'I'm 74 and people still compliment my youthful looks – there's one skin care step I never miss'

It's widely understood that a good skin care routine is the cornerstone of both preventative and corrective anti-ageing.

And for one septuagenarian, the key to eternal youth lies in getting the order just right. While the products you choose are important, how you use them is equally crucial.

Taking to TikTok, content creator Aunt Pam (@seventywaves) told her followers: "I'm 74 and I give myself a big pat on the back for having good skin – but I've worked on it."

While she likely has good genetics, the influencer also follows a strategic skin care routine, making sure to layer her products perfectly for optimal benefits.

"It's important to put a serum on before your moisturiser," she said, explaining that serums are designed to sink deep into the skin, while moisturiser creates a barrier and locks in hydration.

If you apply moisturiser first, it can "block" all the serum's active ingredients that are trying to get through.

Starting with serum and moving on to moisturiser means you can optimise the benefits of both.

"The serum works on a deeper level, and the moisturiser seals it in," the septuagenarian concluded.

Aunt Pam's use of both products (and in the right order) explains why her skin is free from sagging, lines and wrinkles.

And it hasn't gone unnoticed by her TikTok followers. Flocking to the comments, one skin care enthusiast said: "You're my goals; I aim to be just like you when I grow up."

"Wow, you look beautiful," said another fan, while another offered the ultimate praise: "This is the healthy way to age – you're so gorgeous."

The beauty gurus at Boots agree that applying serum before your moisturiser is the only way to go.

They advise: "When it comes to layering skin care products, there's one simple rule to remember – always go from thinnest to thickest."

According to the experts, both products are essential for a glowing, ageless complexion, and when applied correctly, they're a fantastic combo.

"Facial serum helps you target specific skin concerns by providing a highly concentrated formula of key ingredients. Because they contain smaller molecules and are much more lightweight in texture, serums can penetrate more deeply into the skin's surface – as deep as 10 layers," they explained.

Moisturiser almost acts as a protectant, keeping the outer layer of the skin hydrated and preventing moisture loss.

"They're typically a lot thicker than a serum and may include various anti-ageing ingredients or even SPF, and might also be called day creams or night creams," the Boots gurus reveal.

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