Bringing Back The Lost Beauty: 5 Research-proven Ways To Leverage Your Own Self

 

There are many reasons why people fear getting old or at least looking a lot older than they really are. When work stress catches up with you and when you worry over personal pressures, you begin to inevitably feel less and less attractive. And then there’s age and hormonal changes as the years wear on. A 12-country survey by British health company Bupa found that men and women have very different fears when it comes to aging. In the U.S., the top fear for men is impotence followed by weakness, irrelevance after retirement, losing their independence and losing their minds (or wives losing theirs). For women, the fear of being unattractive and being “invisible” is the top concern. And the thing is that you don’t have to be old to feel like you don’t exist.

So what do you do about it? It won’t come as a surprise if tips to become beautiful again are among the top Google searches in the same way that the beauty industry has consistently placed itself among the most profitable businesses in the world. People care deeply about how they look. It isn’t just vanity but also retaining confidence, feeling good, and maintaining self-worth. If you are feeling like you have lost your charm and is starting to feel like a failure, then it’s time to find ways to bring back your old beauty. Be the best version of yourself at whatever point in your life by these research-proven ways to leverage your own self.

 

Win the wrinkle battle

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Do not just watch helplessly as your skin loses its youthful glow. With the information, technology, and skin products available today, you can redeem your beauty or at least delay the effects of aging. For medical experts, the most effective ways to reduce wrinkles do not come in bottles of beauty creams and medical enhancements. The number one tip: avoid the sun. New York plastic surgeon Darrick Antell found in his studies that sun exposure has more effects on the skin than heredity and genes. Another dermatologist from Yale advises patients to get more sleep to produce more HGH, or human growth hormone, to help skin remain elastic and less likely to wrinkle. Eating protein-rich foods is also necessary in producing essential fatty acids, while fruits and veggies have essential antioxidant compounds. Wearing sunscreen, using moisturizers, not smoking, and reducing caffeine intake are also helpful to have younger-looking skin. Of course, there are topical and surgical treatments, but going natural is always better and long-lasting than going under the knife.

 

Don’t lose your hair, don’t lose your mind

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Hair loss is almost an absolute reality. According to the American Hair Loss Association, two-thirds of men will begin experiencing some degree of hair loss by age 35. Women aren’t immune either. Hollywood may attempt to make hair loss look sexy as it is with some of the most gorgeous actors, but most men don’t wake up one day and look like Bruce Willis. The truth is that hair loss affects one's well being. When people lose their hair, they also lose their confidence and the will to be so much more.

There are many ways on how to revive your old hair, and among them is the more effective and permanent solution known as hair transplant. This hair loss treatment has been gaining popularity all over the world as more and more people seek to redeem their crowning glory. Do your research, consult doctors, find experienced surgeons and win back your hair.

 

Stand tall and straight

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The benefits of maintaining bone health is more than just skin-deep. A good posture is worth more than a botox. It allows you to stand tall and look sure and confident. Many of us spend our days hunched in front of a desk or computer. Get up once in awhile. Stretch and walk around. Perform easy exercises, sit straight, and always support your spine to avoid weakening muscles, especially for women past the menopausal age. Get enough vitamin D from food and sunlight, and consume more calcium-rich foods.

 

Stop dreading the “weight creep”

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Your body changes as you get older. With less activity and a decrease in calorie-burning muscles, gaining weight becomes more gradual. Before you know it, you are twenty pounds heavier and your pants don’t fit anymore. Aside from having a more active lifestyle and eating healthier, experts also advise against certain bad habits such as mindless eating in front of the TV, drinking too much coffee or sweetened drinks, having irregular meals, skipping breakfast, and finishing your kids’ meals. Avoid simple carbs like pasta and white bread, and replace with protein-rich foods. And also avoid second servings.

 

Skin sagging isn’t part of your destiny

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Sun damage, weight fluctuations and genetics all affect the health of our skin. Dr. Susan Evans compares the human skin to a rubber band. It stretches and endures a lot so it loses its firmness and elasticity. Facial aging is characterized by loss of volume that results in hanging skin around the neck or jaw. Weight changes also cause sagging skin around the breast, torso and lower extremities. The most natural tip to become beautiful again and avoid skin sagging is by avoiding sun exposure, constantly hydrating and rejuvenating skin, avoiding fatty and processed foods, and losing weight slowly and correctly. Maintain your proper intake of protein and other nutritional needs. Don’t lose more than two pounds a week and incorporate strength training in your workout regimen.

The fear of being unattractive is not only a concern for women. Men are also not immune. And regardless of age, people fear being invisible, not turning heads as they used to, and looking less and less beautiful. But don’t be too hard on yourself. There are natural ways to beat the fear of losing your youthful glow. Technology and medical advances will also help you regain your beauty. Just be open to possibilities and constantly work on being better. Take care of yourself and have fun while you’re at it. Be graceful as you age.