Sophia Loren at age 52
Who can forget Sophia Loren?
If you can believe it, the legendary Italian actress is now 83 years old — and we still look to her as an example of poise and confidence. Even after five decades in the spotlight, she walks the red carpet with grace and class seeming almost immune to the passage of time.
On ageing…, “There is always something to look forward to in life. Whatever age you have.”
True to her roots, she credits her youthful appearance to the Italian habit of using lots of olive oil in her diet. It turns out, olive oil is full of antioxidants that fight free radical damage. It’s rich in vitamins A, D, K, and especially skin-nourishing vitamin E, contains a powerful compound called squalene — which naturally hydrates our skin and even helps support collagen levels.
In fact, she is famous for applying olive oil directly to her skin to moisturise. Apparently, our skin will absorb only as much as it needs… leaving it both protected and hydrated.
Most Italians will agree that olive oil holds powerful anti-aging properties —
it seemed to work for Sophia!
“Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes.
It is not something physical."
