Salma Hayek marked her 60th birthday by taking a nude swim, an experience she described as a moment of gratitude. The actress, who celebrated her milestone birthday on Wednesday, shared intimate photos from her swim on Instagram on Monday, appearing happy and radiant.

In the images, Hayek is seen in the water, with one photograph showing her resting her face in her hands with a smile. In another, her hair cascades down her back as she tilts her head towards the sky. She captioned the photos with a simple "60 and grateful."

The post garnered numerous birthday wishes from fans and fellow celebrities, including Vanessa Hudgens, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, and Olivia Munn.

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IMAGE4 The actress appeared happy and glowing while enjoying the water in new Instagram snaps.

Hayek, once a prominent sex symbol in the 1990s with roles in films like "Dogma" and "From Dusk Till Dawn," continues to maintain a significant presence in popular culture. She was featured on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in the preceding year. Her youthful appearance at 60 has drawn admiration from fans.

IMAGE1 Fans have expressed awe at the Oscar-nominated star's youthful looks as she celebrated her 60th birthday.

Wellness and Beauty Regimen

Hayek has been candid about her approach to diet, fitness, and overall wellness. She avoids invasive cosmetic procedures, stating she does not use Botox or fillers, and opts for non-chemical peels. Instead, she utilizes modern skincare technologies, including radio-frequency and micro-frequency devices to enhance skin tightness and reduce wrinkles. Hayek also champions Tepezcohuite, a Mexican bark extract traditionally used for burn treatment, which she claims has regenerative properties for the skin.

IMAGE5 The actress has shared her diet, fitness, and wellness strategies with her followers.

Regarding exercise, Hayek has previously mentioned not having the "discipline" for daily workouts due to demanding work schedules. She instead focuses on maintaining good posture, working with a trainer who taught her to engage her muscles throughout the day. She also practices restorative yoga, emphasizing muscle toning without tension. While she occasionally uses a treadmill, she prefers to dance on it rather than run. Hayek also values massage for muscle health, crediting her masseuse for oxygenating and activating circulation to keep muscles firm and aiding lymphatic drainage for the face.

Her approach to diet is equally relaxed; she has admitted to disliking and being unsuccessful with traditional dieting.

IMAGE2 The star received numerous birthday wishes from friends and fans.