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Are You Really Aging Like Your Mother?
This story popped up recently, and I wasn't gonna cover it at first because the research underpinning it is narrow and lends itself to a lot of pat, stereotypical conclusions about mothers and daughters. The story seems to be reporting wholesale that we're all going to age just like our mothers (dun dun dun!), so I figured I had to clear a few things up so you get the real info.
Look, this study is based on data culled from just 10 sets of mothers and daughters who were brought in because they were already similar-looking.
7 Aging Surprises You Might Not Expect
Getting older isn't the terrifying thing so many people think it is. With that said, yes, your looks will change over time, but the tradeoff is that you'll get wiser, too. (I like to think of it as beauty evolution.) There are things you already know are coming, but guess what?
Can You Guess the Age of These Stars?
We've come a long way from the days when you couldn't trust anyone over 30. Now, 40 just isn't the new 30 — it seems that 50, too, is the new 30. Take a look at some stars and see if you can guess their ages.
Do You Agree With Madonna's "Ageist" Comments?
Madonna appeared on Nightline last night to talk about her new album and documentary, I Am Because We Are. I was sad to hear her say that she likes her thighs now because they "aren't as chubby" as they used to be, but I did like what she had to say about the double standard that aging women face:
I don't think we live in just a sexist society, we live in an ageist society, connected to women. I think women in an unconscious way are valued for their youth, youthful beauty, not so much for their wisdom and experience.
Why You Don't Necessarily Need to Feel Bad About Your Neck
Remember Nora Ephron, the screenwriter of When Harry Met Sally...? Lately, it seems like all she wants to talk about is how she feels bad about her aging neck. "The neck is a dead giveaway," she writes.
Holy Moley! Beauty Marks Keep You Younger
Woo hoo! Cindy Crawford and the rest of the mole people have something big to celebrate. A new study reports some great news for those of us who have plentiful moles (or beauty marks, if you prefer):
Scientists claim that those with lots of moles are years younger biologically than those with mark-free skin.
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Beauty Marked! An Anti-Aging Eye Cream
Ever since I realized my tried and true Shiseido Skincare Eye Revitalizer, $37, lost its effect on my aging eyes, I've been on the hunt for something heavier! Thank you to all of you who responded to my Beauty Mark It! post and shared all of your super powered age defying eye creams!
Reader Review of the Day: CoverGirl Advanced Radiance Age-Defying Makeup
We all know that finding the right foundation is a process. Recently reader smesarchik reviewed CoverGirl Advanced Radiance Age-Defying Makeup ($12), praising it for its light coverage and low cost. Here's what else she had to say about this liquid foundation:
It is extremely soft to the touch — almost like velvet.
Three Things To Do Today To Save Your Skin Tomorrow
These days the market is flooded with anti-aging products from serums to sprays to pills, so it can be a daunting task to figure out which treatments are necessary to ward off the early signs of aging. But there are three basic, simple things you can start doing today to keep your skin healthy.
- Moisturize Since a lot of women struggle with occasional bouts of acne, we often overdry our skin when preventing and treating breakouts.
Bella Quiz: How Well Are You Aging?
Wrinkles and sun spots are far from the worst thing in the world, but if you can prevent looking tired and aged before necessary, why not do so? A few easy lifestyle changes can help you look and feel healthy, no matter whether you're 20, 40, or 60. To find out if you're doing all that you can — and to get some specific suggestions for aging gracefully — just read on.
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