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welbeck Wed 30-Jun-21 22:39:56

keep out of the sun.
wear a broad-brimmed hat. and try to cover hands.
sun damage to face and hands is very ageing.
always use at least spf 15, and 30 or 50 at this time of year.

MissAdventure Wed 30-Jun-21 22:39:43

Just make sure you're sitting down if you decide to look while wearing them, one day. shock
It can be a terrible shock, I know.

Grannynannywanny Wed 30-Jun-21 22:26:47

The best tip I can offer is to always remove your glasses while looking in the mirror. You’ll never have a wrinkle or a grey hair ?

MissAdventure Wed 30-Jun-21 22:14:56

My nan looked great for her age.
She always said if she saw a wrinkle she ate more to iron it out.

Jaxjacky Wed 30-Jun-21 21:31:41

My friend who’s 70 has perfect skin, she’s only ever washed her face with water since aged 7/8.
As others have said, smile.

MawBe Wed 30-Jun-21 21:12:02

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.

Ali08 Wed 30-Jun-21 17:50:54

I'm 55. I've worn makeup on and off during my life and currently not worn any for about 6 years, maybe more.
I've never done the whole hog of undercreams, serums, moisturisers etc, etc.
Occasionally, my DiL will present me with things she's picked up at The Body Shop (she gets discount as her mum works there, so gets the odd few freebies, too).
I tend to then ask DD, "What the heck is this and what do I do with it?" Often followed by "Is it any use to you?" Not wanting to be horrible to DiL, she's a gem, but she doesn't get that I'm just not a girly-girly and don't do the whole hog of this stuff!
I do, however, occasionally like body creams and perfumes from The Body Shop.
Then I get, "Wow! You have beautiful skin! What skincare routine do you use?" (Beautiful skin where I don't have psoriasis).
The answer is "Water!"
Yup, plain old water!
I'm so proud of my beautiful skin, especially when asked by younger women! ??

Poppyred Wed 30-Jun-21 17:19:48

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

Newatthis Wed 30-Jun-21 13:15:37

Goat’s Milk soap for everywhere and throw away all your other products - you won’t need them.

foxie48 Wed 30-Jun-21 13:09:04

Keep out of the sun, don't smoke and don't over do alcohol and choose parents with good skin! As I didn't follow this good advice I do my best to ameliorate the damage by using Clarins serum in the morning with Clarins day cream on top. I use their primer before putting on a foundation cream and clean it all off with their cleanser. I use their night cream too. My skin is pretty good considering.

BigBertha1 Wed 30-Jun-21 12:06:08

Eat lots of fruit and veg and stay hydrated (doesn't have to be all water), don't smoke, use a really good sunscreen and don't sunbathe your face anyway plenty of make up 'glows', clean your make up off thoroughly each night and have a day now and then with no make up at all. That's what I do anyway- I still look like the Bride of Dracula but hey ho!! smile {grin]

Kate1949 Wed 30-Jun-21 11:44:40

I have used Oil of Ulay (now Olay) beauty fluid for over 40 years. I am 71 and have hardly any wrinkles on my face. I have lots of other problems though!

Happiyogi Wed 30-Jun-21 11:39:29

Exfoliate!

There’s just no point applying even the best moisturisers or serums to old, dead skin. And older, drier skin needs more exfoliation.

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.