Celebrity Beauty Secrets

Black Swan Natalie Portman Weight Loss & Work

2011-01-23T17:59:00.006-05:00

Here's a video with Natalie Portman in the Black Swan movie.

Black Swan Natalie Portman Weight Loss & Work

Just exactly what kind of weight loss and workout routine did Natalie do to get as thin to play the ballerina in Black Swan? Natalie already follows a very strict diet in her daily life. However, to play the leading role, she had to lose 20 pounds from her small 5'3" body following a calorie restricted diet and many hours of ballet practice and exercise routines a day. Ballet classes took up five hours of her day for six days a week.

Natalie said of her training, "I started with my ballet teacher a year ahead of time," "We would do two hours a day for the first six months, and that was really just strengthening and getting me ready to do more so that I wouldn’t get injured.

"And then, at about six months, we started doing five hours a day. We added in swimming, so I was swimming a mile a day, toning and then doing three hours of ballet class a day. And then, two months before, we added the choreography, so we were doing probably eight hours a day."

Her ballet training was Mary Helen Bowers previously of the New York City Ballet and now owner of the Ballet Beautiful method of training – more information available at www.balletbeautiful.com

Celebrity Hair Secrets

2010-01-28T06:48:00.005-05:00

Sometimes you may wonder how such celebrities as Megan Fox, Gwen Stefani and Kristen Stewart look so gorgeous every time we see them. Whether it is in public or the results of a photo shoot, how do these celebrities stay so good looking.

For one, their hair always looks sleek and shiny and in great shape. What is the secrets to beautiful hair?

The secret is the stylist, the hair products and the tools. This is after, of course, a healthy diet, drinking lots of water and exercise. But today, we’ll look at the tools, the stylist and the products.

The stylist is the biggest secret. Hollywood is full of excellent stylists for the stars. Remember how good you look after a hair cut at the beauty salon. Freshly washed, freshly styles, we all look great stepping out of the salon. Why? Because good products, tools and a professionally training stylist has worked on your hair.

The next day, of course, your great new hair style doesn’t look so great. Well, the celebrities uses a stylist for every public appearance. A stylist, the right tools and the right hair care products.

If you take the time everyday to take care of your hair, use the right products and style your hair with the correct tools, you can also achieve great hair looks like your favourite celebrity. It doesn’t take that much time to get your hair looking great. Spend eight to 20 minutes straightening your hair with a flat iron and you can see what I mean.

To get that red carpet look the celebrities have when they stroll down the carpet, have a look at these celebrity beauty tips and you will see what I mean.

It takes time to get that celebrity red carpet look. They are planning months ahead with their hair stylist to get that perfect Hollywood look. The celebrity consults with their stylist about the look they want to achieve. They are also, at the same time, consulting with their hair stylist.

If curly hair styles are the vogue, you can bet they are working on the perfect hair color and shine treatments.

And would you believe that you can use your hair straightener to create great curls for a very elegant look.

Before applying the hair straightener to your hair, apply some heat protection spray. Then section your hair. Clamp the straightener on the top section of your hair, closest to the roots. Pull down on the straighter and turn the hair straightener around. After this, when you have a full hair of curls, do not brush it out but rather, run your fingers through it and then apply some shine spray.

You can also achieve great curls by using heated rollers. Depending on how long and thick your hair is, how tight you want the curl to be will dictate what size of rollers you should use. You could also use Velcro rollers of different sizes to get the curly look you want. Use them on wet hair and then dry with a hair dryer.

Celebrities such as Isabelle Adjani or J Lo always appear in public with hair that is in perfect condition. Their hair is never left undone or a mess when they step out the door. For the red carpet, they will be using deep conditioning treatments at the beauty salon before the big night. Celebrities are using products such as Damage Restructuring to Deep Conditioning and Detoxifying hair products to keep their hair in tip top shape.

There are many products on the market to use on your hair to achieve this kind of deep conditioning. Check the labels and buy the product that has the least chemicals in it. Better yet, try some organic products which are good for you and good for your hair. Many stars such as Suzanne Somers, Elle McPherson or Gwyneth Paltrow are all into organic products because they realise how dangerous the chemicals can be on your body and hair.

So before that big night time event in your life, book an appointment at your hair stylist and get some deep hair conditioning, a good haircut and style so you too, like a celebrity, can look fantastic on that special night.

Stars Cosmetic Surgery Beauty Secrets

2010-01-10T13:48:00.010-05:00

Catherine Deneuve and Isabelle Adjani’s Cosmetic Surgery Secrets

Let’s ask a few questions here. Has Catherine Deneuve had cosmetic surgery? At first I thought not, but Honey, OF COURSE SHE HAS!!! Catherine has said that when a woman reaches a certain age, you have to choose between your face or your fanny… in other words, you have to be ready to trade your face over your butt. ... This holds true because really thin women do not age well and their faces become scrawny and sunken and all the wrinkles show. Of course, when you are older, keep a little bit of fat on you, but don’t overdo the fat intake.

Where shall we start with Catherine Deneuve? What has she had done? Cheeks? YES. Lips? Absolutely. Botox on forehead? Tons!! Nasial folds redone? Of course. Do we reproach her for having so much work done to her face? No, not really because she is best known for her looks, more than her acting chops. I It must be very difficult to have to age in the spot light, no longer being the object of desire that you were once so long ago… where you were ..in every man’s eyes..and every woman’s envy....

Now, have you seen Isabelle Adjani lately? HER FACELIFT, IS SCARY!!

We ask, why can’t women age gracefully – stars such as: Judy Dench, Helen Mirren, Jeanne Moreau, Isabelle Huppert and Meredity Baxter.- 63 years old and look at her, wrinkled but glowing, Just RADIANT!

One of the reasons some of these Hollywood stars are unable to avoid going under the knife or lifting their faces up to the God of collagen injections is that they have spent at least a decade in front of the cameras, in the public’s eyes as sex symbols, as screen goddesses, as objects of desire. Growing old is extremely difficult for them to have to witness daily their fading beauty in the mirror exactly because of these reasons.

Long ago in the days before Botox, one legendary beauty of the screen, named Greta Garbo, chose to retire and remove herself from the public eye with the famous quote, “I vant to be alone.” She did not wish to have her adoring public watch as her own magnificent beauty faded.
Celebrities these days want to stay young looking forever. Some succeed and some go overboard, becoming, in a way, objects of ridicule. For example, someone who doesn’t even need the Botox yet has gone overboard and someone should tell her to SLOW DOWN, GIRL! That woman is Nicole Kidman who has ended up looking like a frozen wax doll.

One has to wonder what Catherine Deneuve would have looked like without having all the enhancements done to her face. After all, she has great bone structure to begin with. Her lips have been overdone. We also wonder about Isabelle Adjani who has also done too much to her face. She also had great bone structure but has had her nose done, her teeth done, cheek implants and collagen injections in the lips. Her cheeks, lip and nose do NOT look right and, in a way, look so unnatural as to be called scary.

So if there’s any celebrity beauty secret to share here with you, it’s okay (everyone in Hollywood is doing it) to get cosmetic surgery done. However, DON’T OVERDO IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kristen Stewart's Beauty Secrets

2009-11-20T08:07:00.006-05:00

Robert Pattinson's amore and co-star Kristen Stewart has some celebrity beauty secrets we'd all like to get a hold of. Here are some of the makeup tricks she uses to help with her beautiful sultry look. This article comes from A Twilight Kiss dot com.

"Foundation of Coolness First, Beau Nelson acknowledged the material of coolness he had to work with.

This was my first time working with Kristen Stewart, who by the way, is SUCH a cool girl!
The Valentino Dress A stylist is a liaison between the actor and the fashion designers, and, picks out the best choices for his client, after consultation, of course; so, I was surprised that there was no mention of a stylist among the group members. Do we assume that her assistant, John, took care of borrowing and returning the dresses? Also, there’s no mention whether Kristen got to keep the Valentino dress.

