10 Ways to Look Younger—Instantly! By David Pollock As you grow older, your body starts to slow down. Age sets in. None of us wants to admit it. Over the years, I have picked up a few tips that I want to share with you. No, I am not talking about some new miracle product. I am talking about a few simple lifestyle changes that can help you turn back the hands of time—quick and easily. STAND UP STRAIGHT and be proud! You will appear more confident and look younger. Here is a trick: practice standing with your arms down to your sides. Next, turn your thumbs outward. Your shoulders automatically go back. Practice this until standing up straight becomes second nature. SLEEP—Having a good night’s sleep of 7 to 8 hours gives your body a chance to rejuvenate itself. With the right amount of sleep, you will wake up looking and feeling younger and more refreshed. HAIR COLOR—Coloring your hair to hide the gray is a great way to hide the telltale signs of aging. Choose a color that is close to your original color, so it naturally compliments your facial tones. If you like, consider highlights or lowlights, since they do not require re-doing as often. HAIR STYLE—Longer hair can actually make you look tired and worn down. Shorter hair eliminates the dry ends, creates a more bouncy look, and can improve your overall youthfulness. Consider side-swept bangs to expose and frame your beautiful face. Also, consider a layered style to create a more lively, shinier appearance. MAKEUP—Avoid heavy makeup. Complement your natural shades and don’t load up on makeup. Use a light foundation, one that will not sink into and highlight wrinkles. Try cream eye shadows. UPDATE YOUR GLASSES—As our eyes change and our prescription glasses need changing, so does the style of frames. Updating your current frames creates a more current, up-to-date look. BRIGHTER SMILE—A smile changes your whole face and makes you look more radiant, distracting from areas that show your age. Along with that smile, maintain a positive attitude—blocking negative thoughts that cause stress and wrinkles. Also, consider whitening your teeth. Coffee and other foods can stain our teeth over time, creating a dull look to our smile. Make your smile look bright and young by whitening them with an at-home kit or even visiting your dentist for treatments that deliver faster results. DRESS RIGHT—Outdated fashions outdate you! As your body changes, so should your wardrobe. Most importantly, avoid baggy clothes. Wear outfits that complement your body and that help hide areas of concern. Have flabby arms? Try wearing three-quarter-length sleeves. Also, since our skin tone becomes lighter and duller with age, look for outfits with softer colors to better match your complexion. UPDATE YOUR SHOES—Dull, worn, and out-of-date shoes reflect the same on your appearance. Keep your shoes updated with the fashions and looking shiny and new. TAKE CARE OF YOUR SKIN—Take a few minutes every day for a proper skin care regimen that will cleanse away impurities, exfoliate dead skin cells, and hydrate and nourish the newly revealed skin cells, plus an eye gel or cream to target the crow’s feet. Proper skin care will help restore that healthy, radiant glow! David Pollock is a safe health and beauty expert and publisher of JustAskDavid.com. David has over 20 years of experience in the skin care industry, has developed products for some of the most recognized brands, and was recently named one of the “20 to Know” by Global Cosmetics Industry (GCI).