Since the show’s premiere in 2009, she’s become a beauty icon.

As a spokesperson for CoverGirl and Head & Shoulders, Vergara has remained glamorous into her mid-40’s.

Without a visible wrinkle on her face, we’re wondering how she does it.

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Was she blessed with good genes?

Well, that’s probably part of it.

But it also turns out she does a lot to keep her appearance in top shape.

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Sofia admits she’s been taking care of her skin since her early 20’sand it certainly shows!

We uncovered the radiant actress' exclusive beauty routine so you’re free to snag her secrets.

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She even told PEOPLE that she regrets not spreading the sunscreen to her chest until now.

Staying ahead of wrinkles is the first step to smooth, young skin.

Instead, to get her glow, she uses Vita Liberata self-tanner.

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“I do have a lot of fruits and vegetables, and we cook fresh meats.

But I also have ice cream and dessert and we do that during the weekend.

Both help you to lose more weight overall.

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With anti-aging properties, gold is no longer just for jewelry.

It makes sense that gold is Sofia’s secret to radiance.

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And Photo Facials

Gold on your face is one thing, but a facial using light?

Luckily, she has her co-star Ed O’Neill to motivate her.

It’s impressive to see what exercise has done to him.”

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“…when I hear anybody commenting that a product is good or beneficial, I buy it.

This works with your diet, too!

Instead, she walks on the treadmill at a high incline, building muscle in her butt and legs.

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“Sofia wants to build muscle and have that lookshe likes curves,” Yates says.

“She’ll spin to get cardio in, but walking is effective for her.”

She Takes Breaks

Yates toldMarie Clairethat Sofia’s workout schedule depends on her filming schedule.

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But she takes a lot of time off when she’s busy.”

According to Yates, this rest time is important and actually allows your body to come back stronger.

To build muscle even more, try one of theseBest Protein Powders for Muscle Buildingafter your workout.

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Lead images courtesy of Instagram,@sofiavergara,@sofiavergara

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