With age, there are some prominent signs that would be visible on one’s skin. However, there are certain hacks that could transform your skin and give you a younger-looking glow. Listed below are some ways in which you can achieve a youthful glow on your skin. Read on to know more about these makeup hacks.

What are the signs that skin has begun aging?
There are some prominent signs of aging that can be visible on the skin. They are as follows:

• Dark spots: Also called as hyper-pigmentation, they are caused by sun damage, inflammation, injuries, or even acne.
• Sagging skin: Reduction in the tautness and the look of a loose, tired skin.
• Dull skin: A skin that feels chapped and flaky whose dryness is propounded by wind and temperature changes.
• Wrinkles and fine lines: Scaly lines on cheeks, laugh lines around the mouth, crow’s feet are all result of environmental factors.
• Patchy skin: Caused by differences in melanin production, they give an uneven appearance.
• Open pores: As easily visible as craters on the moon, they are quite visible on the skin.

Can I slow down the skin aging process?
Whatever we do or don’t do for our skin, such as the following points, is going to determine the extent of the skin aging process.

• Sunscreen: Wearing a sunscreen should be as much a part of one’s daily routine as brushing the teeth.
• Tanning: Avoid tanning as much as possible whether indoors or outdoors. UV radiation does the skin no good.
• Sunglasses: Wear those sexy shades. They will help in reducing crow’s feet.
• Smoking: Shun smoking not only for the skin but also for overall health.
• Alcohol: You may think that alcohol is a part of good things in life. However, you should avoid consuming too much. Besides an occasional sip, stays away from alcohol as it dehydrates the skin.
• Diet fads: On and off dieting along with eating disorders over a period of time causes the skin to sag. The skin loses elasticity and does not rebound.
• Skincare routine: Following a routine of most basic skincare will do a host of wonders. Go for good quality cosmetics.

What are some natural remedies for aging skin?
Most of us dream about having young, glowing skin when we are past that age. Procedures and anti-aging clinical visits may not always be the solution. Some natural remedies can be worked out on a regular basis with no side effects. They are as follows:

• Apply honey generously on the skin, leave it on for 15–20 minutes, and then rinse off.
• Mix egg white with half a teaspoon milk cream and 1 tsp. lemon juice. Apply and wash after 15 minutes.
• Boil and mash carrot and potato, and mix a pinch of turmeric and baking soda to it. Add enough water to make a smooth paste for application on face. Remove after 20 minutes.

What are some makeup hacks for aging skin?
The right cosmetics can make you look younger in an instant. Here is a quick guide:

• Rosy lips: Rosy, cherubic lip colors bring on an overall glow to the face. For a fairer skin, go for a mauve or rose shade. If you have deeper skin tones, opt for bolder lip colors like berry.
• Foundation : Go for a foundation that contains light-reflecting particles. Check for labels that have illuminating, brightening, or luminous written on them.
• Shimmer: A shimmery shadow will give an illusion of tautness. Choose a powder one and a shade lighter than your skin.
• Blush: Lightly apply some cream formulas of glow blush to give a dewy finish to the skin.
• Primer: Primer helps in blurring the uneven skin tones and fine lines giving a sculpted, glazed look.
• Eyeliner: Line your lash with a creamy eyeliner to create a subtle lift as the eyelids begin drooping as we age.

Which are some popular brands for anti-aging cosmetics?
Using cosmetics that are of the best quality and suitable for your skin type as this can work wonders for masking aging signs. Here are some popular choices:

• Urban Decay’s Naked Skin Colour Correcting Fluid
• bareMineralsbareSkin® Pure Brightening Serum Foundation
• RMS Beauty “Un” Powder
• Gabriel Cosmetics Blush
• Ecobrow Defining Wax
• Dior Diorshow Lash Extension Effect Volume Mascara