How to keep youth longer after 40. Facial skin nutrition

Hello our dear beauties! When a girl is 20-25 years old, forty seems an infinitely distant age, almost old age. But here comes this very milestone, about which Yuri Vizbor sang: “Taking forty years as the middle, we will stand on this pass and quietly move into a new valley ...” - and it turns out that this age has nothing to do with old age.

A new stage just begins when a woman knows what she wants from life and knows how to achieve it. The children grew up, there was time to take care of themselves, their thoughts, their not yet old body. And today we will talk about how to preserve youth after 40 years for a woman, so that she remains beautiful and energetic even at an older age.

Face and body skin care;
Gymnastics to maintain the tone of the muscles of the face and neck;
Proper nutrition;
active movement;
Healthy sleep;
Positive attitude.

But there is a main secret: all of the above steps will help you achieve your goal only if they become the norm for you, that is, you will do all this constantly and regularly. One walk or one mask every six months will not make you young for the rest of your life. So go ahead for new habits and great results!

Rejuvenating Cleansing

Skin care after 40 years, and after 45 and after 50 years, consists of various pleasant procedures and manipulations, for which it is not at all necessary to visit expensive spa salons and cosmetic surgeons. With folk remedies, you can very well achieve a very good skin condition.

To put things in order in the apartment, you need to get rid of unnecessary and superfluous rubbish. In body and face care, the algorithm of actions is exactly the same: first we get rid of the unnecessary - we clean the skin. In this, peelings are especially helpful for women after 40 years of age. They remove the top layer, open pores for nourishing masks, all these procedures will preserve your beauty for a long time.

Before peeling, it is necessary to thoroughly cleanse the face and body. It is better to carry out this procedure in the evening, no more than 2 times a week. The fact is that when the upper layer of the epidermis is removed, that is, the toxins that accumulate in it and mix with cosmetics, dust, and all the substances that city air is saturated with are actually “burned”. It is these harmful substances that make the skin of the face dull and grayish in appearance.

Please, before trying any product on yourself, make sure that you are not allergic to it. It's easy to do - just apply a small amount on your wrist and wait a few minutes. If discomfort appears - burning, itching, redness - this means you need to use another remedy.

Peelings are easy to prepare from simple products:

Kiwi. This green fruit literally dissolves the protein compounds that hold the upper film of the epidermis. Cut the fruit, mash it with a fork or chop it in a blender. Spread the resulting slurry on your face. Do not keep this mask longer than 15-20 minutes, kiwi is a very active fruit. If itching and tingling of the skin appears, wash off the mask without waiting for the specified period.
Any berries: currant, plum, raspberry, strawberry. You can use puree from a mixture of berries, or you can use each separately. The principle of action is the same: apply to cleansed skin, hold for 15-20 minutes, then rinse. It will be better if, after applying the first layer, you wait until it dries, then apply 2-3 more layers in the same way.
Oatmeal, kefir, chopped prunes. This is a truly magical combination of products that perfectly cleanses the skin of not only the face, but also the body. Mix all the ingredients in equal amounts and use as a peeling 1-2 times a week.
Don't forget about cleansing properties. Masks from it will help you free your pores from accumulated toxins.
Perfectly cleanses and nourishes the skin walnut peeling. Grind the walnuts to a state of flour in a blender or coffee grinder, add the yolk, a tablespoon of either olive or nut oil. Massage your face and neck with the resulting mixture, then rinse with warm water.

Another luxurious peeling for face and body is drunk coffee. In addition to the cleansing function, it uplifts the mood, delighting with its aroma.

After peeling, the skin is especially susceptible to the external environment. Right now it will be the time to “feed” her with nourishing masks. They must be done according to your skin type, 2-3 times a week.

Do not forget that if you have contraindications for any components of the mask, exclude them from your list of products for everyday care.

Miracle face masks are made by a beauty

Mask for dry skin. Mix the mashed banana with the potato starch and heavy cream until thick cream forms. Apply the resulting mixture on the face in several layers (applied one layer, it dried up, applied the next, so 3-4 layers, paying special attention to places where there are wrinkles). Lie down for half an hour, listen to pleasant music, meditate, you can even take a nap. Then rinse everything off with a cotton pad dipped in warm water.
Mask for all skin from birch leaves. Birch leaves for these purposes must be collected in the forest or in the park. In no case near the road, because the trees growing next to the road absorb all the harmful substances from car exhaust. Grind a handful of fresh leaves in a blender, add a tablespoon of oatmeal and the same amount of any oil - linseed, olive, jojoba. Apply the resulting slurry on the face and neck for 15 minutes, then rinse with cool water. This mask perfectly moisturizes and smoothes the skin.
Mask "Ambulance". It helps to tighten, nourish the face and neck with useful substances, gives them a fresh and radiant look - in a word, right before our eyes. It is good to make such a mask when you need to quickly put yourself in order after a hard day's work, and there are only about forty minutes. Quickly mix half a teaspoon of lemon juice, egg yolk, a little (literally a tablespoon) of olive oil and oatmeal in a blender. Apply the resulting mixture on the face and neck, lie down for 15-20 minutes. It will be very good if you lie down so that your legs are raised and rest against the wall. Don't forget the eyes! Apply a special smoothing mask to the eyelids.
Eye mask. As usual, everything is elementary - rub a potato on a fine grater, spread the resulting slurry on gauze, put it all over your eyes. While the face and neck will be nourished by the previous mask, the potato will save your eyes from dark circles and swelling.
Mask for oily skin. Boil a tablespoon of cornmeal with boiling water, cool to a pleasantly warm temperature. Apply to face, hold for 15 minutes, rinse. In these 15 minutes, prepare the same mixture, just add a little lemon juice to it (you can use lemon zest grated on a fine grater). Repeat procedure. Such a mask tones, strengthens, tightens, gives the face a matte finish.

