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Mariah Carey, 56, Looks Youthful in Stunning Photos Amid Backward Aging Mystery

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Mariah Carey looked like she’d barely aged a day in her latest slew of stunning snaps. 

On Monday, the 56-year-old artist shared photos of her travels in Asia on Instagram, expressing her joy by saying, “I enjoyed celebrating Mother’s Day in China!” ❤️

Instead, admirers were captivated by her radiant youthfulness, filling the comment areas with praise.

In a collection of heartfelt comments, there were: ‘You’re always stunning’, ‘Wow! You’re incredibly beautiful ❤️❤️❤️’, ‘Keep shining ❤️❤️❤️❤️’, ‘Outstanding and amazing darling’.

Currently touring as part of the Celebration of Mimi, Mariah is a proud mother to 14-year-old twins named Monroe and Moroccan.

She is the latest Hollywood star to baffle fans by looking younger than ever as the years pass. 

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It’s been observed that there’s been an increase in the number of deep plane facelifts being performed by plastic surgeons, with celebrities such as Nicole Kidman, Lindsay Lohan, and Anne Hathaway being among those rumored to have undergone this procedure.

Mariah has stated that she hasn’t undergone any plastic surgery, attributing her youthful appearance to various other elements instead.

Over time, she’s shared a variety of beauty advice with us – spanning from abstaining from smoking cigarettes to always being snapped from her favorable angle.

The singer has often highlighted the importance of external factors, like angles and positioning.

She has on several occasions admitted to feeling ‘tortured’ by ‘hideous’ overhead lighting.

During a recent conversation on the Las Culturistas podcast with Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, she expressed her concerns or complaints.

Mariah commented, “I find the bright ceiling lights too much. It seems unnecessary, doesn’t it? But I should clarify, it affects me, not everyone.

I find the poor lighting in elevators, doorways, and other places like gyms (though I don’t actually use a gym) particularly bothersome.

She added that ‘the sun is OK if it’s sunset’, but is ‘careful’ to the UV ray exposure. 

In my book, ambient illumination isn’t really my cup of tea, darling. Regardless of where I find myself, I prefer the darkness. I want those lights extinguished, vanished completely from sight.

It’s not the first time Mariah has expressed that overhead lighting makes her ‘sick’.

During an interview with The Sunday Times in 2016, as shared by Yahoo!, the artist mentioned to the journalist: “It’s important to note that this is a rental property – I don’t usually have ceiling lights. They are referred to as high hats.

In my New York apartment, the ambiance features built-in ceiling lights, elaborate chandeliers, and candlelit settings. However, I find this lighting to be harsh or overly bright.

Previously this year, Mariah shared on Instagram what she referred to as an unflattering angle of her face.

‘New year, new beginnings… taking a picture from my ‘bad side’!’ the caption read.

Mariah gently smiled, directing the camera towards the side of her face that showcased her distinctive mole nestled between her lips and jawline, a unique feature of hers.

Over the years, she often playfully refers to her “less-favored side” with her followers, following a piece of advice given to her at age 19 in 2016 that she should focus more on one half of her face when appearing in public.

On her docuseries Mariah’s World, she mentioned that her initial photoshoot was where a photographer pointed out her right side as her “favorable” one.

They apparently suggested, “Always have people take your photo from your best angle, as this is your most appealing side. It’s recommended that you maintain this preference for future photographs.

After many years, it was said that Mariah generally refrained from having photos taken of her less favorable profile – however, she ultimately embraced this aspect.

In 2009, she shared with the Associated Press (via Yahoo!) her sentiment: “I’m not bound by feeling like I must align myself on one side or another. Back when I was starting out in show business at 19, someone gave me advice that I followed. Now, I no longer care about those restrictions.

The popular music star is also said to enjoy unconventional methods for skin care, such as soaking in milk baths.

In a 2018 conversation with The Guardian, Mariah addressed the confusion surrounding a statement that she exclusively bathes in French mineral water.

She said, “Indeed, on occasion, I apply milk as a skincare regimen. However, I prefer to keep some things private…” suggesting the coolness of the milk.

In another account from US Weekly, it was suggested that the artist allegedly compensated a masseuse with $1,500 for providing a massage over an 8-hour period, during which the artist was asleep.

In a conversation with FEMAIL, Dr. Akis Ntonos, the founder of Aion Aesthetics and a partner at Certainly Health, proposed that it might be likely that Mariah has undergone cosmetic enhancements or ‘tweakments’ over time in order to preserve her youthful looks.

The doctor shared that it is likely that Botox has been used in various areas of her face.

The injections seem skillfully done, making her look significantly younger yet maintaining a likeness to her original self.

The expert mentioned that since Mariah’s face has a clearly defined structure, Botox would be applied to soften the lines without diminishing that unique, striking quality about her.

The cosmetic enhancement was skillfully applied, causing her gaze to lift instead of sagging. Her care provider certainly did an impressive job.

A high-quality Botox treatment aims to emphasize your existing features rather than dramatically altering your natural charm.

Dr. Ntonos thinks one explanation for why Mariah Carey’s use of Botox stands out could be that it’s probably been employed in a preventative manner.

He mentioned that ‘Botox is commonly employed for reducing visible indicators of aging, like wrinkles and minor creases.’

Many individuals opt for Botox treatment after noticeable signs have developed, but proactive Botox is designed to thwart the emergence of wrinkles before they appear.

Through the process of softening or lessening the muscles responsible for creating wrinkles, preventative Botox treatments can help delay the formation of those lines.

When it comes to make-up, the star has also revealed a surprising product that she ‘never’ wears.

In an interview with US Weekly, Mariah openly expressed her dislike for mascara. She mentioned that whenever a makeup artist attempts to apply it on her, she responds negatively.

Mariah also told the outlet that she has a strict no-smoking policy for her wellbeing.

‘I smoked quite frequently from the time I was 12 to when I was 18,’ the singer admitted.

‘I gave up smoking in one day and never went back. I absolutely detest cigarette smoke now.’

However, the rule does appear to be linked to her vocal abilities more than anything else.

In an interview, as reported by Vogue, she stated that on one occasion she vowed to God that if He restored her voice, she would abstain from smoking permanently.

After I stepped away, I regained the three octaves in my vocal range again. Just like a true pop diva, I’m not one to shy away from a comeback!

In 2016 Mariah also opened up about her food choices, for maintaining a healthy body.

She shared with E! News that her diet is extremely challenging. In essence, she consumes only Norwegian salmon and capers every single day, with no variation whatsoever.

‘I’m actually serious… I try to stick with the proteins. It’s the worst.’ 

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2025-05-13 12:04

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