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Fountain of Youth
Posted by Jennifer at 8:49 am
No, the woman in the picture with me is not my sister, she’s my mother. And no, she hasn’t had any work done, she just ages really well. It’s because of her nearly flawless skin that I’ve never been afraid of growing older or getting wrinkles. Until a few months ago, I didn’t even know about all the various procedures that are available to those that do fear fine lines and wrinkles.
(Myself with my mom, the reason I don’t fear aging.)
With the media focusing on maintaining a youthful appearance, it’s no wonder that non-invasive procedures for the face are becoming more and more readily available. It’s also not shocking to see many women in their late 20s and early 30s lining up for Botox or lip-plumping injections. The younger you start, the longer you’ll be able to say “I’m really only 31,” when in fact you are 40. Every woman is looking for her fountain of youth.
These days, it’s very common to see your favorite movie or television actress on the cover of a magazine with an usually perfect complexion. A lot of that is due to great retouching after a photo shoot, but it’s also due to the wonderful job her plastic surgeon did. This may be a facelift, Botox injections, lip augmentation, chemical peel, or laser resurfacing.
These types of facial rejuvenation treatments are becoming more and more readily available to the everyday woman, making it easy to become addicted to the procedures. Thus it can leave a woman looking like a mannequin at Nordstrom instead of an actual human being. It’s also quite easy to overdose on fillers or any other type of procedure, but luckily, there are several doctors that are learning to say “No” to these patients. It’s a good thing, too. Otherwise, we’ll have everyone looking like Barbie’s sister in the near future.
(The classic beauty embraced her aging appearance.)
What ever happened to aging gracefully? Just take a look at the beautiful Audrey Hepburn; now there’s a woman who embraced her age with elegance.
I can’t say that I will never go in for a procedure, but from what I’ve seen in my mom’s face, I don’t think it’ll be any time soon. It’s not until now, nearing her 50th birthday, that she has even started to consider undergoing a cosmetic procedure. And it’s not even thinking about undergoing a major procedure, just a light chemical peel. I suppose I’ve found my own fountain of youth; it’s in my genes!
What are your concerns about aging?
Posted in: Anti Aging | Beauty | Ethnic Beauty | Facial Injectables | Facial Procedures | Health | Personal Stories | Skincare
8 Comments »
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Stinkerella
June 30, 2008 at 11:42 am
Of course, my major concern is wrinkles. I am 26 and I already use anti-aging serums at night to help maintain elasticity. I was wondering if you could recommend a good daytime moisturizer with a high SPF. I have tried a few only to find that the supposed “light and non-greasy” formulas are in fact just the opposite. I have semi-oily skin, so I need something that won’t add to that problem.
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June 30, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Audrey Hepburn is so beautiful and I do love how she ages gracefully. As for myself, going under the knif or injecting a foriegn substance into my body is fearful and one major point is that I can not afford it. I try to grow old gracefully. I am 49 and actually have learned to come to terms with the effects of aging. I may look 45 but not any younger and that’s okay with me. I do the best I can with the resources I have. But, I can say Kudos to those who do apply the other procedures - if that is what makes you happy! It’s all about being happy with who and what you are. I love getting older - with age comes wisdom!
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June 30, 2008 at 2:23 pm
I found a pretty great product for your moisturizing needs with a high SPF: Superdefense Triple Action Moisturizer SPF 25 - Combination Oily to Oily by Clinique. You can find it at your local department store or on Clinique’s Web site. Hope that works out for you!
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Stinkerella
June 30, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Thanks Jen, I’ll check it out.
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Stinkerella
June 30, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Umm, checked it out and it sounds great, but is there anything else that is a little more budget friendly???
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June 30, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Ok, I found another moisturizer that’s a bit more budget friendly. Philosophy Shelter Tinted Broad Spectrum SPF 30. It offers a higher SPF and anti-aging peptides. This one is also available at department stores or on their Web site.
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Sarah
June 30, 2008 at 5:46 pm
My fear is that I will get severe smile lines or crow’s feet when I get older. I actually do like the Clinique line as well though, I have used it since high school and have been pleased with it since then!
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Tammy McLean
June 30, 2008 at 9:37 pm
I use Arbonne products, I signed up to get the discounts and the products is great my skin feels better and softer, e-mail me at tammysatm@comcast.net, I am 45 and use it morning and night. Taking care of the skin is important, at any age.
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