Together with the hair stylist and Kristen’s assistant John, we decided on the dress. After watching Kristen try on a few, we all felt the Valentino was special and different from what she has been seen in before.

The Haircut Although there was a lot of speculation that Kristen Stewart cut her hair at the back, it was actually the front that had a trim.

Kristen has been growing her hair out since her Joan Jett movie and superstar hairstylist and Pantene spokesperson Hallie Bowman from The Wall Group decided to trim Kristen’s bangs to make sure they were not too long and in her eyes.

The Hidden Rosy Glow There was one detail of her makeup routine that is unusual. Beau Nelson described the process.

I had a vision for her look: pale skin with burgundy smoky eyes. I applied a mix of Flouron and Harlot Liqui-gel stain from my line Beauté to the apple of the cheeks, using my finger tips.
I used a little more than I really thought was needed, so that when I applied Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer in Nude over it that it would be muted and look like it were coming from within

The Kissable Lips If there is one product in her makeup arsenal that can be used by everyone, I think it would be the pink beige lipstick that tinted the lips of Kristen Stewart

Lips were a pink-beige gloss called Medusa from Beauté which Kristen happily took with her to the show to reapply!

Uhm… With a product name like Medusa, was its effect as stony hard as its mythological counterpart? And, how many times, I wonder, did Kristen Stewart have to reapply her lipstick due to one love struck Robert Pattinson?"

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Photo courtesy of the Beauty Bunny.com

A Whole Collection of Celebrity Beauty Secrets

2009-11-03T08:16:00.008-05:00

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The year's been busy and I haven't had the time to go do the research and find out some more celebrity beauty secrets for my readers. I do apologize. Things have slowed down a bit now and I promise I will keep you updated on their routines and secrets. We all need to know these little secrets to help ourselves look great! Till my next posting, have a wonderful day and keep getting your eight to nine hours of beauty sleep. That's beauty secret number Uno.

Demi Moore and plastic surgery

2009-09-11T13:49:00.003-04:00

It was recently reported in the press in 2004 that Demi Moore, aged 46, spends thousands to the tune of $300,000 on plastic surgery. However, she recently revealed that plastic surgery is not for her.

In an interview with France’s Marie Claire magazine, she said that plastic surgery is not for her. “I don’t like the idea of having an operation to hold up the aging process – it’s a way to combat your neurosis. The scalpel won’t make you happy.”

Not a denier of plastic surgery like some actresses, Demi did admit that, “the day when I start crying when I look at myself in the mirror might be the day when I’m less adamant about not having it done.”

Seems from what I know, Demi is a pretty balanced woman and why would she have had all that surgery back in 2004 when she was only 41? She, after all, like a lot of Hollywood stars and super models are genetically blessed with “Body By God”. They’ve got the height, the bone structure and the skin that lends itself naturally to good looks and looks that last longer than us mere mortals. Besides, when you are getting the kind of salary and budget to buy the clothes they wear, it sort of encourages you to look after yourself and workout like mad. Besides, you are most likely going to have a chef to cook the best low carb foods and do your groceries for you. And, you are going to stay on that diet because that’s what your audience and fans want. You are in the public eye, after all. And nobody would like that nasty, nasty press and the paparazzi taking photographs of you showing and calling you “FAT”.

Demi is known to religiously work out a lot and follow a strict diet, so she’s bound to look good a lot longer than most of us. Besides, her darling Ashton Kutcher is a lot younger than her and so, not having a fat old husband, she’s got extra encouragement and reasons to look after her self. A healthy lifestyle, stress reduction, using a good sunscreen and moisturizer, eating healthily and exercise will keep us all looking good for a lot longer. And, I’ve said it before, if Demi has or will have plastic surgery and can afford it, who cares? It should be her own little celebrity beauty secret.

Celebrity Britney Spears Diet Secrets

2009-08-18T07:52:00.003-04:00

Not a girl, Britney Spears is a grown woman.

Recently, Britney Spears has been showing off her lost and found sexy body on the latest issue of OK magazine. She lost 20 pounds in just four weeks. Appearing now around the world with her new fit body. How did she do it?! How do the celebs get their body in top shape for their appearances and concerts tours? The secret is no secret really, just a good diet and lots and lots of exercise with a celebrity trainer.

According to insiders, Britney was determined to lose weight after being motivated by her upcoming tour. A group of experts spent a great deal of brain power in coming up with a low-calorie diet plan she could stick with. Not only the food that Britney eats are tasty, but they do in reasonable portions to make the artist actually feel full. On her new diet, she is allowed to eat three meals a day plus two snacks! On average, she would be eating a caloric intake of 1100 to 1200 calories per day. Besides Britney, Eva Longoria and Marcia Cross are also embracing this diet plan. The result is proven, they don’t have to make the compromise between a thin stomach and an empty stomach.

Of course, dieting along is not enough to make a body looks so fit and healthy. Britney still does a lot a heavy exercise routine and dances for at least 2 hours per day in preparation for her tour. If she is in an energetic mood, she would even spin on the dance floor for over 8 hours. Apparently she is doing very well!

However, there are other habits in life that Britney has decided to keep and that is --- her shopping habit! To compensate for her busy life schedule, Britney still shops like a princess. She once spent $3000 dollars in just 15 minutes by buying diamond rings, clothes and other bling bling accessories a girl’s gotta have. Oh well, maybe she is a woman,, but still has got the girl in her. All this shopping no doubt, encourages her to have her best body in order.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Diet Secrets

2009-07-13T05:23:00.006-04:00

Although in the real world, celebrity Gwyneth Paltrow wouldn’t be thought of as fat but in Hollywood, you have to stay super thin to be a star. There is always a new celebrity beauty secret coming out of Hollywood and these "secrets" usually start trends elsewhere. What are her celebrity diet secrets? She, like many others are following a mostly juice detox diet and after three weeks of this diet, she has lost weight and feels "cleansed." Although she has followed in the past the Master Cleanse diet before, she is now raving about this new juice detox diet.

Called the “Clean program”, this three week diet was created by Dr. Alejandro Junger, a nutritionist and cardiologist. The Clean Program is supposed to discharge the toxins in the body, restore vitality, boost energy levels AND help you lose weight. It’s Gwyneth Paltrow’s detox diet as of late.

The diet consists of three meals a day, where only one meal is “solid”. On this diet, the following items are forbidden: alcohol, caffeine, pop soda, dairy, grains with gluten, meat, shellfish, processed foods, soy products, nuts, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, condiments or sugar. The rest of the diet, if there is anything else you can think of eating, consists of fruit juices, smoothies, soups, herbal teas and a few non fatty nuts.

Gyneth has lost the weight and she was able to exercise during the day without a loss of energy or feeling weak. Gwyneth works out for about three hours a day because she doesn’t have to work a regular 9 – 5 job like the rest of us. She is exhilarated about the way she now feels saying, "I feel pure and happy and much lighter.”

So why do celebrities have better bodies than us mere mortals? It’s no celebrity beauty secret actually – they have chefs to prepare their food, personal trainers, people to go grocery shopping for them, maids to clean up after them and loads of free time and wads of cash. If you didn’t have to work, you would probably workout for three hours a day as well.

If you want to read the exact menu plan, you can go to www.goop.com/newsletter/15/ Try this celebrity diet secret and let me know how it works out for you.

Suzanne Somers Health and Beauty Secrets

2009-06-30T10:08:00.000-04:00

At 62 years old, celebrity Suzanne Somers looks fabulous, but how much of this is real? What are her beauty secrets? Granted, some of her good looks can be attributed to good genes. We also know from her books that she uses bioidentical hormones which are known to improve wellbeing and deal with the symptoms of menopause and fight other problems associated with aging. Suzanne is a living example of anti-aging at its best.

We also know that she eats a healthy diet, has a regular exercise routine of yoga and keeps herself active and participating fully in life. She is busy promoting eternal youth, house and health care products and she takes nutritional supplements, vitamins – quite a lot in fact and natural hormone supplementation and injections. It is most likely that she uses her most famous exercise product which she promotes – The Thigh Master.