The simplest (but no less effective) mask is sour cream or any fermented milk product. Apply, hold for 15-20 minutes, rinse. The skin after such a mask is dazzlingly fresh and moisturized.

It is important that during any procedures you do not forget about the neck and the area of your chic decollete. If you pamper only your face with peels / masks / creams, then the neck will “revenge” you with a shocking difference - the skin of the face and neck will differ as if there is a 20-year gap between them. And this usually happens abruptly and unexpectedly. So never put off caring for your "swan" until the next time. Everything that we do for the face, it is obligatory for the neck!

Daily care routines

Unfortunately, masks alone are not enough. To maintain your beauty and beauty, you need to develop new habits that will help you in this important matter. For example, these:

Rubbing ice on the face, neck and décolleté. Every day wipe the indicated areas along the massage lines 2 times a day before applying the cream, in the morning and in the evening. Ice is very easy to prepare - pour infusion of herbs, tea into molds, you can freeze any home-made fruit or vegetable juices (just do not add sugar to them).
Apply cream daily. It is not necessary to choose expensive creams, the main thing is that they suit your skin type and age. Now in a different price category you can find creams for fading or mature female facial skin after 40, 45 years. Also keep in mind that day and night creams have different composition and properties. For example, night cream should be applied no later than 2 hours before bedtime. Otherwise, in the morning you will find that swelling has formed on your face.

A prerequisite is to maintain the tone of the muscles of the face and neck. This can be done with the help of special and gymnastics.

Massage is our savior

Before the massage, you need to thoroughly cleanse the skin, it is good if you use any oil mixed with water during the massage. So your hands will glide over the skin without stretching it. You should always start with the neck and décolleté. Repeat each movement at least three times.

Neck and décolleté massage techniques

Stroke the front of the neck with light movements from the bottom up.
We stroke the sides and back of the neck with the palms from top to bottom, running the palms to the shoulders, as if throwing off the accumulated tension.
From the center of the neckline, first with the right, then with the left hand, we hold it with light pressure to the opposite shoulder, and again, as if we are throwing off the worries of the day.

Face: initial stage, preparatory

We begin to massage the face with light stroking movements from the chin to the temples.
From the tips of the lips to the temples.
We carry out the pads of the fingers from the bridge of the nose under the eyes to the temples.
On the forehead - from the center to the temples.

Face and neck together: the main stage that disperses the lymph

We carry out with stronger pressure, trying not to stretch the skin (water and oil will help us with this, you need to wet your hands with them), along the same lines. The main differences from the preparatory stage:

First, stronger pressure;
Secondly, after bringing the palms to the temples, it is necessary to make a "dump" of the lymph, running the hands from the temples along the side surfaces of the neck to the shoulders.

You can work out especially problematic areas - chin. After preparation, gently squeeze these places with your fingers and divert the lymph first to the temples, then down the neck to the shoulders.

Final step for face and neck

We easily stroke the face with open palms along the massage lines, the front of the neck from the bottom up, the sides of the neck - from top to bottom.

And here is the instruction on the video (lymphatic drainage massage - will rejuvenate and improve the skin):

For the face, gymnastics is not plastic for you!

It has long been known that our muscles create a kind of framework for the skin. If the muscles are flabby, then the skin will be saggy and wrinkled. The face is no exception. To stay young and beautiful as long as possible, it is important to keep the muscular frame of the face and neck in good shape.

Here are some exercises to help you with this:

"Smiley" to improve the contour of the face. We press our lips, pulling them inward, we smile. We count to twenty. Please note: the exercise is done correctly if you feel how the muscles of not only the cheeks and lips have tensed. should also be in tension. We perform this exercise 2-3 times.
For forehead wrinkles. With index fingers, as it were, completely close the eyebrows. We begin to be surprised at our beauty, raising our eyebrows, while holding them with our fingers and resisting, counting to 10. We repeat a couple more times.
For eyelids. We put our fingers on the forehead so that it does not wrinkle during the exercise. We open our eyes wide, raising our eyebrows. At this point, tension is created in the muscles of the eyes. We keep our eyes in this state, counting to five, then we lower the upper eyelid, but we continue to keep the tense state of the eyelids. We release on the count of five, blinked several times and repeated the exercise from the beginning. In total, this exercise should be done five times.
For the lower eyelid. We put the index finger on the outer edge of the eye, the ring finger on the inner edge. Pressing the skin with your fingers, squint, lifting the lower eyelid. In this position, we hold the eye muscle, counting to five. Then we look up, while the forehead should be relaxed. We do not lower our fingers, we repeat all over again.
To remove wrinkle between eyebrows. We put our palm on the border of the forehead and hair, trying to "move" the hair away from the face. At the same time, we look down, close our eyes, and begin to lower the upper lip down. Repeat 8 times in three sets.
From nasolabial folds. We round the lips, as if saying the letter O, straining the lips, lower them down. We do this 8 times in three sets.

