Everyone is stunned when they realise my nan is 97 & her tips to being wrinkle-free are so easy – one is free too
The adorable gran became a TikTok sensation after her granddaughter, only known as AK, posted a video of the stunning OAP on the platform.
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According to the younger relative, from France, her grandma was born in 1928 - long before Botox became a staple for millions of beauty buffs.
Despite looking as glowy as ever, the grandmother has allegedly never used the popular cosmetic treatment - and instead, sticks to two tried-and-tested tips to keep the wrinkles at bay.
Spilling the beans on how she's kept her youthful glow, the nan revealed there are a few things she does to stay wrinkle-free - and one of them is totally free.
This, she recently told her granddaughter in a wholesome video, is keeping active by doing ballet.
As well as giving you a dopamine boost, exercise is a wonderful - and affordable - way to maintain a fresh-faced complexion without forking out for pricey fillers.
Whether you're off for a yoga class or simply getting your daily steps in, exercise increases blood flow, delivering essential nutrients and oxygen to skin cells, while also removing waste products.
This improved circulation contributes to a healthier, more vibrant complexion.
Regular physical activity can also help protect against oxidative stress - a major factor in skin ageing.
On top of this, the gorgeous gran also swears by her skincare routine - and there's one cult favourite brand she's been using for decades.
''I clean my face every day before going to bed, I put on my creams in the morning and in the evening.''
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Her go-to products include Lancôme Absolue range, which has helped ''to preserve'' her radiant skin.
''Lancôme eye creams are also very good. Everything Lancôme sells - I like it.
''I have been using that for 30 years,'' the nan praised the luxe brand.
''I run out of fun and I go for another. Lancôme dry skin cleanser - great.''
Why is turmeric good for anti-ageing?
A study published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that turmeric and curcumin may help prevent DNA damage and aid in DNA repair.
This is promising news for disease prevention and slowing the ageing process. It also:
Boosts Collagen Production: Collagen is a protein that maintains the skin's elasticity and firmness. As we age, collagen production decreases, leading to wrinkles and sagging skin. Turmeric helps stimulate collagen synthesis, thereby promoting firmer and more youthful skin.
Improves Skin Health: Turmeric has been shown to improve various skin conditions, such as acne, psoriasis, and eczema. Its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties help soothe the skin, reduce redness, and promote a clearer complexion.
If you're a beauty buff, you'll know that Lancôme products are on the more expensive side - but luckily, there's a huge variety of buys for a fraction of the cost.
For a dry skin cleanser dupe of Lancôme, consider CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser.
Currently on sale for £9.36 at Superdrug, this shopper favourite cleanser is creamy and hydrating, with dozens of fans dubbing it ''excellent'' for dry skin.
Meanwhile, if you're on the lookout for a more purse-friendly dupe of the viral Absolue Eye Cream (£135), fans have been raving about L'Oréal Age Perfect Cell Renew Midnight Eye Cream.
On offer for less than £23 at Boots, this high street buy ''wraps the full eye contour in a silky veil of comfort, for a luxurious overnight experience''.
Similarly, several serums can serve as dupes for the £202 Lancôme Absolue serum, offering similar anti-aging and hydrating benefits at a lower price point.
Some popular alternatives include the La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Serum (£31.50) and Kiehl's Vital Skin-Strengthening Hyaluronic Acid Super Serum, which sells for £45.
The clip, posted under the username @ akfromjupiter, has taken the internet by storm, winning the wholesome duo more than 11million views in just one week.
Amazed by how radiant the nan looked, over 3,000 people flooded to comments, where on said: ''97 whattt?? Months??''
''There's no way your grandma is 97!'' another was lost for words.
A third chimed in: ''being 97 alive walking talking eating is winning big already.. being healthy at 97..that's amazing.''
''Whattt? To be honest, that would be completely acceptable even with the age filter at 97. She looks phenomenal,'' someone else added.
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