Designer says DIY facial massage and night cream keep her youthful 

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This is what 51 looks like: Lingerie designer says DIY facial massage and investing in night cream keep her youthful

  • Jeanette Misseldine, 51, who lives in Hertfordshire, is co-founder of No. 1 Bra
  • Mother-of-two maintains ageless appearance by rubbing lines out of her face
  • She also applies Creme de la Mer’s La Mer Moisturiser each night

By Florence Scordoulis For The Daily Mail

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Jeanette Misseldine, a lingerie designer, lives in Hertfordshire with her husband, Dale, with whom she founded No. 1 Bra (no1bra.com). They have two children, Mia, 12, and Theo, seven. 

BUDGET LOCKDOWN LOCKS

In lockdown I began cutting my fringe at least once a week and now I’ll do it for evermore. I always felt unhappy with the way it was cut at the hairdresser’s. I also started covering my grey roots with Clairol Root Touch-Up Permanent Hair Dye (£5.99, boots.com). It lasts months and has saved me so much money.

DIY FACIAL MASSAGE

I’ve never had Botox or fillers, but I rub out my lines. I first tried it 20 years ago, when I’d forgotten my sunglasses on holiday and squinting left a big crease on my forehead. I rubbed at the wrinkle and it went down a lot. Now, I do it for five minutes every day. I’ve since realised this is similar to Chinese gua sha, which uses jade massage tools to improve circulation.

Jeanette Misseldine, 51, (pictured) who lives in Hertfordshire, says rubbing lines out of her face and applying cream each night helps to maintain her ageless appearance

INVEST IN NIGHT CREAM

Each night, I apply Creme de la Mer’s La Mer Moisturiser (£130, cremedelamer.co.uk). It is incredibly thick, so you don’t need to use a lot. My skin is so soft when I wake up that I don’t need a moisturiser in the day. Instead, I apply Simple Kind To Skin Purifying Cleansing Lotion (£3.80, boots.com), which I don’t rinse off.

OLDER MUM

I had my two children in my early 40s and running around with them keeps me younger. However, when I hit the menopause I was feeling more agitated and less patient, so I went on HRT. I got an oestrogen patch and progesterone tablet from my GP. I feel like myself again.

MENOPAUSE BRA

I’m a firm believer that the right bra can make you feel amazing. My No. 1 Bra brand uses a special under-wire that doesn’t dig in painfully. It has been a massive help since I began the menopause. My weight fluctuates so much during the day that I need a bra which will stretch comfortably.

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