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xchrom

(108,903 posts)
Fri Oct 18, 2013, 12:55 PM Oct 2013

5 Ways Men Can Age As Gracefully As George Clooney

http://www.businessinsider.com/5-ways-men-can-age-gracefully-2013-10



***SNIP

1. Say Yes to SPF

"It's the best anti-aging product on the market," says Frank. (If you hadn't heard—90% of wrinkles come from the sun.) Slather on a moisturizer with SPF 15 or higher every single day to shield skin from damaging UV rays, even in the winter.

2. Exfoliate Twice a Week

Another point for the guys: "Men don't have as many wrinkles around their mouth because we shave there every day, it's a type of cosmetic exfoliation," says Frank. Even if you shave daily, you should still use a scrub (try Baxter of California's Facial Scrub) or a Clarasonic device twice a week to get rid of dead skin cells and even out the skin's surface. If you want to bring out the big guns, a glycolic-acid peel at the dermatologist's office will take off the top layer of skin (yep—not going to feel good) and smooth out fine lines.

3. Use an Eye Cream

"Guys come in and complain not about looking old, but looking tired," says Frank. Pat on an eye cream, like ClarinsMen Anti-Fatigue Eye Serum, to tighten the delicate skin around eyes and reduce dark circles and puffiness. (If you're looking for something to disguise a rough night out, this is it.)

4. Strengthen Skin with a Retinol

As you age, collagen breaks down and causes skin to sag. A retinol like RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream (available at the drugstore) boosts collagen production and cell turnover to firm things up and smooth out fine lines. Apply it only at nighttime (retinols make your skin sensitive to the sun) and start with a pea-sized amount since a little goes a long way.



Read more: http://www.gq.com/style/blogs/the-gq-eye/2013/10/how-to-age-gracefully-clooney-style-a-5-step-guide-for-men.html#ixzz2i5rHinAl
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5 Ways Men Can Age As Gracefully As George Clooney (Original Post) xchrom Oct 2013 OP
And be rich. That helps. You get to sleep late. nt valerief Oct 2013 #1
MOISTURIZE!11 xchrom Oct 2013 #2
That's what I was thinking. LuvNewcastle Oct 2013 #3
Too Funny. I do all those things. dballance Oct 2013 #4
2 Biggest well known tips of all but still the most ignored fitman Oct 2013 #5
Too much water will wash the salts out of your kidneys and kill you pretty damned dead. kestrel91316 Oct 2013 #6
Good genes help theHandpuppet Oct 2013 #7

xchrom

(108,903 posts)
2. MOISTURIZE!11
Fri Oct 18, 2013, 12:59 PM
Oct 2013

yes -- getting sleep helps a lot.

though i do believe in proper moisturizing practices.

and tea bags -- no, NOT those tea bags.

LuvNewcastle

(16,846 posts)
3. That's what I was thinking.
Fri Oct 18, 2013, 01:00 PM
Oct 2013

You just about have to be rich to afford all the products and procedures he suggests.

 

dballance

(5,756 posts)
4. Too Funny. I do all those things.
Fri Oct 18, 2013, 01:05 PM
Oct 2013

They work. The other day I was told I look more than 10 years younger than a I am. I'm summarizing there. The person said I looked a certain age in numerical terms and I'm not going to divulge that number here

on edit:

When I was in the Target health and beauty section looking for Retinol and under-eye cream the ladies working there asked me if it was for my wife. Of course I'm gay as a box of birds, so no. I told them hell no, it's for me, look at the circles under my eyes. They got a little laugh out of that. I've been out and proud for so long now I just don't give a shit what people think. I've been known to use a little concealer, sparingly, from time to time too.

 

fitman

(482 posts)
5. 2 Biggest well known tips of all but still the most ignored
Fri Oct 18, 2013, 01:06 PM
Oct 2013

1. drink 1-1.5 gallons of water everyday..clears out toxins and really helps clean up the faces complexion..water hydrates the skin and helps get rid of wrinkles..No pop or soda depending on what part of the country you live in.

2. Of course ..eat right..lot's of greens..eat little or no processed foods.No fried foods..

I would say stay out of the sun but it's usually too late for most people..that damage has been done.

 

kestrel91316

(51,666 posts)
6. Too much water will wash the salts out of your kidneys and kill you pretty damned dead.
Fri Oct 18, 2013, 02:05 PM
Oct 2013

It can also lead to brain edema from hyponatremia. You're giving foolish advice about the water consumption, unless it's really really hot weather.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283

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