‘I'm a healthy ageing coach - five daily habits to keep me young from the inside-out at 55-year-old'

One content creator claims micro-needling, exercise, foam rolling, collagen supplements and dry brushing enhanced her appearance when she reached her mid-fifties.

Darnell Cox, a 55-year-old advocate for healthy ageing, believes the five daily habits provide a comprehensive toolkit for women hoping to age gracefully.

Micro-needling describes a skin care treatment that employs tiny needles to create micro-injuries in the skin.

This triggers the body's natural healing process, which in turn instructs the body to produce more collagen and elastin, leading to a smoother and more youthful appearance.

The second anti-ageing strategy mentioned by Darnell is exercise. It acts as a magic pill for every physiological system by keeping the entire body fine-turned.

Regular exercise can also help maintain muscle mass and improve cardiovascular health, boosting overall vitality and making it an invaluable anti-ageing tool.

Foam rolling and collagen supplementation offer additional benefits for women over 50, according to Darnell.

Regular use of a foam roller can keep tissues pliable and improve arterial and vascular function, which potentially reduces the effects of ageing on the body.

Collagen, the crucial protein for skin structure and elasticity, can also be boosted through supplementation.

Increasing collagen storage with the help of supplementation may help maintain the skin’s youthful appearance.

Another anti-ageing strategy Darnell recommends is dry brushing, which offers benefits for skin and blood flow.

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The regimen helps promote circulation, exfoliate dead skin cells and potentially stimulate lymphatic drainage.

Traditional dry brushing techniques typically involve using a natural-bristled brush with a long handle to gently brush the skin in circular motions.

Dermatologist Shilpi Khetarpal, MD, told Cleveland Clinic: “Dry brushing unclogs pores in the exfoliation process.

“It also helps detoxify your skin by increasing blood circulation and promoting lymph flow and drainage.”