Also, we do know that she is not actually against plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery. She agrees with the use of Botox and collagen injections which she has stated in her book, “Ageless”. However, she does not agree with getting too much done and that your goals should be to look natural.

She also has a good haircut and uses makeup properly. She is not trying to look like 25 years old. She is looking like herself and she is well done. She dresses her age and avoids looking frumpy.

Judging from photos, it looks like she has had some facial plastic surgery, including a browlift, blepharoplasty and a possible facelift. No doubt she has also had some fillers such as Botox and some collagen injections in the lips. Her face is firm probably due to a facelift. There is fullness in her cheeks, likely because of cosmetic fillers. And why not? She wants to retain her good looks, she is a public figure and lastly, she can afford it.

She takes care of her body from the inside – out. By eating correctly and eating real foods, limiting her caffeine and alcohol intake, exercising and taking bioidentical hormones, she is taking care of her health. In her book, “Ageless”, she reports that she takes the following nutritional supplements:

Calcium – for strong bones
Vitamin C – 1000 mg daily
St. John’s Wort – for its ability to calm
Vitamin E
Glucosamine – for the joints and cartilage
Selenium
CoQ10 – for the heart
Phosphatidylcholine
Zinc
Rhodiola
Zyflamend
White tea extract
LycoPom
Smoke Shield – to guard against environmental pollution
Reishi Mushroom
Cinnamon
Multivitamins

I think Suzanne Somers looks great for her age. If we follow her routine and her healthy lifestyle, we can all look this good at 62. Really, her beauty secrets are no secret at all but rather the result of taking care of oneself, from the inside out.

Megan Fox Beauty Secrets

2009-06-29T09:30:00.004-04:00

Gorgeous celebrity Megan Fox with her fantastic body, bronze skin and long eyelashes has a few celebrity beauty secrets up her sleeve. Declaring she is not one for dieting or exercising because she is lazy and admitting to the fact that she has a sweet tooth, “I have to do cleanses every once in a while 'cause of the amount of sugar I take in."

As for diet and exercise, Megan, 22 uses a quick fix for her sweet tooth by drinking a mixture of water and apple cider vinegar to regularly cleanse her system. She swears that drinking apple cider vinegar flushes out all the toxins and helps her to keep her fabulous figure. She also says, "It will get rid of, for women who retain water weight...and all that, it gets rid of it really fast." She added that the other benefit is, “It will get rid of, for women who retain water weight, from your menstrual cycle and all that, it gets rid of it really fast." It’s worth a try.

For de-stressing after a hectic day, "I take melatonin to sleep. But I also have lavender oil all over the house, and if you put that under your nose, on your forehead, and I put it over my heart - it's just really relaxing. Something about that scent helps you to focus."

She also claims that she finds the sun healthful and is a part of her skin care regime. "I find that being out in the sun is better for you than people think. Like, when I started going back to the beach and being in the saltwater and the sun, my skin improved a lot. So, I benefit from sunshine."

However, how much of that sun she actually takes is questionable as we all know that too much exposure to the sun can cause both skin cancer and wrinkled skin. It is rumoured that she pays $200 - $300 for a full body spray tan.

However, she does admit that “The sun and the sea - things that suit me,” help her with keeping her complexion beautiful.

“I consider staying under the sun is much more useful, than most people think. For example, when I start going on a beach and bathing in salty sea water, my skin condition improves considerably,” Megan added.

As for Megan’s eyelashes, she uses Lumigan for her long lashes. Lumigan eye drops are a drug that promotes the growth of eyelashes. Many actresses are getting tired of putting on the false eyelashes and are instead using either Lumigan or Latisse which is the only FDA approved drug called bimatoprost to grow longer eyelashes. To frame those beautiful eyes, she is definitely using the skills of a talented makeup artist to get that smokey eyed look.

Susan Boyle's Not So Secret Makeover

2009-05-29T22:45:00.005-04:00

It seems that celebrities everywhere, wherever they are, get makeovers every once in a while. It's how they maintain their celebrity beauty. Even newcomers to stardom, such as American Idol’s contestants get celebrity makeovers when they start appearing on the show. The experts advise them on such things as teeth whitening, new hair styles, new makeup and new clothes. The makeup artists work their magic on them.

This is no different for the latest new celebrity over in Britain, famous in seven weeks for her singing, Susan Boyle. Millions of people all over the world have either watched her performances on television or watched the videos of her on YouTube. The press is full of stories about her and the world wide web has masses of websites and information on her.

She is a very ordinary woman from a village in Scotland with an extraordinary voice. People have fallen in love with her because she’s just a normal, ordinary woman, 48 years old, overweight, bushy eyebrows and apparently, never been kissed. Since rising to fame because of her performances on Britain’s Got Talent, she has had a makeover and it is no celebrity secret. It has become major news. In fact, everything she does has become major news. She even appeared on the Oprah show and was asked about her makeover.

What did the experts do with Susan Boyle? First of all, they plucked her previously bushy eyebrows and cut and colored her dry fly away hair giving her an auburn color and a nice short hair cut to frame her face. She had a friend apply makeup to her previously bare face.

Even Susan admits how frumpy she was. She is now wearing new clothes including a sexy black leather jacket, tasteful classic trousers and some red high heels.

She admits she will need to work on the wardrobe a bit more and to lose some weight. She has the desire to look “nice and smart.” So Susan’s celebrity secret makeover did not remain a secret from the world for long. It became widely reported in the media. But whatever she does, the whole world loves Susan Boyle and people will be watching to see if she wins this weekend’s Britain’s Got Talent.

Beauty Secrets from Celebrity Jessica Alba

2009-05-25T06:30:00.000-04:00

Jessica Alba, the very name is enough to send the pulse racing. This beauty has captured the hearts of millions of people around the world with her sheer sensuousness. Her hard bodied feminine figure is the envy of women around the world. All eyes focus on her beauty and her body at whatever star studded event she participates in these days. Fans around the world are eager to learn more about her beauty secrets. Just as in the case with many other celebrity beauty secrets, a lot of hard work and discipline goes into Jessica Alba’s glowing skin and fantastic shape. Eating right, proper make up and a strict exercise routine is what is behind the phenomenon called Jessica Alba.

One of the little known secrets of the glowing skin of Jessica Alba is mint tea. This is one natural ingredient which is known to help perk up dull skin. Mint tea is known to stimulate blood flow and cool the skin, giving you that glowing look that you always wanted.

Proper makeup is another important aspect of the look of a star like Jessica Alba. For example, the right shade of lipstick and gloss, matching your skin tone can go a long way in making you look better. If you have a fresh complexion like that of Jessica Alba, you can choose a light dusty pink colored lipstick and gloss, just like her. Similarly choosing the right colored eye liner and smudging it to get those smoldering eyes and mascara can make your eyes look much bigger and brighter than what they actually are. The look is therefore much more attractive and sexy.

Jessica Alba’s diet is another factor behind her sizzling body. A strict diet is what she sticks to at all times. Breakfast is all about cottage cheese, plenty of fruits and egg white omelet. Her breakfast provides her with all the antioxidants and vitamins that she needs for maintaining her fabulous figure and her overall health. For lunch she usually prefers a salad made with croutons, mayonnaise dressings. Dinner is again typically veggies or lean meat for her. She also occasionally indulges in desserts, but even in this case, it is either yogurts or fruits. Snacks for Jessica Alba are almost always dried fruits. She rounds it off with lots of water too. Drinking eight glasses of water is vital to flushing out toxins from the system and moisturizing your skin internally.

Jessica Alba’s exercise routine is consists of workout schedules ranging from about 30 minutes to one hour every day. She usually works out on an elliptical machine or a treadmill. So, if you want to have her figure and skin, then you need to stick to a strict exercise routine and diet. With a little bit of determination on your part, coupled with some celebrity beauty secrets in hand, you too can become the the center of attraction.

