Anti-Aging Tips from Readers.

I received over 400 anti-aging tips from you during the Philosophy contest. A lot of the tips rang true for me (get plenty of sleep, drink lot’s of water, stay out of the sun, moisturize), and I thought I would share not just some of the more common ones, but some tips that stood out to make me chuckle and think.

“Live, Love and Laugh and moisturize everyday!” – Elaine Rosser

“Can’t stop the age from coming, but I can wear sunscreen everyday and keep wrinkles down.” – Lynda C

“Getting plenty of sleep is the best for me.” – Susan

“No smoking, and no sun unless you are properly sunscreening are my tips. And smile….it makes you feel and look good.” – Nicole Smith

“sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen” – Deborah Craighill

“Smile often, frowning makes permanent lines in your face.” – Carol Harrity

“no sun and no smoking!” – Julie Chadwick

“What goes in you is as important as what goes on.” – Jennifer Phillips

“No suntanning, No sleeping on your side or tummy (yes I do this ), Extra Virgin Olive Oil on my face every night, a good Moisturizing Masque now and then and then the big one (I feel) is LAUGHTER and lots of it!!” – Anne Taylor

“I think taking power naps is a great way to stay young. That, and using a moisturizer every day.” – Susan B.

“Lots of sunscreen, water, salmon, moderate exercise, reducing stress from your life, quitting smoking, great (and often) sex, vitamins taken daily and lots of fruits and vegetables in your diet!” – Lee Taylor

“Sunscreen and sunglasses, but most importantly, a positive outlook.” – Tobye David

more after the jump…

“Daily naps. Let me say that again, DAILY NAPS. I could be the poster child touting daily naps because people always guess me as younger than I am.” – Tracey Byram

“As you age, eyebrows grow thinner and/or grayer. Make sure you color in and shape your eyebrows – you will look much fresher and younger!” – Brooke Littman

“Lots of water, No Sun and No Kids!” – Sheree Warner

“Laugh, it is the best medicine” – Adrienne Gordon

“My antiaging tip is to take care of your neck as much as you take care of your face.” – Carrie S.

“Maintaining a healthy sense of humor and being open to change while recognizing that the only thing I really have the ability to control is my own attitude.” – Amy

“Staying young at heart; dancing in the rain; having an all-night comedy movie-a-thon; having an all-night love-a-thon; living and laughing; sitting on the floor coloring; making homemade cookies at midnight.” – Jennifer Handke

“Find a way to remove stress from your life and remember that forgiveness is a gift to yourself.” – Cheryl

“Never, never, never use soap on your face.” – Deborah Rosen

“What’s on the inside comes out on the outside. To feel young I try to play everyday, preferably outside. I swing on a tree branch and other things I would have done in my youth. The youthful feelings show on my face.” – Donna

“Get satin pillow cases for your bed pillows, they keep the hair smoother and also help you avoid those sleep creases on your face.” – Jean Parks

“My best anti-aging tip: Don’t look in the mirror.” – Christine Messer

“When appyling anything on your face always apply in a upward motion.” – Janet Lindsey

“Always have older friends . People will think you the young looking one.” – Karyn Miskelly

“Keep the makeup light, and don’t use concealers unless you know how to use them correctly… Nothing ages a woman more than heavy or badly-done makeup.” – Elaine

“I don’t think it’s a secret. Use sunscreen!” – K Cleaver

“Date younger men. (And, oh yeah, use sunscreen!)” – Leesa J

“Take anti-oxidant supplements as well as eating a lot of raw vegetables and fruit.” – Nancy S.

“Drink 10 to 12 glasses of water a day” – Courtney

“Play with your children!” – Tracy

“Don’t worry – Be happy!” – Brenda F.

Thank you all so much for participating and giving out your anti-aging tips. I hope you have enjoyed reading them as much as I have.