This is what 55 looks like: Mother-of-two says facials, spinning and tanning lotion keeps her youthful
- Marie Ward, 55, who lives in Herefordshire, is single and works in retail
- Mother-of-two maintains a youthful appearance with a monthly 75-minute facial
- She stays fit with a one-hour spin class at her local gym three times a week
Marie Ward is single and lives in Herefordshire. She has two children, Luke, 32, and Bridie, 22, and works in retail.
MONTHLY FACIALS
Once a month, I get a 75-minute Bio-ultimate Age Defying Facial (£55, rosshealthandbeauty.co.uk). They use special probes to tone the muscles and stimulate collagen production before finishing with a face mask. I couldn’t get them during lockdown — and I noticed a big difference. I was finally able to go back last week, which felt amazing.
DAILY GOLDEN GLOW
I’m so pale I often look ill. So I religiously apply Decleor Neroli Bigarade Gradual Glow Tanning Lotion, every morning (£32, decleor.co.uk). It gives you a lovely, natural glow. I also use their Hydrating Facial Cleansing Milk and Toner (both £26), then the Aromessence Neroli Amara Serum (£56) instead of a cream moisturiser. I find that an oil absorbs better into the skin.
Marie Ward, 55, (pictured) who lives in Herefordshire, revealed the importance of regular facials and keeping fit to maintain her youthful appearance
SPIN BUNNY
Three times a week, I do a one-hour spin class at my local gym. I find it hard work, but I do it with a great group of girls and the music is so motivational. I also do weights twice a week. During lockdown, I tried running, which almost killed me. I fell over in long grass and couldn’t lift my arm for weeks. I won’t be going back to that. I’m so glad the gyms have re-opened.
TRY LASH EXTENSIONS
A few years ago, I got a full set of eyelash extensions for a Christmas party (£55, rosshealthandbeauty.co.uk). They looked amazing, so I’ve had them topped up since then. Now I don’t need to apply mascara. You wake up first thing, look in the mirror and you’re half done! During lockdown, I had to rely on my Lancome Hypnose Custom Wear Volumising Mascara (£27, boots.com).
BUDGET BLOWDRY
In the mornings, I use BaByliss Thermo-Ceramic Rollers (£35, boots.com) to add volume to my hair. I rough dry it first, then put them in for ten minutes. I wash my hair first with Pantene Pro-V Colour Protect Shampoo and Conditioner (£2.50 each). I’ve been dying my hair blonde for decades and this maintains the colour (blushes.co.uk).
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