6 Signs of Aging and How to Deal With Them

A thin wrinkle here or a sagged skin there- your body may be aging. Even if you look older than you really are, it doesn’t mean you have to be like this for the rest of your golden years. Here’s a look at seven common signs of aging and expert professional caregivers advice on how to deal with them.

Thinning Hair

In men, balding and thinning hair starts in their middle-ages due to stress, diet and hereditary factors. In women, however, hormonal changes due to aging may lead to dull and thinning hair. To prevent thinning, use a medicated shampoo and natural/herbal hair oil for your scalp. Make sure to condition your hair. As a precautionary step, you should consider getting a blood test done to check for thyroid disease, anemia or lupus.

Sagging

Seniority comes with muscles and tissue loss. The loss of tissues in senior women often leads to sagging. Other contributing factors include breast-feeding, low estrogen levels and lack of proper support. Unfortunately, there is no cure for sagging. Surgical procedures to restore bust are risky and should not be considered. However, you can request for a professional fitting the next time you go shopping. Know your size and try out different styles. Seamed cups can offer support.

Turkey Neck

As muscles lose elasticity, the skin starts to get lose. At a later age in your life, you may experience lose and hanging skin around your neck that looks like a wattle. This condition is known as a Turkey Neck. The trick is to use a protein-rich moisturizer for your neck that nourishes your skin and curtails sagging. For long term treatment, you can consider Botox. However, it is best to consult your physician before opting for any laser skin treatment or any other surgery.

Hand Spots

A fall in collagen level can lead to spotted hands. These make your veins prominent and stand out. At this stage, brown spots and all other signs of sun/environmental damage may start to show up on your hands and body too. By applying sunscreen on a daily basis, before going out, you can prevent the sports from spreading. Laser treatment can cure any existing spots. For both treatment options, it is best to consult your doctor.

Sparse Eyelashe

Changing hormones do not even spare your eyebrows and eyelashes, as they both start to appear wimpy. Several years of plucking and tweezing can also damage your eyes and make your lashes thin and brittle. While false lashes can temporary conceal your true lashes, it is best to use a small-angled to fill in eye shadow across all scanty patches and corners of your eye.

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Over the passage of years, tooth enamel starts to wear off. This exposes the yellow teeth beneath and makes your smile prone to stains. Unhygienic habits and excessive caffeine intake can also bring down your tooth enamel. Fortunately, curing yellow teeth is easy. All you need to do is consult your dentist on using whitening gels for your teeth. Brush-on gels are far more effective in making your teeth shine than other similar dental products.