Gransnet forums

Chat

Give us your best beauty tips :)

(65 Posts)
stardust123 Wed 30-Jun-21 11:23:29

Hi, I am 51 and never expected to be separated/single at this age lol,
What are some of you best tips to help keep looking young - ish .
I put kiwi juice in my moisturiser and I feel it makes my skin feel a lot softer.

Elvis58 Thu 01-Jul-21 14:27:39

Drink lots of water, keep out the sun, always wear spf 30 or more on your face.Eat lots of fruit and veg.Get a good hair cut.Smile and enjoy life!

handbaghoarder Thu 01-Jul-21 14:25:53

I’ve only ever used soap and water followed by a lick of Astral cream. Eye make up removed with Astral. Have been known in younger years to sleep in makeup. Just never believed in all the cleanse, tone , moisturise routines. I’m 68 and barely a wrinkle. BUT I am fat and think that helps ?

tictacnana Thu 01-Jul-21 14:07:24

Always wash off make up. Soap and water will do. If it could be arranged , have a Mum like mine who had beautiful skin . She was beautiful , inside and out.

HannahLoisLuke Thu 01-Jul-21 13:36:34

Agree with most of the tips already mentioned, but I do take powdered marine collegen every day. I don’t eat meat so wouldn’t want bone broth.
I started taking it to alleviate the purple bruising that started as a result if prescribed steroids. It worked and as a bonus makes my skin look and feel smoother, and my hair and nails are stronger too.
I do also occasionally use a micro needler but hesitate to recommend that as you can damage your skin if you go at it too fiercely.

Soozikinzi Thu 01-Jul-21 13:32:56

The ordinary company serums are very good. HIFU treatment is also good if that’s available near you .

Jillybird Thu 01-Jul-21 13:24:41

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

Theoddbird Thu 01-Jul-21 13:19:04

I am 70 and have tried all kinds of moisturisers over the years. I now use a good toner first thing and Aveeno soothing relief baby cream twice a day. My face is soft with very few lines and people say I am getting younger looking. I have used it for a year. It costs £6 for a large tube in Sainsbury's.

Rosina Thu 01-Jul-21 13:14:07

Don't smoke or drink alcohol, keep well hydrated, and stay away from direct hot sunlight. I've only ever used Nivea cream on my face, and I don't have any wrinkles. As for teeth whitening - my dentist is against it as it can damage the enamel. Try cleaning your teeth as usual, and then dip your brush into sodium bicarbonate - you will be amazed at the difference as it cleans stains off so well. And, of course - smile. The best face lift there is!

PipandFinn Thu 01-Jul-21 12:59:06

If you all knew the ingredients that go into your moisturisers I think you'd be horrified. Go for good quality organic creams (Dr Hauschka) is a very reputable company along with lots of others and always use Sunscreen. Drink lots of water, eat healthy and start drinking bone broth for added collagen....

Witzend Thu 01-Jul-21 12:48:00

I do agree about posture, Casdon.
One day I saw what I thought was a really old woman way ahead of me (back view) only to realise as I got closer that it was an ex colleague who’s a couple of years younger than me!

It was purely the way she was walking and holding herself. Talk about a lesson!

Markoni40 Thu 01-Jul-21 12:46:05

agree, use any moisturizer, but moisturize
clean and tone your face every day
and eat collagen rich food (no pills or powders) - e.g. bone broth soups etc.

Alioop Thu 01-Jul-21 12:40:03

Plenty of water, suncream on face even in the winter weather and a good walk daily. Also plenty of sleep, which honestly I find hard to do at the minute with night sweats.
I'm a Nivea fan, have used it since I was a teenager, I've tried more expensive brands and always come back to my old faithful. I use their day& night cream pots for 55+, rich nourishing 48hr body lotion and Q10 energy sheet mask weekly. Definitely doesn't break the bank like some do if you are in a budget.
Enjoy single life, I'm divorced now 11 years and love it. Get out with your girl pals and have a ball, well as best you can at present, but it will come.

