MY BEAUTY SECRETS REVEALED!
BELIEVE IT OR NOT, GINA IS 47 AND SAYS SHE FEELS BETTER THAN EVER
With her golden locks, flawless skin, and toned physique, Gina Stewart could fit in among the most glamorous of fashion models.
But this blonde beauty is 47 years old and a grandma-of-one, who loves nothing more than spending quality time with her four-year-old daughter at her Gold Coast home.
And despite being a single mum to her children James, 27, Casey, 25, Cody, 22, and Summer, four – while also being a nana to her son James’ 10-month-old baby girl – Gina doesn’t have a single grey hair or stretch mark.
The woman dubbed ‘the world’s hottest grandma’ has even knocked out scores of young women, after reaching the semi-finals for the coveted crown of Miss Maxim Australia.
What’s her secret? A more natural approach.
‘I’ve never drunk coffee my entire life,’ Gina tells New Idea. ‘My mother always told me it was bad for you, and it was probably the only advice I’ve ever taken from her.
‘I can’t remember the last time I had a drink. I try and stay away from all kinds of alcohol, and I don’t smoke.
‘I also try and have at least two or three litres of alkaline water a day, but I avoid tap water.
‘I only eat organic fruits and vegetables, and I stay away from all packaged and processed food.’
With hardly a wrinkle in sight, Gina radiates an aura of health, beauty and eternal youth – but it hasn’t always been that way.
After a traumatic incident two decades ago, Gina sought help from a psychiatrist so she could deal with her emotions.
But after being dependent on a potent ‘cocktail’ of antidepression and anti-anxiety drugs for 16 years, Gina says she
eventually became ‘fed up’ with the amount of chemicals in her body. During this difficult time, Gina admits she had breast implants and she’s also tried Botox and fillers just once.
But after realising the cosmetic procedures were making her ‘feel sick’, two years ago she made the ‘life-changing’ decision to give up all pharmaceuticals. Now the only supplement Gina takes daily is Moringa extract, which she says was recommended by her naturopath. She plans to have her implants removed too. ‘When I was on all those different medications, I looked absolutely terrible,’ recalls Gina. ‘My face was all distorted, my eyes looked strange, my skin was awful, and I was constantly bloated. ‘I also felt quite numb, tired, and down a lot of the time. Now I feel energetic, happy and alive, and I look so much better now than I did 20 years ago.’ While she recognises it’s impossible to avoid ‘all’ chemicals, she’s learning to eliminate them as much as possible. The mum even stays away from all forms of plastic – refusing to drink out of plastic bottles or eat out of plastic containers. ‘It can be easy to look after yourself as naturally as possible by eating plant-based foods that are inexpensive,’ she explains. ‘Being as natural as I can, inside and out, is what I believe has kept me looking so young.’ Less is more when it comes to skincare, Gina believes. ‘I did a major overhaul of all my skincare products two years ago,’ she reveals. ‘I was using all these expensive products that promised to make me look amazing.
‘But it wasn’t making any difference, so I decided to try the natural route and it’s been so much better for my skin and my pocket.’
Now Gina says her ‘secret weapon’ is using 100 per cent organic rosehip oil on her face as a moisturiser – and she smothers coconut oil on her body and hair.
‘It’s made a huge difference, and people always tell me that my skin is fresh and glowing,’ she says, smiling.
She also uses all-natural toothpaste and deodorant.
So what does the glam gran eat to stay in shape? She tells New Idea it’s down to a penchant for hormone-free white meat. ‘I eat eggs and avocados every day, as they’re so healthy. But I keep away from sugar as much as possible, as well as bread, pasta and potatoes,’ she adds. ‘I work out at the gym for 10 to 20 minutes, four times a week, just doing some weights and light cardio.’
But it isn’t all about restricting herself. ‘Chocolate is my weakness, so I don’t deny myself of this,’ she says, adding: ‘I will let myself pig out once a month, especially on carbs. On special occasions, I’ll have a glass of red wine too.
‘Curves are sexy,’ she concludes.