My Decade-Long Secret to Glowing Skin: This YouTube Massage!

We all have our little beauty secrets, right? Some people swear by the latest serums, others are all about trendy treatments. Me? I'm a creature of habit, and when I find something that works, I stick with it.

I've found a gem, a simple, yet incredibly effective lymphatic drainage massage that I discovered on YouTube about 10 years ago. Yes, I know, recommending something "old" might seem strange, but this proves that I prefer things that stand the test of time and work.

I'm 36 now, and while I'm not against the idea of Botox or other treatments in the future ("never say never," right?), I truly believe that this massage has played a huge role in keeping my skin looking youthful and healthy.

I had a funny little experience that really highlighted this. I started a new job a while ago, and a colleague, who's only 26, was admiring my skin during our lunch. She actually stopped eating to ask if I used Botox.

I laughed and showed her I could move my forehead muscles perfectly normally. Her next question was, "Then how do you not have prominent lines?" My answer? This youtube massage.

I found it on the The Better Us channel, in a video titled Slimmer Glowing Face [Lymphatic Drainage Massage]. I've been doing it religiously ever since. I rarely skip a night, making it part of my routine after my evening bath, and sometimes I even do it in the morning after a shower.

I don't use oil because it feels too heavy for my skin. Instead, I use aloe vera or just a generous amount of toner to provide some slip.

Here is the video: