Looking Younger: How to Fake It

Bathing in everything from asses’ milk to the blood of virgins, women through the centuries have gone to extreme lengths (allegedly at least) to preserve their youth and beauty. Even today, there is an obsession with looking young. However, nowadays you can use science, instead of superstition, to help you keep your looks.

Be Healthy

If you’re still young, but concerned that your looks may fade fast and want to do everything you can now, then you’re in the right mindset. Looking after your skin and your body will help your body look youthful for longer. Things like stopping smoking, wearing sunscreen, drinking lots of water and exercising regularly will all contribute to you looking your best as you age.

Looking After Your Skin

Like everything, your skin changes. This means that when you’re 20, your skin has different needs to when you’re 50. As your skin ages, it loses moisture and fat, making it dry and saggy. As sunlight is a major contributor to this, you should avoid putting your face in the sun, and use a moisturiser and make up with sunscreen. You should tailor your routine to what your skin really needs, and you should revise it every few years. There are a range of treatments that can help you get the best out of your skin. Facials in particular can really lift and brighten your skin, and you can even do them at home.

Fake It

There are several ways to fake looking younger than you actually are. Some are relatively simple, and others can be quite extreme. Things like investing in a quality foundation that will even your skin tone, or a highlighter that will make you look bright-eyed, can make your face look instantly more youthful. Use shampoos that are designed for aging hair, or will thicken, volumise your hair. You should also consider your hair colour. Something dark and dramatic may have suited you in your youth, but it may just make you look older now. Consult a professional and they’ll be able to tell you how your hair can make you look younger.

A slightly longer lasting way to fake it is through surgery, or treatments such as Botox. This might not be for everyone, but it’s as safe as the hands of the practitioner. Find a good one, such as Melior Clinics, and you can get rid of wrinkles.