As you can see, all these exercises are very simple, you can do them at home in front of a mirror in the evening before going to bed, or, if you have time, in the morning, after washing.

How to eat to stay young

There are a huge number of different diets. All of them are different, but they are “arranged” in approximately the same way - it is necessary to cut the amount of food, sometimes to unbearably small sizes. Often, women, having gathered their will into a fist, adhere to a strict diet for some time, but then a breakdown occurs, after which all the lost kilograms return with a vengeance.

We offer you a nutrition system in which you will not need to torture yourself by testing your will. Kilograms will leave unnoticed by you, and you will feel full of strength and health. Try following these tips:

Drink enough water. After all, no matter how much you moisturize from above, if there is little water from the inside, the skin will still be dry and wrinkled.
Eat fractionally, in small portions, but every 2.5-4 hours.
Let your last meal will be at least 3-4 hours before bed. You can drink a glass of kefir at night, add a teaspoon of cinnamon to it - it will be tastier, especially since cinnamon helps to lose weight. This rule is mega important, especially. The fact is that almost any product contains at least a small proportion of carbohydrates, after the use of which insulin is produced. It blocks the production of growth hormone, which is responsible for tissue renewal, in fact, for their rejuvenation.
try avoid spicy, smoked, salty, starchy and sweet foods, it provokes swelling, accelerates skin aging, disrupts the processes of metabolism and recovery of the body, increases appetite.
It is important that the foods you eat contain as much less bad fats. At the same time, do not forget about healthy fats: nuts, linseed and unrefined sunflower oil, fatty fish, avocados - all these and hair, as well as for normal metabolism.
It will be very good if you use foods rich in vitamin C, because it is the most important vitamin for maintaining youthful skin. Rose hips, black currants, bell peppers, herbs, citrus fruits - all this should be a must in your diet.
Don't forget about squirrels, because it is a building material for muscles, so cottage cheese, kefir, any dairy products are very useful. But at the same time, remember that it is better for women after 40 years of age to consume fermented milk products, unfortunately, milk is no longer assimilated by the body.
Of course, it is very important to eat a lot every day. foods rich in fiber(half a kilogram of vegetables and fruits, and mostly in raw form). Do not exclude legumes and cereals from the diet, eat them at least every other day.
After the age of forty, the level of the hormone estrogen decreases, in order to replenish it, you can try to consume as much as possible. foods rich in phytoestrogens- these are the same vegetables, fruits, greens, corn grits. These products will replenish and provide you with good health and appearance for a long time. Thanks to all this, you will look several years younger than your biological age.
If a woman after 40 wants to be energetic, active, not gain weight, then in this case she will have to reduce not only the calorie content of the diet, but also the amount of food. At 40, you need to eat already 15-20% less than at the age of twenty, and at 50 - 25-30%.

Gradually, without forcing yourself, introduce all these transformations in nutrition - after a while you will be surprised to suddenly find that what used to seem difficult and difficult has become easy and stress-free. Well, in order to be young longer, you must definitely pay attention to your motor mode, and, what may be even more important, to your attitude to life.

Well, if you decide to take your figure seriously, then read on - you will find a step-by-step plan, including motivation, nutrition and movement (and you can easily customize this plan for yourself).

Nutrition is one of the foundations of maintaining youth. If masks, massage and facial gymnastics can still be ignored by you, then nutrition must be healthy.

Active movement - self-rejuvenation

Unfortunately, they have not yet developed techniques that will give humanity eternal youth. But in order to lead an active life, to stay young, vigorous and energetic for as long as possible, it is necessary to introduce physical exercises into your daily schedule.

At least 5 times a week, spend 40-50 minutes of any physical activity. Now there is a very large selection of simulators, doing which, you can simulate and, and walking and even running.
By doing these same exercises outdoors, you are oxygenating your blood, which is a well-known anti-aging aid.
How to understand that you are "actively" moving? It’s very simple: for example, while walking, you walk at an intensity of about 2 steps per minute, your breathing is quickened, but at the same time you may well chat on the phone with a girlfriend for a short time.
Any load will be very useful and important for women after 40 years, because thanks to this, the metabolism is accelerated, fat deposits are burned, the heart and vascular system are trained. Again, any sports exercise contributes to the production of endorphins, which improve mood.

By this age, many already have their own car, and move in the usual circle: home-car-work-car-shop-car-home. Sometimes the destinations “beauty salon” or, occasionally, “nature trip”, even more rarely, “fitness club” are added to this circle. And in vain, by the way!

So that the item “hospital” is not added to this circle for as long as possible, it is necessary to break the links of this chain and insert “walking”, “sports”, “bathhouse”, “dancing”, “yoga”. Perhaps you will come up with something else, something that you like, but, as you understand, the main thing is to start moving more than you are doing now.

In terms of importance, physical activity competes with nutrition, taking an honorable second place. Do you know sports girls over 40 who look their age?! That's the same. If you want to be young and active, you can't do without physical activity.

How stars stay young

You can look young at almost any age. Many famous actresses and singers that we see on television every day are proof of this.

