Pro-age
By Faye
@FayeHazel (40230)
United States
November 30, 2017 10:52pm CST
I've often wondered why aging is cast in such a poor light. Sure there are aspects of aging that are not good at all - like lack of energy, bones get brittle, wrinkles, etc. But there's good things too, like life experience, wisdom... and there's good and bad things at all points in life - but no one speaks of anti-youth movements or anti-middle aged movements. Only anti-aging.
Sure, I guess we wouldn't want any products that accelerate the bad parts of aging such as - oh yeah wrinkle cream (that causes wrinkles) - but why do we look at grey hair and laugh lines as equaling - no longer desirable?
One woman, a model and make up artist named Cindy Joseph feels the same way - she actually created a line of cosmetics that she calls pro-age.
I have never used the cosmetics, so I cant' vouch for them.
However I find her attitude very inspiring.
Here's an article with her thoughts on not fighting aging :
With laugh lines and a full head of long silver hair, Cindy Joseph is defying all age barriers. She started modeling at the age of 49 when a casting agen...
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
1 Dec 17
I don't know if it's because of my age now or anything but I've never understood why aging seems to scare some people and especially women. I think worrying about aging is what actually makes people "age".
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You probably should have said the same to him! @FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
1 Dec 17
That is another beautiful attitude. I will try to remember for myself. I think sometimes it's to do with the media (trying to convince us we can never look young enough) and or some men's attitudes. (When I was 30, a 53 year old told me that I was too old for him. Wow. )
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. I have recently told my sister that thanks to aging, certain things have stopped freaking me out...and that is a positive. :)@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
2 Dec 17
@FayeHazel , that is a good thing :-) . Takes a bit of pressure off a person.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
1 Dec 17
That's a good thing. :-) I find I get a little less perfectionist as I age. Another good thing.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
3 Dec 17
@bluesa Ah yes, a breath of fresh air
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@WorDazza (15826)
• Manchester, England
1 Dec 17
I have certainly aged but I've never grown up. I think that helps to keep you feeling and even looking younger.
No matter what her age Cindy Joseph is an incredibly attractive woman. Proves that growing old gracefully can often be far more attractive than trying to defy the march of time with excessive surgery.
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@WorDazza (15826)
• Manchester, England
4 Dec 17
@FayeHazel There is a certain elegance about an attractive older woman that most young women just can't seem to pull off.
I remember seeing Meg Ryan in Inner Space back in the 80s. I couldn't believe anyone could be so attractive!!
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
4 Dec 17
@WorDazza Bless you for realizing that too. Seems like a lot of men (maybe a lot of women too?) don't understand that.
I went to a big bellydance convention once, saw a lot of performers. Everyone was fantastic and talented, however the older ladies just danced with so much more... grace, elegance, confidence.... something like that. It is a quality that I can't find words for, but it's true and it's truly awesome to see.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
1 Dec 17
Ah well worded @WorDazza . I think you fit the "not grown up" bit. lol. And good on you, too! Keeping a light heart is worth a lot.
I agree. (I'm straight) but Cindy is equally as attractive as the younger models out and about today. She seems so effortlessly elegant.
You are right again -- Meg Ryan is a good example of the latter
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
1 Dec 17
At my age, I have to be pro-age. Baldness started early, and I like to think that wisdom comes with wear. Some people gain a "classic" look as they age.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
1 Dec 17
Nothing wrong with baldness. There is a certain distinguished look that comes to people as they age. Not all a bad thing.
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@YrNemo (20254)
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1 Dec 17
There are so many pro-age creams on the market that you would be surprised. They are under different names, that's all. Most of them expensive, too expensive that I rather get some wrinkles naturally than worrying about where I could find the money to get a tiny jar of cream.
It is good that with aging, we are less desirable. Just imagine, with less energy, weak bones etc, and had to run for our life too because some people had lusted after us. Ew 
. (You are still very young and atrractive, a baby to me and many other members here 
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. (You are still very young and atrractive, a baby to me and many other members here .)2 people like this
@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
1 Dec 17
Ah, one of my friends looked for an anti wrinkle cream. I was surprised at the cost. I didn't know a teeny tiny little jar could cost that much.
I love your outlook.
I guess you're right, a time for everything.
Ha ha... oh I do appreciate that. I'm 35. Actually I noticed a big decline in the amount of male attention I attract ever since age 30. :/
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
3 Dec 17
@YrNemo Ah... well, discreet I can deal with. :-) Thank you, you have given me a whole new way to look at this.
I tend to agree.
Mature women are wonderfully attractive as well, exuding a grace and elegance that youth simply don't have yet.
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@YrNemo (20254)
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2 Dec 17
@FayeHazel Oh no, they are still watching you but in a more discreet manner . Up to age 48 or so, I think most of us females are still very attractive, like a yummy ripe fruit.
. Up to age 48 or so, I think most of us females are still very attractive, like a yummy ripe fruit.1 person likes this
@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
1 Dec 17
Ah, true, sometimes there is not much one can do, but embrace it
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
1 Dec 17
@FayeHazel That could very well be. I've seen older women with long hair, and they look like they're trying to look young and not doing a very good job of it. Then again, if done right can look elegant.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
1 Dec 17
@just4him That's very true. Or sometimes clothes. I think people should wear what makes them happy, but sometimes a little different style would enhance the person/not look desperate
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
1 Dec 17
Sometimes I wonder if it's in how make up is applied, or hair cuts... if those things change as we get older, maybe our younger "style" makes us look older? Just a thought I've been mulling over
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
1 Dec 17
Can stop it, unless you get a face lift but that could turn out bad, like Kenny Rogers bad.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
1 Dec 17
Ha ha! Yes. Or Meg Ryan. She used to be so pretty before that cosmetic procedure,whatever she had done
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@teamfreak16 (43567)
• Denver, Colorado
4 Dec 17
Then again, I'm 53 and still as irresponsible as ever!
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
1 Dec 17
True, there are some negatives as I'm just starting to find out....
however some positives such as life experience :-)
@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
1 Dec 17
True, I didn't think of that. People usually don't like change and age is a part of change
@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
1 Dec 17
True, it is going to happen, but no need to do anything bizarre to fight it
@misunderstood_zombie (8765)
• United States
1 Dec 17
It's sad really how older people are not respected when they start showing age. In many cultures the elderly are greatly respected, but that seems to be changing in the US where youth is everything.
Good for her, she really is pretty, and didn't let anyone define who she is.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
1 Dec 17
Ah yes. That is sad, the disrespect we show most of our elderly population. I wonder why it seems mostly to be a US. thing.
She's stunning. Nothing to fear getting older :-)
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@dpk262006 (58679)
• Delhi, India
1 Dec 17
With age one gets experience and tolerance power and that are the positive side of aging.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
1 Dec 17
This is interesting. Something to think about
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@BloggerDi (3121)
• United States
1 Dec 17
Thanks for sharing this @FayeHazel. Bravo Cindy Joseph! I'm 54 and I love being this age. I'm grateful for the life lessons I've learned to this point. I'm looking forward to learning more. I see physical changes in my face and body, but I don't hate them. I'm thankful to be fairly healthy!
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
1 Dec 17
So welcome, it is something that truly speaks to my heart. Where did youth start being seen as the only attractive thing? It isn't the only attractive quality...
You're right, health is the most important.
Here's to getting older and wiser
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