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Dianna GThe Thirties Panic Phenomenon
December 14th 2007 00:57
Have you ever had moments you would consider to be major turning points in your life? Graduation? Marriage? Maybe, having your first child? All of these life changes can make you stop and think, maybe even panic? All of these events, anxious it may seem are usually expected and considered normal. However, there is one particular event I was not entirely prepared for, and that was turning 3-0. I had no idea how this would affect me, consciously.
Suddenly, it was not just another birthday. To me, it was the end of youthfulness and the beginning of aging. It had occurred to me, I was now the age of my mother when I was a little girl who, back then, thought of her mum as being “old”!
In the past, I had never been one to be overly concerned about my skin condition. My only beauty regime was to splash some hot water on my face and wipe it with a towel. No cleanser, soap, or even moisturisers. I occasionally would put on some body cream on my face when I could see my face was flaky. Apart from a stint of bad acne in my pre-teen year, I was somewhat lucky to not have too many problems.
When I came to the realisation I was turning 30, suddenly, my whole focus on skin care shifted. I suddenly found myself in a panic and started to build a collection of cleansers, toners, scrubs, moisturisers…. the lot! Facials were no longer just pampering sessions. It was now a prescribed remedy to hinder ageing. Money becomes a lesser factor in choosing facial products. It doesn’t matter if the cleanser is $100, as long as there is hope it would make me look youthful! In a matter of a few months, I came from no products to a hoarded collection fit for a beauty spa.
No one really ever warned me about the anxiety that comes with turning 30. I always knew my mum started taking care of her skin from as long as I can remember. She religiously would use Oil of Olay on her face everyday. I guess she was already prepared for it long back. I just wished I got the hint then and started earlier. Because now, I feel like I missed the boat and am now trying to make up for lost time by bulking up with face creams.
I can also look back at old photos of myself and see the big differences in my appearance compared to 10 years ago. My skin now is so thin that you can see the capillaries in my cheeks. My skin tone is just all over the place and my sunspots are a lot more visible. Sometimes I also get some micro-wart like things growing on my cheeks. I know it sounds rather grouse but that’s how it is. My mum recently had some laser therapy done on her face when she went overseas. It made a really big difference. I’m really contemplating on getting it done myself. Is this bordering obsession? My mum is turning 60 next year and her skin still looks fabulous. On occasions, she has been mistaken to be my older sister. Of course, that was music to her ears but it doesn’t do me any justice. I don’t have any visible wrinkles just yet. I’m still hopeful I’ve inherited my mum’s fortified youthful looks.
Well, I don’t have much advise to share with you, readers. I could only share with you my experience of when I started to obsess about skin care and anti-aging. I recently spoke to a friend turning 30 herself, who is now currently going through the motions too. I’m wondering if this is, in fact, a 30’s phenomenon?
Suddenly, it was not just another birthday. To me, it was the end of youthfulness and the beginning of aging. It had occurred to me, I was now the age of my mother when I was a little girl who, back then, thought of her mum as being “old”!
In the past, I had never been one to be overly concerned about my skin condition. My only beauty regime was to splash some hot water on my face and wipe it with a towel. No cleanser, soap, or even moisturisers. I occasionally would put on some body cream on my face when I could see my face was flaky. Apart from a stint of bad acne in my pre-teen year, I was somewhat lucky to not have too many problems.
When I came to the realisation I was turning 30, suddenly, my whole focus on skin care shifted. I suddenly found myself in a panic and started to build a collection of cleansers, toners, scrubs, moisturisers…. the lot! Facials were no longer just pampering sessions. It was now a prescribed remedy to hinder ageing. Money becomes a lesser factor in choosing facial products. It doesn’t matter if the cleanser is $100, as long as there is hope it would make me look youthful! In a matter of a few months, I came from no products to a hoarded collection fit for a beauty spa.
No one really ever warned me about the anxiety that comes with turning 30. I always knew my mum started taking care of her skin from as long as I can remember. She religiously would use Oil of Olay on her face everyday. I guess she was already prepared for it long back. I just wished I got the hint then and started earlier. Because now, I feel like I missed the boat and am now trying to make up for lost time by bulking up with face creams.
I can also look back at old photos of myself and see the big differences in my appearance compared to 10 years ago. My skin now is so thin that you can see the capillaries in my cheeks. My skin tone is just all over the place and my sunspots are a lot more visible. Sometimes I also get some micro-wart like things growing on my cheeks. I know it sounds rather grouse but that’s how it is. My mum recently had some laser therapy done on her face when she went overseas. It made a really big difference. I’m really contemplating on getting it done myself. Is this bordering obsession? My mum is turning 60 next year and her skin still looks fabulous. On occasions, she has been mistaken to be my older sister. Of course, that was music to her ears but it doesn’t do me any justice. I don’t have any visible wrinkles just yet. I’m still hopeful I’ve inherited my mum’s fortified youthful looks.
Well, I don’t have much advise to share with you, readers. I could only share with you my experience of when I started to obsess about skin care and anti-aging. I recently spoke to a friend turning 30 herself, who is now currently going through the motions too. I’m wondering if this is, in fact, a 30’s phenomenon?
Beauty panic strikes when you hit 30.
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He's face has definately improved. He previously had large pores which have now reduced, He's face was also red and shiny. Not so much now. It made a big difference. He previously scrubbed his face with soap,water and a loofa. That's an absolute no-no. It makes the skin more oily and irritated.
There are a lot of men products out there now. Some not too expensive either, like the Nivea range. Maybe give it a go? If so, then let us know how it goes.
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But I have a lot of friends who have had the whole 30 crisis. Usually it revolved around them being 30 and SINGLE!!
Thankfully I didn't suffer the same anxieties!
Comment by Mrs M
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I remember turning 30 was big. It's the next box on the age demographic.
Drinking water all of a sudden became my big thing. And I use a body brush...I highly recommend that one.
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