Pamela Anderson's 'Best Anti-Aging Trick' Is As Simple As It Gets

In the '90s, Pamela Anderson was the symbol of female beauty. Three decades later, she still is — and it's in great part thanks to her well-kept skin. In recent years, Pamela Anderson ditched her normal style of makeup and never looked back, embracing a natural look. In fact, Anderson has gone makeup-free and looked flawless on numerous occasions, as the "Baywatch" star is known to even attend red carpet events with a bare face. While ditching makeup in the world of glitz and glamour is a bold move, Anderson's stunning skin certainly makes it easier. 

In a conversation with Elle in 2023, the actor shared her skincare secrets, admitting that she prioritizes keeping her skin hydrated at all times. "Moisture is the best anti-aging trick," Anderson said, adding, "I use a humidifier in dry climates, and a healthy rose water spray is the perfect toner and pick-me-up. I keep mine in the fridge and use it every time I open the door."

To understand whether Anderson's routine is worth copying, we've enlisted the help of Dr. Dara Spearman, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Radiant Dermatology Associates in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Exclusively for Glam, she commented on Anderson's skincare tips, revealing that some aspects of Anderson's routine are worth focusing on. "Hydration is key for maintaining your skin moisture barrier, maintaining elasticity, and ensuring your skin stays resilient over time," Dr. Spearman tells us. "Daily SPF is still the absolute number one [tip] for long-term skin health, but keeping your skin hydrated is crucial if you want to avoid irritation and premature aging." As far as humidifiers go, they can also make a subtle difference in skin moisture, as low air humidity can cause skin dryness and potentially make certain skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and rosacea worse.

Pamela Anderson's beauty transformation is astonishing, as the star looks youthful and fresh in her late 50s. Speaking to Elle, the Broadway star revealed a surprising part of her skincare routine — she skips a popular step that many swear by. "I don't exfoliate often; I allow my skin to do its thing," she admitted. While focusing on moisturizing, as Anderson does, is something Dr. Dara Spearman advises, the expert suggests not skipping the occasional exfoliation.

"Exfoliating just one to two times a week is plenty to clear away dead skin without disrupting your skin barrier, which can lead to increased water loss," Dr. Spearman shares exclusively with Glam. "How often you should actually do it really comes down to your skin type and sensitivity. Over-exfoliating is easy to do and can lead to irritation and inflammation, which is the last thing we want." 

While not exfoliating may work for Anderson, that doesn't mean everyone's skin would respond the same way. Dead skin can cause dull skin, breakouts, and dry patches, all of which chemical or physical exfoliation once a week can help prevent. We could even make the case for exfoliating before cleansing, but as always, keeping a close eye on your skin is always crucial. Some respond better to manual exfoliation, while others prefer chemical peels. In both cases, overdoing it can have a counter effect. 

Thanks to social media platforms like TikTok, skincare trends have gained momentum, and we've seen many go viral — from dermaplaning to PDRN skincare. Pamela Anderson has shared that she doesn't keep up with all the new skincare trends, as she trusts the things that have worked for her in the past. "Skincare is nothing new. I love to use common-sense remedies, nothing fancy," Anderson shared with Elle. "I'm a lover of old wives' tales, history, and the potions and beauty oils of ancient goddesses."

While Dr. Dara Spearman agrees that simplifying your skincare is great, the expert explains that some skincare ingredients that became popular in recent years, like retinoids and vitamin C, do have benefits. "A skincare routine doesn't need to be 10 steps to work; consistency is what actually gets results," Dr. Spearman tells us exclusively. "As long as you have the basics with a cleanser, moisturizer, and daily SPF, you're in great shape. If you want to level up, adding in a retinoid and/or vitamin C serum gives you targeted benefits without making things overly complicated." As far as many of the other viral ingredients go, doing your own research and consulting a dermatologist is key. With new trends emerging each day, SkinTok may actually be sabotaging your mental well-being, rather than helping your skin.