Norma Kamali's Secret To Looking So 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.

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.”

Main image credit: @mariakragmann

Do you have a diet rich in olive oil? Will you start incorporating it into your routine?

34 Member Comments

BeautySwan88 30 Nov 2020 6:35 PM

My mom used to put Olive Oil on my scalp when I was a kid..

Log in or register to commentReply to comment
Likes 0

skincare junkie 29 Oct 2020 11:49 PM

She looks great, but oil drinking is not my thing

Jodie730 26 Oct 2020 9:01 PM

Norma looks fabulous! Great tips. I use olive oil everyday too. Natures original superfood.

M. 16 Oct 2020 11:33 PM

Wow! She looks fantastic.

Miramarmari 1 Oct 2020 9:56 AM

Norma looks amazing for 74!

maggieball 9 Sep 2020 4:01 PM

That's great advice - on the hair it goes!

Miss19 7 Sep 2020 10:18 PM

I love olive oil! I use it for everything

Lala's Land 21 Aug 2020 10:05 PM

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!

perthchick 30 Jul 2020 3:11 PM

She drinks it? Yuck. I use it in cooking but not drinking a glass.

Log in or register to commentReply to comment
Likes 1

Miss19 7 Sep 2020 10:20 PM

Yeah I wouldn't take it that far!

Susmat 29 Jul 2020 2:58 PM

Great article to read and pond; organic olive oil would be the best for skin use

RalucaP 24 Jul 2020 8:02 PM

I love olives , yumm.

Lawliet 24 Jul 2020 1:13 PM

I use olive oil for cooking and on my face every morning! My Mum who is 54 and looks 34, swears by it.

Rose_P 24 Jul 2020 8:42 AM

I use olive oil for cooking, but I couldn’t drink it. I don’t like olives either.

Chrystalage 23 Jul 2020 9:29 PM

I have a major fat allergy do no oils for me. I do like olives though.

Bartsky 23 Jul 2020 8:43 PM

Olive oil is so versatile. I use olive oil regularly on my skin as a moisturiser

Tee631 23 Jul 2020 7:47 PM

Wow olives I did not knoe

Chicklet 23 Jul 2020 7:19 PM

She’s certainly looking good for her age! I use olive oil when cooking and in salad dressings.

Hayley644 23 Jul 2020 5:24 PM

Not something I use in my diet.

Gilded 23 Jul 2020 4:39 PM

I love having olives on my pizza and in my salad, etc but not really into drinking olive oil. Cooking with it or in salads in fine.

cityglenda 23 Jul 2020 10:02 PM

Ditto.

Margi59 23 Jul 2020 1:47 PM

Use Olive Oil everyday and eat well never considered using Olive Oil on my hair or as a body oil will definitely consider getting a bottle of Organic Olive Oil and try this for myself.

lindylou 23 Jul 2020 11:09 AM

I use olive oil in the kitchen but haven't used it elsewhere, maybe I should try it on my hair and skin - but only a little bit to start with. I definitely can't imagine putting a spoonful of oil in my mouth.

jupiter 23 Jul 2020 10:29 AM

I do include olive oil in my cooking and use it often in salad dressings.

I know that quite a few good cleansing oils have olive oil as an ingredient. It can be mildly comedogenic for some people though.

clearcrystalwater 23 Jul 2020 10:29 AM

I'm married to an Italian - need I say more?! ; )

Pages

You need to log in or become a member to post a comment.