It brings me to think, "How did my Grandma do it?" When she was in 80s, she aged gracefully and continued to wear her infamous pink lipstick until her last day.
I recently asked my mother how she took care of her skin and she laughed. Seriously? She couldn't believe I was trying to get Grandma's secret to Anti-aging. Soap, Water, and moisturizer. That's it. She used cold cream and/or petroleum jelly from the drugstore. Nothing special and nothing high maintenance. Grandma ate what she wanted - healthy, homemade meals. She didn't "work out" at a gym, she ran around after her 7 kids. She didn't smoke, drink, or stay up too late. She did what was sensible. She was a hard working woman who lived life to the fullest and didn't have time to worry too much about wrinkles. Yet, she looked beautiful in her 80's.
My suggestion for Anti-Aging is to simplify your life and your beauty routine.
- Drinks lots of water
- Eat everything but in moderation. Include lots of colorful fruits and vegetables.
- Move, move, and never sit still until bedtime of course
- Get close to 8 hours of sleep each night
- Live life - Nurture your friendships, get involved, and give back to your community.
- Keep a simple beauty routine morning and night. Gentle cleanser and moisturizer from the drugstore. And never go outside without your sunscreen!
And there you have it.
2 comments:
I so agree, keep your skin care simple. The world of anti-aging and all the products is overwhelming. Think natural skin care or DIY skin care recipes. Good article - keep it simple! Complete Skin Care Therapy
It's amazing how your grandma maintained her looks. Skin care especially facial care will depend on how a person will maintain it. Following these tips is not a bad idea if you want to maintain your skin longer.
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