My Interview with Victoria Principal, founder of Principal Secret.

I was recently honored to get to interview the fabulous and beautiful Victoria Principal. You knew her as Pamela Ewing from Dallas, and most recently her skin care line, Principal Secret.

Last week, I passed along her tips for aging with grace, poise, intelligence, and beauty. She had so much more to share, and I was extremely lucky to pass along some questions directly to her.

Teri:
Hi Victoria – Thank you so much for taking my questions. I write for Aging Fabulous, a beauty blog where we try to age as beautifully and gracefully as we can. You are such a wonderful role-model for us that are aging, and I wondered what inspires you. What do you do to stay and look so young and fit?
Victoria:
I approach life in what I call the “whole health” way, focusing on not only physical health but my mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Don’t forget the basics, which we all must do, exercising, eating, and sleeping well. I remind myself to appreciate my life each and every day. I make time for myself by listening to my favorite music, reading a good book and reflecting on my life. I also remember to think of myself as the age that I feel, not the age that I am.
Teri:
How involved are you with Principal Secret? Are you involved in the process of coming up with product ideas and testing?
Victoria:
I am involved in each and every aspect of the company. In 1973, I found myself allergic to most skincare and the makeup I had to use on camera, so I collaborated with a chemist to create cleansers and moisturizers just for me. Those products became the foundation for Principal Secret. I noticed more and more women were resorting to drastic measures to achieve younger-looking skin, but knew that there was a better way-for all of us.
I conceive of the product ideas, which are often based on my own needs. I am involved in the products, the packaging, the marketing, and everything else. Principal Secret carries my name, so I make sure that each product reflects the integrity with which I founded the company.
Teri:
What is your favorite thing about being involved in Principal Secret? Meeting fellow Principal Secret devotees? The infomercials? Or, perhaps, being involved in such revolutionary anti-aging product development?
Victoria:
All of it! Since the Principal Secret product line debuted in 1991, we have pioneered one of the longest running direct-to-consumer skincare brands in history!
What I most love is meeting customers. I am blessed with the opportunity to sit and chat with men and women who have been changed inside and out by the brand. Knowing that I am helping people of all ages feel and look fabulous through the intimate act of skincare is an honor.
Teri:
What is your daily skin care routine?
Victoria:
I follow the Principal Secret method, which is three steps in three minutes and then I’m finished.
I begin by washing my face with the rich and creamy Reclaim Total Cleanser, then treat and protect the delicate skin around my eyes with the EyeMazing Eye Serum. I conclude by moisturizing my face and neck with our Reclaim Revolutionary day or night cream.
Those are my three simple steps to beautiful healthy looking skin for life…you can actually watch me do it here.
Teri:
What is your favorite Principal Secret product or the one you cannot most live without?
Victoria:
Let’s see, there are so many to choose from! There are the Reclaim Day and Night Creams, the EyeMazing Eye Serum, the Enzyme Mask & Peel, Age Braker Line Braker Serum…and I’ve just realized that this is like choosing a favorite child. I can’t do it. I simply cannot live without Principal Secret!!!
Teri:
Do you have a few words of wisdom for us aging women who strive to have it all?
Victoria:
Slow down and enjoy life. Try everything you can at least once and make sure you focus on your own happiness as well as others. Don’t waste hours on your skincare regime – three minutes is all you need to look great and have more time to do what is most important – live and have fun!
Teri:
Lastly, Are you working on any projects, or is there something we can look out for you to appear in?
Victoria:
I have a few new Principal Secret products coming out in the next few months…I can’t tell you what they are, but I can tell you that they are fabulous!
I am also preparing to travel to space, which is incredibly exciting. It has always been a dream of mine to go to Space and see the Earth in all its glory, so I am thrilled for this amazing opportunity of a lifetime. As I said, you must do everything there is to do at least once.
And before or by 2010, I would like to take off for four months and sail around the world.
Teri:
Thank you again, Victoria. I appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions. I am sure you helped my readers try age as fabulous as we possibly can.

Look for my review of the Principal Secret products next month. So, far – I am loving the simple steps and super results.