Beauty Tips For Women Over 40

Beauty Tips For Women Over 40

As women enter into their early forties, they are more worried about their looks and their health. When we were in our 20’s and 30’s, our bodies were young and resilient and could stand up for skipping breakfast, having an unhealthy meal, not doing regular exercise etc. But as we enter the 40’s, things start to change and you need to make an extra effort to take care of your body. In this article, we talk about Beauty Tips For Women Over 40.

We have compiled a list of Top 10 Beauty Tips that Women Over 40 years can use.

Beauty Tips For Women Over 40

 Let us look at some health tips first –

1. Start taking care of your bones

As your age increases, your bone density starts decreasing. Women need to take extra care by taking appropriate calcium-rich foods like leafy greens, yoghurt, milk, salmon, almonds and other nuts etc. It is important to increase the intake of natural calcium-rich foods. Avoid taking too many calcium pills as this will result in too much of calcium, which in turn will increase the risk of getting kidney stones.

Eat foods which are rich in probiotics like yoghurt and  Korean khimchi etc. These help in improving the health of the gut. Regular exercise also helps in keeping the bones flexible and healthy.

2. Take vitamins supplements

Start taking additional supplements or vitamins.  You can take the advice of your doctor and start on multi-vitamins and fish oil tablets. These will help in keeping your skin and hair healthy and soft. Taking fish oil tablets will reduce the risk of heart diseases and will keep the body healthy.

3. Eat healthy

As you cross your 40’s, it is time to make some important changes in your eating lifestyle. Stop overloading yourself with food and control your meal portions. Include fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meats, whole foods, nuts etc., in your diet.  Try and include foods which are high in calcium, minerals and vitamins in your diet. It is important to remove processed foods, foods which are high in sugar, salt and oil from your diet. Sugar and salt are the main reasons for increased weight gain, high blood pressure problems and heart diseases.

Drink plenty of water to keep your body hydrated. Drink at least 8-9 glasses of water daily. If you don’t like drinking normal water then add lemon, honey, mint or drink fresh juices. Have coconut water and eat water-rich fruits and vegetables.

4. Exercise regularly

Exercise forms an important part of staying healthy. After 40 years, your body loses its agility and flexibility. So it is important to workout daily in order to avoid any pains, aches etc.

You don’t need to join an expensive gym to work out. All you need is diligence and discipline of working out daily. You can do early morning brisk walking or just walk down to the neighbourhood market, climb up and down the stairs of your building instead of taking the lift or playing with your children in the park.

Find a common sport which interests your family. Swimming, running, playing badminton are great ways of exercise as well as bonding with the family. Make exercise a part of family time or bonding.

5. Get good sleep

Sleep is one of the most important things of being healthy. Once your body gets good sleep, automatically you will look healthier, younger and refreshed. Avoid late nights and any erratic schedule. When you don’t have good sleep, your stress hormone level (Cortisol) is increased, leading to harmful effects on your body.

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 Now let us look at some beauty tips –

1. Love yourself as you age gracefully

We all will at some point in time cross our 40’s. Our hair will become grey, our skin will start sagging, but it is important to be comfortable with ageing.  Do not make attempts to look younger. Love yourself the way you are and this will make a huge difference in your life. You will be at peace with yourself and not get stressed out.

2. Adjust your wardrobe appropriately

Dress up appropriately in clothes that suit your age, body size and your looks. Look out for designs and fabric that go well on you. Anything that is too big or too small will not look good, so get clothes that fit you well. It is important for you to look graceful and beautiful instead of looking young.

3. Get an appropriate hairstyle

Get a hairstyle that suits your face and makes you happy. You should be able to manage it well and at the same time look elegant. Get a hairstylist opinion and look out for suggestions, but finally, you take a decision according to your comfort and looks.

Avoid colouring your hair with a dark colour. As we get older, our hair colour needs to be lighter in order to match the skin. Anything dark will look artificial and will not look good. Color your hair appropriately, according to your skin tone.

4. Avoid using too many cosmetic products and go in for natural products

Our skin is already going through major changes. We need to nourish our skin with lots of natural and nourishing face packs. Reduce the usage of heavy cosmetics, which are loaded with chemical agents. Instead use natural and herbal homemade packs made from fresh ingredients like fruits, vegetables, herbs etc. Pamper yourself by taking a good Spa treatment.

Take good care of your feet, hands and back. Our feet and back are important parts of our body. They help to carry and support our weight. Most of the times we neglect them. It is good to have a pedicure regularly. Ensure that you sleep in a good firm bed and take care while lifting heavy items.

5. Have your own me time and pray regularly

Praying and spending time alone with yourself with help you to de-stress and will also give you peace of mind. A peaceful and happy mind will help you stay healthy. Let go of your mistakes and the mistakes of others.

Finally, age is just a number and so you need to gracefully take into account your body changes and adopt a healthy lifestyle. Hope you enjoyed this article entitled Beauty Tips For Women Over 40.

Please read our earlier article How to age gracefully.

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