Olivia Attwood responds gracefully to age comment during discussion on cosmetic procedures

Former Love Island star Olivia Attwood had a composed response when a presenter made a comment about her looking ‘old’ during a conversation about cosmetic procedures. The 31-year-old reality TV personality, who has been open about her own beauty enhancements, joined host Emma Barnett on Woman’s Hour on Thursday January 18. When Emma remarked that Olivia appeared ‘a bit older than 31’, Olivia responded with a simple ‘thank you’. Emma then clarified her comment, stating that Olivia did not look ‘old’ but rather ‘mature’. Olivia asserted that she was simply striving to look like the best version of herself and not trying to defy her age.

The discussion revolved around whether Olivia perpetuates unrealistic beauty standards through her social media presence and cosmetic procedures. Olivia acknowledged that she might contribute to the culture but being honest about it can be a double-edged sword. She argued that those who deny having work create unattainable beauty standards, as individuals may compare themselves to someone who appears naturally flawless and feel insecure about their own appearance.

Olivia’s appearance on Woman’s Hour coincides with the release of her latest documentary, titled Olivia Attwood: The Price of Perfection, which delves into the world of extreme beauty practices. In the series, Olivia explores the lengths individuals go to in their pursuit of the ‘perfect’ body, by going behind the scenes of operating theatres and beauty salons.

Prior to her documentary, Olivia made headlines for joking about the lack of access to cosmetic procedures during the pandemic, admitting that her face felt like it was ‘melting’ in lockdown when appointments were banned. Despite her self-proclaimed love for beauty enhancements and tweaks, Olivia stated that she was shocked by some of the practices she encountered during the making of her documentary. She voiced her willingness to try out various non-invasive treatments, such as the use of blood from a calf’s umbilical cord for a facial.

Olivia Attwood: The Price of Perfection premiered on ITVX on January 18 and promises to offer viewers a revealing look into the world of extreme beauty practices.