On April 21, Her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain turns 96. At this age, she is included in the top of the most beautifully aging public figures – largely thanks to these life hacks.
In Sweden, they conducted a study on the most beautifully aging stars. Second place on the list was taken by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, losing only to actress Helen Mirren, who is 20 years younger than her. 13% of the UK population thought the Queen looked great for her age. What are her secrets?
1. Complete rejection of the sun
At official events, the Queen always appears in a headdress and gloves. A hat is not only a tribute to official etiquette but also the most effective protection from the sun. As you know, ultraviolet radiation is one of the main causes of premature skin aging, it provokes the appearance of fine wrinkles and age spots. Every time goes out, Elizabeth II puts on a hat or uses an umbrella. And even the queen spends her summer holidays not at sea, but in her Balmoral estate in Scotland.
2. Diet of seasonal local products
The royal family supports eco-businesses and favors seasonal, local produce. So, for example, in the “consumer basket” of Elizabeth II were: Denhay Farms bacon, Musk’s sausages, Noble Foods eggs, Wilkin & Sons jam, and HR Higgins coffee. From sweets, the queen likes chocolate biscuits and dark chocolate. In general, Elizabeth II does not follow a diet, her menu includes simple dishes from natural products available to everyone, such as grilled chicken with salad.
3. No smoking
During their youth, the queens smoked almost everything – it was fashionable and prestigious. In addition, her father and sister were heavy smokers, but Elizabeth herself fundamentally refused nicotine. She convinced her husband, Prince Philip, to quit smoking as well – as a result, both spouses crossed the 90-year milestone in good health.
4. Healthy sleep
Every day the queen sleeps for 7 hours and always gets up at 7:30 in the morning. Sleeping less than 6 or more than 9 hours per night increases the risk of premature death and, of course, inevitably affects health, according to research by scientists at the University of York. We are sure that the strict regime that Elizabeth adheres to is one of the most important reasons for her youth and longevity.
5. Regular physical activity
The Queen, like a true aristocrat, loves horseback riding. During her stay at Windsor Castle, she rides twice a week. Every day, Elizaveta walks her beloved Welsh Corgis on her own, and these are very energetic dogs that you definitely won’t have to stand still with. The Queen tries to alternate sedentary work with more mobile activities, which contributes to harmony, spinal health, and joint mobility.
6. Mandatory lipstick
Elizabeth II was always neatly and tastefully made up. Lipstick is an indispensable element of her make-up. Prior to her inauguration ceremony in 1953, Clarins was commissioned to make lipstick for her, a shade that would perfectly accentuate her skin tone and go well with her outfit. It was named “Balmoral” in honor of that very estate. In general, the queen has been painting her lips for many years now with the help of the Elizabeth Arden brand, which in 1962 received the Royal Warrant of Royal Approval (it is awarded to companies that supply the British royal family with goods and services). Queen’s favorite shades: dusty rose, red, beetroot.
7. Skincare
Once upon a time for 12 years – before the coronation and after – Elizabeth II used the services of Thelma Holland, a consultant for the Cyclax cosmetic brand (by the way, she was the daughter-in-law of Oscar Wilde). From here, she received advice on skincare and makeup. It is said that the Queen is still loyal to Cyclax cosmetics, which has also been awarded a Royal Warrant since 1961. For skin cleansing products, the Queen has trusted Molton Brown and Bronnley and has been using Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream for many years.
8. Stylish styling
In the nineties of the last century, the queen refused to dye her hair. Since then, she has gone naturally gray but still wears the same haircut and style. Now her personal stylist is Scotsman Ian Carmichael, who worked as a hairdresser on the set of the film Queen Elizabeth II. The queen takes care of her curly hair with handmade brushes made of natural wood with Indian boar bristles. The Kent Brushes brand, of course, was also awarded the Royal Warrant, even during the reign of King George III back in 1770.
9. Attention to hands
Let’s return to the gloves, without which Elizabeth II does not appear in public. She chooses the cotton ones she buys at Sussex. Her work involves about forty-five thousand handshakes a year, and the queen is afraid of infection. By the way, according to etiquette, it is only allowed to lightly touch the royal hand. They say that in the royal purse there is always a place for the Jeunesse des Mains hand and nail cream from Clarins. And Elizabeth is faithful to the nude manicure with Essie nail polish is a pale pink shade of Ballet Slippers, thanks to which her hands always look well-groomed and neat.
10. Holistic approach
Despite her devotion to tradition, Elizabeth II has been choosing alternative methods of maintaining health for several years now, ordering homeopathic remedies from Ainsworths Homeopathic Pharmacy. This only emphasizes the general vector of striving for maximum naturalness in the field of beauty and health.
