When most women turn the big 4-0, they begin to feel their best days are behind them. Nothing, however, could be further from the truth because staying healthy and looking good is easy to maintain when you're sensible. Becoming age-obsessive is foolish. If we realize that some things about us will normally change, then we're on the right track.

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Hair Color--One Of Simplest Transformations

The most significant way to improve our appearance and radiance is through proper hair color. A professional colorist can find you the ideal shade, either blending highlights to cover gray or just warming up with lighter tones. Cindy Crawford, 51, has always allowed her famous model's mane to do the talking. Eight years ago, she told Allure magazine this: "Color is the most important factor. You can get any plastic surgery in the world, but hair color is what enables women to look younger longer."

Exfoliate, Again And Again--New Cells

No one has a perfect complexion, and our skin goes through changes every decade. Many of us develop damage through our fun in the sun, so it's essential to always moisturize but as importantly, to exfoliate. Exfoliation gets rid of older, dead skin cells and gives your complexion a smoother texture and glow. Skin care experts advise exfoliating two times a week with the right cleansing formula. Facial washes containing glycolic acid are excellent.

Keep Moving Those Legs For Fit Physique

Staying active throughout your life is key to longevity and great health. Whether you're walking, jogging, lifting weights, engaging in sports or running around with your kids, these are all ways to feel vibrant. If your legs are in great shape, but you're bothered by spider veins/varicose veins, for instance, there are effective treatments, such as those offered at places like The Sheen Vein Institute, that can help you feel better about the skin you’re in.

Focus On Individual Beauty---Not Magazines

Beauty isn't one size fits all, and thankfully, things are improving on many levels. Curvy women have begun dominating the headlines in fashion and beyond. Models like Ashley Graham have defined a new healthy beauty; it's really okay not to be a size zero.

Embracing your individual figure and features are empowering, and finding the fashion pieces that enhance your body are key. We're all different and attractive. If we concentrate on our own uniqueness rather than the photo-shopped magazine pages, our opportunities are boundless.

 

 

 

Kara Masterson is a freelance writer from West Jordan, Utah. She graduated from the University of Utah and can be found on Facebook and Twitter.

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