For one young grandmother, finding a recipe for an ageless visage was a fairly simple and natural process, as she swore by one everyday ingredient.
In fact, her granddaughter claims she didn’t develop wrinkles until she was 60 and lived to be 91 thanks to the 30p product.
She revealed her secret to her youthful skin on Reddit’s Skincare Addiction forum, which has nearly four million members.
He mentioned that although many factors contribute to aging, it is possible to avoid wrinkles even after the age of 40.
“My grandmother, who lived to be 91, didn’t develop real wrinkles until she was 60,” she said, posting under the username LaceyBloomers.
When asked about her secret, her grandmother had simply replied, “Garlic and homemade soups.” Garlic is an inexpensive ingredient that can be easily incorporated into a variety of dishes.
A head of fresh garlic costs just £0.30 at Sainsbury’s and varies between £1 and £2 per bag at other retailers including Waitrose.
Healthline notes that garlic contains allicin, which provides “allicin’s anti-fungal, antiviral, and antiseptic properties.”
The common kitchen ingredient also contains zinc, selenium, copper, vitamin C and vitamin B6.
Vitamin B6 helps maintain healthy skin by increasing collagen production, while Vitamin C, often found in anti-aging products, is known for its ability to neutralize free radicals and fight UV damage.
The Redditor pointed out that while genetics cannot be controlled, lifestyle choices can be adjusted to maintain youthful skin.
“Do not smoke!” he advised. “Use sunscreen, cover up whenever you can, and WEAR A BRIDGE HAT.
“Eat the rainbow: Choose deeply colored fruits and vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, beets, mangoes, romaine lettuce and other dark leafy greens, blueberries, cherries, etc.
“A product with a deep or bright color contains more antioxidants than others. We need antioxidants to neutralize free radicals in our body.
