There are very few women who keep on looking beautiful even after crossing the age of forty; but these women have cultivated their beauty slowly and gradually through the years and they age gracefully and carry their years as lightly and gaily as flowers in a buttonhole.

Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and drink at least two cups of milk daily. With the onset of age the hair becomes grey, but do not pull these grey hair out. Every time you pull out a grey hair, you sow the seed for another few. If you feel you must get rid of your grey hair then cut it close to the root with scissors.

Every night apply home-made moisturizing cream to your face and in the morning before you take your bath, rub on your face and neck

Pay particular attention to the corners of your mouth, areas around the eyes and neck which are more prone to wrinkling than the other areas of the skin. Give yourself a facial twice a week with a mask for dry skin to whip up circulation.

Go for long brisk walks and do not look back more than you can help at your green years, for remember that every age has its own charm. Moreover, after 40 years you have much more mature and dignified look than before. Therefore keep your shoulders back, hold your head high and above all, keep the corners of your mouth up.