For forty something women, must do list to look young

This post does not count forty things but rather enumerates things I realize I should have done, before I begun a makeup diary.

When you are in your forties truth dawns that youthful skin and looks already need some steady work and an appropriate skin care  regimen must be followed. 

Time is not on the side of an overworked mom and before she knows it, her skin is no longer what it used to be. 

Although it is okay to age as it is part of change, like the shifting of seasons- we bloom,  grow and mature. 

But do we really have to wear our age and flaunt it?

Do we really prefer people to stare and say "she is this age and that..." just by looking?

Is  it not suppose to be that we grow old in wisdom, yet keep our heart young,  to always feel energetic, and continue to have that drive to face every day with youthful vibe?

I shy at the thought of this blog being categorized as a beauty blog because for me,  beauty is beyond skin deep and no matter how much effort you do, people will always have different standards to follow.

But the world is full of people who measure others by the way they present themselves.

Poor or rich we are always talked and evaluated based on our  looks regardless of gender.

Hence for those who have not reached their forties, and to moms
who believe that they too have a right to  look good as they age, here are some skin care tips for you:

1. Avoid the sun and apply a       sunscreen before going out.

2. Apply a moisturizer, that suits one's skin type.

3. Put on a body lotion even before bedtime.

4. Drink water as much as you can.

5. Know the basic skin care practice that is best for you.

It is either you cleanse, moisturize,  apply sunscreen and prime before you put on a makeup, or establish your own skin care steps and check it's effectivity before settling for it.

6. Simplicity is always the ideal standard in skin care hence stay as close to natural ingredients and avoid synthetic-laden skincare formula.

I have tried on several different natural diy skincare methods at home and these are my conclusions:

• A homemade tomato mask has a good brightening effect and can minimize appearance of enlarged pores when used regularly.

Tomatoes are best to get that           young and fairer skin but using       a tomato-based facial               mask increases sensitivity. 

Cucumber is the best choice for a     facial mask and can be used             regularly, without skin drying           effect.

It is nice to combine             cucumber with a little amount 
of olive oil, as moisturizer but           do so at night or before sleep.

A slather of ice on the face also         works well if you are                         concerned  about pores that             make one look older.             

7. Moisturize your hair too.

8. Drink vitamin supplements when able.

Lastly, the secret to feel young I think is to keep on being active and not rest on one's dreams and goals.

Make new meaningful goals to keep you going against age, and against stereotypes.

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