Skin At 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s

Beauty Advices


Your Skin at 20s Skin: Your 20s is not only a great time in your life, but for your skin as well.
At 20 your skin is still plump, firm and strong. It’s a physically beautiful decade and your skin is at its best. The cells turnover starts to slow as early as your mid-20s and by the end of the decade first lines begin to appear where skin is thinnest / around the eyes and mouth/. You should discover your skin type in order to use the appropriate cosmetic products. Using an eye cream must be an essential part of your beauty regime. The eye cream helps prevent the appearance deeper lines and wrinkles. The daily sun protection is also a must to prevent the appearance of dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles. So choose a moisturizer with SPF15 during the winter months and moisturizer with SPF35 during the summer months. You can still experience some breakouts, that’s why an oil-free concealer is your best friend during breakouts such as pimples, dark spots and blemishes.

Makeup: At 20 your skin is still young and looks gorgeous so don’t cover up or cake it. Keep the skin sheer and transparent. Experiment with colors for eyes, lips and cheeks. Try not to put too much makeup, choose natural colors for eyeshadows and lips. Avoid using oily makeup products. One sweep of mascara and a slick of pink lip gloss are ample. 

Your Skin at 30s
Skin: At the age of 30 the early signs of sun damage may be evident. You can also start to notice some radical changes like appearance of wrinkles/ especially around the eyes, mouth and forehead/, fine lines and dark spots. The skin starts to look less radiant and firm. It becomes finer, thinner and more delicate. The skin at 30s tends to wrinkle more easily and is often filed with tiny superficial lines. That’s why it is essential to start using anti-ageing products, and don’t forget to apply an eye cream daily.
The most common skin problem in 30s is the wrinkles around the eyes. The wrinkles appear because the skin in this area is much thinner and more sensitive than on the other parts of the face.

The main cause of the appearance of the wrinkles around the eyes is laughing, smiling and squinting, but that doesn’t mean that you should stop smiling. You can prevent the appearance of wrinkles in this area by using a good eye cream. The eye cream is absolutely essential part of your skin care regime.

Makeup: Always wear SPF30 every day, apply the sunscreen not only to the face, but also on the hands and neck. An illuminating foundation is the best pick-up for your skin. Nude lips and barely-there glossy lips always look polished and urbane. Don’t wear too much eye makeup. Choose natural shades for the eyes and peachy shades for the lipstick.
 
Care: The 30s skin care regime should include daytime protection against the UV rays. A program of good skin nourishment and lubrication with appropriate night creams if highly recommended. You should maintain a well-balanced diet, consisting of fresh vegetables and fruits, fish, whole grains and chicken meat. In order to keep your skin hydrated you should drink plenty of water, at least 1 liter per day. If you smoke stop now in order to brighten the skin and to reduce wrinkles by up to 60% later on.

Your Skin at 40s

Care: A proper daily cleansing and moisturizing routine is important. Use alcohol and oil-free cleansers and lotions. Apply a hydrating face cream every day and don’t forget to use sunscreens. Avoid using overly drying cleansers because they can increase your likelihood of experiencing skin irritation. Using non-soap cleansers can be a better choice.

Skin: At the age of 40 all cells turnover slows, skin becomes thicker, coarser and less dewy. The wrinkles seem more established and become more visible. The oil production also slows down, reducing the natural lubrication. The deeper wrinkles and the loss of elasticity are the most common conditions of the skin at the age of 40 or behind. As collagen production slows down, the skin loses its firmness.

Look for retinol-based creams that firm by boosting collagen, gentle peels to quicken cell turnover and freshen dull skin, and anti-wrinkle peptide formulas that target stubborn lines.
At your 40s you shouldn’t stop using sun protection products. Choose a sunscreen with SPF15 or more.

Makeup: During the years the blood circulation slows, leaving skin and lips with less of a blush. Before applying makeup take a bit of dense cream, warm it in your hands and pat it on, it will give you a dewy, fresh appearance. Be careful with the foundation shade. Use a dewy base to make the skin glow, warm earthy tones to soften the eyes and glossy lipstick to freshen your entire face. Stick to neutral tones and don’t wear too much eye makeup, because it can make the wrinkles around the eyes even more visible. At 40s its time to stop using a face powder, because at this age the skin becomes drier and most powders can dry it further and accentuate fine lines and wrinkles.

