A dermatologist has revealed why Jennifer Lopez appears to look decades younger than she actually is.
Posting a video on her YouTube channel, Dr. Dray spilled what she believes are secrets to the singer-actress' fountain of youth, indicating in the description that she would be addressing whether the superstar's perfect skin is a result of botox, fillers, or anti-aging skincare.
According to Dray, Lopez, 53, had previously copped flak after claiming she "never had any botox, fillers or any cosmetic procedures."
"There are many other factors that go into skin aging," Dray said. "I think people are under the impression that getting botox, fillers, and having cosmetic procedures is really why these people look so good. And it’s more than that."
The skincare expert explained that there are numerous things we are exposed to over the course of our lives that contribute to the wrinkling of our skin.
Check out Dr. Dray's video below:This includes exposure to UV rays from the sun - and this is something that Lopez, according to Dray, has sought to protect herself from since she was young.
"The main factor is UV rays from the sun, and J-Lo is pretty vocal about the fact that since the age of 22, she has been really diligent with sunscreen," Dray said.
Dray went on to add that our diet "plays a major role" when it comes to ageing. Though admittedly, the dermatologist doesn't know what J.Lo's diet is.
She said: "But if we found out what her diet is I don't think people should follow it to a T. Everyone's nutritional needs are unique to them and it's not necessarily helpful to follow a celebrities diet, because they are going to have different nutritional needs.
"However, we know things that are good for the health of our skin include healthy fats, getting enough protein, vitamins and minerals, and vitamin C for building good healthy collagen."
Dray added: "If you have a balanced diet you are going to get the nutritive requirements but if you survive on sugary processed foods that is not going to set you up for healthy skin. No amount of botox or fillers is going to change that."
Of course, exercise is another important component of a healthy lifestyle - and thus youthful-looking skin.
Lopez is known for her painstaking workout routines and "non-stop" dancing, with Dray commenting that exercise keeps skin looking fresh and healthy as it improves circulation and reduces inflammation in the body.
"Another reason that she looks so good I am willing to put money on is that she is very active," she said. "She exercises. She has said this in interviews. Have you ever been to one of her concerts? She dances a lot."
Unfortunately, when it comes to aging, there are some factors that are totally our of our control - this includes our genetics. While Lopez clearly puts a lot of effort into her body and overall appearance, she may also just be genetically blessed.
"Genetics definitely play a role in how quickly your skin and total body will age," Dray said, adding: "Things in our environment that contribute to ageing of the skin do so largely by generating free radicals that damage proteins and lipids in our skin and the DNA in our skin cells.
"We have different enzymes in our skin that help combat those free radicals. Some people's genes make it so that their enzymes are better perhaps."