For example, Nadezhda Babkina looks much better now than a few years ago. When asked how she does it, the famous singer usually says that at any age the most important thing is to love yourself. If you don't like something, there are many different ways to change the situation. According to Nadezhda Babkina, trips to a beauty parlor, a beauty salon, an endocrinologist, so that during menopause he prescribes a course of hormone replacement therapy for you, active movement - all this helps a woman to maintain her youth and beauty for a long time.
And here Irina Allegrova claims that the periodic change of husbands helps her maintain her tone. According to her, husbands need to be changed every 5-6 years. Of course, this is a joke) In fact, the "empress" is very respectful of massage, to, in general, to any water procedures. Likes to take a bath. She has one more secret - as soon as the snow melts, with the arrival of early spring, Irina sleeps on the veranda of her house in a sleeping bag. During sleep in the open air, the skin is saturated with oxygen and rejuvenated.
Famous TV presenter Ekaterina Andreeva also claims that sleeping in a cool room contributes. In her opinion, it is very important to sleep at least 8 hours a day, but it is not at all necessary to exhaust yourself with early and abrupt risings. Awakening should be gradual and calm. It is good to do a little energy exercise, for example, rub your ears until a feeling of warmth appears in them, lightly pat yourself on the head several times. Turn your head in different directions, then you will feel that the energy of the day seems to be pouring into you and filling you with new strength. In general, you need to follow proper nutrition, move a lot and look positively at the world.

Ask any well-known good looking person for their secrets, whatever they tell you, the main secret is to stay positive, eat right and move a lot.

So go ahead, for new sensations, for accepting yourself as you are, and if you don’t like something, change!

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Mini Tips for Weight Loss

Reduce portions by a third - that's what will help to build! Short and to the point :)

Put supplements or stop? When this question arises, it is definitely time to stop eating. This body gives you a signal about imminent saturation, otherwise you would have no doubt.

If you tend to overeat in the evenings, take a warm shower before dinner. 5-7 minutes, and you already have a completely different mood and attitude to food. Try it - it works.

No matter how tasty the food is, you will eat it many more times. This is not the last meal of your life! Remind yourself of this when you feel like you can't stop and are convulsively swallowing piece after piece.

The environment affects us - it's a fact! Avoid conversations like “I lost weight here and couldn’t”, “yes, we’ll still remain fat”, “there should be a lot of a good person.” Well, let there be “many” of them - but what do you have to do with it?

Remember a simple word: graceful. This is exactly what your portion of unhealthy dishes should be. And then you will also become graceful - it's only a matter of time.

To reduce the chance of overeating, stick to the 10 Calm Spoons rule. It says: "Eat the first ten spoonfuls very slowly, as slowly as you can."

Before each opening of the refrigerator door, do 10-20 squats. It can be normal, or it can be with the direction of the feet and knees to the sides. Or on one leg. Or squat and then jump. In a word, be different.

Learn to catch the moment when the taste of food becomes dull, as if it becomes less tasty. This is the time to stop eating.

Before you eat, tell yourself: "As we eat, I will lose weight!" A very powerful phrase for reducing appetite and adjusting the composition of food.

Occasionally have a Big Salad Day. A huge bowl of vegetable salad (or better a bowl!) Should be eaten during the day. The rest of the food - only after an impressive portion of salad.

A minute of exercise before eating will reduce your appetite better than any special remedy.

Get in your refrigerator "Shelf for slender" and "Shelf for fat". Which one do you choose?

To reduce appetite, drink a glass of kefir before each meal.

1. Get enough sleep!

Don't sacrifice your sleep for anything - it's sacred! It is a sufficient amount of sleep (after 40 years - from 7.5 to 9 hours a day) that is the basis of your well-being, youth and health. In a dream, your entire body, each of its cells relaxes and gains strength.
It is advisable to choose night hours for sleep and go to bed before 23.00, and ventilate the bedroom before going to bed
Some of us may suffer from insomnia, in which case it is necessary to perform relaxation exercises, drink herbal tea (chamomile), prefer a book to TV, take a warm shower, meditation or prayer will also help to calm down.

2. Eat right

Eat fruits and vegetables, buckwheat, low-fat dairy products, if there are no contraindications. These are sources of vitamins and fiber, so necessary for you.
Do not abuse coffee, one cup a day is enough, and 3 is the maximum amount, at least 3-4 hours should pass between coffee drinks. An excess of coffee leads to addiction, insomnia and exhaustion of the nervous system, which adversely affects the appearance
Prefer oven over pan (baked food contains more vitamins and less fat).
Always Read the Ingredients of the Foods You Buy and Eat Consciously
Gradually reduce the intake of salt, sweet and fatty foods, smoked foods - such foods lead to overweight, swelling, and health problems
After eating, you should feel a pleasant lightness, so half an hour before eating, drink a glass of non-carbonated water, and the volume of food should be as much as would fit in your palms (your stomach is about that size). Your water norm is 1 liter per day. Your skin will “thank you” and become firmer and more radiant

3. Go in for sports and get rid of bad habits

Choose youth and do any sport that suits you
Gradually eliminate bad habits with exercises, as by doing so you will speed up your metabolism, which means that cell regeneration will occur faster.

4. Reduce stress and take short breaks

Schoolchildren have changes, and one subject is replaced by another. This is a perfect example of rest and change of activity. After you have been sitting for more than 45 minutes, be sure to stretch, stretch your limbs, blink, be quiet and silent, and then change activities, that is, if you were writing a report, take a break and switch, for example, to planning. Conditions do not always allow us, but we need to strive to competently organize our activities, this will reduce the level of stress, contribute to self-confidence and increase your efficiency.

