It’s true: celebrities really do age differently. But it’s got much less to do with great genes, or “magical” skincare, and much more to do with their seriously high-maintenance routines. From fancy facials to surgical transformations, we’re revealing some of the best-kept celebrity anti-aging secrets. Spoiler: some of them are easy to snag for yourself.

#1 Schedule routine facials

Beyond the basics — you know: cleanse, treat, moisturize — influencers, beauty bloggers and celebrities consider regular facials to be another skincare essential. These skin-pampering treatments (ideally performed monthly) have a host of benefits, including:

• Exfoliating dull, dead cells
• Extracting clogged pores
• Increasing blood flow
• Improving skin texture

Trendy facial technologies have become wildly popular in recent years, because they allow aestheticians to achieve more impressive results — at least temporarily. Celebrity favorites include:

• HydraFacial
• Oxygen facial
• LED blue/red therapy
• Microcurrent therapy

SLMD AHA/BHA Swipes act like an at-home mini peel to minimize the signs of aging.

#2 Try non-invasive “tweakments”

This is a catch-all category for anything that’s a step above a traditional facial, but shy of going under the knife. The idea is to start a tweakment regimen before signs of aging become dramatic. Common celebrity tweakments include:

• Chemical peels
• Laser and light therapy
• Injectables (Botox and filler)
• Radio frequency (RF) skin tightening
• Microneedling

Although these minimally-invasive options seem less intimidating than plastic surgery, they’re not without risks — and they often require multiple sessions, which can get pricey. Your dermatologist can help you decide which options might be right for you.

To achieve youthful-looking, dewy skin at home, try a nightly combo of SLMD Retinol Resurfacing Serum + Hyaluronic Acid Serum — available with sunscreen in the Plump, Prevent, Protect Essentials value set.

#3 Avoid sun exposure

There’s a certain advantage to evading the paparazzi with an oversized hat and shades: it also keeps away the sun's damaging rays. According to our founder Sandra Lee MD (aka Dr. Pimple Popper), almost all of what we call visible aging is actually sun damage.

This is one celebrity secret that’s super easy to emulate: apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day, and don a wide-brimmed hat and shades when spending time outdoors.

SLMD Dual Defender SPF 30 is a lightweight moisturizer and sunscreen in one. To address dark spots, choose Dark Spot Fix.

#4 Opt for plastic surgery

While certainly the most extra of the anti-aging options, plastic surgery is also typically the most permanent solution. No results last forever (after all, time marches on), but going under the knife creates a result that can dramatically turn back the clock.

With surgery, there’s more downtime in the short term — which is no problem for a celebrity on hiatus, let’s say. As for the hefty price tag, less maintenance in the long run can actually mean the costs are comparable to repeated tweakments over time. All surgery incurs risks, however, so if you’re considering a procedure, do your homework and consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon.