Helen Mirren’s Time-Tested Youthful Secrets That Anyone Can Use

Undoubtedly, Helen Mirren continues to shine brighter as the years go by. At 78 years old, this acclaimed star has reached the pinnacle of her acting career, boasting an impressive collection of accolades, including the prestigious Triple Crown of Acting. Adding to her list of accomplishments, she graced the runway at the L’Oreal show in Paris, proving that her allure knows no bounds.

She keeps her beauty routine simple.

You don’t need a fancy and complicated beauty routine to keep your skin looking great, and Helen Mirren is all about keeping it simple when it comes to taking care of her skin. She said, “I take my makeup off with a cleanser, then splash my face with water before wiping everything away with a flannel. In my bathroom at home, you’ll find a big pile of flannels (about 10), all stacked by the sink because I use one and then put it straight in the wash.”

Her diet is healthy, but not strict.

Staying healthy is super important for your general wellness, and Helen Mirren agrees with that. But you know what? She’s also down for some occasional indulgence in not-so-healthy food. “Take control of your diet and find what makes you feel good. I’m the first one at the fish and chips, but what you’re putting inside your body does influence how you feel about yourself, so start there,” she said.

Her fitness routine is not complicated.

Helen Mirren’s following this go-to 12-minute military-style workout that’s old-school but effective. In an interview with Hello magazine, Helen explained her routine, saying, “I do a thing that leads me into exercise. It is the Royal Canadian Air Force exercise plan. Has charts you follow. Each day, you have to do the exercises within 12 minutes, and until you can, you can’t move up.” Back in the 1950s, the Canadian military came up with this fitness plan. It’s all about using your body weight for exercises like push-ups, jumping high, and sitting-ups. The goal was to build up your strength and flexibility.

She always takes risks and has fun with her appearance.

The actress admits that she doesn’t take her appearance too seriously. She can do some experiments with hair or make-up. “I love being creative with my hair and make-up, because nothing is permanent. A few years ago, I had this gorgeous pink and gold Elie Saab dress. I thought, ‘Ooh, maybe I’ll do my hair the same colour’. It was completely my idea: hair can be an accessory, too. The pink was wash-in, wash-out. At 6pm I was my hair colour, by 7pm I was pink and by 11am the next morning I was my colour again. Why not?”, she said.

Helen Mirren is full of surprises, even in her late 70-s. She can often be noticed among celebrities who appear on the red carpet in creative looks. Or getting into awkward situations that would confuse anyone except those who’ve managed to keep on smiling no matter what. And she is always in the rank of the most beautiful female celebrities in the eyes of ordinary women.