Tana Ramsay has opened up about a lasting consequence of her past love for sunbathing, issuing a stark warning about skin damage. The 51-year-old mother-of-five revealed she now suffers from melasma, a pigmentation condition, which she attributes to years of 'baking' in the sun with her famous chef husband, Gordon Ramsay, 59.
A Lifelong Regret and a New Routine
Speaking to The Times alongside her 24-year-old daughter Tilly about beauty regimes, Tana admitted she now fervently warns her own children about the perils of UV exposure. Her own experience serves as a cautionary tale. 'Gordon and I used to bake. Now I have melasma,' she stated, recalling the moment a pharmacist asked about the 'stains' on her face.
Melasma, defined by the British Skin Foundation as a condition causing brown or greyish patches, usually on the face, has prompted a complete overhaul in Tana's approach to sun protection. She is now a devout user of high-factor sunscreen, admitting she never leaves the house without her £82 SPF50 product. She has also swapped sunbathing for healthier fake tanning options.
Beauty Favourites and Friendship Boundaries
When it comes to her current beauty must-haves, Tana revealed a favourite is the often sold-out Foundation Drops by her best friend, Victoria Beckham, which retail for £104. However, she insisted on playing fair, even with her close pal. 'I don't like doing that. You just wait until it's in stock and buy it properly,' she said, when asked if she uses her connection to fast-track purchases.
Her core advice to daughter Tilly is simple but emphatic: stay out of the sun. Tana's current skincare staple is The Dayscript, a multi-tasking formula that combines steps like primer and SPF, underscoring her new, no-chances approach to skin health.
Family Spotlight Beyond Skincare
The Ramsay family has remained in the public eye recently due to the high-profile wedding of Tana and Gordon's daughter, Holly, to Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty in November. The event was overshadowed by a family dispute that saw Adam's mother, Caroline, disinvited. Despite the controversy, Holly later shared how special it was to have her mother, Tana, read a bible verse at the ceremony.
Gordon Ramsay also publicly celebrated the union, commenting 'Beautiful ❤️ love you both Dad' on a social media post from the newlyweds, a gesture that sparked mixed reactions from followers. Tana, married to Gordon since 1996, continues to balance her family life with advocating for the skin health lessons she learned the hard way.
