After a recent post about how to banish crow’s feet, I got the most amazing email from Mel in Seattle. Or, as she puts it: “From someone over 50 who gets told she doesn’t look her age at all.” Seeing as how I’d like to look like Demi when I’m 34, I perked right up. Mel’s no-frills, non-cosmetic tips for saving face are simple yet essential reminders. You’ll wish you had followed them every day of your sunbathing life.

1. PROTECT your face from the sun. That means sunblock and a hat whenever you are outside for more than 30 minutes. That means do NOT exercise outside, garden outside, or do anything outside without sunblock and a hat!

2. ALWAYS wear sunglasses outside. You’ll look chic, and squint less, which helps prevent those crow’s feet. I can’t believe the number of people who do not wear sunglasses except when they’re at the beach. Crazy town.

3. Try not to smush your face into your pillow. As you get older, it will make those wrinkles worse. (Bets says: My mother can vouch for this! She has more wrinkles on the side of her face she sleeps on.)

4. Ask a friend if you make a lot of faces when you talk. You’d be surprised how many people frown deeply when they hear something they don’t like. Wonder how those furrows between your brows got there? That’s one reason. Also, practice not lifting your eyebrows—that causes those forehead wrinkles.

5. Rub the inner points of your eyebrows several times a day to relax the muscles. Try it and you’ll be surprised at how much tension gathers there (just like in your shoulders).

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