Catriona Rowntree shares beauty secrets after old clips stun fans

Fans are going wild for this resurfaced 1996 footage of Getaway presenter Catriona Rowntree who appears not to have aged a day.

Getaway presenter Catriona Rowntree has stunned her fans after old clips of her first ever travel segment resurfaced – and she appears not to have aged a day.

The now 51-year-old first graced our screens back in 1996 with a trip to the Gold Coast’s major theme parks, which showed her riding every single rollercoaster and thrill ride.

The resurfaced footage has amazed Getaway fans, as a 25-year-old Catriona looks pretty much the same as she does today.

Throughout the years, the mum-of-two has been open in divulging some of her top beauty secrets that aid in preserving her incredible youthful appearance.

She said she keeps her skincare routine simple – just a gentle cleanser, serum, and moisturiser, but said staying hydrated with lots of water, taking collagen, and consuming olive oil is the most important.

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April 2000 – Catriona Rowntree at the TV Week Logies 2000 at the Crown Casino in Melbourne (Photo by Patrick Riviere/Getty Images)

The TV host does not look too different than what she did in the 90s. Picture: Catriona Rowntree

While flying all the time can wreak havoc on the skin, Catriona says she uses “liquid gold” jojoba oil to keep her skin dewy and fresh while travelling long distances.

“I love to do really quick facials like the SOS ones (10 minutes while having my brekky) and of course Clarins Beauty Flash is essential,” she previously told House of Wellness.

“That said, daily olive oil is my saviour too. On salads, directly rubbed into cuticles, a baby’s dry scalp, you cannot beat nature as a cure all.”

Catriona consumes a “spoonful of olive oil” every single day, as she says this can help to improve the glow of your skin.

Catriona on an old 1996 episode of Getaway. Picture: Nine

“I take collagen daily, guzzle the water, consume olive oil whenever possible and moisturise the neck, the décolletage, and tops of hands,’” Catriona told Marie Claire.

“My skin has always been sensitive, so I’m thrilled I can use serums which I also now add to my foundation for extra glow.

“The Clarins Double Serum works wonders for me and I also love their face treatment oils. I love the scent.”

In regards to her diet, the host has said she likes to eat a healthy, natural diet filled with plenty of wholefoods and dark green leafy vegetables from her family’s farm.

She will also never have more than two cups of coffee per day, and if she wants another hot drink, she switches to camomile tea.

Catriona on one of her trips. Picture: Instagram / Catriona Rowntree

She still appears as ageless as ever. Picture: Instagram / Catriona Rowntree

The TV presenter has hosted Getaway for more than 25 years, and has travelled to nearly 100 countries throughout her career.

While she has visited some very elegant and exciting places, her first-ever segment to cover the Gold Coast’s theme parks was not quite what she imagined.

“I always thought for my first Getaway story, I’d be cycling through France, maybe I’d be sipping a cocktail somewhere looking elegant and beautiful,” she told nine.com.au.

“I was hired because they were looking for a young girl up on the Gold Coast and they were determined to make me ride every single roller coaster.

Catriona pictured in the 90s. Picture: Catriona Rowntree

Now 26 years on, she said her favourite country she has ever visited is Egypt.

“Egypt is out there on its own as far as destinations go, incomparable. I’ve never been somewhere, where Aussies approach me with tears in their eyes,” she told Escape.

“Not only are they achieving life long dreams, but they dearly wanted me to spread the word about how magnificent and safe it is.

“We were the first non-news TV crew to film there in years. Locals couldn’t believe we wanted to share positive, happy stories. This is one country in desperate need of a good PR Agent.”