Hugh Jackman`s Workout Routine

2009-05-19T06:03:00.000-04:00

Hugh Jackman, who was crowned the ‘sexiest man alive’ in 2008 by none other than the People Magazine, has got a body to die for. Let’s agree on at least this. As far as masculinity and good looks are concerned, he’s got it all. He’s a celeb, he’s gorgeous, he’s talented, he can sing and dance. He’s the epitomy of masculinity. Just watch him move on the screen. Hmmm. Yummm! Hugh Jackman's workout routine is perhaps the most sought after info online today by men, knowing that women and other men adore Hugh Jackman and want to know: How do you get in shape like Hugh Jackman?

You’re probably thinking it’s weird that I’m finally writing about a guy on a celebrity beauty blog. I’ve only posted articles about beautiful celebrity women stars. But let’s face it, beauty is not restricted to one gender.

Although celebrity fitness routines may appear quite easy, nothing could be further from truth. A lot of hard work goes into getting that Hollywood man physique of the kind of Hugh Jackman. There is nothing easy about celebrity workout secrets. You should be first of all willing to put in those extra hours in the gym, lifting heavy weights with repetitions, if you want to get into that kind of a shape. Hugh Jackman is known to have leg pressed 1,000 times and benched 300 pounds, when he was preparing for his role in the movie ‘X-Men : The Last Stand’.

The sculpted physique that you see of Hugh Jackman is something, like Rome, that was not built in a day. One of the most sought after exercise routines, Jackman makes it a point to workout at least two hours every day. Just as in the case with many celebrity workout routines, a lot of Jackman’s training is aimed towards adding muscle mass to his body. Not only that, when he needs to get into shape for a movie, he hires a personal trainer.

As part of his fitness training schedule, he also does Pilates and Yoga. Although you can find celebrity beauty secrets through some source or other, you need to still remember that following some of the celebrity fitness routines require plenty of determination and perseverance. You should first of all make a careful study of the celebrity workout routines that could suit you, preferably in consultation with a qualified fitness instructor. Once you start off on a fitness program, it is also essential that you are motivated enough to not drop out in between.

The Secrets to Celebrity Jennifer Lopez’s Glowing Skin

2009-05-17T06:41:00.003-04:00

Who wouldn’t want to have glowing skin like a celebrity? Celebrity beauty is something that sets the benchmark for all us lesser mortals to follow. Take Jennifer Lopez’s beautiful glowing skin for example. It often leaves us wondering, how she is able to have such beautiful and flawless skin. Contrary to what many people think, celebrity beauty secrets are not hard to discover. In fact, with the advent of the internet, they are no longer secrets at all. You can find plenty of information on the skincare routines of celebrities over the internet.

Although there are many stars who visit a plastic surgeon to get that perfect look, a vast majority of the celebrities are known to prefer natural methods to look good for as long as they can. In fact, celebrity beauty these days is all about using some natural and other not so natural skin care products, eating right, exercising and avoiding the harmful rays of the sun. Take J Lo for instance. One of her skincare secrets is, believe it or not, drinking plenty of water which moisturizes the skin from within and cleanses the body. Now, this is one of the most effective and also simplest methods for getting that glowing skin that you always wanted.

In addition, she goes for regular facials, moisturizes her skin with the best anti-aging skincare and for that extra glow, she uses bronzers applied with a large soft brush over her foundation makeup. Bronzers are an excellent tool to help you get that glowing look.

Most of the celebrity skin care secrets can be tried by you. For example, you can always try using the rich moisturizing benefits of cocoa butter, which according to some celebrities is the reason for a flawless soft complexion. Cocoa butter is deeply moisturizing and nourishing for the skin. Similarly you can use an exfoliating cleanser on your skin first thing in the morning. This is the celebrity beauty secrets shared by the beautiful Halle Berry. Exfoliation gets rid of the dead skin cells to review new healthier skin.

You also need to remember that celebrity beauty and beautiful skin is not all about cosmetics or magic herbs. It has also got to a lot with plenty of hard work in the form of workout routines. Almost every celebrity sticks to a regular workout routine. In fact, beauty, eating properly and exercising go hand in hand. So, you too need to remember that a celebrity look is something that requires some effort on your part and cannot be achieved overnight. With persistence and determination though, you too can look like a celebrity and get the glowing skin of Jennifer Lopez.

Celebrity Lip Secrets

2009-05-15T12:35:00.007-04:00

What woman does not want to have plump lips like that of Angelina Jolie? You can do a survey of women around the world and be sure to find that a vast majority of them would like to have Angelina Jolie’s sexy pout. Fortunately for all of you, there are a secrets to fuller lips which can help you get plumper lips. Some of the best kept celebrity beauty secrets are revealed here for you.

You need not spend money on cosmetic enhancement in order to have full lips. However, you could have cosmetic surgery if you wanted to. But this is as a last resort. A plastic surgeon uses cosmetic fillers such as restylane or collagen injections for lips to achieve a fuller look for your lips. But this is the more expensive route to take.

Makeup secrets are what you need in order to have those plump lips that you always wanted. One beauty secret that is perhaps the most widely known of them all is to use a lip plumper. These lip plumpers, made by various companies are either like a lipstick or come with a brush which stimulates the lips, causing them to become fuller. Also, you could line your lips with a lip crayon in a brown-pink shade pencil, but make sure to blend the line. On top of your lipstick, add a lip gloss which will draw the light to you lips and make them appear bigger.

Another beauty secret that is not known to many is to brush your lips too when brushing your teeth. This would irritate and then stimulate them to get fuller naturally. You can also use a brush with soft bristles for exfoliating your lips. It is makeup secrets like this that are often hard to find, however simple they may appear.

Health supplements and aromatic oils for achieving fuller lips are available. One among celebrity beauty secrets for full lips is the application of oil of cinnamon leaf on the lips. This is known to increase blood flow to the mouth region and give the lips a healthy glow. Application of a lip balm is another thing that you need to do in order to take care of your lips. This will prevent cracking of your lips and keep them moist and smooth. You can also use vitamins available in liquid form, such as Niacin (vitamin B3) for getting full lips. Niacin is known to be a great plumping agent that works to produce a fuller appearance of your lips. Another natural supplement to take is hyaluronic acid which comes in capsule form. This is a natural moisturizer and can be found in many facial creams. It is also good for dry eye syndrome and for generating collagen and helps keep your joints lubricated. Check with your naturopath for exact dosages.

Cate Blanchett’s Celebrity Skin and Makeup Tips

2009-05-02T13:43:00.004-04:00

One will always notice the beautiful skin and makeup on celebrity beauty Cate Blanchette, one of the most talented actresses on the silver screen. Just how do you get the same porcelain look as Cate? Almost 40 years old, she is still looking ethereal and fabulous in every role she plays. Words you can always associate with her look include, classy, refined and elegant.

Her delicate white skin is definitely one of her assets and her skin is something the camera just loves. She uses products which are rich in antioxidants, wrinkle preventing peptides and vitamins A, C and E. Find a product that will soak the skin in moisture, hydrate and smooth the skin and promote cell turnover. L’Oreal Paris makes such products – their Derma Genesis line contains all of these ingredients for the best in skincare.

Of course to totally take care of your skin, you must protect the skin from the damaging rays of the sun which are the number one cause of premature aging. Use a strong sunblock whenever you go outside.

For that porcelain look she is famous for, use a good long lasting foundation and an ultra fine matt facial power which will help achieve the same flawless look.

For evenings, her celebrity makeup secrets include the use of shimmering eyeshadows which high light facial features. Use metallic shades for the eyes in bronzes, greys, golds and blues. Line the eyes first with a dark eye liner around the eyes and then work in the metallic shimmers. Use a lighter gold or pale white on the brow bone. For you cheeks, use a slightly shimmering blush, but keep it subtle and well-blended.

