THIS IS 51 WHAT LOOKS LIKE

BEAUTY entrepreneur Gillian Robson lives with her husband, Shaun, and son Andre, 18.

BIG BOUNCY HAIR

I’VE always had long hair. It’s part of my identity. There’s a lot of it, but it’s fine. So I use TIGI Bed Head Superstar Queen for a Day Volume Spray (€9.30,

feelunique.com) to add body. I prefer a spray, as it’s more direct and won’t weigh down the hair like a mousse, which can look greasy after a while.

MIRACLE MASSAGE

I HAD a skiing accident in my 20s, which damaged my back. However, I tried a full body massage at a local clinic and it worked wonders. I’ve been going monthly ever since for 15 years. Afterwards, I feel amazing. It’s my favourite form of ‘me time’. Plus it improves posture.

DAILY GLOW DROPS

TWICE a week, I use NeoStrata Tri Therapy Lifting Serum (€66,

It’s quite expensive but has made a real difference. In only two weeks, my skin felt noticeably tighter and plumper. Its ingredients include hyaluronic acid and amino acids, which hydrate and improve skin tone. It gives a lovely glow under my make-up. ie). neostrata.

FIVE-MINUTE EXERCISE

EVERY weekend, I go horse riding: the fresh air is good for my mind. It also helps to tone my core and legs. But I stay fit by doing a little exercise every day. I wear my fitness gear to work, so I can go running or cycling at lunch. I also do five-minute bursts of sit-ups and mini knee and arm stretches at my desk. I try not to sit down all day.

MIDLIFE CAREER CHANGE

IN 2013, I was diagnosed with skin cancer. It was a dark time: I had to have two operations and give up my job running a salon. However, I wanted to turn a negative into a positive. I used to spend so much time in the sun, tanning, when I was young. So I decided to set up Tancream — it’s one of the first moisturisers with SPF and gradual self-tan. I use it daily. It’s my second act and has given me a new lease of life. When I turned 50, people said I must be mortified, but I feel lucky. It’s an achievement that should be celebrated!