5. Support, accept and love yourself in every possible way

It is very important for women's self-esteem to accept themselves. Do not dwell on your shortcomings, accept your body here and now. Love and take care of yourself like a child, giving all the best, useful and valuable. Encourage yourself with kind words and positive affirmations (statements). Not everyone believes in such a philosophy, but it “works” perfectly, harmonizing all areas of life, including your health and beauty.

Top 3 rules for skin care after 40 at home

After 40 years, a woman's body is going through regular hormonal changes - the production of female hormones decreases, and the renewal of skin cells becomes much slower. At this age, proper facial skin care can make it possible to significantly delay the aging process and preserve natural beauty. Let's take a look at 3 main features of facial skin care after 40 years

Rule number 1. Special relationship with the sun

Vitamin D is very important, but it's just as important to protect your skin from direct sun exposure. UV rays damage the elastin fibers, causing the skin to stretch and sag. Always apply sunscreen before going out in the sun
Foundation must be with SPF
Take cover from the sun at least between 12.00 and 16.00
Wear a hat and glasses. This will allow you not to squint and protect the thin and delicate skin around the eyes.
After sunbathing, always moisturize the skin, it can be regenerating gels based on calendula, aloe vera, and if you are burned, then Panthenol will help well.

Rule number 2. Daily skin care

cleansing

Tap water can dry out the skin, so it's wiser to use a cleansing milk and then a toner.
Carefully approach the choice of products, taking into account your skin type and age. Carry out the cleansing process both in the morning and in the evening
In the morning, you can wipe your face with ice cubes with the addition of parsley (if there are no contraindications) or chamomile, this greatly tones the skin

Moisturizing

To moisturize, you need to use a day cream with an SPF factor that matches your skin type.
For the skin around the eyes, choose a special cream or serum, as the skin in these areas is thinner and requires special care.

Nutrition

For this purpose, a nourishing night cream and weekly masks are suitable.

Rule number 3. Gymnastics for the face

Over time, the muscles of the face and neck weaken, a phenomenon such as ptosis (sagging) occurs. Therefore, it is necessary to perform strengthening exercises. They are recommended to be done after cleansing and moisturizing. We have created for you a selection of the best and most popular Facebook building videos. We will be glad if they are useful to you.

Of course, lifestyle changes and skin care will pay off, but it will take time and regular effort from you. It will be difficult to change at first, but if you don't give up, your life will become wonderful, and you will feel and look much younger.
But what to do if you want to get a quick result? Exit one:

Top 5 procedures to help keep youth after 40

Injection cosmetology now has a sufficient number of procedures that help to quickly and effectively slow down the aging process of the skin, smooth out wrinkles and prevent their appearance. Let's look at the most effective cosmetic procedures, thanks to which you can look much younger than your years:

Injection of botulinum toxin (Botox) under the skin

Botox is a safe and very effective procedure with few contraindications. Microinjections of the drug are applied pointwise in order to relax facial muscles and smooth out wrinkles. The effect of Botox is long enough and lasts for 4-6 months.

This procedure is ideal for women over 40. We have answers to most questions about Botox on our website - how the procedure goes, and.

Introduction of gel fillers

Liquid biofilaments

This method consists in the introduction of a gel containing hyaluronic acid and zinc salt, which stimulates the production of collagen, firming, tightening and smoothing the skin of the face. Small wrinkles disappear and deep wrinkles become smoother and less noticeable. This procedure is especially effective for women over 40 years of age. The effect is stable and lasts up to 5-6 months. Read more

A week ago I turned 40. As many as four decades of living! Not at all. I am getting old, with inexorable steps I am approaching decrepitude, weakness. These are the thoughts that overwhelmed me on my birthday. Yes, stop! Life does not end, at this age a woman is beautiful, the main thing is not to lose heart. How to do it? Very simple - I share the best anti-aging recipes!

Why do women begin to age after 40?

I remember, at a biology lesson in the 11th grade, the teacher said that aging begins at 25 years old. The information shocked me - at such a young age, old age is already coming! Yes, perhaps it is, but not very noticeable. After 30, the first signs already appear: wrinkles on the forehead, near the eyes, a “floated” oval of the face, gray hair. But still, I did not attach much importance to such trifles.

Why does a woman begin to age at 40? Usually the cause is menopause . I know many who, after the onset of menopause, literally grew old before our eyes. You can't run away from this, it's the nature's way.

In general, I think a woman begins to age when, when thinking about it . “Here, I am already so many years old, the best years are behind me. Ahead lies only a sore back, crunchy joints and the like.” The attitude is fundamentally wrong. A woman is beauty, love, tenderness.

And let something somewhere did not work out the way you wanted. There is still a lot of time ahead for new achievements, reaching heights and searching for yourself.

Positive thoughts are what keep you young . Thoughts are material things. So you need to think only about the good. And self-care, physical activity, proper lifestyle, activity, self-development will help in the difficult task of preserving youth.

We keep youth with proven means

I am a big fan of folk remedies and various interesting recipes. But closer to the age of 40, I realized that store cosmetics and salon procedures are very necessary for beauty. Therefore, in my piggy bank there are already a lot of interesting things that will help keep youth as long as possible.

Nourishing and moisturizing the skin of the face against aging

First of all, aging skin needs. For myself, I have compiled a care program that includes the whole range of necessary products that nourish the skin with moisture.

