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THIS IS 50 WHAT LOOKS LIKE

- Interview: FLORENCE SCORDOULIS

LoRena ÖbeRg lives in Surrey with her husband, Stefan. They have two children, William, 13, and Isabella, 16. Lorena runs a skin clinic (lorenaober­g.co.uk).

MY ANTI-AGEING SECRET

AT THE age of 42, I started going through the menopause. It was a really difficult time — until I started taking bio-identical hormones (£150 per month). They come in a bespoke cream form, which you apply daily. It’s made such a difference to my energy, libido and skin elasticity. I feel like I’m ageing backwards!

PERMANENTL­Y MADE-UP

I DON’T wear much make-up because I have sensitive skin. Instead, I get my eyebrows, eyeliner and lips tattooed on, to avoid allergic reactions. It’s expensive, costing £400 each ( mw-aesthetics.co.uk), but lasts a year and adds definition. Plus, it speeds up my morning routine: I can be ready in 15 minutes, as I only need concealer.

DON’T NEGLECT YOUR HANDS

OUR hands can be a real giveaway of age. Every three weeks, I get a bright orange manicure to set off my tan. I have mesotherap­y every 18 months, too: anti-ageing ingredient­s — which you’d usually find in a cream — are injected to improve skin quality. I then have laser treatments every three to six months to blitz age spots (both from £250).

KEEP LONG HAIR IN SHAPE

I’VE never understood the pressure women face to cut their hair short in mid-life. My long hair is part of my identity: I wouldn’t feel ‘me’ without it. It grows very fast, however, so the downside is that my dye grows out quickly, too. I top up my colour every three weeks and get a trim every six.

CARRY ON CLUBBING

MY GOAL isn’t to look 20, but to be the best I can be at 50. We’re lucky to have access to many more cosmetic treatments than our mothers did, but it’s ultimately our attitude that keeps us young. I’ve always loved dancing and meeting new people — so why stop partying now? I still go out clubbing every few weeks with my friends.

Do you look good for your age? Reveal your secrets to: inspire@dailymail.co.uk

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