THIS IS WHAT 55 LOOKS LIKE

Sharon hilditch MBE is co-founder of crystal clear Skincare. She lives in liverpool with her husband Brian. She has two children, alan, 29, and Elle, 25; and a step-son, henry, 12, as well as two grandchildren, both aged one.

POSITIVE VISUALISATIONS

EVERY night, I visualise what I want from the next day, then come up with practical strategies to make it happen. The key to staying positive is to stop negative thoughts. I found it especially helpful when I fell ill with coronavirus last month. I never lost faith in my business. If you question yourself, you’ve lost half the battle.

LOCKDOWN LASHES

SINCE lockdown, my hair looks awful! I’ve also lost my monthly eyelash extensions. I tried magnetic false lashes and then RevitaLash Advance growth serum (£125, cultbeauty.

co.uk). I use it twice a day and my natural lashes look better than ever.

LIFE-CHANGING HRT

I HIT the menopause at 49. I had hot flushes, mood swings, was tired all the time and very forgetful. So I started bio-identical hormone replacement therapy: a daily cream costing £400 for a five-month supply, but it is worth it. Women often forget to invest in themselves.

THE HOUSEWORK-OUT

FIVE years ago, I was diagnosed with a thyroid problem, and I put on 2st, going up from a size 10 to 14. To get back in shape I went to Pilates classes twice a week, and also bought a resistance machine to use at home: it’s the best £299 I’ve ever spent. It’s toned all the wobbly bits. But the best workout I do is all the housework!

THE CHOPSTICK FACIAL

I’M REALLY vain, so the best part of my job is that I can find the best antiagers that work for me, too. I don’t do Botox, as I like to be able to move my face. If I have time, I have our Comfit treatment, where freezing oxygen and vitamins are blasted into the skin, to boost collagen production (£80). I also use our at-home Chopstick Facial kit (£180) every morning. It has two sonic wands, which you pass over your serum, to help it penetrate deeper, toning muscles and brightening skin. ncrystalclear.co.uk

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