Norma Kamali says this is her secret to looking and feeling good at 74

New York based fashion designer, Norma Kamali, is not only incredibly talented in the wardrobe department but also within the wellness space. In fact, she even opened one of the very first wellness cafes in the USA, and recently, she revealed how she looks (and feels) so damn good at age 74.
Talking to the goop Beauty Closet podcast, Norma says she attributes her youthful apperance to leading a clean lifestyle.
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Referring to alcohol as the ‘anti-pretty drug’, Norma leads an alcohol-free, clean lifestyle where she also consumes a diet free from gluten and dairy.
However, there is one particular ingredient that's just as hallowed to Norma, as Windex is to Papou in My Big Fat Greek Wedding. And that is: olive oil.
“I know everything about olive oil. It is the safest, best fat I can think of. I consume it every day. It can clean your liver. If you drink too much, olive oil. If you need to go to the bathroom, olive oil," said Norma, noting that the benefits can also extend to your sex life. And that's not all...
Image credit: @normakamali
Olive oil benefits for HAIR
When it comes to your hair, olive oil boasts an impressive list of mane-loving vitamins including A and E as well as omega-3 fatty acids.
Applying olive oil directly to your strands will moisturise and then help to seal in that moisture.
It will also encourage hair growth by removing any sebum build-up and protecting the hair’s keratin.
bh recommends: Palmer’s Olive Oil Dry Oil Mist
Olive oil benefits for SKIN
Olive oil protects against premature aging, irritation and redness by protecting against environmental damage and inflammation. It is also responsible for moisturising skin by reducing water loss.
For those who don’t have an oily skin type, olive oil works as an effective makeup remover, while also conditioning eyelashes at the same time.
bh recommends: Botáni Olive Skin Serum, Palmer's Olive Oil Formula Body Lotion
Olive oil benefits for HEALTH
A diet rich in olive oil, will result in anti-inflammatory benefits on the inside, which contribute to a healthier heart, helps prevent strokes and even assists with constipation. As Norma boasts, “it has so many uses, from supporting your liver to the possibility that a tablespoon a day may help keep you regular.”
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I wouldn't mind putting olive oil in my hair but drinking it no way!
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She is certainly defying her age. Looks younger. I don't use enough olive oil in my diet.
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My mom used to put Olive Oil on my scalp when I was a kid..
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Your Mum was clever. Lucky for you
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She looks great, but oil drinking is not my thing
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Norma looks fabulous! Great tips. I use olive oil everyday too. Natures original superfood.
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Wow! She looks fantastic.
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Norma looks amazing for 74!
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That's great advice - on the hair it goes!
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I love olive oil! I use it for everything
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I love olive oil! Its way too thick for my skin to apply topically but I love it in cooking over any other oil. I've always wanted to try the Mediterranean diet- where a glass of red per day is allowed!
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She drinks it? Yuck. I use it in cooking but not drinking a glass.
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Yeah I wouldn't take it that far!
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Great article to read and pond; organic olive oil would be the best for skin use
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I love olives , yumm.
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I use olive oil for cooking and on my face every morning! My Mum who is 54 and looks 34, swears by it.
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Wow. You might have good genetics there too.
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I use olive oil for cooking, but I couldn’t drink it. I don’t like olives either.
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I have a major fat allergy do no oils for me. I do like olives though.
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Olive oil is so versatile. I use olive oil regularly on my skin as a moisturiser
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Wow olives I did not knoe
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She’s certainly looking good for her age! I use olive oil when cooking and in salad dressings.
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