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.

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."

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Jennifer Lopez is one of those celebrities that looks like she found the fountain of youth. You'd never guess it from her photos, but the singer, actress and mother is actually 48 years old. That is insane! The former Fly Girl looks more like 28, thanks to her flawless skin, youthful face and killer body (plus booty).

How does she do it? You might think it's just good genetics, or she's an immortal wood-elf like Galadriel. But it actually takes a lot of work and effort.  In interviews, J-Lo has revealed her age-defying secrets, and if you follow her tips, you can shave years off your face and body too.

Here are six ways Jennifer Lopez still manages to look like she's in her twenties.

1. Is it worth it? Let me work it

As you might guess from that six-pack, the first thing Jennifer does every morning is work out. I know, it's tempting to just lie in bed, hit the snooze, and say you'll go to the gym later. But we all know what happens later: You say, nah, I'll just go to the gym tomorrow. Make a workout part of your morning routine and don't skip it. (You'll start the day feeling better too.)

Like many celebrities, J-Lo has a personal trainer - actually, two personal trailers. If you can afford that, then go for it. But you don't need a trainer to exercise. Just remember to hydrate. "Drinking plenty of water, especially before a workout, can help you push harder and get more out of your exercise routine," says Jennifer.

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2. Go green

You don't look like Jenny From The Block eating chocolate chip cookies, bacon-wrapped hot dogs and raw sticks of butter. In an interview with US Weekly, she revealed her unprocessed diet: "We eat a lot of green vegetables, asparagus, Brussel sprouts, broccoli and kale. I love to cook, I cook a lot of stuff, I love cooking Puerto Rican food because that's what I grew up on." The only beef in Jennifer Lopez' life is with Mariah Carey.

She adds that if you get cravings, just stock up on protein. "Protein is my go-to whenever I start having cravings," says Jennifer. "It fills me up and keeps me full longer. It's a great muscle fuel."

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3. Save your skin

If you want healthy, glowing skin, then you've got to take care of it. Avoid the sun, just like J-Lo avoids Ben Affleck. Sure, you want to get that perfect tan, but extended exposure to UV rays causes premature aging, destroying collagen and elastic fibers. "I am a firm believer in SPF," said Jennifer. "I try not to stay out in the sun too long."

Also, it's important to cleanse your skin. Don't fall asleep in your make-up - even if you're totally wasted - and remember to wash your face after working out. "That helps keep my pores clean and my skin feeling healthy," says Jennifer. She also swears by two products: Dr Hauschka's Rose Day Cream (the moisturizer), and glycolic acid skincare, which exfoliates the skin by dissolving dead skin cells.

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4. Avoid the axis of evil

There are three things Jennifer doesn't touch: alcohol, coffee and cigarettes. While these vices are tempting, overindulging will age you quickly. (I think we all know a smoker who looks way older than they should.) "I don't drink, smoke, or have caffeine," says Jennifer. That really wrecks your skin as you get older." Did you know Betty White is only 30 years old? It's all that alcohol, coffee and cigarettes, man. She's a party animal.

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5. Get your beauty sleep

It feels like there aren't enough hours in the day, so it can be tempting to cut your sleeping time short. But don't do it. The more you doze, the better you'll feel, aand look. "Always get enough sleep," Jennifer told In Style. "I can’t stress this enough. "Ideally I would love to get nine or 10 hours of sleep, but either way, I always make sure I get at least eight." Although it's tempting to stay up all night binge-watching a TV show, try binge-watching your dreams.

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6. Don't hate, meditate

Everyone's busy, so it might seem like a waste of time to sit down and do nothing. But meditation has a lot of benefit. It reduces stress, improves concentration, increases happiness and some studies say it changes brain physiology to slow aging.

In 2015, Jennifer was feeling stressed out about her multiple careers, so she started meditating. Now she does it for 20 minutes every morning, and 20 minutes every night. So, give it a try. You probably spend more time than that reading Facebook or Reddit every day.

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Well, there you have it. If you listen to Jennifer's advice, you can get a better body, better skin and a better state of mind. But don't get your hopes for a better booty. J-Lo's is one in a million.

Jennifer Lopez turned 50 last month. Now, I know what you're thinking. A lot of people turn 50, right? It's exciting, but it's not newsworthy. But what's incredible is that Jenny from the Block doesn't look a day over 30. I mean, have you seen her six pack?

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However, she's made it known that her incredible body isn't just the result of good genes. J-Lo works hard to achieve her toned muscles. Aside from exercising almost every day, she follows a strict diet.

Check out J-Lo working up a sweat in the gym:

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First and foremost, the singer and actor drinks water consistently, but especially after a workout. In an interview with HELLO!, she revealed one of her top health secrets: "First of all, hydrate. Drinking plenty of water, especially before a workout, can help you push harder and get more out of your exercise routine."

On top of that, Jennifer doesn't smoke, or drink alcohol and coffee. And she ensures to get eight hours sleep each night to boot.

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In regards to food, J-Lo's advice is exactly what you'd think it'd be. Stick to clean, healthy, non-processed foods that are filled with protein. Even when she's out for dinner, she'll opt for fish and vegetables or a salad. As for snacks, she told HELLO!: "I always carry fruit and veggies with me to give me something to snack on between meals."

