Have you decided to age naturally, gracefully- no botox, etc.?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I dye my hair. I don't want Botox or fillers. However, I might get tempted down the road with a facelift. Although, I suspect my fear of general anesthesia will prevail and I'll never actually take that step...

This is me exactly!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In my 40s, I get asked by friends what I "do" but it is genes. I don't do Botox, wear sunscreen, I don't dye my hair, no fillers, no procedures yet.

I do have crow's feet around my eyes when I smile but I just don't want to get started on this slippery slope. My mom aged naturally and doesn't do anything except dye her hair.

You haven’t reached an age yet where you have started looking “old.” Wait till you hit mid 50’s.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am in my mid-40s and haven't done anything. Use retinol and work out. All the normal stuff. Pretty much all of it is genetic at this point. Helps to be Asian.

Wait until your mid-50s and report back.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am in my mid-40s and haven't done anything. Use retinol and work out. All the normal stuff. Pretty much all of it is genetic at this point. Helps to be Asian.

Wait until your mid-50s and report back.

I don't get the point of this post.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In my 40s, I get asked by friends what I "do" but it is genes. I don't do Botox, wear sunscreen, I don't dye my hair, no fillers, no procedures yet.

I do have crow's feet around my eyes when I smile but I just don't want to get started on this slippery slope. My mom aged naturally and doesn't do anything except dye her hair.

You haven’t reached an age yet where you have started looking “old.” Wait till you hit mid 50’s.

Fair enough, but I get asked this because I look a lot younger than I am. Even people in their teens and 30s think I am in my 20s, that's why.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am in my mid-40s and haven't done anything. Use retinol and work out. All the normal stuff. Pretty much all of it is genetic at this point. Helps to be Asian.

Wait until your mid-50s and report back.

Different pp, I'm in my mid 50s, not asian, have no Botox and haven't done anything besides retinol and keeping face out of the sun.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In my 40s, I get asked by friends what I "do" but it is genes. I don't do Botox, wear sunscreen, I don't dye my hair, no fillers, no procedures yet.

I do have crow's feet around my eyes when I smile but I just don't want to get started on this slippery slope. My mom aged naturally and doesn't do anything except dye her hair.

You haven’t reached an age yet where you have started looking “old.” Wait till you hit mid 50’s.

Fair enough, but I get asked this because I look a lot younger than I am. Even people in their teens and 30s think I am in my 20s, that's why.

I did too! Things started to age on me mid 60's. Collagen and hair thinning. Plus eyelid and neck sagging. Nothing lasts forever. I won't give up the hair dye but doubtful I'll do anything else unless I can't see past the saggy eyelids anymore.

[Anonymous]

My mom is in her 70s and people think she is in her late 50s. Same with her sister. Some people just have good genetics! I'm 50 but regularly get told I look 38.

[Anonymous]

You mean you don’t want to spend your hard earned money to inject yourself with and slather gross toxic chemicals onto your skin in the name of some man-made idea of “beauty”???

Not everyone finds some of these chemicals to be beautiful. Example- Personally, seeing nail polish on women grosses me out.

[Anonymous]

Yes. I'm focusing on good skincare, gaining muscle, getting more sleep, and eating well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m in my mid 50s. No Botox. No plastic surgery. But also no aging gracefully either.

I’m doing lots of exercise, running several 5ks a year. Doing my first hydrox soon. Lifting weights regularly and increasing the weights I can lift.

I’m focused on aging strong not gracefully.

What is hydrox?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm in my early 50s. I love getting my hair balayaged and I keep up with toning appointments. I watch my diet, stay hydrated, and do gentle exercise that works for my slim frame. I enjoy fashion and have a classic but modern style uniform that suits my frame and lifestyle. I have not done botox yet as I hardly have any wrinkles compared to so many women my age (genetic lottery!), but I plan to consider it. I don't think there is anything wrong with getting a little help to look a way that makes you happy.

The overly filled, stretched and smoothed look that seems to be defining the 2000s is not for me right now, but I'm open to educating myself to other procedures and finding a provider who can enhance my look in subtle ways.

You sound like such a smug twat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I always wear makeup. very light foundation, translucent powder, some moisturizing on my cheeks, always mascara, a little lip color. No work done. No salon visits for anything. I wear my hair up and trim it myself. Hair hasn't been dyed in decades. It's pearly white, shiny and healthy. I love it.

Yes, if you have gray hair, then you need to have some makeup on including lip color and eye makeup. Otherwise, you look like a bag lady.

You sound like an azzhole. She sounds lovely.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:In my sixties, botoxing, using fillers, small amount of plastic surgery.

I’m tired of it, never ending. I’ve decided to age naturally, wrinkles and all. It will be tough, all my friends are sculpted.

Anyone else tired of beautifying?

Yup. I stopped everything 18 months ago - no more coloring my hair, no Botox, no fillers, nothing. I'm 57. It's freeing, even though I look much older now that I'm mostly gray with lots of wrinkles. I just don't care anymore. I'm lucky to have a devoted husband and healthy grown kids, plus a supportive nuclear family. It's not worth the time, money, or energy to work on stopping the hands of time. As a cancer survivor, I've leaned into gratitude for still being here. I know it sounds as if I'm protesting too much, but I'm genuinely relieved to be off the beautification treadmill.

Hugs. Blessings for continued health for you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am in my mid-40s and haven't done anything. Use retinol and work out. All the normal stuff. Pretty much all of it is genetic at this point. Helps to be Asian.

Wait until your mid-50s and report back.

Different pp, I'm in my mid 50s, not asian, have no Botox and haven't done anything besides retinol and keeping face out of the sun.

And I'm sure people can see that.