FYI: This Is Why J.Lo's Skin Is So Damn Glowy at 50

Disclaimer: I have a major soft spot for Jennifer Lopez. In fact, 13-year-old me was a serious fangirl, and I bet any teenager who lived through 2002 was also one. With Maid in Manhattan, "Jenny from the Block," and Glow by J.Lo eau de toilette all launching that year, she firmly cemented herself as a box-office hit, R&B star, and beauty guru in a mere 12 months—and I was hooked. Since then, I've continued to admire Lopez's career from a distance, but it was only when faced with her up close when I went to watch Hustlers at the cinema this week that I realized how damn amazing she looks. And since she has two decades on me, I was keen to find out exactly how J.Lo is still stepping out with that trademark glow at 50 years old. 

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Lopez is notoriously tight-lipped about the ways she keeps her skin looking so incredible, but with a bit of beauty-editor detective work (and a little help from the internet), I've managed to uncover a few key beauty tips that J.Lo swears by for achieving that radiant glow. Keep scrolling for five reasons Jennifer Lopez's skin looks so incredible at 50.

1. Regular Exfoliation

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In an interview with People, Lopez spilled the beans on how she gets her skin looking so radiant, and it's down to chemical exfoliation. Her product of choice? "Glycolic acid to get that healthy glow and clear skin," J.Lo revealed.

2. Sun Protection

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Much like every dermatologist ever, Lopez confirms that protecting her skin from the sun is one of the key factors behind her youthful glow. "I don't wear a lot of makeup when not working and am a firm believer in SPF," she told InStyle. "I try not to stay out in the sun too long."

3. Sleeping Beauty

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A woman after my own heart, J.Lo swears by a solid eight hours of sleep each night for maintaining her natural radiance. "The number one tip is to always get enough sleep," Lopez told InStyle. "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."

4. Cleansing Is Key

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Lopez is a big advocate of working out for keeping both her body and mind healthy, but she's religious about cleansing post-exercise to keep her complexion looking fresh: "I always, always wash my face after a workout," Lopez told Hello. "That helps keep my pores clean and my skin feeling healthy."

5. Self-Acceptance and Moisturizer

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When asked what beauty advice she would give her teenage self, Lopez's charming reply was, "Love yourself. Stop spending so much time worrying about what others think. Because when you love yourself and you're happy it is reflected in your whole body—and that's what makes you truly beautiful." Her last tip? "Use a good moisturizer."

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This post originally appeared on Who What Wear UK

Mica Ricketts