Look Younger and Feel Amazing: 5 Must-Know Tips for Women Over 50
Show Notes:
Summary:
In this episode of "Aging with Grace and Style," host Valerie Hatcher dives into "5 Unexpected Tips to Look Younger Than Ever (And It's Not What You Think!)." Valerie shares her personal insights and experiences to help women over 50 maintain a youthful glow through a blend of skincare, haircare, wardrobe choices, wellness, and confidence. Valerie emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to beauty, encouraging listeners to embrace self-care rituals, bold fashion choices, healthy nutrition, regular exercise, and a positive mindset. Valerie inspires listeners to defy age with grace and style through her practical advice and vibrant storytelling.
Timestamps:
00:00 Tips for looking and feeling youthful at 50+.
03:40 Explore, experiment, and invest in skincare products.
07:32 Embracing color, prints, and inner wellness.
11:33 150 minutes weekly of moderate aerobic activity recommended.
14:03 Surround yourself with positivity and supportive people.
17:31 Share, rate, review, subscribe, join newsletter, shine.
Key Takeaways:
- Level up your skincare game: Transform your bathroom into a mini spa and explore new ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to keep your skin hydrated, smooth, and radiant.
- Embrace your natural beauty: Flaunt your long hair or rock your silver strands with confidence. Find a hairstyle that makes you feel extraordinary, whether it's bold and vibrant or simple and elegant.
- Dress for joy, not age: Break free from outdated fashion rules and wear what makes you feel alive and confident. Choose clothes that flatter your figure and express your unique personality.
- Nourish from within: Hydration, nutrition, and regular exercise are crucial for maintaining youthful skin and overall well-being. Incorporate antioxidant-rich foods, fatty fish, and stay active with activities you love.
- Cultivate confidence: Radiate beauty from the inside out by practicing self-care, reducing stress, prioritizing quality sleep, and embracing your mental and emotional well-being. Confidence is your ultimate accessory.
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Are you ready to uncover the secret to looking
Speaker:younger than ever? Even if you're over 50? Well,
Speaker:stick around because today I've got
Speaker:some amazing tips to help you glow and radiate
Speaker:confidence at any age.
Speaker:Hey, friend. Ever feel like those old fashioned
Speaker:ideas about aging just don't fit you? If you're ready to
Speaker:own this incredible chapter with grace, style, and a touch of
Speaker:sass, this is your space. Welcome to the aging with
Speaker:grace and style podcast. I'm Valerie Hatcher, and I'm here
Speaker:with empowering tips, inspiring stories, and a whole lot of
Speaker:fun just for us, women over 50. So grab
Speaker:your favorite beverage, turn up the volume, and let's get
Speaker:started. Today, we're
Speaker:diving into the topic of maintaining a
Speaker:youthful appearance after 50. Aging
Speaker:is a natural and beautiful process, but
Speaker:that doesn't mean that we can't embrace it while
Speaker:looking and feeling our absolute best.
Speaker:Let's explore how you can defy
Speaker:age and shine brighter than ever.
Speaker:As we hit our fifties, we may start noticing changes in our
Speaker:skin, hair, and overall appearance.
Speaker:Fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, and loss
Speaker:of elasticity are common challenges
Speaker:that many women face. It can be frustrating
Speaker:to see these changes and and wonder
Speaker:how to combat them effectively.
Speaker:But fret not. I've got 5
Speaker:practical, easy to implement, and unexpected
Speaker:tips that will help you turn back the clock and
Speaker:maintain a youthful glow. From skin care
Speaker:routines to lifestyle habits and mindset shifts,
Speaker:these tips are are tailored to help you look and feel
Speaker:your best every day. So let's start. Tip number
Speaker:1. It's about being skincare savvy.
Speaker:We all know the basics, cleanse, moisturize,
Speaker:protect, but it's time to to
Speaker:level up our skincare game. Let's transform
Speaker:our our bathrooms into mini spas and and
Speaker:indulge in a little self care magic.
