In this video featured on Vogue, Gwyneth Paltrow shares her essentials-only approach to beauty and wellness.
One thing that the actress has learnt over the years is how important it is to take good care of your skin from the inside out. And this means hydration, exercise, breathing fresh air, going for a walk, eating foods that are high in nutritional density. Gwyneth believes that beauty and wellness are inextricably linked.
So the first thing she does in the morning after she brushes her teeth is her morning smoothie. The smoothie presented in the video includes ingredients such as nut milk and almond butter, and some good quality protein powder. She finds eating protein essential for her morning workout.
Another important morning ritual is the dry brush. This practice helps improves the blood flow, exfoliate and detoxify the skin, leaving the skin soft, smooth and glowing.
How to dry brush your skin: gently brush your skin from your toes all the way up your body, and always towards the heart. Dry brush before the shower to gently exfoliate and detoxify your skin, like Gwyneth does in this video:
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Skincare routine – as much as possible, Gwyneth opts for clean, natural and non-toxic products that are efficient on the skin.
For exfoliation she uses GOOPGLOW Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator ($164).
As a budget friendly alternative, you can also try a gentle non-abrasive leave-on exfoliator from Paulas Choice: SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid Exfoliant. Exfoliate daily, glow always.
It dramatically improves the skin’s texture for a radiant and youthful skin. Beta hydroxy acid (BHA also known as salicylic acid) mimics the natural exfoliation process of younger skin by helping it shed extra layers while unclogging and clearing pores. Paula’s Choice facial exfoliants are gentler on delicate skin of the face and neck than an abrasive face scrub, which can cause micro-tears.
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Next in her beauty routine is a face serum – Gwyneth’s choice is Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum. It is a luxurious face oil formulated with 22 of the world’s most nutrient-rich botancials for nourishing and restorative moisture.
At the heart of this transformative serum is Vintner’s Daughter’s proprietary Phyto Radiance Infusion™, a 21-day process which begins with whole plants and, over the course of three weeks, gently infuses their powerful nutrients into the formula. This potent concentration delivers over 60 restorative nutrients, including restorative phytoceramides and phytonutrients, balancing minerals, vitamins, free-radical fighting antioxidants, moisturizing fatty acids and nourishing Omegas- 3, 6, 7 and 9 to revitalize, soothe and support a healthy radiance. Winner of Harper’s Bazaar’s Beauty Award for ‘Best Face Oil’. Made with 100% natural ingredients, free of synthetic fragrances and suitable for all skin types.
She then massages her face with a Jillian Dempsey face sculpting bar ($195). Sourced exclusively from Japan, this luxe 24K gold-plated vibrating bar relaxes facial muscles at 6000 vibrations per minute. Incredible for depuffing tired skin, lifting, and contouring, it’s the key to looking fresh on no-makeup days.
Since the Jillian Dempsey sculpting bar is quite exclusive, can find on Amazon many budget friendly alternatives, with prices ranging between $15-$20.
Gwyneth is frequently asked: “If I wanted something that’s a clean, non-toxic product that really works, to buy at the drug store, what should I get? And I always say Weleda Skin Food.” The ultimate moisturizer for dry, rough skin. It is Weleda’s best-selling product that originally launched in 1926. Made with natural extracts and dermatologically tested, Weleda Skin Food hydrates the skin to give you a healthy-looking glow.
Next on Gwyneth Paltrow’s skincare routine is sunscreen. This is a clean mineral sunscreen brand called Unsun (30 SPF). It’s certified by the EWG – if you wanna really understand how clean a product is, you can go check their website, Skin Deep.
Why should you use sunscreen, even during winter?
Used regularly, sunscreen helps prevent sunburn, skin cancer and premature aging.
“Most ultraviolet rays from the sun can penetrate cloud cover and fog,” says Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, president of The Skin Cancer Foundation (1*). “So you can still sustain sun damage — which can lead to skin cancer and premature skin aging — during winter months.”
Check the full video to learn more about Gwyneth Paltrow’s beauty routine and choice of make-up products:
1*) https://www.skincancer.org/press/the-skin-cancer-foundation-shares-winter-sun-protection-tips/
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