Care: The skin care habits need to adapt to your changing skin to fortify and keep youthful radiance beaming as much as the outside as it does within. So don’t forget to take care of your skin as you did in your 20s and 30s. Apply a day and a night face creams, exfoliate the skin once a week and eat healthy foods.

Your Skin at 50s
Skin: At the age of 50 you will start to notice radical changes. The oestrogen slump means weaker collagen and slacker dryer skin. The lack of moisture also contribute to slow cell turnover and repair, while a lifetime’s sun damage mean age spots are most obvious. The skin becomes thinner and retains less water, the wrinkles and fine lines may deepen into folds.

You should use a deep moisturizer for hydration, as well as a collagen-boosting cream for firmness. You can also brighten up the dull skin with light-reflective tints and texture. The firming foundations lift and help to smooth lines. The super-hydrating formulas that help skin to retain moisture will plump the skin and boost cell performance.

You mustn’t forget the eye and the night cream, as well as appropriate sunscreen.

Makeup: Use a highlighter pen to lift droopy brows, it heighten cheekbones and help to hide the fine lines. A fresh pink lipstick boosts your skin tone, and waterproof lip-liner stops it creeping into lines. The foundation should be lighter and applied only where you need it. At your 50s you may think that you shouldn’t wear any makeup but that’s not true. You are still beautiful and amazing, a little lipstick and eyeshadows that highlight your eyes will emphasize you beauty.

Care: To give your skin the best chance of defending itself against the effects of ageing you need to follow a simple daily routine, but remember the skin at 50s requires gentle cleansing. Start by deep-cleansing to remove the impurities that clog your skin, and then remove the all remaining residue with a mild toner. Cleanse your skin with alcohol-free formulas. Choose products containing natural ingredients such as milk, honey, yoghurt. The skin care at 50s requires gentle cleansing. The daytime protective moisturizers will help the skin maintain its suppleness and moisture.

Beauty: On the Job, It's More Than Skin Deep (Fact)

On the Job, Beauty is More Than Skin Deep

by Sue Shellenbarger

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Most people assume being good-looking gives you a career boost. But just how much does it help?

A lot. Good-looking people charm interviewers, get hired faster, are more likely to make more sales and get more raises.

Daniel Hamermesh, an economics professor at the University of Texas in Austin, measures out the benefits in his book, "Beauty Pays: Why Attractive People Are More Successful."

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According to his research, attractive people are likely to earn an average of 3% to 4% more than a person with below-average looks. That adds up to $230,000 more over a lifetime for the typical good-looking person, Dr. Hamermesh estimates. Even an average-looking worker is likely to make $140,000 more over a lifetime than an ugly worker.

We asked Dr. Hamermesh to discuss his findings. Edited excerpts follow:

Mr. Hamermesh, author of "Beauty Pays," at Tokyo's Hitotsubashi University in 2010.

WSJ: You show that good looks are even more influential for men's earnings than for women's. Why do men's good looks pay off more?

Mr. Hamermesh: There are two reasons. First, not as many women work for pay as men. (The Bureau of Labor Statistics says just 59% of adult women hold paying jobs in the workforce, compared with 73% of men.) If you are unattractive and you know you are going to be penalized for that, and if you have an option to stay out of the job market, you as a woman may choose not to bear that pain. Also, women in general are paid less than men; part of it is that they channel themselves into different occupations, and part of it is pure discrimination.

WSJ: What about the argument that better-looking people tend to sell more products or attract more new customers?

Mr. Hamermesh: Yes, [research] shows that happens. Better-looking workers bring in more for the employers, just as a more intelligent worker will. Paying them more is still a form of discrimination, but their attractiveness also tends to raise their productivity. That's what makes it so difficult. I would argue that this is discrimination. But others would argue that it's simply an indulgence of people's tastes and preferences.

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WSJ: If you are unattractive, what can you do to improve your odds of getting paid well?

