Prince should write a book on health and beauty tips, I want to look that good at fifty, he should share his secrets, diet,exercise, skin cremes, makeup whatever. How many would purchase that book? I would
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Meloh9 said:

I'll buy the bootleg copy from Smitty the Barber

When U do what U want 4 a living and can afford rest and relaxation wherever U want...and someone makes you a salad everyday...U'll look great a 50.

Meloh9 said:

He has stated what cosmetics he uses, exercise plan and his eating habits are.
He is noctural, so that help a hell of alot. He looks fab at 50.

amorbella said:

I know he is vegan but I never heard any statement about cosmetics.

For the hair... olive oil
For the skin... foods rich in antioxidants
For overall metabolism...
eat a balanced diet, alot of fruits and vegetables and as little meat and fatty foods as possible, use only plant based oils and fats.
Drink 6-8 glasses of water per day, also try herbal teas and lay off the soda, beers, rum and heavy caffeine.
Don't deny your body of sleep (especially when it tells u to go lay down and close your eyes).
Deal with stress constructively.
If u can't do heavy exercise - take walks - forget the train, bus and your vehicle at times - it won't hurt to walk 4/5 blocks.

Try this for 6mths - 1yr and see the difference

*These are just my tips, I'm not a professional but I've grown up around health related stuff all my life. Y'all should see my mom at 50 *

amorbella said:

What did he say?

He looks good. But he looks 50.

Tame said:

:clap:yep, yep...of course make-up and just the right photo lighting helps

As far as exercise, I remember seeing on an interview that he was asked what kind of work out he does. Prince said being on stage is a workout. But that was several years back.
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squirrelgrease said:

You gotta be kidding!!

He just came from two beautiful parents it's in his genes, but I'd like to know how he puts on his eye makeup and stuff. Yeah I'd by a book!

johnart said:

i say 45

DesireeNevermind said:

I say tomahto.

JayJai said:

Got some examples??

EmeraldSkies said:

most fruits and vegetables like cherrys apples and most green veggies are rich in antioxidants and help to destroy free radicals that tend to speed up the aging process, supplements like selenium help strengthen cellular tissues

Meloh9 said:

****taking notes*****

DesireeNevermind said:

me to...

johnart said:

Yeah, sometimes he does. But he's still one of the nicest looking 50 year olds I've seen. The best looking I've seen is a close relative of mine, who is now several years older than Prince but still looks much younger than him.

I'm amazed at how he has been able to grow older so wonderfully in his face, considering he was a "all day, all night-er" as a young man and supposedly didn't sleep often.

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small red beans
wild blueberries
red kidney beans
pinto beans
cultivated blueberries
cranberries
artichokes
blackberries
prunes
raspberries
strawberries
red delicious apples
Granny Smith apples
pecans
sweet cherries
black plums
russet potatoes
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Fruits
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Dried Fruits
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Vegetables
Didn't your mother always tell you to eat your vegetables? Broccoli, spinach, carrots and potatoes are all high in antioxidants, and so are artichokes, cabbage, asparagus, avocados, beetroot, radish, lettuce, sweet potatoes, squash, pumpkin, collard greens and kale

Spices and Herbs
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Cereals and Nuts
Your morning corn flakes, oatmeal and granola bars pack a healthy punch, as do walnuts, hazelnuts, pistachio nuts, almonds, cashews, macadamia nuts and even that peanut butter sandwich

Beverages
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squirrelgrease said:

I have some of this in my cabinet...thank you very much.

WaterInYourBath said:

Oh saying he looks 50 is not meant as any kind of insult.
I think we get hung up on the only way to "look good" is to look younger, when there's nothing wrong with looking one's age.

Would definitely buy a Prince beauty tipz book.

johnart said:

I don't know any 50 year old guys that look like that.

But then, most of the middle-aged men I know have rough outdoor jobs and no time for preening, so
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meow85 said:

Alot of guys down here look much younger than their age (50s)
but I sure have neva seen any as pretty tho

JayJai said:

Well, your average 50 year old doesn't wear full face, winged eyeliner and high heels.

But also, what I'm saying is...what does "50" look like?? And why is there a standard of what it should look like when we all got different faces and skin?
I think we tend to have a preconceived older picture in our minds.
Today is not like say 40 years ago where folk just looked like the drab town librarian when they hit 40 or 50. A lot of it has to do with how we perceive age IMO.

I agree, people judge each other by too many numbers and labels, that's bad. Most people wouldn't even know how old Prince really was by looking at him.

EmeraldSkies said:

good job! we get more antioxidents from beverages becuase it is already in liquid form and our bodys don't have to work to split the fiber from the fruits and viggies to put it in lamens term. when ppl tell me I don't "look" 33 I am like "what is 33 supposed to look like?" at the end of the day it is about being healthy and feeling good about yourself as you are, but who wouldn't mind aging as gracefully as Prince and Sade?

EmeraldSkies said:

Great thread.