61-year-old looks 15 years younger with one free trick: 'I've never used Botox'
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- A 61-year-old Los Angeles entrepreneur has gained online fame for her youthful appearance, which she attributes to a free, simple skincare routine.
- Her viral tip involves using a warm, damp white towel on the face to open pores, followed by a quality oil, a practice she has maintained for years.
- DeRosa emphasizes a healthy lifestyle, including avoiding alcohol and cigarettes, regular exercise, adequate sleep, and a mostly vegan diet, as key to maintaining her appearance.
Vicky DeRosa, a 61-year-old entrepreneur from Los Angeles, has become an internet sensation due to her remarkably youthful appearance. She claims to have never undergone cosmetic procedures, attributing her looks to a simple, free daily ritual: a warm, damp white towel applied to her face for a few minutes.
People don't have to spend a fortune to achieve a youthful look.
DeRosa's viral skincare hack involves soaking a white towel in hot water, wringing it out so it's warm but not scalding, and placing it over her face. She explains this mimics the pore-opening effects of spa facials. After removing the towel, she gently pats her face, leaving it slightly damp before applying a quality oil. This routine, practiced almost daily for years, results in clear, tight pores and what she describes as a "goddess-like" glow.
Beyond her topical routine, DeRosa firmly believes that a youthful appearance stems from an overall healthy lifestyle. She advocates for avoiding alcohol and cigarettes, engaging in regular exercise for detoxification, and getting six to seven hours of sleep nightly. Her diet is predominantly vegan, with the occasional inclusion of sardines for omega-3 fatty acids and organic eggs. She stresses that hydration is crucial, but no product can counteract the damage caused by poor habits, stating, "Lifestyle affects your skin more than anything."
Lifestyle affects your skin more than anything.
DeRosa's commitment to natural beauty is rooted in her Greek upbringing, where "the kitchen is a pharmacy and the garden is a medicine cabinet." Inspired by her great-grandmother, who lived to be 100 and used olive oil in her skincare, Vicky adopted this philosophy. This approach became a lifeline during a difficult period when she was diagnosed with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy, a rare disease causing vision loss. Facing a grim prognosis, DeRosa turned to natural remedies and lifestyle changes.
The kitchen is a pharmacy and the garden is a medicine cabinet.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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