5 Beauty Slip-Ups That Make You Look A Decade Older

Are you often mistaken to be 10 years older than your real age? If yes, then you are surely doing something wrong – with your hair, your skin regimen, or your makeup. It is every woman’s dream to stay young forever or at least age beautifully. Here are the most common mistakes women commit that make them look older and some tricks that will help halt aging on its tracks.

Dark Circles

Hiding the dark circles under your eyes doesn’t mean you have to get too enthusiastic with concealer application. Excessive concealing will make those pigmented crescents a lot more obvious than subtle. You will end up looking tired and older than usual. The trick for using a concealer stick successfully is to apply a hyaluronic acid or peptide-rich moisturizer below your eyes just before applying the concealer using a small brush. Pat gently on the skin while concentrating on the darker, inner corners. Blend well and set with loose powder.

Too Much Makeup?

Wearing too much make-up won’t hide your wrinkles. But, it can emphasize them more when your foundation settles on your fine lines. The best way to prevent this is by wearing less makeup. Apply foundation evenly using a brush. After this, pat your face with a damp sponge to gently remove excess makeup and to create a smooth finish.

Exfoliate Dull Skin

Without exfoliation, your skin will look dull. Dull skin is very common on aging skin because the older you become, the longer it takes for you to produce new skin cells. This makes dead skin hang in your pores longer. You can use mild scrubs or at-home glycolic peels to brighten up your face. Use it twice a week to help your skin regain that youthful glow.

You shouldn’t be caught outside without any sun protection. Ultraviolet rays can damage your skin even on a cloudy day. Aside from the dangers of getting a sunburn, you are facing the unsightly signs of photo-aging like fine lines, dark spots and wrinkles. You may not see the effects now, but studies show that women who have had too much sun exposure when they were younger aged faster and are more prone to skin cancer.

Your Hands Show Your Age

Have you checked your hands lately? If you’ve been busy hiding age through your face, don’t forget that your hands can tell on you. The back of your hands can also benefit from a once a week exfoliation, daily sun protection, anti-wrinkle creams and brighteners every night. A regular manicure will also keep them looking young, clean and well-kept all the time.

There is an endless list of things women do that make them age quicker than they realize. To give you a head start on ways to reverse aging, remember not to commit these beauty mistakes and you’ll have people guessing and missing your age by 10 years less.

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