Salma Hayek, the actor and producer, is sharing insights into her approach to aging and maintaining her appearance. At 58 years old, Hayek discussed her philosophy on beauty and revealed specific treatments and products she uses.
Hayek recently became the first global ambassador for Ultherapy, a noninvasive procedure that uses ultrasound energy. She stated that she felt insecure about her neck area before trying the treatment. After experiencing results, she decided to partner with Merz Aesthetics, the company behind the technology.
She recounted dining with Victoria Beckham, who noticed a difference and commented on it. Hayek described the treatment as providing a natural-looking lift and praised its single-session requirement and lack of downtime. She views it as part of the future of beauty.
Despite incorporating professional treatments, Hayek maintains a simple, conservative approach to daily skin care. She avoids harsh methods like peels or microdermabrasion. Her routine includes never cleansing her face in the morning, opting instead for rosewater.
An unwavering rule for Hayek is cleansing her skin thoroughly at night, a habit taught by her grandmother. She emphasized that no matter how tired she is, she completes this step before going to sleep.
Beyond treatments and cleansing habits, Hayek relies on a variety of products. She uses Forest Essentials body oil and night cream. Augustinus Bader's The Rich Cream is also part of her moisturizing rotation, depending on her skin's needs. For undereye care, she finds Patchology gels effective and affordable, a view echoed by the Good Housekeeping Institute, which rated them among the best value eye patches.
Wellness practices support her physical appearance. She makes an anti-inflammatory drink with ingredients like Simply Organic Ground Turmeric Root. For travel, especially on planes, she uses Vicks VapoRub for breathing and puts Ancient Minerals Magnesium Oil Spray on her feet for better sleep. She also carries a magnesium and calcium supplement drink mix, mentioning Natural Vitality as a brand. Experts note Magnesium for sleep can be beneficial.
Hayek also practices meditation, improvising her sessions daily, often incorporating music and dancing. She travels with a speaker, though she did not name a specific brand, the Bose SoundLink Flex is a best overall bluetooth speaker according to Good Housekeeping testing. Another travel item is Palo Santo sticks, which she brings to hotels. For covering graying hair between coloring, she uses mascara.
She embraces the concept of aging well by combining self-care, treatments, and products. "Years on screen have taught me to embrace my journey and seek treatments that enhance my natural beauty," Hayek tells us.