Cate Blanchett's lips are well defined with a lip pencil and a deep long lasting color in the evenings. Think of berry, ruby or dark pink shiny lip gloss. And remember, to achieve this celebrity makeup look of Cate Blanchette, remember the most important thing of all makeup applications; blend, blend, blend!

Celebrity Fat Loss Secrets

2009-04-10T08:43:00.004-04:00

Acai Berry is one the latest fat loss secrets of celebrities. This is another product that is endorsed by celebrities. We all know that when a celebrity endorses a product, people will race to buy it. Daytime TV’s Oprah Winfrey was recently introduced to the Acai berry supplement and raved about this new weight loss supplement on her show. Celebrities from Oprah to Rachel Ray are now using this weight loss supplement to assist in losing weight, gaining energy and for cleansing purpose.

Dr. Nicolas Perricone introduced Oprah to Acai berry supplements when he appeared on her television show discussing the top ten “superfoods”. He mentioned the Acai berry which comes from the Amazonian rainforests as the number one super food. It is also known as MonaVie which is derived from the Acai berry. He has done a lot of research on the Acai berry and published his findings in his book entitled "The Perricone Promise", where he explains the benefits of ingesting Acai berry.

Oprah Winfrey’s weight loss struggles are publicly known. She endorsed the Acai berry as a safe weightloss supplement because it is safe and natural and can benefit everyone.

It is not cheap but it is effective. Acai berry is a unique tasting fruit much like an exotic grape. The taste is refreshing. These berries are high in nutrients and antioxidants which can cleanse your body and making you more motivated to do physical activities. You will feel more energetic which makes you feel like exercising more. We all know that diet alone is not enough to help you lose weight, you must get moving and you must exercise. Exercise has many benefits, as it not only causes weight lost and tones your muscles, but benefits your heart and health and happiness in numerous ways.

The Acai berry’s pulp is tasty to eat and high in fibre. The most common way to have Acai berry is as a weight loss supplement. Constipation is reduced. Just consuming this weight loss supplement causes many people to lose from five to 25 pounds a month on average. The metabolism runs faster with Acai and food is processed faster through the system with the result of preventing fat from building up. Thus, its benefits as a weight loss supplement.

Added benefits of the acai berry are that it has 30 times more anthocyanin than red wine and is rich in vitamins and minerals and therefore can replace many high caloried foods. As far as protein is concerned, it has as much protein as an egg.

Of course, eating fresh acai berries is the best way to consume these berries, but you can also get it in the form of juice, powder or extracts. You can also drink Acai berry as a tea. It leaves a soothing feeling in the stomach after you drink the fruit flavoured tea or juice.

Now you know all about this weight loss secret which has been shared with all daytime TV viewers. Oprah who loves Acai berries, of course, didn’t want to keep this little celebrity fat loss secret to herself because it’s of benefit to everyone who struggles with their weight on a daily basis.

Plastic Surgery Secrets in Hollywood

2009-04-04T09:20:00.011-04:00

Let’s just face it, the best kept beauty secrets among Hollywood beauties, male and female, is not their affairs, breakdowns, shopping sprees but rather plastic surgery. In an industry where beauty and thinness is a prerequisite for working in Hollywood, celebrities must maintain their good looks and their great bodies. With the advances in plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery, Hollywood celebrities are lining up to get this and that fixed as they age.

But age is no longer limited to celebrities as they hit say, 38 or 40 or older. The younger set of actors and actresses are also getting plastic surgery to fix what they think is not “perfect”.

Who are some of the younger celebrities that are getting plastic surgery? It was thought that Rihanna got breast implants but this is just a false rumour. She is known to wear outfits which push her breasts up and out. However, she doesn’t deny that when she gets older, she will probably go under the knife, but for the meantime, she is happy with her looks and wants to stay as natural as possible.

Adrienne Bailon of Cheetah Girls has definitely had some breast implants if you look at some before and after photos of her. No bra can work such wonders as to make the boobs look the way hers do in later photographs.

Chase Crawford, of Gossip Girl, only 23 years old is rumoured to have had a nose job to make his nose appear narrower.

Lindsay Lohan, only a tender 22 years old, but the willing participant of wild all night parties has had to have Botox, according to our sources. Botox has been used to lift her eyebrows, remove some deep creases on her forehead and soften the lines under her eyes. Alcohol and excessive partying can definitely ruin your looks. Read more about celebrities and partying here.

Megan Fox, 22 years old, very sexy and beautiful is rumoured to get Botox injections on the set. It is also rumoured that she has had breast implants, a nose job and lip injections.

Miley Cyrus, 16, and Zac Efron, 21, have had their teeth fixed to show off their great smiles. Miley has had teeth whitening and bonding and Zac has had the space between his two front teeth fixed.

Is Botox necessary? It’s a tool that mere mortals and celebrities use to look better. Botox does not last forever and you have to get Botox re-done about every six months. Botox is not known to have side effects in most people. How does Botox works? It weakens the muscles that cause wrinkles to form. Young people are using it as a preventative measure. But it seems the younger people are who start using it, the more likely it is to become an addiction.

Plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery and fillers like Botox are usually some of the most closely guarded celebrity beauty secrets around, but with some of the great results obtained by the stars, it’s hard to keep it a secret.

Celebrity Diet Secrets

2009-03-22T12:22:00.000-04:00

Do I have to share this celebrity beauty secret with you?

It’s the latest diet trend the young celebrities are following just to look good in front of the camera – a near starvation diet which could be a severe health risk. However, what do they care? So what's the latest celebrity diet secret?

This latest diet involves eating next to nothing and drinking only caffeine and energy drinks just to keep a level of energy up. Does this celebrity diet secret work? Well, yes, if you like to look like a concentration camp victim. I suppose clothes drape well on these prisoners of Hollywood, but I don’t like the look. Clothes are looking kinda like what they look like on a clothes hanger.

A healthy diet for losing weight should consist of, if you are counting calories – about 1200 calories a day. If you are dieting with low carbohydrates, eat no more than 78 carbs a day. Those diets work, but what we might be dealing with here in Hollywood is a lot of cases of extreme anorexia. Whatever!!!!!!!

The long term consequences of this new diet is brittle bones, dry, dull, broken hair, thin papery skin and major damage to your organs, but what do they care – ya can’t see the organs, they’re inside. Severe starvation also causes heart attacks, comas, liver and kidney failure. Hmmm…. Is it worth wasting away? Dunno, it’s up to you.

I like the stars who manage to answer the reporters who question their rapid severe weightloss with answers such as, I’ve been stressed lately or I have a high metabolism. Ya, whatever! Geesh!

Eva Herzigova used to look so good, formerly nice breasts, nice enough to be a "Wonderbra" model. She's lost so much weight and lost those nice boobs and now she needs to get breast implants to get back to her former beauty.

Tori Spelling has lost so much weight, she's like the rest of those diet queens, looking a tad freakish! Me, jealous? NOT!!!!!

Lara Flynn Boyle - all I can say is: Eat something for god's sake!!!!!!!!!!

I guess if you have unlimited cash, you figure you can always fix the after effects that severe dieting inflicts on your body with plastic surgery, maybe a little organ donation ‘ll do ya, too. Me thinks, they look awful. Not a celebrity beauty secret I really wanna share with you. But if you’re looking for celebrity diet secrets, well, I guess this is one of them.

Not the Best Kept Celebrity Beauty Secret

2009-03-14T11:00:00.001-04:00

Size does matter, especially in Hollywood. If you want to be a big female star here, you literally need to be one. From taking screen tests to walking on the red carpet, you need to stick out if you want to beat the cut throat competition among the starls here. Breasts are the biggest symbols of a women’s sexuality. Nowhere else is this more true than in the tinsel world of Hollywood. Celebrity beauty secrets these days almost start and end with who has had the latest boob job and which looks best. From the numerous ‘miracle’ natural cures to breast implants and breast augmentation surgery, actresses are willing to try out anything that will literally and figuratively make them stand out.

