I’m 39 but my face is ageing very slowly – my pre-breakfast ritual has been going for years and is a game changer
A 39-YEAR-OLD woman who is often mistaken for someone half her age shared the daily ritual she swears by.
She explained that while her skincare routine is quite basic, an easy step every morning has helped to slow down signs of ageing.
In her viral video, TikTok user Adriana (@lil.icons) broke down her anti-ageing secrets.
She explained that she avoids expensive beauty products and sticks to four basic products.
“I use good moisturizer, good cleansing stuff, good SPF cream, and good retinol serum, that’s it,” Adriana said.
She revealed that she previously tried hyaluronic serums and vitamin C serums but but said that her skin “didn’t respond very well.”
Adriana highlighted the importance of SPF, naming it as one of the two most important things you can do for your skin.
She recommended applying SPF 50 to both your face and your neck every day.
For her second go-to step, Adriana revealed that it’s not a topical hack.
She credited her youthful complexion with drinking a lot of water throughout the day.
“I always drink two litres per day and I’ve done this for years,” she explained.
“I always drink half a litre of water before breakfast and then at my break at work [I drink] another litre quickly, in 10 minutes.”
She added that she drinks a further two litres of water when she comes home from work.
Adriana told her followers that following her simple step leaves her with a glowing complexion.
TikTok users shared their thoughts on the advice in the comments section.
“You look 27,” wrote one impressed viewer.
“That’s my exact routine too, crazy,” said another person.
Tips to age well
There are a number of habits you can take up to care for your health and wellbeing as you age.
Age UK shared the following tips:
- Do things that you enjoy everyday – whether that’s cooking, seeing friends or enjoying a good book
- Stay hydrated – drink six to eight cups of water a day
- Eat plenty of fruit and veggies to lower your risk of heart disease and certain cancers, have beans, pulses, fish, eggs and meat to repair your body after injury, starchy carbs for energy dairy to help keep bones strong
- Manage long-term health conditions to prevent them progressing or having a greater impact on your health
- Quit smoking and reduce alcohol intake to no more than 14 units a week
- Make mental health a priority and get treatment for it, as it can also impact physical health
- Make sure you’re getting quality sleep
- Keep socialising – and call a friend or loved one if you can’t make it out the house
- Be physically active to lower the risk of depression and dementia, heart disease, stroke, Parkinson’s and some cancers
“Same! I’m 30 and people always think I’m in my early 20’s my secret is not putting a lot of stuff on my skin and eating healthy!” commented a third follower.
“I am 55 and I have only used moisturiser and sunscreen and only wash my face with soap,” said another commenter.
“It’s true!!! taking care of your internal health will make a difference rather than just the surface,” pointed out one viewer.
“I’m the same as you on the skincare and no one guesses my age at 42,” wrote another follower.
“I mistook you for a fetus, you’re really beautiful,” joked one TikTok user.
