The fountain of youth is a spring that supposedly restores the youth of anyone who drinks and bathes in its waters. Tales of such a fountain have been recounted across the world for thousands of years. But wouldn’t a person in search of such a fountain have gerascophobia? You are probably wondering what gerascophobia is, it is an abnormal or persistence fear of growing old or ageing and this fear might be based on anxieties of being left alone. In this modern world the fountain of youth is no longer depicted as stream or spring, but rather something a lot smaller, something a lot more available, this fountain of youth can be found at the tip of your plastic surgeon’s needle. In terms of Botox, a face lift or anti-ageing creams. All of these at your service as long as you have a couple thousand rands per month for the face creams, 6000 rands for the Botox and 150 000 thousand or more for a full face lift. An increasing number of women are using these previously mentioned products on a daily basis, but has it ever occurred to you that these products and procedures might just be the reason our skin is aging? Things like cleansing brushes and facial peel of masks all weaken the skins protective barrier which in turn thin out your skin which contributes to the skin drooping and makes you look older. …show more content…
One of the biggest downsides of Botox is that not only is each procedure expensive but it’s also not permanent. The truth is the result only lasts from 4 to 6 months on average and continuous injections are necessary in order to maintain the desired “look”. It is likely your skin will look worse than before the procedure was performed after the Botox wears off in other words If you got Botox it remove wrinkles those wrinkles will be worse when the Botox wears
Depending on the location of the body being treated, the Botox costs vary considerably but usually range from $ 350 to $ 500. Botox cosmetic injections are designed to relax the muscles of the face and subsequently reduce the appearance of wrinkles and lines. Botox cosmetic treatment improves the appearance of
As the process of menarche that transitions a child into a young woman begins and their bodies become more visible and exposed, so do the problems of becoming a young adult. Having perfect clear skin wasn’t always an epidemic for young adolescents. The desire to be beautiful was not always a priority and of the many body projects talked about by Brumberg, skin care was really the first to be supported by middle class parents. Having clear skin was of great social and cultural trend of the time. During this era when blemishes indicated to society that acne was a sign of poverty and uncleanliness, as well as displayed signs of promiscuous sexual behavior mothers did everything in their power to make sure that their youths received the proper face
you that you are ageing, and are in need of beauty products to achieve the ideal look. Teen dramas use the
The search for the "fountain of youth" or the "elixir of life" is something that we have read about in many myths and fiction stories throughout the year. They are also things real life explorers looked for dating back centuries, the most famous of which is Ponce de Leon whose search of this elusive fountain took him to Florida in the late 1400 's and early 1500 's. However, He was not the first looking for this fountain that is said to give you the power of endless youth, the desire to stay young is a desire that may date back to the beginning of mankind itself. Although, as civilization has advanced through the centuries most people have given up on magical fountain and elixirs that extends your life while making you young again, and turned to
When people think of new fashion trends they normally think of clothes, but the newest beauty craze that has hit the middle age market is Botox. Botox injection therapy, although not completely new, has come out swinging since being approved for use in cosmetic improvements in 2002. Botox is used to eliminate the look of aging by reducing the appearance of wrinkles on the face, neck and hands. Most commonly, patients use Botox to eliminate crow’s feet around the eyes, wrinkles on the forehead, and frown or laugh lines. It has become such a popular and ‘user friendly’ alternative to traditional cosmetic surgery, many women and even celebrities host Botox parties to share the experience with their friends. Botox parties are held in private homes, in doctor's suites, at hotels and even spas. Celebrities such as Celine Dion, Cher, Madonna and even Sylvester Stallone are rumored to have gone under the Botox needle; but only a few such as Joan Rivers have credited Botox to helping their skin look younger. Although Botox has been promoted as the miracle cure for aging, for many people who suffer from debilitating disorders or chronic pain, it has proven to be a wonder drug.
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People in the Brave New World book, never really age or have to endure old age and death. People in this society always care about the way they look and want to look as youthful as they can be. Just like in today’s society everyone wants to look youthful and young. Doctors have created procedures and medicine to take to make people look younger. There is also special makeup that can help conceal the aging effects like wrinkles, bags under their eyes, or blemishes. But this is normal in Brave New World and today’s
2. Botox can help you keep your current wrinkles from getting worse. If you are in your 30 's and 40 's and age lines are just starting to show, you don 't need to wait until you look like a prune to seek out treatment. By getting the Botox treatments early on, you keep your facial muscles from consistently repeating the actions that develop the deep set lines you are trying to avoid. Continuing to get the treatment at regular times can prevent the marks of age, but even if you stop taking the treatments later, you will have prevented years of life from appearing on your face by acting sooner rather than
...worse than before. For instance, old men and women inject their faces to resemble those in their youth, but they worsen their mental and physical state by executing such actions. To conclude, one should embrace her appearance because aging is inevitable.
Research conducted by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in 2003 revealed that 8.3 million voluntary cosmetic surgeries were performed, over 12 billion dollars. Almost 45% of the procedures performed, 3.7 million, were on women from the ages of 35-50, which we believe, is a huge market. 24% of the procedures were done on women from the ages of 19-34 and 23% were done on women from the ages of 51-64. Every age group is represented with significant potential market data; therefore, we believe it is time for Nivea to take part in this age of cosmetic transformations.
The mythical Fountain of Youth is a legend that is known all around the world. The Fountain of Youth is said to have rejuvenating qualities. It can restore the youth of old men and women. Also, it is reported to bring about healing. People, throughout history, have speculated on the actual existence of this mythical fountain. Others have even gone in search of it, never to be heard from again. This legend has captivated and intrigued the world for many centuries. The Fountain of Youth legend has much history and has influenced the world throughout time.
The look that everyone strives for is youthful and attractive. In the movie, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Benjamin was born with wrinkles, looking like an eighty-year-old man. Many people did not find him attractive but he could do nothing about it. He knew he was growing up in reverse. As he grew “young”, his wrinkles started to disappear, he could walk better, his gray hair was turning into a more brownish color. Everything you would think about aging, he was going through it in reverse. What was happening to him was the complete opposite of how people usually age. Once people start to hit their middle aged years, signs of aging will visually start to appear such as a few gray hairs, wrinkles. Many people will never forget the day they see their first gray hair or wrinkle (Cavanaugh & Blanchard-Fields, 2015). My sister just turned thirty a few months ago and for most people that is a huge milestone in their lives. Prior to her birthday, she noticed one strand of gray hair, she showed me and I could not see it but she definitely did. It is things like this that make aging the worst thing. Getting gray hair is natural, but today’s society says different. Gray hair is bad, wrinkles are not okay. You do not get Botox? You want to have wrinkles than? There is so much pressure on everyone to stay young and continue to have that youthful look when they
Many young adults do not take good care of their skin. As a result, the skin is likely to age prematurely. In most
Make the best of everything to make your skin young as ever. Skin reflects who you are, your health and your state of mind. Make it a part of your daily life to give extra care for your skin.
Plastic surgery has some positives though other than just a confidence boost. It helps people born with birth defects to lead a normal life. It also helps to restore accident victims to how they looked before the accident took place. Botox has multiple uses besides taking away those unwanted wrinkles. It helps to cure severe migraine headaches, excessive sweating, urinary incontinence, muscle spasms, tennis elbow, Bell’s palsy, squint, eye twitching and essential tremor (WebMD). Isn’t it amazing how something that is usually used for someone to enhance their beauty