BusterTank Thu 01-Jul-21 12:38:17

Only use products on your skin , that you would be willing to put on a baby's skin . Also being happy gives you a healthy glow .

Hazeld Thu 01-Jul-21 12:35:57

My mum used to have the most beautiful skin ever, soft, smooth, hardly any wrinkles, even my husband used to comment on it. I wish I took after her for that but I don't. When I asked what her secret was she said she only ever used Fairy washing soap (you know, the green one we used to use for washing clothes with) and that was all. Certainly worked for her.

sandelf Thu 01-Jul-21 12:23:20

Of course we don't know what bothers you. But my daughter told me about - Braun epilator (no chemicals, quick, clean). I use it 'wherever' (fine on face with care). And I'm a flakey sunburny skin type - Ameliorate lotions - exfoliate without grit! Improved texture on all skin and helps horrible feet. Hope we all get some hints here.

Arty2 Thu 01-Jul-21 12:07:53

Face moisturiser = E45 either lotion or cream
Never dye hair
Be your true self and RELAX

Yammy Thu 01-Jul-21 11:52:47

Wear sun protection all year round face, hands and body.
Never say never my dd told me to darken my eyebrows and they do look better.
Stick with the grey hair if you have gone that way during the epidemic. I hate mine I've never looked like this in my life but have had loads of compliments even off DSinlaw who never usually makes comments. An old friend said you have to lose the high lights sometime may as well do it when everyone else is.
Choose your parents with care it's all in the genes,but impossible to do.

NanKate Thu 01-Jul-21 11:52:28

I was recommended to Kettlewell clothes which has a variety of lovely colours and I am regularly complimented when I wear my turquoise zig zag top and turquoise jacket.

Beige is out. Bright fun jewellery is in. Make a statement.

I had my teeth whitened and am very pleased with the results. I top it up every 6 months with the tooth guard with bleach in.

Olive53 Thu 01-Jul-21 11:50:35

The best anti ageing tip I can give is don’t smoke, try and eat a healthy diet and drink at least six glasses of water a day, oh and don’t go on sun beds or lie in the hot sun for too long without sun block.

Stillwaters Thu 01-Jul-21 11:43:55

Cut out sugar as much as possible - it wrecks your hormones and destroys collagen (think of your skin as a brick wall and the cement being destroyed). I did this in my late 40s and pretty much sailed through the menopause (no hot flushes, mood swings etc) and have frequently been told that I look considerably younger than my age.
Re being single - embrace it - I became single at 59 after decades of marriage - I'm loving not having to compromise ??

Germanshepherdsmum Thu 01-Jul-21 09:45:56

Totally agree with the skincare and posture advice. I’d add look after your hair. I’m 70 but still wear mine long and that suits me much better than a short style and definitely takes years off me. I also wear eye makeup every day, applied with a light touch and definitely not the ‘mutton’ look but I certainly look younger and brighter with it. Some people are lucky and have the features to look good with short hair and no makeup. Unfortunately I am not one of those people!

M0nica Thu 01-Jul-21 07:22:28

Moisteriser, lots and lots and lots of it, gently massaged into your skin every morning, without fail.

Doesn't have to high price, high fake science stuff. Just supermarket or Boots/Superdrug own brand.

Stand tall, avoid the 'little old lady hunch' and be confident, pretend if you don't feel it, you soon will.

Poppyred Thu 01-Jul-21 07:08:48

MawBe

Poppyred

Get your teeth whitened if ness, good haircut and SMILE ?

Dont whatever else you do, get your teeth whitened!

It thins the enamel which gets thinner as you age in any case and can lead to additional issues in your later years.

Not if done professionally! ??

dogsmother Wed 30-Jun-21 23:49:52

I think eyebrows or lack of definition and colour can be aging.
Also the lips need to be kept a little bit defined as they too can lose definition as you age. That together with decent posture.....

Casdon Wed 30-Jun-21 22:52:03

My top tip is to stand tall and hold your head high - poor posture ages you more than anything else.