun whether it’s by playing a sport, chasing after your children or just finding a friend to come with you.
Teeth and Bones
Smile. Going around with a dour old face on isn’t going to make you look younger or better in any way. Smile and laugh as much as possible and people won’t even have a chance to notice your age.
Check your medications. Some medications may react adversely with calcium and other bone building vitamins in your body. Check with your doctor to see if there are any side effects of your medication that could be negatively affecting your bone health.
Keep hormones regulated. Women need estrogen and men need testosterone at adequate levels in the body in order to absorb enough calcium. Making sure that these hormones are at good levels is key to avoid osteoporosis in later life.
Cosmetics and Personal Care
Don’t use powder. Facial powders may eliminate some of the oil on your skin but they can also sink into wrinkles making you look older than you are. Try cream based powders instead for a more flawless complexion.
Use less soap and styling products. Using an excess of products in the shower or when styling can dry out the skin or make hair oily and unmanageable. Use a light hand when doling out either.
Choose a young scent. If you like to wear perfume you could use your scent to make yourself appear younger. Studies have shown that women who wear a scent that involves pink grapefruit notes were perceived as being as much as six years younger than they actually were.
Choose flattering shades. Bright white metallic eye shadow or dark rogue may have worked for you at one point in your life but trends change. Choose shades that flatter your hair, eye and skin tones and you’ll look younger and more attractive.
Clothes
Keep glasses stylish. Nothing will age you faster than a pair of glasses that went out of style years ago. Choose a pair with a classic design or go with contacts when you can to give your look a more fresh and youthful vibe.
Avoid trendiness. While there’s nothing wrong with owning a few trendy items of clothes, too much trendiness can make you look like you’re trying to dress too young and will make your wardrobe go out of style super fast.
Be open to new styles. There are many times when a style of clothing seems like it would look ridiculous on you until you actually put it on and find it completely flatters your shape. Be willing to try out new things and you may be surprised.
June 30th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
I have found trimming my hair short to be a great way of looking younger than my age. But it also requires choosing the right kind of hairstyle. You would not want someone complimenting you for looking young, but remarking as well that you should look your age!
Another good tip you provided was green tea. Simple enough, easy enough, but it has done me a lot of good. I find it really helps with my digestion and keeps me feeling really clean, somehow. It also works for me in terms of keeping me safe from illnesses like the common cold through my own testing.
June 8th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Nice tips!! I especially agree with the food and sex part hehe. Here is a video I found on the web recently that showed me how to really stay healthy and prevent wrinkles.