Facialist swears by daily anti-ageing routine WITHOUT Botox – it only takes 5 minutes and features £3 gem

, there are several reasons why you might see your skin starting to age, aside from the obvious factor of age itself. 

She says: “The number one reason behind skin ageing is genetics, so look at your family and how their skin aged.

"The sun, smoking and alcohol are also big factors that age skin.”

Stress can also have a huge negative impact on the youthfulness of skin. Even over-exercising is a stressor.

Roma says: “This can be stressful on the body and therefore skin.”

After all, the skin is an organ and it feels stress just like our other organs. 

It makes sense that caring for our skin should be a priority when it comes to our fight against ageing.

Of course, you can turn to Botox and expensive treatments which certainly have their place.

But how about a five-minute, everyday regime that helps to rejuvenate and reboot skin, clearing away dead skin and leaving you with that youthful, hydrated glow? 

Roma has put together a simple routine that involves minimal spend but can lead to maximum results….

1. Give yourself a facial massage 

You might think you hold all your tension in your neck and shoulders - after all, so many of us are slouched over keyboards and phones all day.

But Roma says that our face actually holds a lot of tension.

She says: “When you’re applying your serum, make lots of very, very quick movements in an upward direction on either side of the face as this stimulates circulation.”

It also helps to release the tension in our face which otherwise could lead to headaches, painful eyes and a painful jaw.

“This facial massage also allows for better penetration for your serum,” adds Roma, who recommends doing this massage for about 30 seconds. 

For the next 30 seconds, pinch your eyebrows with your thumb and forefinger from the top of the nose all along the eyebrows.

Roma says: “Make lots of little pinches all the way along to the temples. 

“In this part of the face, we carry so much tension. If you do this massage it also helps to open the eyes which is especially useful on these groggy mornings.”

Roma adds that 30 seconds of mouth movements will also help release tension. Roma suggests opening and closing your mouth several times as wide as you can. 

2. Cleanse 

As part of your five-minute morning routine, as well as in the evening, cleansing is important to remove makeup, dirt and other grime your skin picks up. 

Cleanser is basically like soap, but less harsh and designed specifically for the face’s needs.

“Always remove makeup in the evening even if you’re tired, because if you don't remove everything it clogs the pores and can lead to a dull complexion,” says Roma. 

“You don’t need to spend a lot on your cleanser, and make sure it’s a very mild, gentle cleanser.”

Good ingredients to look for in your cleanser include glycerine, which Roma says attracts water making it good for hydration, and also hyaluronic acid, which helps retain skin’s moisture.