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How does Martha Stewart look so young? The 84-year-old icon’s beauty secrets and her new skincare brand

STORYSumnima Kandangwa
Martha Stewart in the American Eagle holiday campaign. At 84, she looks as young as ever. Photo: @americaneagle/Instagram
Martha Stewart in the American Eagle holiday campaign. At 84, she looks as young as ever. Photo: @americaneagle/Instagram
Martha Stewart

Stewart never stops – after the release of Netflix’s Martha last year, she’s launched Elm Biosciences and stars in American Eagle’s holiday ad

From working on cookbooks and TV shows to starring in American Eagle’s Give Great Jeans holiday campaign, Martha Stewart remains America’s beloved homemaker and mogul.

“This holiday season, we’re settling for nothing less than a perfect fit,” Stewart says before expertly wrapping a gift in denim, in an Instagram video shared by the brand at the end of November.

Martha Stewart in the American Eagle holiday gift campaign. Photo: @americaneagle/Instagram
Martha Stewart in the American Eagle holiday gift campaign. Photo: @americaneagle/Instagram
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At 84, she continues to glow with a radiant complexion that defies age. Her secret? A simple skincare routine, plenty of sleep and decades of daily discipline. Here’s an in-depth look at her beauty secrets.

Don’t slack off on beauty sleep

Martha Stewart with a Louis Vuitton bag. Photo: @marthastewart48/Instagram
Martha Stewart with a Louis Vuitton bag. Photo: @marthastewart48/Instagram

Actress Betty White once said, “Get at least eight hours of beauty sleep, nine if you’re ugly.” While White was probably half-joking, Stewart swears by adequate sleep and believes it’s “your best ally in rejuvenating your skin”, according to an article published on MarthaStewart.com. “Seven to eight uninterrupted hours are optimal.”

To prep for a good night’s rest, the star likes to start winding down an hour before bedtime by swapping out stress-inducing activities for knitting or reading a book. She also likes to start her day bright and early, often as early as 4am, leaving space for mindful rituals such as skincare masks, crossword puzzles and more.

A simple skincare routine

Martha Stewart with Chris Appleton and Nicole Daisy Toye. Photo: @marthastewart48/Instagram
Martha Stewart with Chris Appleton and Nicole Daisy Toye. Photo: @marthastewart48/Instagram
According to Stewart’s dermatologist Dhaval Bhanusali, the cookbook author’s day-to-day skincare routine is simple. She starts off with a morning sheet mask custom made for her needs, followed by Clé de Peau Beauté’s Eye Contour Supreme, Alastin’s HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 36 mixed with moisturiser, and a few spritzes of Mario Badescu’s Facial Spray throughout the day.
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