I have to blog this down so I can follow this regimen - and see it if works. The older you get, indeed the more conscious you are about your beauty and health. (Taken from Harper's Bazaar October 2010 issue.)
1) Stock up on olive oil. Extra-virgin olive oil contains fatty acids similar to those found in our skin and is an incredibly gentle moisturizer. Slather on a thin layer of unflavored oil at night.
2) Baby your hands. Apply a layer of Vaseline and wear cotton gloves to bed to keep the treatment in place overnight. Skin looks suppler, and cuticles will benefit too.
3) Treat your feet. Apply a thin layer of over-the-counter salicylic acid Keralyt Gel and a dollop of Vaseline to areas where your skin is thick or scaly, then put on your socks. The combo keeps calluses and blisters at bay for instantly prettier, younger-looking feet.
4) Reverse brown spots. Lemon juice diluted with water helps fade sun spots on all skin tones. Since acids can be irritating, apply it before bed with a Q-tip, and gradually increase to twice daily. Stop if your skin gets too light.
5) Refrigerate skin-care products after opening them. You'll get more of a lifting effect from your products if they're cold. A room-temperature depuffing cream can take up to two hours to work versus only 10 minutes when it's been in the fridge. Plus, this technique keeps products fresher longer.
6) REMOVE MAKEUP BEFORE BED. Although this is pretty obvious, I'm guilty of this sin sometimes.
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