Mr. Hamermesh: Looks are only one of many things that affect how much we earn, including education, age, health, company size and so on. But to your question: First, don't go into an occupation where looks matter a lot. Don't be a TV broadcaster; be a radio broadcaster. Don't be a movie actor. Most important, go into fields that you enjoy, and that you have an advantage in doing. Accentuate your strengths, and try to avoid those things where you are relatively disadvantaged.

WSJ: Are there examples of occupations where you don't have to be beautiful?

Mr. Hamermesh: You would think you could find examples of occupations where being unattractive wouldn't hurt you at all. But in every one I have looked at, being better looking helps you. For example, you wouldn't think it would matter much if you are teaching in college. But based on my studies, better-looking [professors] are more appreciated by their students. The only counter-example I've seen is a study showing that if you [commit] armed robbery or theft, it pays to be uglier. The white-collar criminals are more successful if they are better-looking, but for crimes involving force, I'd rather be an ugly robber because I'd scare the guys and they'd give me their money faster.

WSJ: Isn't this unfair?

Mr. Hamermesh: Yes.

WSJ: Should something be done about it?

Mr. Hamermesh: It's a complicated issue. On one hand, I don't view this as very different from other forms of discrimination, whether it is based on race, gender or certainly disability; discrimination based on disability is analogous. Given that similarity, I find it very hard to oppose offering protections and trying to remove this kind of discrimination. On the other hand, we may not want the government to get involved, because if officials intervene on behalf of unattractive people, they will end up doing less for other groups which are regarded as more deserving.

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WSJ: So what constitutes beauty?

Mr. Hamermesh: There is no unique view about beauty — no unique standard. But most beholders view beauty similarly. Some people are consistently regarded as above-average or even beautiful, while others are generally regarded as plain or even downright homely.

WSJ: For those of us who are beauty-challenged, what about plastic surgery?

Mr. Hamermesh: I know of only one serious study on that, and that research suggests it isn't a good investment. While looks can be altered by clothing, cosmetics and other short-term investments, the effects of these improvements are minor. We are generally stuck with what nature has given us in the way of looks. Surgery pays back less than $1 for every $1 spent. But it might make you feel better.

Beauty: Every Body Is

Here's the thing, it's how you perceive yourself that makes you who you are. If you think, you're beautiful. Yes you are. Every body (Everybody) is. You get even more beautiful with the help of make-up, glam clothing, and proper posture. So go out there and make the world see the real beauty it's missing.

Wellness: The 7 Laws of Leanness

By David Zinczenko with Matt Goulding
Sep 27, 2011 Eat This, Not That

Why do some people seem naturally thin—able to torch cheeseburgers instantly and never gain a pound? And why do some of us—okay, most of us—sweat and diet and sweat and diet some more, and never lose enough to get the body we want?

Because those “naturally thin” people actually live by a series of laws that keep them from ever gaining weight. And if you know their secrets, you can indulge and enjoy and never gain another pound as long as you live.

As the editor-in-chief of Men’s Health, I’ve spent the past two decades interviewing leading experts, poring over groundbreaking studies, and grilling top athletes, trainers, and celebrities for their health and fitness advice. And I’ve learned that what separates the fit from the fat, the slim from the sloppy, the toned from the torpid, is a set of rules. And what’s amazing is that none of them involves spending hours on a treadmill, eating nothing but grapefruit and tree bark, or having part of the small intestine replaced with fiberfill. Follow these simple rules and weight loss will be automatic.

LAW #1: Lean People Don’t Diet
What? Of course lean people diet! They’re just magically better at denying themselves than the rest of us are, right?

No. In reality, studies show that the number one predictor of future weight gain is being on a diet right now. Part of the reason is that restricting calories reduces strength, bone density, and muscle mass—and muscle is your body’s number-one calorie burner. So by dieting, you’re actually setting yourself up to gain more weight than ever. And a recent study in the journalPsychosomatic Medicine showed that tracking your diet in a food journal can actually boost your stress levels, which in turn increases your level of a hormone called cortisol, and cortisol is linked to—you guessed it—weight gain.