And it's no secret that Jennifer loves to dance. She's convinced that's what keeps her so happy in life, so she never skips a workout, even if she's feeling tired or jet lagged. Jennifer continued to the publication;

"Dance has always been a huge part of my life and taking the time to move my body and do something that's so good for me is key to my happiness. And I really believe that when you take care of yourself and work to stay healthy, you're better able to take care of those you love. So working out is definitely a priority for me."

Jennifer Lopez even practices her dance moves with Alex Rodriguez:

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Outside of dancing, she does literally every other workout, from HIIT and kickboxing to light weights and circuit training. There's nothing that Jen can't do.

So, you heard it here first, if you want to still be fit at 50 years old, you better start eating right and hitting the gym. That's what Jennifer Lopez would say, anyway.

And if you haven't seen the trailer for J-Lo's upcoming stripper/heist movie, Hustlers, check it out below:

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Don't be fooled by the rock hard abs that she got, Jennifer Lopez is actually much older than she looks. The singer and actress will turn 50 this summer, but - unlike most people approaching the half-century milestone - she somehow doesn't look a day over 30.

Sure, you can argue that a lot of celebrities manage to look younger thanks to the help of a little cosmetic surgery and the riches to afford the best diet/exercise routine out there, but, even so, J-Lo looks impossibly youthful. Her figure, her skin, her hair - even her energy seems to be that of someone at least 20 years her junior.

Amazingly, though, she's been willing to share the secrets of her youthful looks - and they aren't that hard to attain.

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One of the most important things that Lopez does in order to stay healthy is to avoid processed foods. That means no bread, no chocolate, and definitely no sneaky trips to McDonald's. According to Hollywood Life, "She mixes [her meals] up but a typical day is salmon and a veggie-packed salad. She loves broccoli, peppers and zucchini with a drizzle of vinaigrette on top. She usually has a protein with quinoa for dinner."

She has admitted to snacking, though - but not on the types of things that us mere mortals normally turn to. Much like the rest of her meals, J-Lo's snacks are all natural, and she likes to stick to fruit and veggies between mealtimes.

The singer also said that she likes to keep her mealtimes fairly regular, and will eat with her two children at around 6.30pm every evening.

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It's not all about the grub, though!

As you may have guessed from her amazing bod', the 49-year-old star spends a lot of time at the gym. But what makes her workout stand out from the rest of ours? Well, according to her, the secret is variety.

Working with her (very pricey) personal trainers, Lopez pushes herself to do a mixture of cardio and weight training, usually in the mornings. "I don’t like doing it later; it’s harder to get there when I have my day going already," she said. "I work out three or four times a week."

Unlike a lot of mad celebrity routines, then, working out three times a week is actually pretty doable. And her sleep schedule is probably something we can all relate to as well.

"I love a good nine or 10 hours [sleeping], but I can never get that," she said. "So seven or eight is mandatory. [If I don’t get it] I just don’t feel right. I start feeling crazy, I get emotional and I feel tired all the time."

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But here's one of the main reasons she still has such a youthful glow: she takes extra special care of her skin in the sun. "I’m rarely in the sun, but if I am, I wear a lot of sunscreen," she said. "I’ve never been one to take a lot of sun, which is why my skin has maintained itself."

And she also abstains from three things that many of us probably indulge in on the regular: alcohol, coffee, and cigarettes. "That really wrecks your skin as you get older," she explained.

So, if you want a body like J-Lo's, there are just a few basic rules you have to follow: eat well, work out regularly, and consider the wellbeing of your skin in your daily routine. Of course, we can't guarantee that abiding by those regulations will give you her world-famous booty, but it's certainly better than nothing!

For someone who's about to turn 50 soon, there's no doubt that Jennifer Lopez looks absolutely incredible. Honestly, if you take a gander at some of the songstress' Instagram snaps, then you'd swear she was about 20 years younger.

And are her youthful good looks the work of cosmetics and fillers? Nope! They're all down to her hard graft, and the many hours she spends working out in the gym.

If you want an example of just how fit Lopez is, then all you need to take is take a look at her abs. The actress, singer and producer has been boasting an amazing six-pack lately, and she isn't too shy about showing it off either.

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In a picture posted on her official Instagram account, Lopez uploaded a steamy picture of herself wearing Niyama Sol leggings and a matching bikini bra while posing elegantly for the camera.

The picture was captioned: "Leo’s be like...#meow #LeoSeason #ItsMyParty @niyamasol kittykat leggings set" - in a reference to her own star sign Leo. It seems as though she's even more committed to her fitness game lately, as part of her preparation for her role as a pole dancer in the upcoming movie, Hustlers.

Check out this video of Jennifer Lopez's inspirational workout routine: 

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In a recent interview with Hello! magazine, J-Lo also stated that her powerful abs are down to a fat-free, low-sugar diet. "I'm a very social person and love spending time with my friends and family, so when we go out to eat I try to make healthy choices," she said.

She added: "Most restaurants offer healthy, low-calorie meals so I watch for things on the menu that fit my lifestyle. I'll have a salad or some fish with veggies. And I make sure I drink lots of water throughout the meal."

You go Jen! We think you look incredible!