My nan is 77 but doesn't look it – she swears by her boiling water hack & a £10 No7 buy for beautiful smooth skin
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A GRANDMOTHER has revealed her top tips and favourite products for beautiful and smooth skin.
So if you're on a mission to wave goodbye to wrinkles, you've come to the right place and will need to listen up.
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A 77-year-old has revealed her morning and night-time routine for glowing skin
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Margaret Fyffe left viewers stunned by her ageless complexion, so if you want to be wrinkle-free, you'll need to take notes
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Margaret washes her face and then uses a No7 Toner
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She then applies this No7 Night Serum
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According to one nanny, a boiling water hack is key if you want a glowing complexion.
And Not only this, but Margaret Fyffe, 77, also swears by No7 products.
Posting on social media, Amy Fyffe shared a clip alongside her gorgeous nanny, as she asked her relative: 'What's the biggest thing for good skin?'
To this, Margaret then shared the habits she lives by as she confirmed: 'I don't smoke and I don't drink.'
Following on from this, Margaret then revealed what she uses on her skin in the morning and at night.
To kick off her night-time routine, Margaret got candid on her boiling water hack, as she shared: 'I boil my water in the kettle and then I put it in the basin, let it cool and then I put in my face cloth and then I'll give my face a wee clean.'
Following this, Margaret uses the No7 Cleansing Toning Water, which she pre-soaks on cotton wool.
She expressed: 'Then I get my toner and I just put a little drop on cotton wool…They get soaked in boiling water as well.'
After applying her toner, which retails at £9.95, Margaret then goes in with the No7 Future Renew Night Serum, which doesn't come cheap and will set shoppers back £39.95.
Following this, she uses the No7 Lift & Luminate Triple Action Night Cream, which is £29.95, as she continued: 'And then a wee while later before I go to bed, I put the night cream on.'
I hated my wrinkled skin, so I spent £4k to have the top layer taken off, people can't believe I'm the same person
To finish off her night-time routine, Margaret uses the No7 Pure Retinol 0.3% Retinol Night Concentrate, another pricey buy that's £37.95.
Then, when she wakes up in the morning, Margaret explained: 'I do the same again with the basin and the cloth and then I get my toner on.'
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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.
It's only two steps in the morning for Margaret, as following this, the pensioner applies the No7 Restore & Renew Multi Action Day Cream, which is £32.95.
Following this, Amy recognised: 'So you're sticking with the brand, that's good - means your skin won't react.'
In response, Margaret beamed: 'I like No7.'
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Margaret also uses No7 Retinol before bed
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Just before she goes to sleep, she lathers her face in No7 Night Cream
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Beauty fans beam
Amy's TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @amyfyffe_, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up over 6,200 views.
Skincare fans were impressed with Margaret's advice and raced to the comments to praise her youthful-looking appearance.
She's some woman, probably spent £1m on No7 products
TikTok user
One person said: 'I love this, she's so cute.'
Another added: 'Your nanny looks so beautiful and young.'
A third commented: 'Looking gorgeous.'
Meanwhile, someone else gasped: 'She's some woman, probably spent £1m on No7 products.'
In response, Amy wrote back and laughed: 'Accurate.'
Top 40 beauty tips that have been handed down from generations
1. Never go to bed in make up
2. Moisturise daily
3. Don't pick at your spots, to avoid scarring
4. Get enough sleep to prevent tired-looking skin
5. When it comes to make-up, less is more
6. Trim your hair regularly to prevent split ends
7. Don't forget to moisturise your neck and décolletage
8. Drink a big glass of water each morning to cleanse and rehydrate
9. Gently pat your face dry with a towel instead of rubbing to avoid irritation
10. Avoid using too much heat on your hair to prevent damage
11. Remove makeup gently, especially around the eyes
12. Use a lip balm to keep your lips soft and prevent chapping
13. Put cucumbers on eyes to help reduce puffiness
14. Choose a foundation that matches your neck to avoid a mismatched face
15. Wash your face in cold water after cleansing to close pores.
16. Rinsing hair in cold water to increase the shine
17. Wear sunscreen/SPF protection every day, no matter the weather
18. Use a cold spoon to reduce under-eye puffiness
19. Use petroleum jelly to tame brows and moisturise lips
20. Test skincare products on a small patch of skin before using them all over your face
21. Never spend longer than 30 minutes in direct sunlight
22. Exfoliate your skin regularly to remove dead skin cells
23. Wear gloves on hands and socks on feet after putting cream on overnight
24. Wear brown mascara for a less harsh look
25. Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks for a natural glow
26. Wash hair in beer to make in shiny
27. Invest in a good quality eye cream
28. Keep your makeup brushes clean to avoid breakouts
29. Apply eye cream to reduce puffiness and dark circles
30. Apply a heat protectant before using styling tools on your hair
31. Brush your hair 100 strokes per day
32. Head massages for hair growth
33. Deep condition your hair weekly to keep it healthy and shiny
34. Wrap hair in a warm towel to enhance a hair treatment
35. Use a silk pillowcase to reduce hair frizz and skin wrinkles
36. Use a facial mask once a week for deep cleansing
37. Use a gentle, non-comedogenic cleanser to prevent clogged pores
38. Exfoliate your lips using your toothbrush
39. Use mayonnaise as a hair conditioner
40. Use a primer before applying foundation for a smoother finish
And not long after Amy posted the clip, she shared a follow-up video and confirmed: 'So about a week or two ago, I posted a video of my nanny doing her skincare routine and it was pretty clear that all she used was No7 products.
'So when I posted that TikTok, No7 [saw] it, they commented on it, told me to get in touch with them and basically, they've sent out some goodies for not only me, but for my nanny as well.'
After Margaret opened up her PR parcel, clearly overjoyed with her goodies, she beamed: 'Hello No7, I want to thank you so much for the lovely gifts you give me.
'I'm really, really happy. Thank you.'
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In the morning, she will use a No7 Day Cream
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