A 74-year-old chef has become an internet sensation after revealing that her youthful looks are down to a single fruit: watermelon. Chef Babette Davis appeared on TikTok channel @intrinsicsecrets, explaining that starting her day with watermelon on an empty stomach is the key to her age-defying appearance.
“If it’s watermelon season and I’m on an empty stomach, I will eat this, I could eat this whole watermelon. That is how I start my day,” she said. The video’s host noted that Davis has immense energy, likening her to a 25-year-old.
Beauty experts at the Olivia Clinic confirm that watermelon is rich in lycopene, a potent antioxidant that slows collagen breakdown, combats free radicals, and aids skin cell repair. Its high water content (about 92%) also enhances skin hydration.
“A bowl of watermelon for breakfast is the best way to give a hydrating and refreshing kick-start to your day,” the clinic stated. They added that the vitamin C in watermelon brightens complexion, evens skin tone, and reduces age spots and hyperpigmentation.
For those who prefer not to eat watermelon, the experts recommend watermelon-based toners, exfoliating scrubs, hydrating creams, and cooling eye pads to harness the fruit’s benefits for the skin.