Speaker:Now I've personally fallen head over heels
Speaker:for hyaluronic acid serums.
Speaker:Seriously, this stuff is like a tall drink of
Speaker:water for your skin. It clumps and hydrates
Speaker:and smooths like nobody's business. And if you're
Speaker:dealing with uneven skin tone or or texture,
Speaker:then niacinamide is
Speaker:your new best friend. It it brightens,
Speaker:calms inflammation, and even helps reduce the
Speaker:appearance of wrinkles. Remember,
Speaker:skin care is a journey, not a destination.
Speaker:So have fun with it, explore new ingredients, and don't
Speaker:be afraid to splurge on a product that makes
Speaker:you feel like a $1,000,000. I
Speaker:am definitely one these days who will test out
Speaker:new products. For the longest, I found a
Speaker:line, and I stayed with it. And I'm still
Speaker:pretty loyal to skin care lines, but
Speaker:then after a while, I can tell when my skin
Speaker:needs something different. And at that point, then I
Speaker:kinda go shopping and testing out, to see what's
Speaker:the latest products that are out there. And
Speaker:trust me, I have gotten some that I didn't really think did
Speaker:what I needed from the standpoint of moisturizing,
Speaker:or lately, my biggest thing in skincare that I've
Speaker:been working on is the under eye area,
Speaker:either bags under my eyes or lines
Speaker:under my eyes. So finding the right product. So, yes,
Speaker:it's a journey, but just just explore. Spend
Speaker:a little then once you find the product you like, it it may
Speaker:be costly at this this stage in our lives, but
Speaker:more than likely, it's going to be worth it. Tip number 2
Speaker:is healthy hair. Now who says
Speaker:that at this age, we have to chop off our hair
Speaker:or or dye away our grays?
Speaker:Please. If you love your long hair, then flaunt
Speaker:it with pride. If your silver strands are
Speaker:shimmering, then embrace that natural beauty. The
Speaker:key is to find a hairstyle that makes you
Speaker:feel like the confident, radiant woman that you
Speaker:are. Maybe it's a sleep bob,
Speaker:or maybe it's a playful pixie cut
Speaker:or even curls, your natural curls. It could be
Speaker:a vibrant new color or embracing your
Speaker:natural shade. Over the past few
Speaker:years, I have totally embraced braids.
Speaker:I remember there was a time when I wouldn't wear braids
Speaker:because I didn't think that they were me. But
Speaker:once I started, I actually love them,
Speaker:and I can't get out of them in the
Speaker:summer. Usually, braids are my summer style because
Speaker:it also one, it's easy to maintain, and then it
Speaker:gives my natural hair a break from, like, flat irons
Speaker:and heat and ponytails. Tip number
Speaker:3, I'm a call it the wardrobe
Speaker:wisdom where we dress for joy and
Speaker:not for our age. Let's be honest. The
Speaker:whole concept of age appropriate dressing is
Speaker:outdated, and frankly, it's a bit boring. It's time
Speaker:to to break free from those fashion rules and wear
Speaker:what makes us feel alive, confident, and
Speaker:beautiful. If you love bold colors, then rock
Speaker:them. If if you're drawn to playful prints,
Speaker:then go for it. If you feel most confident in
Speaker:classic styles, then embrace them. If you're
Speaker:like me and you prefer dresses above the knee,
Speaker:then as Bobbi Brown said, it's your prerogative. Do
Speaker:it. The key is to choose clothes
Speaker:that fit well, that that flatter your figure,
Speaker:and that express your unique personality.
Speaker:Now I've mentioned before that for some reason, I used
Speaker:to shy away from bright colors. I
Speaker:definitely leaned more toward black, but then I
Speaker:realized, girl, life is too short to wear boring clothes,
Speaker:and I wanted to add some vibrancy and prints in my
Speaker:life. Now my closet reflects
Speaker:a lot more color and prints, and I am actually loving
Speaker:it. Tip 4 is
Speaker:radiate wellness from the inside out.
