Michelle Silva is a content creator who shares the “anti-aging tips I’ve learned in the beauty industry” with her almost 60K followers on her TikTok account @therealmichellesilva. She looks much younger than her age, 48.
The content creator asked her fans: “What is the secret to looking 15 years younger than your age?” She told followers that there is a formula as to how to look younger, in her opinion. To look younger, she claims, you need to pay attention to a combination of factors.
Michelle said: “I’m 48 but I feel like I look like I’m in my 30s, and that is not a flex, that’s anti-ageing at its best. I’m convinced that there’s a formula to the fountain of youth.”
The anti-ageing guru admitted that genetics do play a factor, but they aren’t everything when it comes to looking 15 years younger, and neither is just skincare and treatments.
She said: “I’m living proof. It’s not genetics, but good genes help. It isn’t simply skincare although you do need a skincare regimen to have beautiful skin.
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“And it’s not just Botox. I love Botox. It does a great job of softening wrinkles and preventing new ones from forming. I actually have an appointment next week. Keep in mind that you can still look like a 40 or 50-year-old who’s gotten Botox I’m talking about looking 15 years younger.”
So what is the secret to looking as youthful and fresh as Michelle? she told her followers: “It’s a combination of preserving the skin, preventing extrinsic ageing, which is when premature ageing sets in long before it’s supposed to.
“It anti-aging, skin care and treatments and most importantly, you need a certain mindset. I created this platform to share what’s been working for me. If it works for me, it can certainly work for you.”
Michelle has relied on a number of techniques to keep her skin looking so youthful. Most importantly, she advises staying out of the sun. The sun has a hugely ageing impact on the skin. Those who aim to look younger should wear sunscreen every day and stay out of the sun.
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The ageing expert also swears by a number of products to boost collagen production in her skin. Her favourite, and the product she has worn religiously for over a decade is the C E Ferulic Vitamin C Antioxidant Serum for Visible Signs of Ageing.
She said: “There are so many effective anti-ageing creams, but I have to say one of my all-time favourite products that I have been using religiously for over a decade is the Skinceuticals C E Ferulic. I will not live without this product!”
Another product the anti-ageing expert can’t live without is retinol. She called it the “gold standard” and credits it for her amazing complexion. Michelle said: “Out of all the billions of dollars and tech advances in skincare, nothing on the market is more effective in anti-ageing or preserving your skin than retinol.