PHOTOS: President Obama Has Aged A Decade In Two Years, Says Beauty Expert
Posted on Mar 17, 2011 @ 12:15PM
President Barack Obama is battling for the country, but one thing he can't fight are the signs of aging, and RadarOnline.com has the photos to prove it.
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Mr. Obama been in office for only two years, but the stress of being the Commander-in-Chief has apparently taken its toll, with one beauty expert telling RadarOnlne.com the President looks like he has aged 10 years since taking office.
"I'd say he appears a decade older," said renowned beauty, fashion and healthy lifestyle expert Rebekah George, who has appeared on such
programs as The Today Show, Good Morning America, and The Early Show, to name a few.e.
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RadarOnline.com presented two beauty experts with photos of a half dozen politicians -- both past and present. The experts then analyzed what effects stress had on their appearance.
"Out of these politicians, I would say Obama shows the most significant ageing over the shortest period of time -- and he's the youngest of the bunch," George said.
And it's not just Mr. Obama who is plagued by grey hair and wrinkles.
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George Bush, Bill and Hilary Clinton, John Boehner and Nancy Pelosi are all showing the stress of their job which ultimately strips them of their youthful appearance.
"It's simple: stress increases the hormone cortisol, which, in turn, damages our looks," said George. "The main issue is cortisol damages skin's ability to hold onto water, so you literally start to lack a glow. Your skin also becomes drier and that leads to wrinkling.
"Stress also triggers an elevation in blood sugar called glycation and this damages collagen and elastin. That's why you notice these politicians all have a sunken-in appearance around their mouths.
"Stress also causes a chain reaction in the looks-damaging department. Sleepless nights, not eating well, it all goes hand-in-hand causing dark circles, broken capillaries, and redness."
But that's not to say these US leaders aren't trying to turn back the hands of time with a little pampering.
"Though his hair looks greyer, his smile appears whiter," said Louisa Maccan-Graves who is also the author of 'Hollywood Beauty Secrets: Remedies To The Rescue' which the first lady has on her book shelf.
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"I think he is using whitening strips or perhaps my DIY teeth whitening recipe."
And while the Secretary Of State, Hilary Clinton, appears to have added a few inches to her waistline, Graves -- who is also a budget beauty and age proofing expert -- says it actually suits her.
"Her face is fuller, tighter and more youthful," said Graves, who has a host of age reversing products on her website www.hollywoodbeautysecrets.com. "She also looks healthier and meatier.
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"Something I suggest to all women over 50 is to gain two to five pounds. This would provide Nancy - who has lost some volume in her face - with a fuller and more healthy look."
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Dec 01, 2011 @ 04:00
Oct 21, 2011 @ 09:00
Funny how BUSH HATERS/obammy LOVERS suddenly get all respectful of the presidency. BLOGDOG is correct. God forbid he is relected in 2012-country going bankrupt with Mr. Hope and Change.
Posted Fri, 04/08/2011 - 10:23am
dessertgirl - I think you need to move to another country since you really don't like this one very much. A lot of countries would slap you in jail for disrespecting the President and give you a life lesson in how not to have a smart mouth.
Posted Thu, 03/17/2011 - 6:50pm
he deserves the same level of respect he shows to america. absolutely none.
Posted Thu, 03/17/2011 - 9:16pm
It's stressful having to fit in the duties of president between golf games and worrying about basketball stats and planning 5-Star Vacations that Moochelle orders him to take her on.
Posted Thu, 03/17/2011 - 3:47pm
WOw, dessertgirl, you are showing your ignorance or you just being a racist. I'll bet you thought Palin would have been a great pressident. LOL Show some respect for the President of your country or do you also hate America?
Posted Fri, 03/18/2011 - 4:55pm
You need to play the race card? Who mentioned race? As soon as someone calls this clown on the carpet they are immediately called "racist." Proves who the real racist is. It's disgusting.
Posted Fri, 04/08/2011 - 10:43am
He needs to color his hair like Michelle does. Maybe add 20 pounds. He would look younger. Too thin makes one look old....
Posted Thu, 03/17/2011 - 3:15pm
It is hard to gain weight while one has a cocaine habit.
Posted Thu, 03/17/2011 - 3:44pm
You are an idiot and sound so ignorant, dessertgirl. That hate will kill you.
Posted Fri, 03/18/2011 - 4:58pm
But your comments aren't HATEFUL? Take a look in the mirror. You just called her an 'ignorant idiot' LOL LOL at you.
Posted Fri, 04/08/2011 - 10:44am