Savvy 7 Inexpensive Ways to Look Younger

Wednesday, 29 December 2010 19:26 Written by  Savvy Girl  

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For a true savvy girl, the New Year isn’t about throwing the baby out with the bathwater and hauling oneself into an unreasonable fitness, health or weight goal. It’s all about working with what you’ve got, keeping efforts simple, small and manageable which will set the stage for helping you look and feel your best. Here are some of our favorite ways to look younger, without looking like we’re trying too hard, too desperately or too unrealistically to achieve the unachievable. Just simple, savvy beauty, made easy.

Go Glossy: Trading in your lipstick for gloss is the single most effective way to look younger. Lipstick acts like a neon sign, directing eye traffic straight to fine lines around your mouth, while gloss gives lips a youthful gleam.

Lighten Up On Foundation: Heavy foundation also sets into fine lines and wrinkles making them more visible, not less. Opt for a lightweight foundation or concealer with a soft dusting of translucent powder instead of full-coverage liquid foundation.

Whiten Those Choppers: Yellow teeth are the Scarlet Letter of aging. Do a gentle baking soda brush over teeth once a week to whiten them naturally.

Exfoliate Skin: Gentle exfoliation removes dead, drab skin cells and restores complexion to a peachy glow. You don't have to splurge on an expensive cream, just massage face with a warm, damp washcloth in circular motions gently after cleansing once or twice a week.

Get Your Beauty Rest. Sleep is one of those obvious no-brainers that actually works. Nothing will age you faster than lack of sleep, leading to dark circles and sallow skin. Get at least 8 hours a night for inner and outer beauty.

Let Your Hair Down: Soft, natural hair is synonymous with youth. Avoid severe 'dos, including over-styling and OD'ing on styling products. Above all, don't let your stylist steer you toward a "granny" 'do. Letting hair fall naturally and softly around the face will instantly take years off your age.

Get That Eye Lift. Just not the surgical kind. If you don’t use a eyelash curler, now’s the time to invest in one as giving eyelashes a gentle boost gives eyes a youthful appearance. Try warming your curler by blowing it with your hair dryer for 10-15 seconds and pumping lashes gently at the root for a natural curl.

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