I’m 59 but look decades younger – the £3 supermarket buy I swear by
A WOMAN who is nearly 60 but has completely wrinkle-free skin and radiant skin has shared the unlikely skincare product she swears by.
Gigi, 59, regularly shares skin care tips and advice on social media and has more than 293,000 followers on TikTok.
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In a recent video, Gigi revealed that she partly owes her plump, glowing skin to eating a £3 piece of fruit.
Holding up a giant watermelon to the camera, Gigi said, “What does a 59-year-old do to take care of her skin?
“This is the second watermelon I’ve eaten in two days.
“I eat a lot in the summer.
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“It’s amazing for your skin and will change your life.”
The water and vitamins A, B6 and C in watermelon keep the skin soft, smooth and supple.
Vitamin C stimulates collagen production, which improves skin elasticity, while Vitamin A helps prepare skin cells and prevents dry, flaky skin.
Vitamin B6 helps against pimples.
And besides eating the popular fruit, you can also rub the peel on your skin, whicha reduction of redness, calming of inflammation and even acceleration of the cell renewal process.
Gigi also shared that she uses a micro-exfoliant on her skin.
Micro-exfoliation removes skin cells in a gentler way than regular exfoliation, polishing the skin and making it look smoother and more radiant.
You can buy a No 7 micro exfoliator from Boots for £8.95.
Tips for aging well
There are a number of habits you can adopt to help maintain your health and well-being as you age.
Age UK shared the following tips:
- Do things you enjoy every day, like cooking, meeting friends, or enjoying a good book.
- Stay hydrated – drink six to eight glasses of water per day
- Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables to reduce your risk of heart disease and certain cancers, eat beans, legumes, fish, eggs and meat to help your body recover after an injury, starchy carbohydrates for energy, dairy products to keep your bones strong
- Manage long-term health conditions to prevent them from getting worse or having a greater impact on your health
- Stop smoking and limit your alcohol consumption to a maximum of 14 units per week
- Prioritize mental health and seek treatment for it as it can also impact physical health
- Make sure you sleep well
- Stay social – and call a friend or loved one if you can’t get out
- Be physically active to reduce your risk of depression and dementia, heart disease, stroke, Parkinson’s disease and some cancers
Gigi’s (@gigi__333) video has probably made a big impression on many, as it has already been viewed more than 62,000 times on the video platform.
TikTok users rushed to the video’s comments section to share their thoughts.
Someone said, “OMG, I’m literally eating watermelon right now. I’m 58.”
A second person said, “Watermelon is so hydrating for your body. I drink it. I eat it. I love it.”
A third person added: “You have beautiful skin, darling.”
A fourth person joined in the conversation: “Your skin is absolutely gorgeous.”
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