See your dentist
Regular dental checkups and a professional cleaning are crucial for keeping an older mouth and gums looking good. “It’s important to get cleanings at least two times a year,” Dr. Rosen says. “Cleanings remove plaque and calculus from the teeth, which will make someone’s mouth look younger.” In addition, brush properly (Dr. Rosen suggests an electric toothbrush), floss every night, and use a fluoride rinse.
Take care of décolletage
Your décolletage, or chest and neck, can also be a telltale sign of age. “UV radiation and the sun can damage these exposed areas, causing wrinkles and skin laxity,” Dr. Patel says. “Besides using sunscreen, a serum containing ingredients like retinol, vitamins A and C, ferulic acid as well as a spot-lightening agent can help.”
Meditate or do yoga
Research suggests meditation may slow ageing by reducing stress, improving well-being, and adjusting hormonal factors, Dr. Seppala says. Yoga and deep-breathing can also help increase outward signs of attractiveness. “These techniques help you relax, open your heart, and centre yourself – which gives you a more calm, centred appearance rather than being riddled with stress, which increases ageing and makes you look older,” Dr. Orloff says.
Here’s how to teach yourself to meditate.
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Source: RD.com