A 41-year-old woman has revealed the two cosmetic brands she used to transform her skin in her mid-30s.
Moon Onyx Starr is often thought to be up to ten years younger than she actually is.
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Based in London, England, Starr is a self-empowerment expert and motivational speaker with thousands of followers on Instagram.
Her daily rituals and dedicated beauty care meant that she was often mistaken for a woman in her twenties.
In an interview with The US Sun, she revealed the secret of her youthful appearance.
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Starr admits that she didn’t know much about skin care growing up and didn’t start expanding her knowledge until she was in her mid-30s.
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“I only used the essentials: cleanser, toner and moisturizer,” she said.
“Later I learned about hyaluronic acid, rosehip oil and serums with active ingredients.
“In my mid-30s, I switched to Herbivore Botanicals and Dr. Roebuck and my skin completely changed.
“These products and serums with active plant-based ingredients have naturally exfoliated the skin and completely transformed the texture of my skin.
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“My skin was smoother and brighter.”
By using effective products, her skincare routine was kept relatively simple.
“In the morning, I gently wash my face with warm water and then apply a toner, hyaluronic acid and moisturizer,” she said.
“I don’t wear makeup in everyday life. I only wear makeup at events or special occasions.”
Sun protection does not play an important role in her routine, but since she turned 30, she has avoided sunbathing and direct sunlight during the sunny hours between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
“In the evening, I wash my face with a cleanser, then tone my skin and saturate it with a facial oil,” she said.
“My ethos is: less is more.”
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Starr said your wellness program also determines how youthful you look and feel.
She drinks at least two to three liters of water every day to flush out toxins and stay hydrated and energetic.
Exercise is “number one” in a holistic anti-aging approach, so she challenged herself to move her body for 30 minutes a day for 77 days.
“Strength training is a must for longevity and I also do yoga, which has had a transformative effect,” she said.
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Moon Onyx Starr said the effects of her diet are “immediately” visible on her skin, which is why she strictly adheres to a whole foods plant-based diet.
“I reduced my wheat and gluten consumption and replaced them with whole grains,” she said.
“I make sure that my diet contains enough fruit and vegetables every day and I have also decided to reduce my sugar consumption.
“If I eat too much sugar, fried, processed or junk food, I get rashes.
“Eating a clean, whole foods, plant-based diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables helps my skin glow and look youthful.”
“Lifting weights kept my skin and body tighter, and the more muscle you build, the easier it is to burn fat.
“Yoga not only helps you feel more grounded and peaceful, but also helps improve your posture, flexibility and mobility.
“Inverted poses such as headstands can increase circulation, detoxify the body and stimulate the lymphatic system.”
Spending time in nature also helps her relieve stress and looks more relaxed and refreshed.
When it comes to rest, she aims for at least eight hours of sleep per night.
“The most important thing is to cultivate your mindset and relationship with yourself. Daily self-love and gratitude also change the process,” she added.
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