Health News / January 2007
Getting Wrid of Wrinkles
Women may not be able to turn back the clock, but they can slow down the effects of time in small and big ways.
For example, skipping a visit to the eye doctor may be a shortcut to crows feet. Women should have their vision tested every two years-more often if they think their vision has changed. Squinting creates and deepens wrinkles. So does not wearing sunglasses. Women who don’t protect their eyes from the sun are sure to regret it later. Big UV400 sunglasses protect the eyes and skin.
Regular exercise is good, but excessive exercise, more than four hours of stamina training a week, can damage cells and muscle tissue, and lead to osteoporosis. Regular, moderate exercise is one of the contributors to longevity.
Sleeping on the same side all the time, means one side of the face is subjected to pressure and can become prematurely lined. Women may find that sleeping on their back with their head elevated prevents puffy eyes and cuts down on wrinkles.
According to Madonna’s dermatologist, sucking on a straw is like sucking on a cigarette and pursing the lips over and over can bring on wrinkles.
Regularly getting less than six or seven hours sleep may also contribute to aging. According to some researchers, it increases the risk of a heart attack, decreases the efficacy of the immune system, causes women to release less serotonin, and leaves them craving fatty foods.
Surprisingly, too much sleep isn’t good either. Getting more than eight hours sleep on a regular basis can be equally aging. One study found people who sleep eight hours or more every night are more likely to die younger.
Women who wear contact lenses or eyeliner need to take care during the application. The repeated light pressure and pulling of the skin around the eye or at the eyelid can cause skin to start to sag. Reading glasses may be a better option that contacts for saving skin. Try a liquid eyeliner, but don’t pull the eyelid taut to apply, just raise an eyebrow.
Wearing the right foundation can make a difference in how a woman’s age is perceived. A product that has transparency and peachy tones to brighten the skin can take off years.
As hair ages, it changes in texture, color and density. Also, as the hair growth cycle slows down, volume is lost.
The production of melanin, the substance that gives hair its natural color and softness, is depleted so hair not only grows through white, but can become wiry. A woman can hide the first gray hairs with a vegetable-based or semipermanent color in the same shade as her natural color, but if half or more of her hair is gray, a longer-lasting color or a mixture of low and highlights will work better.
Aging causes the skin to become thinner and more fragile, because less estrogen is being produced. Skin is less able to retain moisture and production of collagen and elastin slows down significantly. Experts recommend women pay the most attention to their base, foundation and concealer, and find one close to their natural color. Since women tend to lose color in their skin and hair as they age, they may be tempted to warm up complexions with a darker foundation. Instead, stick to a natural-looking color and, if in doubt, pick a lighter shade. Powders and creams are good for older skins as they have better consistency and are easy to blend.
No one has yet won the battle with time, but women can put up a good fight and see the aftermath of a successful skirmish in the mirror every day.
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