Breast augmentation is a multibillion dollar industry by itself. But successful actresses don’t have a problem when it comes to breast implant financing. Actresses can and do pay for the best plastic surgeons to do the best job on celebrity boobs. A large amount of credit for the craze for a voluptuous figure has to go to Hollywood. When it comes to looks and fashion trends, celebrities have always been our role models. It is all the more so in today’s highly fashion conscious world. Almost everyone wants to have a torso like that of Carmen Elektra. Once she got breast implants to improve her breast size from B-cup to a C-cup, her career also zoomed. From gracing the covers of Playboy to landing a role in the popular Baywatch television series, her case proves the point that size does, after all, matter in Hollywood.

Another Baywatch star, Pamela Anderson, is also good example of what breast implants can do to your career. Her exaggerated proportions have made her an international figure in every sense of the word. Celebrity beauty secrets are no longer the closely guarded secrets they used to be. In fact, many actresses are quite open about their enhanced assets. Tara Reid and Courtney Love immediately come to mind. Former Spice girl, Victoria Beckham is another name which we immediately think of. They have openly admitted having gone under the surgeon’s scalpel. Then there is the case of many others who are rumored to have undergone breast augmentation surgery at some point of time or other. The names list is long.

The bigger the better, seems to be the current motto in Hollywood. Bigger, better and improved breasts cannot be hidden in Hollywood. That is not the point, the point is to display what you’ve got. Show the children. Boob jobs are not the biggest kept celebrity beauty secret after all.

Do Celebrity Diets Work?

2009-03-01T11:34:00.000-05:00

Many people want to lose weight but most simply are lost when it comes to selecting a diet program. The majority of consumers always want to know what the Celebrities eat, what are their celebrity diet secrets and how they manage to lose weight. But do all Celebs lose weight with the secret diets? Or is there another magical formula that only they know?

Recently in the news, Oprah herself claimed that she was overweight. Well she did not need to tell the world, she already looked overweight. And it is hard to believe that Oprah had a personal body trainer and she is also has a dear friend by the name of Dr. Phil. Dr Phil infact, has a diet book written by him- so would you not think that if Dr Phil's diet was that great, he would have told Oprah about it? It was Oprah after all who made him famous. Well, the news is out now- Oprah has new personal body trainer, and of course, Dr Phil is not included in her weight loss program. That should tell you a lot about celebrities and their diet books.

So what about celebrity diets, do they work? Well the answer to this question is difficult. For one thing Celebs do watch what they eat and they also exercise, some, like Madonna, to an extreme. Others have hired personal trainers. What the consumer has to remember is that many celebrities endorse a particular diet because they receive a lot of money (this can be hundreds of thousands of dollars). So they get paid to look good. Most consumers simply gravitate to a celebrity who looks great and has endorsed a particular diet. The other point to remember is that many Celebrities endorse diets which are every low in calories or carbohydrates.

Diets less than 1200 calories a day are close to starving on a daily basis. Most people cannot sustain such diets for more than a few weeks. Also remember, Celebrities do not have to work, they can stay at home, relax, watch TV and they lose weight. But they also exercise. Just because a celebrity endorses a diet does not mean they are 100 percent committed to it. On the outside yes, but at home they may eat whatever they want and still maintain a decent body weight.

In recent years, celebrity endorsed diets have gathered a lot of criticism among health care professionals. In many cases, the diets are not nutritionally adequate and not sustainable. Remember, just because a celebrity talks or endorse a diet does not mean they know what they are talking about.

Hollywood is a very competitive place to be. Celebrities have to remain thinner than the rest of us, to look good on camera which is rumoured to add about ten pounds to a person’s weight. But all Celebs do know one thing - to keep the endorsements and film offers coming in, they have to be thin and pretty. This is not really a celebrity diet secret, it is generally achieved through a lot of hard work and discipline.

Oscar Celebrity Fashion Secrets

2009-02-24T08:55:00.001-05:00

As always, the celebrities that grace us with their presence, their celebrity beauty glowing and sense of style were witnessed last night on the red carpet at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. And what a night it was! With the style, sense of celebration and glamour of the stars on the red carpet for another night in yet another year of the Academy Awards. Elegance and sparkling gowns shimmered against the jewellery and beauty of the celebrities. Celebrity beauty secrets to share? Dieting, working out with a trainer, healthy eating, facials, botox, thermage, moisturizing, professional makeup applications and the fabulous gowns by this and that designer and, of course, the you gotta have the bling to match!

Here, our guest writer Laura L’adore spreads her wisdom of the night.

Well, the 2009 OSCARs hosted by the sublimely handsome and oh..so old Hollywood hunkamanliness Hugh Jackman was WONDERFUL!!

Loved the skits, loved the dance numbers, opening ( very SPIKE JONES MEETS WES ANDERSON)and that the MUSICAL it was campy, brilliant fun!!

Also, loved the idea of bringing out past recipients to pay homage to 2009 nominees............

Though Sophia Loren scared my cat, myself and well, let's just say that my father's 50 year long drooling over her ........is..well, so over her.........shiver...........

Sophia - Step away from the olive oil and no, one does not need to brush it on one's whole body and then lie in some villa in Capri dahhhhhhhhhhhhling....... soaking up sun for months !!!!!!!!!!!

Ok, ok, I know, Laura, back to the gowns!!

Angelina Jolie – though your predilection for black gets a wee bit predictable, I must agree – very Madam X – John Singer.

What saved it? The emeralds, darling, the emeralds, (ring and earrings…) Fedex those to me ASAP!!!

Sarah Jessica Parker – “It is Dior Couture!!” She kept bragging at every red carpet interviewer… yeah, well, it overwhelms you sweetheart, and, frankly, when did you become cross-eyed and overly botoxed? And note to both of us… When one has a big nose (admit it, you think mine is big too… You just overlook it because that Laura is so funny!!) One should never, even have your hairline going straight down the middle of your hair/head!!!! Sheesh!!

Penelope Cruz – enough with the updo at Awards shows – so very sexy… Prom…. Do not like…. I worship at the altar of your sexy hair…. Work it… use it… embrace it… The dress, vintage Balmain, ok, the workmanship detail – exquis!!! Oui! Oui! Exquis… The overall look Chateau Laurier – 1940’s drapes. Did the dress reek of cigar and Canadian Club? See? That should have been a hint… not to wear that dress!!! Dress also overwhelmed you…

Heidi Klum – you have got to be kidding me!! Love Red, but non! Non!!, Non!! Trop, C’est trop!! But yes, hand over all those bracelets!! And the rings…. Yes, oh… Lovely!

Kate Winslet – dress was lovely, very elegant… Hair though lovely too was so very shellacked!! And can we please stop complimenting every blond actress who when dressed right looks so very Grace Kelly? There is only one Grace Kelly – She was the Stunner of Stunners. She is dead… Rest in peace.
Jessica Beil – You are a nobody, boring actress, but you are gorgeous, last night was either a wow… or you glue gunned/stapled a Wabaso 5000 thread count saint origami folded sheet to your dress…. So, did you? Or was that Timberlake’s idea for, you know… Post-Oscar frolicking of the X-Rated kind? Again, no biggie, you are Gorgeous!!

Tilda Swinton – your cheekbones could cut glass, your eyes are piercing, you are risky, more avant-garde than Bauhaus and I do find you rather oddly attractive in that Teutonic Ice fairy type (think Greta Garbo – aha… see) of manner… So I did love the gauzy blouse with black skirt combo because it works only on you…..

Miley Cyrus – what are you doing at the ….? Never mind!!! Ok, ok, this one was… difficult… The dress I was frankly, in love with it… (Vivien Leigh – Gone with the Wind) But then… pan to the belt… oh… God… oh God… the elastic waist… the gaudy metal butterfly painted with cheap enamel that I used to witness too many times cinched around Ginettes of all ages during my teenage years at the Pointe Gatineau malls…. Oh… The Horror!!! The Horror!!!
Marisa Tomei - WOW..WOW...WOW...WOW...... That is an Oscar dress if I ever saw one…. Argh!… If only I was a size 0!!!

