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.”
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