Beauty & Style
Centenarians share beauty advice
In this youth-obsessed world, there’s nothing more refreshing than to see two women ageing gracefully – and that’s exactly what 104-year-old Helen Jabornik and 101-year-olds Clementine Bonafede Betty Turpin are doing.
The youthful-looking centenarians have lived through thousands of make-up trends, from cat-eye makeup to fake beauty spots, and now they’ve distilled their decades of knowledge into one handy video.
Here are their best tips:
- Money doesn’t always equal quality – According to Betty, the basics are better than any expensive skincare products. “[I wash my face] three to four times a day with warm, sudsy water and then rinse it […] then I apply just plain ordinary baby oil.”
- Think creatively – Need to save time in your daily routine? You could always follow Helen’s advice! “I was in my late 20s when I decided to have a wig. It saved me time in the morning, washing, combing and curling my hair.”
- Feel beautiful in yourself – You don’t need plastic surgery, shapewear or makeup fads to be beautiful. “Don't try to make your face tan,” says Betty. “It's the only face you have, honey.”
What beauty tricks did your mother or grandmother pass down to you? Share their best advice with us in the comments below.