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    Gwyneth Paltrow's punishing skincare routine

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    She may look a lot younger than her 41 years, but Gwyneth Paltrow’s youthful glow doesn’t come easy.

    While the actress is known for her all-natural lifestyle, she takes a less holistic approach to her beauty routine, admitting her flawless complexion is the result of extreme facials that simulate being slapped.

    She describes the painful Thermage laser treatment as feeling like being “smacked with a rubber band that has an electric shock in it.” But it’s all good – “it works”.

    Also known as the ‘face ironing treatment’, the punishing facial helps to tighten and smooth the top layer of skin by boosting collagen levels in the lower layers.

    I don’t know about you guys, but if that’s what’s required to score a complexion like Gwyneth’s, I’ll pass.

    When it comes to beauty, are you a devotee of “no pain, no gain”? Do you have any less extreme tips for getting youthful-looking skin?

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    97 Member Comments

    skincare junkie 6 Nov 2018 12:37 AM

    I'll be very happy to pass on anything that inflicts pain and suffering.

    Goddess..... 5 Nov 2018 12:07 AM

    I'll pass on this, sure you can have a beautiful complexion but you can do all of that without pain also now that I'll have :)

    Luxe Beauty Lover 17 Apr 2018 6:38 PM

    Gwynn has always been at the forefront of unusual or alternative treatments... remember cupping?? She looks fabulous though so her routine obviously works!

    blackkittykat 14 Jun 2017 8:06 PM

    I'm kind of interested to know what else this treatment entails, it sounds strange and painful! I like my facials to be relaxing, thank you.

    Shop A Everyday 5 Apr 2017 1:26 AM

    I am a coward when it comes to pain

    brooklynsmith 12 Jan 2017 8:47 PM

    id have to pass

    brooklynsmith 12 Jan 2017 8:46 PM

    beauty shouldn't be that painful

    Pixie96 10 Jul 2016 2:19 PM

    Pass.

    Shop A Everyday 4 Mar 2016 8:41 PM

    Better than surgery I suppose

    survivor2012 15 Jul 2015 10:14 PM

    Drink plenty of water, eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, get plenty of rest and exercise.

    Chicklet 19 Jun 2015 10:42 PM

    I think she does look around 40 - a good 40, but not amazingly younger than her years. I'd be curious about the price of the treatment.

    Sandmal 22 Apr 2015 1:39 AM

    I'll pass too. Sounds too extreme and is it really worth it.

    moncheri 20 Apr 2015 3:27 PM

    Thermage is really expensive! about $3K. It's always good to read reviews on various cosmetic procedure websites before going ahead with something like that. That said I'm her age and her facial contours look a lot better than mine. I've had IPL facials and the pain is similar (feels like someone is wacking a rubber band against your face) but the procedure is nowhere near as risky. Unfortunately the results were unimpressive and I wouldn't do it again. I've achieved better results with daily facial exercises.

    aleksandra 17 Apr 2015 3:54 AM

    Wow, the lengths celebrities will go to to defy ageing!

    Yohanna 14 Mar 2015 9:48 AM

    My tip is whole food plant based diet, mostly raw fruit based. It does miracles to me, nearing 40, looking like mid 20s!

    Lisa M Cotter 12 Jan 2015 8:46 AM

    I honestly think she looks her age , so not sure if all that pain is worth it !

    TheDevineOne 12 Jan 2015 8:36 AM

    She looks amazing! I'd try that treatment!

    shelia129 12 Jan 2015 12:45 AM

    this is great

    Sydneyswans910 11 Jan 2015 3:05 AM

    I believe in going as natural and gentle as possible with your skin, so no thanks!

    Jlgaddes 10 Jan 2015 9:31 PM

    sorry, think I will pass also :)

    lee520 7 Jan 2015 12:50 PM

    I wonder what the long term effects are......

    Gilded 7 Jan 2015 12:10 AM

    She looks her age...so I'm not sure if its all worth it.

    Miss_Lee 4 Jan 2015 9:40 AM

    I think I'll pass on that one thanks!

    Coconut Jayne 4 Jan 2015 12:16 AM

    Ageing can be just as beautiful as youth, why go through all that pain? It's really not worth it in my opinion!

    Margaret759 2 Jan 2015 6:08 AM

    To be honest, the pic that goes along with this article looks like a woman about 37+. Attractive yes, but not that much younger. Stick to a good face cream I say, it's probably cheaper and feels better than laser.

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