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These women follow a strict beauty routine, some of which has been passed down by generations. Just like historical famous women – like Nefertiti, Cleopatra or Madame de Pompadour – celebrities nowadays follow the tradition of undergoing the most varied (and sometimes unusual) practices in order to keep their youth intact and always appear fresh-faced.
Women have fought the battle against the passing of time and its effects. So it is not surprising that the search for the mythical fountain of youth remains as valid as centuries ago. And of course, technology and research have taken over in its absence. Here, we look at six celebrities who seem to be aging backward and have remained the same since the day they rose to fame. But what are their secrets?
Electricity that beautifies your face
Jennifer Aniston has various tricks to help her remain beautiful and youthful. One of her rather strange methods for overcoming signs of ageing is stimulating her muscles with treatments of facial microstimulation and electrostimulation. It consists of using micro currents to work the facial muscles, a sort of “exercise for the face”.
As it turns out, it is a much less invasive procedure than botox, and it helps in a very efficient way to tighten and firm your skin, avoiding the dreaded swelling and the very inconvenient alteration of facial features. There are many devices for this on the market, such as the handy mini facial toning device by Feipushi.
Washing your face
Salma Hayek claims that she has never gone to bed without carefully taking off her makeup. However, she states that she does not wash her face when she gets up in the morning.
The actress explained that her grandmother taught her how to look after her skin and said, “She taught me that during the night your skin repairs all it has lost throughout that day. Because of this, I never wash my face in the mornings.” Some years ago, Salma launched her own line of beauty products onto the market, called Nuance, which included all her favorite remedies, among which we spotted the coconut oil.
Taking care of your face
It is clear that Sofia Vergara defies the passing of time. Her role as Gloria in Modern Family gave her lots of exposure and saw her rise to fame. Although she has always complained about the stereotype of Latin women who triumph in Hollywood, she agreed to leave her natural blonde locks behind and become a sexy brunette.
Up until now, the Colombian has remained as fresh-faced and youthful as she appeared on her first day in front of the cameras. With regards to her beauty secret, she possesses more than one, like everyone else. But she has revealed to us that her problem with rosacea, a condition which makes your cheeks very red, has forced her to be more careful and strict with her skincare routine, especially when washing her face. Most importantly, she uses vitamin C serum – a very effective antioxidant – and creams with azelaic acid.
Healthy habits mean beauty guaranteed
What hasn’t Jennifer Lopez done? As a mother of two, we often ask ourselves how she dedicates enough time to sculpting her amazing figure. The key to achieving all this seems to be discipline. And the results are plain to see! JLo admits that she is not an exercise fanatic, nor does she get obsessed over diets, but she knows that a healthy diet and lots of exercise is the only way to allow her to stay in such exceptional shape. "Protein is my go-to whenever I start having cravings," she said to Hello!. "It fills me up and keeps me full longer. It's a great muscle fuel." Her favorite sources include egg whites, white turkey meat, chicken breast, grass-fed beef and fish.
At 50 years old, her abs are look like a 20 year old’s! Eating healthy contributes to conserving nutrients that the skin requires to regenerate itself. Of course, do not forget to protect your face from the sun, a beauty hack we should certainly not overlook.
Exercise for the soul
Eating healthy and getting in those much-needed hours of beauty sleep is key for Penelope Cruz . But beyond the obvious, a trick that has worked for her is to pay special attention to enhancing the strong points in her face, trying to avoid signs of fatigue and aging. She stresses that care in those areas should be intensified as you get older, in addition to keeping the entire face well hydrated.
The actress has also revealed that she has quit smoking and alcohol, because it has been proven that those two things are your skin’s worst enemy. Regular exercise is another thing Penelope advises, and she reveals that her favorite activities are Bikram yoga and walking out in the fresh air. She insists that exercise is the best antidote for wrinkles.
Good for the environment? Good for your complexion
Olivia Wilde has been the face of many well-known brands, but recently, she has chosen to be the ambassador for True Botanicals, an eco-friendly cosmetics company which shares her concern for the well-being of the planet and the environment. Considering that the brand offers 100% organic, certified cruelty-free products that are made without any toxic ingredients, these skincare products seem ideal for the actress.
The actress has confirmed that she trusts these cosmetic products, going on to say that ever since she tried the Renew Pure Radiance Oil – the first True Botanicals product she discovered – she has remained fascinated with their amazing results. The actress has explained that her routine starts with washing her face, followed by hydrating it well with creams. Olivia is strict with her beauty routine, always abiding by the instructions provided for these products she uses routinely.
Recommendations and results
You don’t need to be a celebrity to triumph against signs of aging. In general, to stay in good health with a youthful appearance, it is important to follow various steps, that are, in fact, not secrets at all: eat healthy, sleep a sufficient amount of hours in order to rest your body and mind, exercise frequently, protect yourself from the sun, use good-quality products, avoid stress, meditate and above all, smile!