Frieda Pinto – loved the cobalt blue… But no sorry, you are one of the most, if not the most stunning of Indian women yet to be witnessed on the silver screen… this was not the best choice of dress… I know, it IS Galliano… but something was just off for me… Ah! Yes, the hair… It was rather Elvis… Y!! Then again, as I stated earlier, you are gorgeous… you would look good in EDDIE BAUER!!

Photos courtesy of Newsworld

Celebrity Diet Secrets

2009-02-20T11:11:00.000-05:00

In the last few years, many celebrities have been endorsing liquid diets. The majority of Hollywood stars claim that by adhering to these liquids diets they have been able to lose and maintain the weight loss, you may be led to believe this is the latest celebrity diet secret. Most people want to lose weight quick and fast and now they are wondering if this liquid diet really works. One of the favorite celebrity liquid diets on the market is the Hoodia diet.

The celebrity Hoodia diet is almost 50 percent fruit juice and 50 percent Hoodia Gordonii. Hoodia is an extract of a plant in Africa. It is claimed that this liquid diet contains fewer carbohydrates and less calories than any other liquid diet around.

Hoodia has gained a lot of popularity in North America in recent years. Every one has a fancy story to tell about this plant from South Africa. Some claim that the natives of the Kalahari Desert who often go on hunting expeditions eat Hoodia so that they do not feel hungry. Others claim that by eating Hoodia these natives do not appear too appetizing to the lions that prefer plump tourists.

But does Hoodia work?

Well from what Hollywood celebrities say, it does work by decreasing appetite. Some claim that they rapidly lose weight in just a matter of a few days. The food experts claim that the weight loss seen in the first 2 days is simply water and this is not the correct way to lose weight.

Celebrities in Hollywood continue to use this diet for fast weight loss and heavily market it. They encourage people who want to lose weight to drink 12 ounces of the celebrity Hoodia liquid for 2 days. This should be accompanied by drinking lots of water. No food, alcohol or any other beverage is allowed. And to maintain the weight loss, only one glass per day is recommended. This is not the healthiest diet. It is more like starvation.

Unfortunately, there is very little data on this diet- except for celebrity claims about this quick weight loss method. All the reports are anecdotal. Celebrities in Hollywood do warn that not everyone can succeed with this diet.

By the way, if one fails to lose weight, then one can try the Lemon Juice Diet or any other fruit juice diet, easily found on the internet.

There are several negative reports and testimonials on cyberspace about this celebrity liquid diet- chiefly that the liquid diet is not sustainable and is the next thing to complete starvation.

Well it is hard to recommend this Hollywood celebrity diet secret. Most food experts recommend against using only a plant extract to lose weight. This diet is not nutritionally adequate nor is it sustainable. By the way, a bottle of this Hoodia will cost you $40 plus shipping. And there are no refunds.

All in all, this celebrity diet secret sounds a little like hogwash. For those who want to lose weight, avoid anything with the word celebrity in it. Weight is best done by eating less, eating balanced low fat meals and exercising more. This is cheaper, safer and produces results, perhaps a little more slowly but you are losing fat and not just water.

Celebrity Beauty Secrets News

2009-02-15T11:27:00.000-05:00

Everybody loves to read about celebrities, celebrity beauty secrets and celebrity gossip, gossip and more gossip! I found some great new articles about celebrities and their beauty secrets and we all want to read some more. Check out Halle Berry’s favourite beauty products, Catherine Zeta Jones all natural beauty secrets, Cate Blanchett’s secrets to beautiful skin by clicking on the links below which will take you to the individual articles. Other articles I found for you were on Christy Turlington (lovely at 40, Rihanna, Giselle Bündchen (pretty, isn’t she?!), Christina Aguilera and then an article about celebrity bad hair days. Don’t we all have them?!!!

Celebrity Beauty Secrets: Halle Berry’s Favorite Beauty Products ...

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Oprah and Thermage

2009-02-14T11:23:00.000-05:00

How to Look Younger with a Procedure Called Thermage

Recently Oprah the queen of the popular television and marketing world had a whole show on cosmesis and anti aging. This series was one of the most viewed last year. The treatment that was most commonly associated with celebrities was Thermage. While no one actually came out and said it outright, there were a lot of hints that this treatment is the Holy Grail when it comes to the erasement of wrinkles and fine lines. Another celebrity beauty secre t for anti-aging. Celebrities love it. So what is Thermage and how does it work?

Thermage is an FDA approved cosmetic procedure which can be used to tighten the skin, erase wrinkles and reduce signs of aging. It is often known as the “non surgical” face lift. Word has it that many celebrities are getting Thermage done because it simply produces results.

Thermage essentially uses a very small device that emits radiofrequency waves; the waves penetrate the skin and induce remodeling of the deeper layers. The collagen starts to tighten, the elastin regains its tone- this results in a skin which looks young, firm, rejuvenated and beautiful. There is little downtime after the procedure.

The reason Thermage is widely advocated is because it is fast, has little downtime, has minimal side effects and produces a desirable aesthetic result. Individuals who have had Thermage claim that the treatment has almost no side effects, except for mild redness and bruising. The treatment is relatively painless, there are no needles and the procedure takes less than 45 minutes to complete.

The results of Thermage are not immediate; most people begin to see improvements in their skin in a few weeks but the peak benefit occur around 8 -12 weeks. Thermage is not a permanent cure for the aged skin but physicians who perform it claim that the results may last a year or more. Most people will require touch ups to maintain the cosmetic benefit.

One of the biggest advantages for this non surgical face lift is the cost. It is very affordable. The average cost of Thermage ranges from $800-$1,500. Compared to the traditional surgical face lift which costs anywhere from $15,000-$20,000, Thermage is considered a bargain.

Unfortunately Thermage is not covered by any medical insurance plan as it is considered to be a cosmetic procedure. In the end, it all comes to money. Holly celebrities have the cash. For us, the mere mortals in the universe, it is a question of paying the rent or looking beautiful. Of course, if you can afford it, this celebrity beauty secret is one well worth investigating.

Hairstyles of Jennifer Aniston

2009-02-01T10:59:00.000-05:00

One of the most well kept secrets among all of celebrity beauty secrets is how to achieve the different hairstyles of Jennifer Aniston. The hysteria about her different hairstyles is yet to die down. In fact she has become synonymous with hairstyles these days. Whether it is the styling or the hair color that she uses, she continues to rule when it comes to setting hairstyle trends around the world.

If you are someone who counts yourself among the millions of women worldwide who are headed to salons with Jennifer Aniston’s picture in hand, then there is some good news waiting for you. Almost any of you can get a hairstyle like that of Jennifer Aniston, provided you are willing to put in a little bit of effort.

The first aspect that you need to look at is the hair color. Jennifer Aniston originally had brunette hair which she later on changed with golden highlights. Her just-off-the beach look soon took off and became a rage in next to no time. If you are someone whose natural hair color is anywhere near being blond, then you too can have beach blond streaks. Just in case you have darker hair, you will need to first of all lighten the base to shade of golden brown and then go in for the golden highlights.

Contrary to popular perception it does not take a huge amount of time for attempting a makeover, particularly when it comes to hairstyling. You just need to make sure that you have a styling iron and a blow drier ready with you. You should also take care to use a good conditioner, shampoo and hairstyling gel.

You will first of all need to wash your hair with the shampoo and towel - dry your hair well. You can then apply the conditioner and leave it for some time, since this will help in straightening the hair, along with making them soft. You can then styling iron to gently straighten your hair. Alternately you can use the blow drier along with a rounded comb to create curls too. Jennifer Aniston is fortunate to have naturally curly hair that helps her change hairstyles with ease including the famous one with loose waves.

