What do people see when they look at you? Do they see a 30-year old woman in a 40-year old face or the other way around? If most people perceive you as being older than your actual age, chances are, they're seeing the truth.
The way you take care of your skin, the style of your hair and the makeup you are wearing are factors that add years to your look.
It's time for you to open your eyes and realize the things you've been doing or have neglected that can make you look more mature.
Do you love sparkles? Please, not on your eyes! Frosted and shimmery eye shadows were dodgy back in high school.
These types of eye colors do nothing but to make your eyes look unflattering because they can make fine lines look more defined.
If you can't let go of the glitter completely, go for an understated semi-sheen shadow.
Treat your eyes with an eye-lifting black liner over your upper lashes ending with a thick curved line at the outer corners.
Curl your lashes to make your eyes pop.
Most women think that wearing a lot of makeup can hide fine lines better.
However, allowing a thick layer of foundation to settle on wrinkles can accentuate them more rather than cover them.
As you get older, wearing lesser makeup is better.
A simple trick for applying foundation is to use a makeup brush and remove the excess by dabbing your face with a slightly wet sponge.
For a final touch, dust lightly with finishing powder.
When you were younger, exfoliation is not that important because your skin don't need help in shedding off and renewing skin cells at the same time.
Now that you are maturing, dead skin cells need some mild scrubbing to encourage new and younger skin to come out.
Exfoliation should be done twice a week using a gentle scrub or at-home glycolic peel treatment.
Limiting your sunscreen application to a strict "for summer only" is a very bad idea.
Didn't you know that the sun is the main ingredient for fast wrinkle formation? Getting frequent sunburns due to excessive sun exposure cannot only increase your chances of developing early signs of aging, it can also quicken your life with the risk of having skin cancer.
What about your hair? If you've been keeping that one-length style for more than 20 years now, better run to a stylist and ask for a layered look.
Keeping a one-length hairstyle makes your face look boring and outdated.
Changing your look from time to time and keeping your locks shiny and bouncy can make you look younger in an instant! No need for facelifts! These are just some of the things that most women neglect, making them look older than they should.
It's not too late.
Just follow these simple reminders and start changing your ways now.
You are only five steps away from a younger-looking you!