Ditch the giant handbag, don’t overdo the botox and 16 other ways to extend your ‘hotspan’
If ‘lifespan’ is the time you’re alive and ‘healthspan’ the years you’re disease-free, then ‘hotspan’ is the period you’re attractive and vibrant. Want to increase yours? Experts share their tips Forget 12-step skincare routines, red light therapy and injectables – the single most important thing you can do for your skin is wear UV protection. “Not just sun protection, but UV protection, every…
The concept of 'hotspan' refers to the period when a person is attractive and vibrant. To extend your hotspan, experts recommend wearing UV protection as it accounts for up to 90% of visible skin aging. Avoid slogans or French words on clothing, as they are considered style equivalents of a live, laugh, prosecco poster in your kitchen.
Standing up straight can make you appear younger and thinner by strengthening the muscles in your posterior chain. Bad teeth can also contribute to an aging appearance, so keeping them well cared for can make you look younger. Brightening your smile through teeth whitening and regular visits to the dentist can give you a youthful look.
Modern fashion trends suggest avoiding creased clothing and opting for flattering cuts and decent fabric. Longer hair can look excellent on women over 50, as long as it's healthy and relevant to your face. Uneven skin tone is a more significant aging factor than wrinkles, and treatments like peels or microneedling can help reverse sun damage.
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