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My 72-year-old mum has no pores or wrinkles & she’s never had Botox or fillers – she ALWAYS skips a 20p morning drink
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WHEN it comes to keeping wrinkles and fine lines at bay, the first word that springs to mind for many of us is Botox.
But not only is the popular treatment expensive, with the costs raking up over the time, having Botox injected into your face can also go awfully wrong.
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However, as cash-strapped beauty buffs are on the lookout for cheaper alternatives, one woman has spilled the beans on her mum's glowing complexion in her 70s.
According to Chloe Flower, an artist from New York City, the US, her mother, 72, has never forked out for any facial treatments, including Botox, fillers and no plastic surgery.
And despite recently having an operation and sitting in a wheelchair, Chloe was gobsmacked to see just how radiant her glow was, sharing a wholesome video on Instagram.
''My 72 year old mother just came out of surgery (she’s currently in a wheelchair) and she isn’t feeling her freshest,'' the music fan wrote in the caption of .
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''But I'm amazed at her skin,'' Chloe said, as she zoomed into her mum's gorgeous complezion.
''Your skin looks so good,'' she could be heard saying, as the humble parent thanked her, thinking the daughter was lying.
''It looks really good - you have no pores,'' the woman revealed the wrinkle-free skin.
So, how does her mum achieve such an enviable glow, with barely any fine lines in sight?
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According to Chloe, who posts under the username @, her adorable mother has implemented four strict rules she's followed for years.
Not only has the mum given up consuming a variety on beverages, she also ensures to eat a healthy and nutrient-dense diet of whole foods - and sweets are off the menu.
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''This is what no caffeine, no alcohol, no refined sugars, no processed foods looks like.
''Also, she has had no filler, no Botox, no plastic surgery, no facials.''
With Brits drinking nearly 18,000 litres of coffee over their lifetime, it's safe to say that we love our morning brew, which can cost you around 20p if you make it at home.
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LONDON -based Gabriela Peacock, who has helped the likes of Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie prepare for their weddings.
She told Fabulous: “The science is evident that we all have the power to make simple life changing alterations to better our future selves - no matter what genetic hand we might have been dealt with.
“The reality is, we all sometimes indulge in unhealthy eating habits like processed foods, smoking cigarettes, drinking too much alcohol, inhaling city pollutants, and even drinking water from plastic bottles – none of this is good for us.
“All this does is promote the ageing process, but we all have the potential to change this.”
It may be hard, but try to keep away from sugary carbohydrates, because they feed chronic inflammation, which is one of the worst enemies of reversing ageing.
Now only will you end up putting on weight if you consume them regularly, but your energy and hormonal levels will be affected and this will influence how you look and feel.
Whatever your age or state of health, it’s never too late to reverse how quickly you are ageing and embrace the energy and vigour of a younger you.
Antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C, and E, are essential in neutralising free radicals—the culprits behind premature ageing.
Integrating a spectrum of colourful fruits and vegetables into your diet provides a potent source of antioxidants.
Omega-3 fatty acids, abundant in fatty fish like salmon and flaxseeds, are vital for maintaining skin elasticity and hydration.
Omega-3s act as nourishment for your skin, locking in moisture and diminishing fine lines and wrinkles.
Collagen, a structural protein dwindling with age, can be replenished through collagen-rich foods like bone broth and lean protein sources.
But whilst the caffeine kick may give you a much-needed boost to kickstart your day, consuming too much coffee can also dehydrate the skin - which can lead to wrinkles and other signs of ageing, .
Have you got a sweet tooth? It's also worth cutting down how much sugar you put inside your body, whether it's cookies, chocolates or other sweet treats.
Although the festive season is right around the corner and we cannot wait to indulge in all the goodies, there is a good reason you may want to limit how much of the Christmas pudding you have.
According to , sugar causes cross-linking of collagen, resulting in stiffening and loss of elasticity.
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''The more sugar we have, the more our skin suffers,'' they warned.
Similarly to coffee - or your favourite energy drink for that afternoon slump - going too heavy with booze can also accelerate the ageing process in many ways, including dehydration and reduced collagen production, said.
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