The 40 is the new 30, folks! And with those 10 more years in the curriculum, you have to take care of your appearance. Today it's easier than ever. With the right look, the right habits, and the right attitude, people will be thinking "How are you so wise at such a young age?"
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Take care of your face
Step 1. Change your makeup according to your age
Our skin naturally changes over time. Imagine if you were wearing the same makeup you used to hide your pimples back in school! And even if you haven't noticed, your skin has changed from 25 to 30, from 30 to 35, and now to 40. It's high time to adapt your makeup; ideally something light to make you shine. Its natural beauty is ready to take the stage.
- Stay away from liquid eyeliner as it clumps on less firm skin. Use thicker brushes to blend and create a really cool look for a night out. During the day, a little mask and just a touch of eyeliner is more than enough.
- Don't wear too much makeup! When we are in our 20s, few occasions call for the use of a lot of makeup; in the 40s, there are even fewer. Do something simple. Your skin is beautiful, there's no need to cover up with makeup!
Step 2. Learn how to outline the face
Lighting the corners of the chin and forehead creates an impression of depth to the face, highlighting the bright areas and cheeks. The purpose of makeup is no longer to hide blemishes and sleepy face, but rather to highlight your best qualities.
Highlight the T-zone, which includes the center of the forehead, nose, and chin. These points are closest to the light source, so they should be the brightest part. Use some concealer or powder to lighten this area
Step 3. Use an anti-aging cleansing gel
One of the simplest things you can do is wash your face with an anti-aging cleanser every morning and night (or as often as your skin allows). Do not leave any traces of makeup on your face. The cleansing gel takes everything away and even leaves the skin firmer and fresher. Furthermore, it enters the pores, improving the skin's appearance.
Develop a beauty routine to follow that you believe works. This includes skin cleansers, makeup, anti-aging creams and lotions. Try a few products to find out which is best for you
Step 4. Use a night paddle
Enjoy your 8 or more hours of sleep to treat your skin. Night creams enter the pores and act as an extra dose of collagen, slowing down the appearance of wrinkles and preventing skin damage.
Feeling ambitious? So use a day cream too. It avoids having to do botox applications and works better in the long run
Part 2 of 3: Taking Care of Your Body
Step 1. Drink lots of water, green tea, and a glass of red wine every now and then
Water is essential, 8 glasses a day should keep your body hydrated, your skin healthy and your hair and nails constantly growing. Green tea and wine are also great. They contain many antioxidants, which keep your organs functioning.
Drink as much green tea as you like; if you've never had one, start with a glass in the morning. As for red wine, have a glass a day. More than that and cholesterol could be a problem
Step 2. Maintain a healthy diet
This is good advice for everyone: when we feel good on the inside, we look good on the outside too. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats. It is best to stay away from processed and industrialized foods. If you eat fresh, natural food you will look fresh and natural!
- If you struggle with your weight, and have never found an effective diet, read the wikiHow article: How to Choose a Diet that Suits You for access to some of today's most popular diets.
- The older you are, the slower your metabolism, and the more attention you should pay to your diet. Nothing is prohibited, but everything should be eaten in moderation.
Step 3. Tone your muscles
Aerobics is wonderful for the body and mind, but even the thinnest people need to tone their muscles. In your 40s, you need to focus on the arms, abdomen and butt. This means doing weight training targeting these areas. It sounds daunting, but you can do them all at home, when you have time, or even while watching TV.
- Get 30 minutes of exercise a day, combining aerobics with weight training. Recent research shows that combining these two types of exercise accelerates fat loss.
- With age, the most superficial layer of the epidermis thickens. This accelerates the appearance of wrinkles and cellulite, in addition to other skin problems. However, nowadays it is known that exercises prevent this situation. In recent research, people who exercise have better skin than sedentary people.
Step 4. Get rid of unwanted hair
With age, unwanted hair appears in unwanted places. One day you will look in the mirror from a different angle and see something you don't want that has been there for months. To avoid this, shave more often, or consider laser technology, which is getting cheaper, especially on smaller areas like the chin and fluff.
If you have time and a few cups of sugar on hand, get a shave at home. It's cheap and fast. What's more, sugar wax makes the skin very smooth
Step 5. Stay out of the sun
With age, exposure to the sun appears in the form of dark spots, spots, and even skin cancer. You can't blame the previous years of sun exposure, but you can start avoiding it now. And now the good news: pale skin is in!
Apply a factor 15 sunscreen when exposure to the sun cannot be avoided. In addition to protecting, it hydrates the skin and gives it shine
Step 6. Get dressed to make your body stand out
Just because you're in your 40s doesn't mean you should hide your body. You have to be adult and professional, as well as sexy, comfortable and fashion.
- Consider your body shape. What do you want to highlight and what do you want to hide? Play with what you are proud of.
- Fill your closet with pieces that can match each other and create many different looks. Make people think you're 30 years old.
Part 3 of 3: Take Care of Your Hair, Teeth, and Nails
Step 1. Color your hair the right color
Gray gives away age, although it looks good on some people. If it doesn't look good on you, don't hesitate to cover it. Choose a natural color, just two shades different from your original color.
If your hair is getting too white, color your eyebrow as well; she can give away her age if she also changes color
Step 2. If you like, let your hair grow
Just because you're not younger doesn't mean you can't have long hair. It's harder to take care of, of course, but your hair is beautiful! Cut it in layers and make highlights for fashion.
Have long hair if you want. But after a few years, you may find that it's not worth it anymore. Although long hair is a sign of youth, as long as it's well taken care of, you'll look beautiful
Step 3. Whiten teeth
With age comes experience… experience of smoking, drinking coffee. So your teeth are turning yellow. Take the initiative and whiten your teeth with a kit at home or at the dentist. They don't need to be extremely white, just natural.
There are several kits that you can buy and lighten at home regularly. Most take 30 minutes a day. And if that's not enough, there are toothpastes to use along with your whitening kit
Step 4. Pay attention to your nails
As hormones change with age, nails tend to become brittle. Avoid this by using a fortifying oil or enamel. Cut regularly and leave to a delicate size.