Secrets Of Ageless Ageing: Therese Kerr

Posted: Thursday 6 January 2011 12:52pm

As Managing Director of Kora Skin Care, mum to one of the world’s hardest working supermodels (Miranda, who else?!) and new grandmother, Therese Kerr, 45, is one busy lady. She finds herself jetting interstate and around the globe frequently throughout the year, yet always manages to look fresh, glowing and younger than her years. Here, she reveals how she does it.  

What does your daily skin care routine comprise?

I have always been a big believer in the three simple beauty steps of cleanse, tone and moisturise. I drink lemon and water every morning as well. I believe lemon helps my digestive system, which ultimately reflects in the health of my skin. I use KORA’s Exfoliating Cream, RRP $54.95, Recovery Eye Gel Treatment, $54.95, and Rosehip Oil, $34.95 underneath my moisturiser each evening, and I regularly spritz with balancing Rosewater Mist, $39.95, throughout the day to keep my skin hydrated. I also use KORA Essential Body Wash, $34.95 and Organic Rich Body Lotion, $44.95 to keep the skin on my body hydrated and healthy. I have always tried to use healthy, certified organic products as well, as I believe that whatever we put on our skin soaks in. Click here to view the KORA range. I am so lucky that Miranda has now created a range of skin care that is in the process of being certified organic – it has been formulated to meet the requirements – all we need is the paperwork process to be finalised and KORA will be certified organic.

Have you ever had bad skin?

I have never had bad skin, until last year when I developed a severe form of rosacea, I believe as a result of being on antibiotics for an extended period of time. I now know how terrible it feels to have problematic skin and my heart goes out to anyone who has. I tried everything possible and spent thousands of dollars on skin care and tablets trying to get rid of it. I knew that because of Miranda’s upbringing, her love of organics and knowledge on chemicals in products that her products would be good, but I never realised just how good they were until they came out and I tried them on my rosacea. Within a very short period of time using the KORA Cream Cleanser, $44.95, Balancing Rosewater Mist, $39.95 and Soothing Day Care Cream, $59.95, my skin was back to normal. My rosacea had completely healed and to this day my skin is rosacea free.

Do you and Miranda share beauty secrets?

Yes all the time. Miranda has grown up in an organic household, so she knows I love to hear any natural beauty secrets she discovers.

You look far younger than your age, what is your secret to looking so good?

What a lovely thing to say! I would put my ability to staying looking young down to several things: great food, regular exercise, applying healthy skin care to my body and meditation – really connecting with my soul and being at peace with myself and life. I also eat a lot of antioxidant-rich foods, which protect me from free radical damage. We should also apply antioxidant rich products to our skin to further protect us. Our bodies naturally create free radicals, as does the environment we live in. I like to use the example of a rubber band. If it is left out in the air on a window sill, it will dry out and eventually break down. The curious thing is that we don’t actually see it happening; it just happens automatically. The same happens to our bodies and our skin in particular if we don’t protect them, hence we age.

What is your philosophy on ageing?

It is a natural part of life and I believe we all have the option of ageing gracefully. How we age, I believe, depends on how we treat our skin and take care of our bodies on a daily basis. If we look after our bodies our bodies will reward us with good health and longevity.

Would you ever consider cosmetic procedures or surgery?

Hopefully I won’t have to think about that for some time. Who knows though?

You travel so much nowadays. How do you stay looking great across all the time zones?

I am fortunate that I get to travel a lot to see Miranda and for business. I believe it is vitally important to stay hydrated at all times when travelling. I cleanse, tone and moisturise regularly on flights and I constantly use my KORA Balancing Rose Mist – it is refreshing, yet calming and so hydrating for the skin.

What is your exercise regime?

I practise yoga three times a week and love it – it is so grounding and enables me to connect body, mind and spirit. I also walk every morning for about an hour and find that it uplifts the spirit, gives me energy for the day and boosts the metabolism.

What diet do you follow?

I don’t like to diet. I used to get into the vicious circle of dieting but now I just eat healthy things and find the healthier you eat the more you want to eat healthily. I detox regularly and drink lemon and water every day to increase digestive juices. I also use a lot of lemon (sometimes vinegar) on my foods as it is said to decrease the GI (Glycaemic Index) of foods by about one third. I try to avoid eating too many carbs after midday and try also to live by Dr John D’Adamo’s Blood Type Diet. I am a Type O blood type, so basically I am supposed to eat meat, avoid legumes, wheat and dairy. I make my own granola and I love oat milk or almond milk and yoghurt. I take Inner Health Plus probiotic capsules.

What is the best beauty tip you’ve ever been given?

Beauty comes from within. A smile costs nothing but gives much and radiates beauty no matter who is wearing it.

And what is the one beauty tip you would like to share?

Accept yourself. Be present in every moment, be confident and treasure your own uniqueness.

by Shonagh Walker

Comments (0) Print Send to friend Share or bookmark this page