I’m 70 and people think I’m in my fifties – I use 2 plain old ingredients since my beautiful friend told me her secret
A 70-YEAR-OLD beauty enthusiast has revealed the two ingredients she routinely uses to keep her face looking youthful.
She said the “super inexpensive” skincare buys have left people thinking that she’s up to two decades younger than her age.
The woman shared her anti-aging advice on Reddit’s 45 Plus Skincare forum in response to a user complaining about their eye wrinkles.
HYDRATION HERO
She said two budget-friendly oils have enhanced the appearance of her skin over the past 15 years.
“I’m 70 and people think I’m in my fifties,” she said, writing under the handle Silent-Suggestion-85.
“In my youth, I used to buy all the expensive creams and potions, but a friend of mine who had beautiful skin told me her secret, I think it was around 2008.
“So for the past 15 years, I have used plain old rosehip oil and castor oil on my face.
“One squirt of rosehip and one squirt of castor, rub it in all over your face.
“Very hydrating and super inexpensive. I do it at night and then in the morning again, followed by sunblock.”
She confessed that the way the oils look on the skin may not be for everyone.
“Caveat: It is kind of greasy looking if you worry about that kind of thing, which I don’t,” she said.
“So you could just do the rose hip and castor at night, and a regular moisturizer in the day.”
Many people upvoted the post to show their appreciation for the tip.
BEAUTY BUYS
Organic Rosehip Seed Essential Oil has a 4.1-star rating out of a possible 5 on Walmart.
According to the manufacturer, its antioxidants and essential fatty acids target the signs of aging and dark spots.
The $13.49 oil can be mixed with other oils to rejuvenate the skin.
One customer said it made a huge “difference” to their skin when used nightly with castor oil, while another shopper said it made their skin feel “amazing.”
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Organic Rosehip Seed Essential Oil, $13.49, Walmart
Velona USDA Certified Organic Castor Oil, $10.99, Walmart
Velona USDA Certified Organic Castor Oil is available at Walmart for $10.99.
Delighted customers have given it a 4.5-star rating.
“Great product, really leaves your skin soft, smooth,” one person said.
“Reasonably priced for the size. Love the pump.”
Participants in a 2015 study published in the National Library of Medicine experienced a reduction in the appearance of crow’s feet after consuming rosehip powder for eight weeks.
Research also suggests that rosehip oil can reduce hyperpigmentation and protect against sun damage.