A mature beauty guru has stirred up controversy with her new tips for instantly looking younger. While the beauty industry often promotes Botox, expensive creams, and the usual advice about sleep and diet, Vicky DeRosa, a healthy living expert and public speaker, offers a unique perspective.
DeRosa, who overcame a genetic disease causing blindness through a healthy lifestyle, takes to TikTok to share her unconventional “controversial ways” to prevent aging. “Three things you can do right now to make yourself look younger instantly,” she asserts, “and it doesn’t matter how old you are, if you change these three things you will immediately look younger.”
Her first tip, however, may raise eyebrows: “This is going to sound funny but it’s true, stop drinking from a straw. Drinking from a straw is just like smoking, right? They talk about stopping smoking because you get those funky lines, stop drinking from a straw it’s the same thing.”
The culprit? Pursing your lips when drinking through a straw can create wrinkles around your mouth and eyes, similar to the effects of smoking. Repeated puckering damages the skin, making it more prone to wrinkles.
DeRosa’s next tip is to “not crinkle your brows,” warning that it can lead to “elevens,” those prominent frown lines between the eyebrows. Experts suggest keeping your upper facial muscles relaxed by avoiding squinting, smoking, and incorporating antioxidants from fruits and vegetables into your diet. These antioxidants aid in skin repair and maintenance.
Her most controversial tip, however, is to ditch dark lipstick. “I know this may cause controversy,” she admits, “I don’t care if it causes controversy, I’m sticking to it – dark lipstick!”
DeRosa believes lighter lipstick makes you look younger, citing her experience and information from makeup experts. Red Apple Lipstick, a beauty page, agrees, suggesting that mature women avoid bright, dark, and red lipstick, which can draw attention to their mouths and wrinkles. Softer lip colors, they maintain, complement good face makeup and create a more youthful look.
While these tips might sound unusual, they offer a refreshingly simple and accessible approach to anti-aging. DeRosa encourages a mindful approach to everyday habits, reminding us that even seemingly insignificant actions can have a cumulative impact on our appearance over time. So, next time you reach for your straw, think twice. And maybe swap that bold lipstick for a softer hue – your reflection might thank you for it.