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LAW #2: Lean People Don’t Go Fat-FreeA European study tracked nearly 90,000 people for several years and discovered that participants who tried to eat “low fat” had the same risk of being overweight as those who ate whatever they wanted.

Fat doesn’t make you fat, period. Indeed, you need fat in your diet to help you process certain nutrients, like vitamins A, D, and E, for example. And many “fat-free” foods are loaded with sugar, and therefore have even more calories than their full-fat cousins. Even the American Heart Association says that fat-free labels lead to higher consumption of unhealthy sweets. Fat keeps you full and satisfied. Fat-free will send you running back to the fridge in an hour, hungry for more.

LAW #3: Lean People Sit Down to EatIn fact, the more you sit down and enjoy your food, the leaner you’re going to be. Punishing yourself only makes you fat!

Greek researchers recently reported that eating more slowly and savoring your meal can boost levels of two hormones that make you feel fuller. And researchers at Cornell University found that when people sat down at the table with already full plates of food, they consumed up to 35 percent less than they did when eating family-style—that is, by passing serving dishes around the table.

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LAW #4: Lean People Know What They’re Going to Eat Next
Planning your responses to hunger may help you shed pounds faster, say Dutch researchers. They posed their subjects questions like “If you’re hungry at 4 p.m., then . . . what?” Those who had an answer (“I’ll snack on some almonds”) were more successful at losing weight than those who didn’t have an answer.

One of the best things about the brand-new Eat This, Not That! 2012 is that it helps you find fat-fighting food no matter where you are: movie theater, coffee shop, vending machine. It also includes this list of foods that should never see the inside of your belly: The NEW 20 Worst Foods in America.

LAW #5: Lean People Eat ProteinIn a recent European study, people who ate moderately high levels of protein were twice as likely to lose weight and keep it off as those who didn’t eat much protein.

A New England Journal of Medicine study looked at a variety of eating plans and discovered that eating a diet high in protein and low in refined starches (like white bread) was the most effective for weight loss. Protein works on two levels: First, you burn more calories to digest it. Second, because your body has to work harder to digest a Big Mac than, say, a Ho Ho, you stay fuller longer.

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LAW #6: Lean People Move AroundI don’t mean climbing Kilimanjaro, breaking the tape at the Boston Marathon, or spending 24 hours at 24 Hour Fitness. I mean going for a short bike ride (20 minutes burns 200 calories), taking a leisurely walk (145 calories every 51 minutes), wrestling with your kids (another 100 calories smoked in 22 minutes), or fishing (there’s 150 calories gone in an hour—even more if you actually catch something).

Simply put, fit people stay fit by having fun. Scientists have a name for how you burn calories just enjoying yourself. It’s called NEAT: non-exercise activity thermogenesis. Sounds complicated, like something only policy wonks at a global warming summit are qualified to discuss. But it’s pretty simple: Pick a few activities that you enjoy, from tossing a stick for your dog to bowling with your best friend, and just do them more often. The average person makes 200 decisions every day that affect his or her weight. If you choose the fun option more often than not, you’ll see results.

LAW #7: Lean People Watch Less TVInstead of calling it the boob tube, maybe we should call it the man-boob tube. About 18 percent of people who watch less than two hours of TV a day have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more—the cutoff line for obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But of those who watch more than four hours of TV a day, nearly 30 percent have a BMI that high, according to a study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 

Look, I like TV. But all things in moderation: In a study at the University of Vermont, overweight participants who cut their daily TV time in half (from an average of 5 hours to 2.5 hours) burned an extra 119 calories a day. And a recent study of people who successfully lost weight found that 63 percent of them watched less than 10 hours of TV a week. Want more? A study in the journal Annals of Behavioral Medicine reported that lean people have an average of 2.6 television sets in their homes. Overweight people have an average of 3.4. Finally, researchers in Australia recently discovered that every hour in front of the television trims 22 minutes from your life. Yikes!

Breaking any of these seven laws occasionally is fine. Just don't make a habit of it. Likewise, make sure you haven't fallen into any of these 20 Habits That Make You Fat.