All care can be divided into several stages

Make-up removal . I used to use liquids like lotions. But they are mercilessly dry. The best consistency is milk. It is gentle, soft, does not irritate the skin. So my favorite product is a make-up remover milk from the Pure Line brand. It is cheap, but exceeds all expectations.
cleansing . I wash my face in the morning and in the evening. In the morning I use Shiseido iBUKI foam, and in the evening I use a soft scrub from the same series. They perfectly cleanse, do not dry the skin, do not leave a feeling of tightness.
Toning . An important stage at which the acid balance of the skin is restored, preparing it for a deeper penetration of the cream. I have tried many tonics and lotions. But only one settled in my cosmetic bag for a long time, rose hydrolat. In other words, flower water. Rose petals help restore moisture, regenerate the skin, and are hypoallergenic.
Hydration and nutrition . I use Clarins brand products, they are effective and fully justify their cost. It is better to have a day and night cream. Why? Everything is explained simply. They differ in their functions. So, the night version is designed to nourish the skin during sleep. During the dormant period, the product supplies it with fats and vegetable oils. The thicker the cream, the better for the face, as it will receive more moisture. The purpose of the day cream is to moisturize, to keep your own moisture from evaporating. It may also contain ultraviolet filters. They protect from harmful sun rays.

Gymnastics and workouts to keep fit

To look fresh, young, you do not need to break world records at all. Simple exercises that are performed at home are enough.

Here is my gymnastics plan

Morning. I am an “owl”, I like to sleep longer. Therefore, the morning always begins with an invigorating charge. The first thing I do is ride on my back. I clasp my hands on bent knees and roll across the floor. An effective exercise for warming up the spine after sleep. Forward bends are another good exercise. But not just bend over, but reach the floor with your palms. Press 30 times, "scissors" 5 minutes - this is quite enough.
I have been walking to work for many years. . From home to office only three kilometers. But the pace must be fast, only under this condition walking is beneficial.
In the evening I have a scheduled walk in the park with the dog . The pace is average. I do not pursue the goal of covering as many meters as possible. Most importantly, a little exercise before bed, plus oxygen will help you sleep better.

Change your lifestyle, nutrition after 40 and keep your youth!

Proper, balanced nutrition is important at any age. . But after 40 in the body of a woman there are some changes associated with the hormonal background. So this period is characterized by a lack of many substances and vitamins. They can be obtained by adding certain foods to the diet.

I consulted with a nutritionist, and he said that all the products a woman needs at this stage of life can be divided into five large groups, depending on the deficiency of certain substances.

Beans, lentils, peas, seeds and flax . Contains phytoestrogens. They are analogues of female sex hormones - estrogen. After 40 years, their level drops sharply, which is why wrinkles are formed, hair density is lost, brittle nails appear. And these products will balance the hormonal background. Moreover, there are many recipes where legumes are added, therefore, you can diversify the diet daily.
Omega-3 fatty acids are obtained from red fish, walnuts, flaxseed . They reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. In addition, the use of these products reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood.
Hormonal changes often cause problems with such an important organ as the thyroid gland. . Support her work iodine-containing products in the form of iodized salt and seafood - mussels, shrimp, sea kale.
Fiber is essential for proper bowel function. . Its content is high in cereals, fruits, vegetables. In the morning - porridge, in the afternoon - vegetable salads, in the evening - fruits. With such a diet, the body will be saturated with fiber.
Oranges, lemons, grapefruits, black currants are sources of vitamin A and C means rich in antioxidants. Eating citrus fruits and berries strengthens the immune system, and the body will also better remove toxins and toxins.

Eating right is not difficult, especially since all the products necessary for the female body are tasty and affordable. .

Proper body and hair care: appearance is above all!

The number 40 for a woman should not matter at all in terms of self-care.

You always need to take care, no matter how old you are!

We activate all the forces for body and hair care. Hair, regardless of the season, weather, age, needs careful care.

It is not difficult to make them beautiful, you just need to follow simple rules.

Comb - only wooden.
Shampoo by hair type . You also need a conditioner or conditioner. It will give smoothness and shine.
Regular visits to the hairdresser a must after age 40. It is better not to dye your hair at home. The specialist will select the appropriate paint, oxidizing agent and withstand a certain time.
Hair masks - every week. They can be done both in the salon and at home. The hairdresser will help you choose the brand, depending on the structure and condition of the hair.

Body care is an important ritual . And its main goal is to moisturize and tighten the skin. You can do this at home and in a beauty salon.

At home, daily you need to use a nourishing, moisturizing cream, milk or oil . Massage the product into the skin with massage movements. Particular attention should be paid to problem areas, that is, the hips, abdomen.

The salon offers a wide variety of treatments. But, in my opinion, the most effective - massage . A good massage therapist is able to tighten the skin, smooth it, remove cellulite and a couple of extra centimeters.

Hair and body are the calling card of a woman. Proper and regular care of them easily hides age.

Life in love and harmony is the best recipe for aging!

Constant stress, depression do not have the best effect on the state of the body, adding extra years. And in the modern world, with its pace and speed of development, it is difficult to live in love, harmony and at odds with oneself. It is difficult, but if you try, everything will definitely work out!

Firstly , love yourself. No need to look for flaws. Everyone has them, even the beauties that are shown on TV. I like to say to myself: “You are beautiful, successful, you are loved and love. That's enough for happiness."

Secondly , treat with love everything that surrounds, be grateful.

