Have you ever compared yourself to other people your age and found that you look significantly older than them? If you look older than your biological age, it can be due to a number of factors—some that you might not even realize. Once you pinpoint what’s making you look old, you can change your ways and shave years off your appearance.
1. Wearing Out of Fashion Clothes
One of the first things that might cause you to look older than your biological age is dressing out of fashion. This doesn’t mean you should head to the store and purchase a mini skirt or wear long socks with your shorts. It means you just need to dress appropriately for your age and for the current trends. Dressing too young for your age can also cause you to look older. Head over to Pinterest to look for fashion trends in your age range to learn how to dress better. A wardrobe upgrade can go a long way. Make sure to buy clothes that fit correctly to complement your shape.
2. Tanning
Unless you’re using fake tanning solutions, tanning with a tanning bed or under the sun is one of the worst things you can do for your skin. Tanning is one of the top causes of premature aging, sun spots, and increased wrinkles. Avoid damage to your skin and looking older than you want by staying out of the sun. If you do go in the sun, make sure to wear sunscreen and protective clothing, a hat, and sunglasses.
3. Wearing Pastels
Pastels are reserved for two age groups—under six and over 60. Regardless if you’re over age 70, avoiding pastels can help you look younger. Opt for neutral or bright colors instead.
4. Your Haircut
Reaching 40 years of age doesn’t mean that you need to get a pixie cut if you’re a woman or shave your head if you’re a man. It also doesn’t mean you need to excessively dye your hair all the time. You also shouldn’t wear the same haircut for decades at a time. Your haircut can give away your age. Try switching up your style and colors to look younger. A sign of youth is healthy, soft hair. Regardless if greys show or not, healthy soft hair with a fresh style will help you look younger.
5. Poor Posture
Not standing up or sitting up straight can make you look years older and heavier. Make an effort to correct your posture whenever you find yourself slouching. Try stretching more and doing yoga to help your posture.
6. Skimping on Sleep
Not getting a full night of sleep can make you look tired and give you bags under your eyes which can also make you look older. Getting seven to nine hours of sleep every night can keep you energized and shave years off your appearance.
7. Not Exercising
Exercise isn’t just important for cardiovascular health and weight, it also improves circulation. Circulation is important for helping your skin look more youthful and healthy. Exercise can also improve muscle tone which will prevent your skin from sagging. Try to squeeze in the recommended 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise for best results.
8. Smoking
Smoking rates have plummeted over the years and for a good reason—it’s bad for your health and can lead to premature aging. Additionally, smoking can stain your teeth, cause skin damage, and premature wrinkles. Each of these factors will make you look older.
9. Not Moisturizing
Moisturizing is important for both men and women. The less you moisturize, the more likely wrinkles will develop. The right moisturizer will help your complexion appear youthful with a dewy glow while reducing the appearance of fine lines.
10. Wearing Old or Unattractive Dentures
If you wear dentures that don’t fit right, slip and slide, have stains, or don’t complement your appearance, they can cause you to look years older. One easy way to shave years off your appearance, enhance your smile, and improve the functionality of your teeth is by upgrading your old dentures for CeraSmile®.
CeraSmile® is a unique implant bridge system that utilizes neuromuscular principles to rejuvenate your facial structure to return it to youthful proportions and harmonize the natural bite. CeraSmile is customized to fit your jaw and complement your facial features. It’s also made with high-quality materials you won’t find with traditional dentures. Not to mention, the implant bridge is supported by dental implants which stimulate the jaw bone and prevent further bone loss.
When a patient gets CeraSmile®, they enjoy a much more youthful appearance. Some noticeable differences include reduced signs of wrinkles, less sagging skin, and plumper lips and cheeks. Replace all your missing teeth and look years younger with help from CeraSmile®. Find a CeraSmile® dentist near you today to get started.
