WE’RE all looking for ways to slow down the ageing process, and while there are lots of products that promise this, they tend to be pricey.
Thankfully, there seems to be a cheap moisturiser even the stars swear by, including Dame Joanna Lumley.
Joanna Lumley says she swears by the cream and has for decadesCredit: Getty
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Plenty of reviewers praised the cheap cream for keeping wrinkles at bayCredit: Astral
The 77-year-old recently revealed the secret beauty product she has been using for decades to keep her skin silky soft and wrinkle-free.
“I’ve been using Astral for 40 years as a moisturiser, cleanser and hand cream. It comes in a little blue pot, cheap as chips – adore,” she told The Times.
“It has never been tested on animals, and is about the only thing I’ve never developed an allergy to.”
Her holy grail skincare product is known as an “old school” moisturiser, it has been praised since its launch in 1953.
But of course, the best part is that a tub of the Astral Face and Body Intensive Moisturiser is a bargain price at £4 for 200ml of product and can be purchased on Amazon or in Sainsbury’s stores.
Astral bosses say: “Our nourishing and intensive moisturiser softens and protects your skin, leaving it feeling smooth and soft to touch.
“Its versatile and multi-purpose formula is ideal for all skin types and can even be used to remove your make-up or prep your skin for tanning purposes.
I have used Astral for 55 years and I would not use anything else
Amazon Reviewer
“Lanolin helps to lock in your skin’s moisture, creating a protective barrier. Glycerine hydrates the skin to leave your skin looking smooth and soft.”
The product can be used on the face or body, day or night, and can be used as a primer for make-up.
And it seems it’s not just the Absolutely Fabulous star who raves about the product.
It currently has over 4,000 reviews on Amazon with an average rating of 4.7 stars.
Happy shoppers were quick to share their thoughts in the reviews.
One person wrote: “This is really good moisturiser. Bargain too! Will 100% buy again. Love it! Many thanks.”
Another commented: “I have used Astral cream twice a day for fifty years and have no intention of stopping.”
Meanwhile a fourth said: “Good moisturiser that nourishes dry skin and good for those with itchy skin. Highly recommend.”
“I have used Astral for 55 years and I would not use anything else,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “I use this product as face cream. It is excellent.”
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Dermatologist-approved anti-aging tips
Dermatologist Dr. Brendan Camp shared his dermatologist-approved tips with The U.S. Sun.
- Stop using tanning beds.
- Don’t use sunscreen to contour your face.
- Wear driving gloves to protect your hands from the sun. He likes Coolibar Gannett UV Gloves UPF 50+, $15.99 to $39.
- Exercise, stick to a healthy diet, and get enough sleep.
- Don’t drink excessively or smoke.