Third . Nobody should be blamed. Everything that doesn't work is our own fault. Therefore, it is better to think about how to correct the situation so that it brings only benefits.

And finally , personal space. It is simply a must for every woman to be alone with herself, her thoughts, find peace of mind and take a break from the whole world.

Take care of your health and visit doctors on time!

There will be health - the rest will follow . That's what my grandmother used to say. I agree with her.

Health is a kind of foundation on which all the other pleasures of life are built - work, family, hobbies and much more.

As a woman does not get younger, all the same, the years make themselves felt in the form of appearing "sores". As I got older, I started to take things a little more seriously. I made a setting for myself - on vacation I go through all the doctors. It is important to be examined regularly, at least once a year it is necessary to visit a mammologist and a gynecologist . Well, if something is bothering you, don't put it off. The sooner the cause of discomfort is identified, the faster and more effectively it will be eliminated.

Active life position and positive emotions against aging!

Aging - no! It is under this slogan that I pass every weekend. I go to museums, exhibitions, travel to other cities, relax with friends and family - this is where I draw positive emotions.

The best way to recharge your batteries is a change of scenery. . The last place I visited was St. Petersburg. Although I go there often, it never ceases to amaze, amaze, fascinate. Three days flew by like a flash. There are so many beautiful places: embankments, squares, parks, bridges! The city is worth visiting. Positive emotions, vivid memories and impressions are guaranteed for a long time!

Self-development and self-improvement

This is important for a woman. Many are closed on a family, work. But there are so many interesting things in the world. For example, I am engaged in creating hand-made photo albums. For yourself, family, friends. Fascinating activity . My friend does yoga. She really likes it. A colleague is crazy about drawing.

Don't know what to do? Surely there is a dance school near the house. How wonderful it is to control your body, to perfectly learn how to dance tango or bachata. Or a lot of glossy magazines have accumulated - it's time to make unusual collages out of them. Or maybe it’s finally worth tightening up your English, because the course is just being enrolled.

If you wish, there is always something to do with your free time.

Self-development and self-improvement is a prerequisite that will not allow a woman to grow old.

More ways to fight aging

In stock, I have two more anti-aging methods that help me

Method 1. Vitamins . In autumn and spring I drink a course of vitamins. I don't have one favorite brand. Every season I experiment, acquiring new ones. But a prerequisite is that they must be multivitamin, that is, contain all the vitamins necessary for the body.
Method 2. I consider it the most effective. A pet — happiness, joy, a sea of positive is guaranteed! For the third year now, a little friend, a pet, a spoiled child, a chihuahua boy, has been living at home. Will not let you get bored. In the morning I take them out for a walk, feed them, cuddle them before leaving for work. In the evening I come, and he is waiting for me, rejoices, jumps, runs around me. Indeed, happiness that does not let you lose heart!

We consider our biological age

So, first take your pulse. : how many beats does the heart make in a minute. Measured and recorded. Now vigorously squat 30 times. No breaks or rest! Now we count the pulse again. Write down the number and calculate the difference.

If the beat frequency increased by :

0–10 strokes - biological age 20 years

10–20 strokes - 30 years

20–30 strokes - 40 years

30–40 strokes - 50 years.

In such an easy way, the biological age is determined, which often differs from the passport one.

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When you are young and beautiful, your youth is in full bloom, you do not always and not everyone think that 30, 40 years will come and without proper care your skin will retain youth and beauty. Wrinkles will be observed on it, skin color will be duller,

and the firmness and elasticity of the skin will no longer be the same as in 15-20 years.

But you don’t need to bring it to this, you need to take care of your skin so that it remains young and beautiful for as long as possible when your youth is in bloom.

In order to keep your skin young for as long as possible, you need to eat right, make sure that your diet contains less carbohydrate and fatty foods, minimize the consumption of tea, especially strong tea, do not smoke or drink alcohol, but you need to eat more fruits, vegetables, not fatty, light meat, chicken, rabbit, turkey, eat more calcium-containing foods.

The highest content of calcium in fermented milk and dairy products. Go in for sports, do light exercises at least 15 minutes a day, this will prolong your youth.

But, of course, do not forget to take some time for yourself, every day and do for your skin, various masks, anti-aging elixirs, etc. Youth will not last forever.

It is not necessary to purchase skin care products in order to preserve youth in stores, our traditional medicine is rich in various recipes that prolong and preserve youth and beauty, and they also use only natural ingredients, and in those that you buy in stores, a lot of chemical elements and preservatives that do not favorably affect the skin.

Elixir of youth recipe

To begin with, consider the recipe for a rejuvenating elixir, which you can easily prepare yourself, it preserves and prolongs the youthfulness of your skin.

1. Every morning, on an empty stomach, drink the mixture. Prepare it from mixed in equal amounts, about a teaspoon each, olive oil, honey and lemon juice.

2. Take a bottle, pour 400 grams of garlic gruel into it, and add lemon juice from 25 lemons there. Leave to brew for 24 days. After that, the elixir is ready for use, and you need to take it at night with a teaspoonful of tea mixed in half a glass of boiled water.

3. If you have too loose and wrinkled skin, which says that your youth is leaving you, then use this tonic. Take a tablespoon of fresh chopped dill and parsley, linden flowers, a teaspoon of sage and oak bark, mix everything and brew 0.5 liters of boiling water, wrap and leave for 2 hours. After insisting, strain and dissolve in this infusion a teaspoon of citric acid or a tablespoon of lemon juice. With this tonic, you need to wipe the skin every day before going to bed, paying particular attention to problem areas of the skin.

