Getting old has many challenges associated with it. Joints start aching, muscles waste away, the organs don’t work as well as they used to. Mostly though, you’ll start noticing the effect of time in your skin. As it loses collagen, and starts sagging and forming wrinkles, you’ll find your looks change.
Luckily, there are ways and means of keeping looking young and healthy as you age. You can do a thread lift Perth locals love. Or you can take some supplements. Whatever you do, remember this time is also a time to enjoy your life, so work on your looks, but also your mindset.
Now, what can you do about what you see in the mirror?
Facial Treatments
Firstly, there are several treatments for the face. Some of the options available to you are listed below.
Fillers
Fillers are substances that are injected under the skin in order to fill out the tissue under the skin, and remove overlying wrinkles. This is thanks to the procedure tightening the skin.
Wrinkle Relaxers
Wrinkle relaxers are substances that are injected into muscles under the skin, preventing them from contracting. This will stop the overlying skin from wrinkling.
Collagen Stimulators
There are several things to do to stimulate collagen growth. You can get collagen stimulating injections, which will encourage the collagen to regenerate. Or, you could get thread lifts, which are again designed to stimulate the growth of collagen through placing threads under the skin.
Body Treatments
There’s quite a lot that can be done for the body. You can use laser, which would focus on reducing cellulite, or you could choose a lymph drain massage. There’s also the option of surgery to reduce fat and reshape the leg.
Some people prefer treatments like cellulite wraps, which wrap around the leg in order to move the lymph. Or you could try acoustic wave therapy, which uses sound waves to target fat cells. With carboxytherapy, experts insert carbon dioxide under the skin to reduce fat.
Exercise
The most important item on the agenda as you age is exercise. You need to maintain bone density, which comes through weightbearing activity. And you can control the loss of muscle strength through muscle strengthening exercise.
It may become harder to do HIIT (high intensity interval training), because your limbs simply don’t move as easily as before and joints may be weaker. However, low impact strength training combined with some form of cardio such as fast walking, and some stretching and toning exercises will help you maintain a fit and healthy body.
It’s important not to put too much strain on the body, and to prevent injury as you get older. So, your exercises shouldn’t be as extreme as a younger person’s.
Diet
By choice and because of cravings, your diet usually changes as you get older. You’re no longer able to eat what you used to because your digestive system ages too. So, for instance, many people get diverticulitis of the colon, which means they can no longer eat seeds or green vegetables.
However, it’s essential to keep going with:
- Healthy portions of fruit and vegetables.
- Proteins and carbs. Include calcium, and iron too.
- One of the most crucial are those minerals and vitamins for supporting the eye. Zeaxanthin and Lutein, both found in spinach or in eye maintenance tablets, are essential for preventing that Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration.
You’ll find you eat less, which is perfectly normal for ageing. And, unfortunately, you may realise that you can’t eat tough foods anymore. This, again, is perfectly common. Simply swap those foods for something else you enjoy.
Clothing
Don’t forget your outer apparel as well. Looking after your body is all very well, but you don’t want to be caught looking frumpy. There are certain clothes that age well on women, and others that simply should never be worn. Short skirts or shirts, skimpy tops, and tight pencil skirts are unsuitable—they merely show a person’s age. Instead, wear clothing that covers the parts of the body that are now less impressive, and you’ll look younger, and more elegant.
In practice:
- Wear longer skirts and higher necklines.
- Add a sleeve, or lower your heels.
- Tailored clothing flatters your body, rather than accentuating the negative aspects of it. This will give you years on your age, and add a level of sophistication to your outfits.
Attitude
A person’s attitude is one of the most intangible aspects to ageing, yet one of the most central. You can wear frumpy clothes, be more wrinkled than your peers, and yet seem younger, simply by having the right attitude.
Growing old is all in the mind, or so they say. A youthful attitude keeps you motivated, curious and learning. You can have adventures, play, and create a bucket list of things you still want to do. Even if your mobility is impaired, there are plenty of ways to have quality of life.
Final Thoughts
Keeping young is an art. It takes time, effort, and the right state of mind, so don’t give up. You’re already doing well by reading this article!
Angela Spearman is a journalist at EzineMark who enjoys writing about the latest trending technology and business news.