Speaker:True beauty isn't just about what we put on our
Speaker:bodies. It's about what we put in
Speaker:our bodies. So think of think of
Speaker:your body as a symphony orchestra, and
Speaker:each healthy choice you make is a beautiful note
Speaker:that that contributes to the overall harmony.
Speaker:This, that can you imagine that? I know. That was pretty ignorant.
Speaker:I think that was a good analogy if I have to say so myself.
Speaker:Okay. So here are some actionable tips.
Speaker:Hydration is key, so make sure to
Speaker:drink plenty of water throughout the day and use
Speaker:moisturizers to keep your skin hydrated and plump.
Speaker:Now I've heard that applying the moisturizer
Speaker:to damp skin can actually better lock
Speaker:in hydration. Remember, hydration
Speaker:from the inside out is just as important.
Speaker:So aim for at least 8 glasses of
Speaker:water a day. I know some people might be saying,
Speaker:jeez, 8. That's a lot. And but once you get used to it,
Speaker:it really isn't that bad. I always keep a
Speaker:water bottle with me, and I actually sometimes jazz it
Speaker:up with some lemon slices or or cucumber to make
Speaker:it a bit more appealing. So if you don't already,
Speaker:then you try to keep a water bottle handy.
Speaker:Protect your skin. Wear, sunscreen
Speaker:daily even on cloudy days, and avoid prolonged
Speaker:sun exposure to prevent premature
Speaker:aging and skin damage. This really is a
Speaker:nonnegotiable. Wear a broad
Speaker:spectrum SPF or at least at
Speaker:of at least 30. And don't forget
Speaker:about your hands and your neck because these areas often
Speaker:show signs of aging first. So give them some
Speaker:some extra TLC. I remember my mom used to
Speaker:say that you could tell how old someone was by
Speaker:looking at their hands. And so, therefore, I'm very self
Speaker:conscious about my hands. I try to make sure that they're protected and
Speaker:they're they're moisturized so that my hands don't
Speaker:look like it's the first part of my body that's aging. Protecting
Speaker:your skin from the sun is one of the best ways to maintain a
Speaker:youth full experience. And then let's talk about
Speaker:nourishing from within. Eating healthy
Speaker:plays a huge role in how our skin looks.
Speaker:Include berries, leafy greens, and nuts in your diet
Speaker:to fight free radicals and to promote healthy
Speaker:skin. These antioxidant,
Speaker:rich foods help keep your skin looking fresh and
Speaker:vibrant. It's a foundation
Speaker:in youth in a glass, really.
Speaker:Also, consider adding fatty fish like salmon
Speaker:to your diet twice a week for those beneficial
Speaker:omega threes, plus they're delicious.
Speaker:And then get moving. Stay active with regular
Speaker:exercise to boost your circulation, tone muscles,
Speaker:and maintain a healthy weight. Find activities that you enjoy.
Speaker:We've talked about this before. Maybe it's dancing, it's
Speaker:swimming, or just taking a brisk walk every day.
Speaker:Try to aim for at least a 150 minutes of
Speaker:moderate intensity aerobic activity
Speaker:weekly, and that's actually recommended by the CDC.
Speaker:Remember, exercise isn't just for a good body,
Speaker:it keeps you you energetic and vibrant too, so stick with
Speaker:it. And then prioritize self
Speaker:care and relaxation to reduce stress levels, improve
Speaker:sleep quality, and enhance
Speaker:overall well-being. Make time for activities
Speaker:that help you unwind, whether it's reading a good
Speaker:book, taking a bubble bath, practicing
Speaker:meditation, or just even taking a
Speaker:few deep breaths that can help. Stress can
Speaker:really take a toll on your appearance. Don't
Speaker:underestimate the power of quality sleep.
Speaker:Aim for about 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night.