4. Use homemade creams to remove and prevent wrinkles. You need to take the yolk of one egg, mix it with 10 drops of apple juice, 5 ml of apricot oil, and the juice of half a lemon. Mix everything until smooth and store in the cold. Apply twice a day.

5. Do masks for your skin once or twice a week. It is necessary to beat the white of one egg into a thick foam and carefully, so as not to knock down the foam, introduce 2 tablespoons of table flour and honey into it. The resulting air mixture is also gently applied to the face and held for 20 minutes. And after the time has elapsed, wash it off, but not with warm, but with cold water. This mask improves blood circulation well and reduces wrinkles.

“Age does not spare anyone” - with this phrase, lazy people justify inaction. Even if you are over 40 years old, this is not a reason to give up on yourself. On the contrary, it is necessary to make every effort to look fresh, feminine and attractive. Do you want to become a delicious "berry"? Read the secrets below on how to keep young after 40 years for a woman, and follow the wise advice.

How to keep youth after 40 years for a woman?

Health first!

Even if you feel comfortable in every way, visit your family doctor, gynecologist and dentist regularly (preferably twice a year). Strictly follow the recommendations of doctors, if necessary, undergo diagnostics. Mandatory annual examinations for women aged 40+: fluorography, gastroscopy, blood and urine tests.

Control your weight

Childbirth, menopause, lack of time. Most often, terrible numbers on the scales are justified by these factors. But the reasons for the appearance of excess kilograms, as a rule, are different: laziness and food promiscuity. First, stop constantly chewing! Secondly, take a look in the mirror and objectively evaluate your figure (do not confuse fat folds with curvaceous).

Do you still remember sports? Urgently choose a suitable variety for yourself and put your body in order. After a month of training, lazy girlfriends will enviously discuss your energy and toned figure. Go to the pool, go in for yoga or horse riding, and at least dance, but at least twice a week.

Check your wardrobe regularly

So what's in our closet? Without regret, distribute clothes that turn you into an old woman to those who wish. First of all, this applies to shapeless skirts, trousers and jackets. Just don't go to extremes! Give or sell teenage tops and short sundresses. Fashion for mature women is restrained, but beautiful in its elegance. Do not forget to follow the trends and regularly update the contents of the wardrobe.

Wear heels

Yes, stiletto heels are terribly uncomfortable and terribly impractical, but feminine! Every self-respecting lady should have a few pairs of chic heels in stock. Just do not put them on a pedestal of bygone youth, but wear them (preferably more than once a week). No reason? Think up! To feel comfortable, choose models made of genuine leather with the most comfortable last.

Long live expensive underwear!

Stop wearing whatever you get! There should be several sets of high-quality and beautiful linen in stock. Correct the nuances yourself. Large bust owners should pay attention to bodices with wide straps. To make the chest fit beautifully in the neckline, buy models with foam inserts. Tighten the sides and tummy will help high modeling panties. Fortunately, the choice is now rich, use it!

Stop saving for yourself!

Finally break with the bad habit of spending all your income on your home and family. Yes, you want comfort, and loved ones need care, but remember, you are alone at home! The husband also has to earn, and adult children can contribute to the family budget. Give yourself gifts every month: visit a good hairdresser and massage therapist, go to a cafe, sauna with friends, buy the thing you dreamed about. If someone from the family decides to reproach, stop. A woman should look stylish, be beautiful and pleased with herself at any age!

Don't Forget Your Beauty Treatments

The first and most elementary - manicure and pedicure. It is advisable to visit the master at least once a month. The rest of the points depend on financial capabilities. So, ladies aged 45+ will not interfere with regular visits to a beautician. A course of mesotherapy, photorejuvenation or biorevitalization will help to tighten the skin, wrinkles can be removed by making beauty injections. Botox, Dysport, fillers work wonders, with their help it is easy to delay aging for a long period.

Avoid short haircuts

Hairstyle is one of the most important elements of a successful image. Only among older ladies there is a massive misconception that a short haircut is younger. Nothing like that, rather the opposite. On the open forehead and cheeks, all the signs of aging are visible: wrinkles, sagging skin, pigmentation. Why not hide it all with hair? To look younger, ditch solid coloring in favor of fashionable modern techniques: sombre, balayazh, mixing natural shades. Do not ignore medical procedures for hair: nourish and moisturize your hair with masks, balms, use thermal protection products.

Master the techniques of age makeup

Proper use of decorative cosmetics is necessary at any age. This is the most affordable way to look younger for N-th number of years. Master the contouring and sculpting of the face. Choose cosmetics that suit your skin type and age. Do not be too lazy to pay a visit to a professional makeup artist who will teach you how to hide age-related changes correctly.

Learn to Highlight Your Advantages

This maxim applies to makeup, and hairstyles, and clothing choices. Feel free to present your virtues like a cherry on a cake, make others admire you. You can focus on a certain nuance by highlighting it with color or a spectacular accessory. For example, a stylish belt will help to emphasize a thin waist, slender legs - tight trousers or a moderately short skirt. There are a lot of options, you just need to clearly define which detail of the image to show and which to hide.

Keeping youth after 40 is a very real task. Follow these rules, and life will not cease to delight you with all sorts of amenities. Remember that at 40 a woman can and should delight others, and not become a dull old woman.