54 year old mum Pamela Jay from Yorkshire who is often mistaken for the
girlfriend of her 22 year old son, has revealed that the key to her
youthful looks is a healthy diet and good beauty regime. Pamela who
could pass off for a woman half her age revealed that apart from waking
up to coffee and a gluten-free diet coupled with an exercise
routine routine, her body care routine also involves body brushing,
showering, exfoliating and moisturising with coconut oil. Pamela, who
works as a civil servant, said to Sun UK:
“People often think I’m lying when they find out my age – sometimes
people are so stunned I almost have to get out my ID to prove it to
them.
“Sometimes even I look in the mirror and can’t believe I’m 54! “I’m not
sure I look like I’m in my 20s – although people do say that to me – but
I feel like I could pass for mid to late 30s, and that’s how I feel
energy-wise. “My son and I went to view a property recently, and were
asked if we were a couple – when I said he was my son, the estate agent
went bright red and looked really embarrassed.
“He always jokes to me, ‘mum either I look really old, or you look
really young!’ “I don’t think we act like a couple – it’s not like we go
around holding hands! “Often women will ask me what my secret is, and
I’m happy to tell them all about my diet and lifestyle – coconut oil is
my big secret weapon. “I use it for everything – on my body, on my hair,
in my food. It’s fantastic, it’s about £15 a tub and it lasts me around
six weeks. It really is a miracle product.
“I also use a lot of different products – I don’t buy them often, but
when I do I buy quality and they last a long time. “I use Laura Mercier
tinted moisturiser, By Terry Densiliss concealer, Nars blusher and lip
gloss, Decleor micellar water and oil cleanser, Pixi Glow tonic, Liz
Earle cleanser, as well as Sukin super green moisturiser, and I use
Living Proof and Aveda shampoo and hair treatments. “I also use an SPF
every day – I use SPF 50 Dermalogica on my face, and Korres on my body –
I do love to sunbathe, but it’s important to be protected from UV.
“I try to use natural, paraben-free brands and products where possible.
“I have a regular routine of body brushing, exfoliating and moisturising
with coconut oil that helps keep my skin looking smooth. “Another
really important factor is my diet – I try to eat clean and organic
food, and eat a lot of salad and healthy proteins. “I usually have
organic eggs and gluten free toast for breakfast, with a glass of
coconut water and added liquid iron, then prepare a fresh salad for
lunch every day. “I avoid too much sugar, or wheat products which can
cause bloating. “I use a lot of spices in my cooking like ginger, cumin
and turmeric, which can act a bit like food supplements. “Dinner is
normally something along the lines of oily fish, or organic chicken or
steak, served with tonnes of vegetables.
“I try to follow an 80/20 rule – I’m strict with myself 80 per cent of
the time, but I’ll allow myself the occasional pudding or square of
organic dark chocolate if I feel like it.” She said: “At the end of the
day it’s down to my clean diet and lifestyle – if I ate unhealthy all
day, I probably wouldn’t look or feel as good. “I think laughter’s
really good for you – I have a wicked sense of humour and I’m always
laughing, I try to look on the positive side of life.”
Pamela, who is single, said dating can be difficult because most her admirers are somewhat younger.
She said:
“A lot of men who come up to me are younger, often in their 30s. “When I
tell them how old I am they’re pretty stunned, and straight away tell
all their mates. “They always think I’m making it up, they look at me in
disbelief – on a couple of occasions I’ve had to show my driving
licence! “I’m not perfect, and I don’t think I look as young as some
people say – but I am really proud of how I look.”
