“I’m 103 and don’t have wrinkles. Here are my daily skincare habits that keep me looking young.”

In our new series celebrating women behind some of the best beauty brands, from the big to the boutique, we speak to the 103-year-old pioneer founder of Elizabeth Grant Skincare, about her daily wellness habits and skincare routine

Words: Katy Sunnassee | Images: Elizabeth Grant

I’ve never believed in shocking my body or my skin. I’ve lived through enough change to know that extremes don’t really serve us. I don’t rush, and I don’t punish myself. I do the same small, good things every day: moving my body, staying active, getting fresh air, keeping a rhythm. It’s that consistency that’s carried me far more reliably than any dramatic effort ever could. Especially as you get older, rushing shows on the face faster than time itself. Stress tightens everything: your muscles, expression, even your sense of humour. Calm, steadiness and routine may not be fashionable, but they’re very flattering.

I’ve always protected my sleep. I don’t stay up late chasing things that can quite happily wait until morning. The bedroom, in my view, is not a conference room or a cinema. It’s for rest. Sleep is when the body restores itself and the skin quietly gets on with its work. No cream can compete with a good night’s sleep, and I’ve tested that theory thoroughly. That said, life happens. There are seasons when sleep is interrupted, sometimes for wonderful reasons – a lively household, a new chapter, or a particularly good partner! There’s a time and place for late nights – just don’t make them a lifestyle. Your skin will always tell the truth.

As women, we change. Our hormones shift, our skin changes, and our lives deepen. I’ve never believed this should be hidden or erased. This stage of life isn’t about turning back time. It’s about honuring everything that’s been lived. Hormonal changes can bring dryness and sensitivity, which is why I’ve always focused on comfort and replenishment rather than stripping the skin or fighting it. And, thankfully, today we’re finally allowed to talk about hormones without being told it’s “just stress”, “in our heads”, or that we should simply “have a cup of tea and carry on”. We can test them, support them, and actually respond to what our bodies are telling us. About time, really. I think it’s marvelous. When skin feels supported, it responds beautifully at any age.

Collagen and elastin naturally decline over time and our ability to heal slows –that’s simply part of being human. I’ve never wanted to look different from myself. I want my skin to feel strong, comfortable and cared for. Fine lines, freckles, texture – they all carry memory. They give the face warmth and character. A life well lived should show.

Give your skin what it needs, not what’s trending. Mature skin doesn’t need noise. It needs nourishment and care. I’ve always believed in restorative ingredients: peptides, ceramides, deep hydration, and our Supreme Essence of Torricelumn™ ingredient, because they support the skin rather than overwhelm it. Ageing isn’t something to fix – it’s something to tend to gently. My rule has always been simple: listen to your skin. Be kind to it. Give it what it truly needs, not what happens to be fashionable.

Elizabeth’s age-positive picks

Supreme Essence of Torricelumn™

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Vitamin C Gold C Dark Spot Corrector

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Collagen Re-Inforce 3D Advanced Face Lift Night Cream

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