Speaker:Now I'm getting better with getting in sleep.
Speaker:I'm not at 8 hours, but many nights,
Speaker:around 7. And you know what? I guess they call it
Speaker:beauty sleep for a reason. Now back to
Speaker:our tips, I think this is gonna be our 5th. So we're gonna
Speaker:call it it's gonna be our secret weapon and it's
Speaker:confidence. So if there is one thing that I've learned over
Speaker:the years, and it's that confidence is the
Speaker:most beautiful thing a woman can wear. It's
Speaker:about owning who you are celebrating your journey
Speaker:and radiating that inner sparkle that comes
Speaker:from self acceptance and love. Now I
Speaker:know I said 5, but wait, here's an extra one. And
Speaker:this may be the most impactful tip of all.
Speaker:And that's taking care of your mental and
Speaker:emotional well-being. Your mindset plays
Speaker:a significant role in how you age and perceive yourself.
Speaker:Practice gratitude daily to shift your focus to the
Speaker:positive aspects of your life. Staying
Speaker:socially active keeps your mind sharp and your spirit
Speaker:young. Pursue hobbies and an interest
Speaker:that bring you joy. Challenge your brain with new
Speaker:learning experiences. Surround yourself
Speaker:with positivity and supportive people.
Speaker:Start a gratitude journal and write down 3 things that you're
Speaker:grateful for each day. Challenge
Speaker:negative self talk and surround yourself with people who
Speaker:lift you up. Now, as you can see,
Speaker:the key to looking younger after 50 lies in a
Speaker:holistic approach to skincare, nutrition,
Speaker:fitness, and self care. By following these tips,
Speaker:you can boost your confidence, which is the best accessory that you
Speaker:can wear. When we feel good on the inside, it
Speaker:shows on the outside. You can embrace
Speaker:your natural beauty as well as your laugh lines.
Speaker:You know, your laugh lines, they're a map of all the joy
Speaker:that that you've experienced in
Speaker:your life. We're gonna go back.
Speaker:As you can see, the key to looking younger than ever
Speaker:after 50 lies in a holistic approach to skincare,
Speaker:nutrition, fitness, and self care. But
Speaker:following these tips, you can
Speaker:okay. We're gonna do it one more time. 123.
Speaker:As you can see, the key to looking younger than ever
Speaker:after 50 lies in a holistic approach to skin
Speaker:care, nutrition, fitness, and self care.
Speaker:By following these tips, you can boost your confidence, which is
Speaker:the best accessory you can wear. When we feel good
Speaker:on the inside, it shows on the outside. You can
Speaker:embrace your natural beauty as well as your laugh lines.
Speaker:Your laugh lines are a map of all the joy that
Speaker:you've experienced in life. Celebrate your gray hairs.
Speaker:They're a crown of wisdom. Remember,
Speaker:younger isn't about turning back the clock. That's not what we've
Speaker:been talking about. It's about living vibrantly,
Speaker:caring for yourself, and and embracing your
Speaker:authentic self at every age. Now I could
Speaker:go on for days, but it's time to end. I have
Speaker:stuff I need to do, and I'm sure that you do
Speaker:too. But I hope that you found these tips
Speaker:helpful. And if you did, don't forget to subscribe
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Speaker:who deserves to feel amazing in their skin.
Speaker:Let's keep the conversation going. What makes
Speaker:you feel young at heart? Share your thoughts
Speaker:before we go. Here's a mantra to make for
Speaker:you to take with you during the week. It's
Speaker:I am strong. I am beautiful. I am
Speaker:worthy. And I am enough. Now repeat
Speaker:that mantra to yourself every day and watch
Speaker:your confidence soar. Remember,
Speaker:age is just a number, and true beauty knows
Speaker:no bounds. Stay fabulous, my friend.
Speaker:Thanks for hanging out with me today. I hope you're feeling
Speaker:inspired and ready to own your awesomeness. I
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