There is so much ado about how to become beautiful that people can sometimes forget it's another matter to stay that way. Unfortunately, it can feel like our beauty fades as the years go by even if you spend the whole time in jacuzzi spa. It doesn't need to be that way however. Those that are considered beautiful throughout the course of their lives know how to roll with the punches, adapting to each stage of their life with grace, rather than pretending to be somebody they're not.

Adhere to a proper diet

Most people think of dieting as cutting back on food, or at least eating less of the things you want. Fortunately, this is not the case. Instead, a proper and sustainable diet replaces empty calories (like processed cheeseburgers and soda) with healthy alternatives. Depending on what your diet currently consists of, you can probably think of at least a few things you eat that your body would technically be better off without. Whole foods, like green vegetables, are the key ingredient in a great diet. Eating well offers a ton of miraculous benefits to the body. If you're used to eating poorly, sticking to a good diet for a month may end up making you feel livelier than you did ten years ago.

Get at least 8 hours of sleep per night

Sleep is usually the first thing to be sacrificed in a busy schedule. This is a shame, as it accelerates the aging process and robs the body of its natural vibrancies. Beauty sleep is a very real thing, and a sufficient amount of rest can do more for your looks than oodles of makeup. Leaving it on can provoke negative reactions in your skin. Skin conditions like acne are known to improve when you get sufficient sleep. If you suffer from dark circles beneath your eyes, it may be a result of insufficient sleep. Your body rehydrates itself while you're sleeping, and dark circles may be a sign you didn't give your body enough time to complete the process.