So, the next time around, whatever may be the occasion, whether it is a high school prom or a wedding, you can be the central attraction of all eyes in the room with a Jennifer Aniston hairstyle. You will just need to use your imagination and put in a bit of effort to create one. Remember celebrity beauty is something that almost anyone can aim for and achieve.

Celebrities and Cocktails

2009-01-20T10:30:00.001-05:00

The Art of Parties and Staying Slim

What is the celebrity beauty secret the stars all seem to share about weight control and alcohol? Whenever people get to see celebrities either in movies, at hotels or at some resort spot, each time they appear to be sipping a cocktail. Parties, parties, parties which all gives us a fair amount of celebrity gossip in the media. But are not cocktails full of calories? Sure they are, but Celebs do not gain weight in most cases.

Most people seem to think only desserts are full of calories. Well, apparently, Celebs have the inside information to cocktails and know that they are packed with calories but if one drinks the right one, the weight disaster can be avoided.

During this time of the year, there are endless parties around each block and asides from eating and drinking, there is little else to do. Almost every party serves exotic cocktails. Cocktails act like an aphrodisiacs for food. You drink a little, then you eat some nuts; drink more and eat some dessert and so on; and by the time you realize it, you have over indulged.

When it comes to cocktails, the number of calories depends on the drink size, the amount you drink, the proof of alcohol (the higher the alcohol content the more the calories) and the mixers. And it is the mixers like the syrups and sodas which are packed with calories.

To make matters worse, many Hollywood parties serve super sized calorie rich cocktails. Many are disguised under fancy and tempting names like Key Lime Pie Martini, Chocolate Syrup martini or Hot Buttered rum. For most people, it takes only a sip of these drinks and the lust for more is unstoppable.

So how do Celebrities manage to avoid these mouth watering drinks? Simple, they skip the mixers, dilute the drinks with soda water or drink a light beer. In other cases, Celebs simply order a diet soda in a wine glass. The majority of Celebs have many parties to attend and generally eat a light snack before going to the function- the snack keeps them full and also prevents them from getting tipsy- this way on the way home they will still look pretty for cameras. We can all learn from their celebrity beauty secrets, how to stay thin and keep off those unwanted pounds even during the holiday celebrations.

The Best Kept Celebrity Beauty Secret

2009-01-16T16:06:00.000-05:00

Bioidentical Hormones and Celebrities

What are some of the “not often mentioned” secrets of celebrities of a certain age? Menopause is a difficult time for many women. This passing period is associated with a lot of emotional and physical stress. The sex hormones start to decline, there are changes in behaviors and one starts to feel a little old. So how do celebrities of a certain age at menopause manage to get through menopause without feeling like the rest of us? Does it help the celebrities with their antiaging regimen? Actors such as Suzanne Somers who has written a few books on the subject of bioidentical hormones are actively pursuing their health and wellbeing. In the last few decades there has been a lot of interest in the use of natural or bioidentical hormones as a treatment for menopause. Bioidentical hormones are the exact replica of hormones that are naturally produced in your body.

Bioidentical hormones are available from compounding pharmacies and weaker strengths in many health food stores. The bioidentical hormones that are prescribed by doctors aree custom designed hormones which come in many different formulations. There are both prescription and over the counter hormones available. The need for bioidentical hormones is made by evaluating the saliva for levels of hormone in the body or a blood test of your hormones.

The indications for taking bioidentical hormones include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, preventing osteoporosis, reversing some signs of aged skin, and improving mental and physical well being.

Many celebrities take these bioidentical hormones to improve hormone levels, mental health and physical fitness. The manufactures of these products claim that the hormones are natural and much safer than any of the other synthetic prescription hormones. Even male actors are supplementing with bioidentical hormones such as progesterone and testosterone for their benefits.

The one obvious advantage of bioidentical hormones is that the custom designed formulations can be provided in individualized doses which is not possible with the synthetic prescription hormones. Celebrities who take these bioidentical hormones also claim that the bioidentical hormones make them feel young, boost their energy and improves the quality of the skin.

Recently the FDA has sent a letter to several pharmacies to cease making such formulations and selling them. The FDA has concerns that there is little evidence for the efficacy of these hormones and perhaps they may even contain impurities or contaminants. One should note that all the data on bioidentical hormones are anecdotal and there are no controlled clinical studies or long term safety reports available. The products come in a variety of formulations and the FDA suspects that the quality and quantity of bioidentical hormones may not be safe for human consumption. As a result, bioidentical hormones are now becoming known as biomimetic hormones because they are taken in a biomimetic fashion.

Europeans have been using these bioidentical hormones for many more years and claim that these hormones are effective in relieving symptoms of menopause. Most alternative care practitioners recommend that bioidentical hormones should be used in low doses, for a short duration and must be complimented with changes in diet and lifestyles.

No dealer of these bioidentical hormones recommends that these products be used for long periods or as a cure for aging.

Women who do have breast cancer or even have a family history of breast cancer should be careful about using such products and regularly have their hormone levels checked. If estrogen is used without progesterone this is potentially a factor which can promote the growth of cancer.

The cost of bioidentical hormones is variable in different cities, but one can expect to pay about $60 to $100 a month for these supplements.

Celebrities are using bioidentical hormones now for a solution to their menopausal problems, but ordinary women like you and I are now demanding more natural solutions to their health problems and the use of bioidentical hormones is increasing. This is one of the most hushed up celebrity beauty secrets of male and female actors for retaining their health, wellbeing and attractiveness as they age.

Gwen Stefani Beauty Secrets

2009-01-02T10:12:00.000-05:00

Gwen Stefani’s makeup secrets must count among the most sought after of all celebrity beauty secrets. Her sassy, retro look has literally taken the entire world by storm. Along with her looks she has loads of attitude, which enables her to carry of anything from an outrageous hairstyle to ruby red lipstick with aplomb.

If you are someone who wants to get that Gwen Stefani look, then you will need certain things to start the process. Some of the things that you will need include eyebrow brush, foundation, eyeliner brush, eyeliner pencil, pink gel blusher, lip brush, black mascara and red lipstick. Before you apply the make-up, you need to make sure that you use an eye cream and a good hydrating moisturizer. Then using the eyeliner brush you will need to apply the ‘concealer’ to the eyelids. This will make your eyes look big and attractive, just like those of Gwen Stefani.

You can then work on your lips using a lip liner. You can use it to line the outer corners of your mouth. You can then use a lip brush to blend the outer line with the lips. This is to make sure that you erase any signs of the line. You can then apply the rich red lipstick, topping it with a small amount of lip gloss. While applying the lipstick and lip gloss, make sure that you do not smudge or disturb in any way the lipstick that you have just applied.

Gwen Stefani is known for constantly experimenting with her looks. From her hairstyle to her make-up, she is known to constantly be on the lookout for some kind of a makeover. Although she does experiment with her looks, the rich red lipstick is a constant factor. In fact it has become part of her signature look, come public appearances.

Gwen Stefani is also known to be very particular about using a sunscreen lotion. Growing up in California she used to spend a lot of time in the sun and it is from this experience she picked up the importance of using a good sunscreen lotion. This former lifeguard now wears a sunscreen cream without fail in order to protect her clear porcelain skin. According to her this also helps her to have wrinkle-free skin. Of course, she also takes good care of her body by regularly working out and sticking to a strict diet. If you were to follow all these celebrity beauty secrets, both the celebrity diet secrets and their makeup tips, you too can now look as gorgeous as Gwen Stefani.

Jessica Alba and Her Secret Tatoos

2008-12-30T21:19:00.000-05:00

Jessica Alba’s is one famous personality whose celebrity beauty secrets are among the most sought after these days. This stunning actress has a figure to die for and matches it with loads of attitude. One of the famous and distinguishing features of Jessica Alba is her ability to stand out from the crowd. Take for example the number of tattoos that she has on different parts of her body. The tattoos have been chosen carefully and not of the run of the mill variety.

She has one Sanskrit symbol ‘padma’ tattooed on her wrist. This symbol actually denotes the lotus flower. In Hinduism, the lotus flower is considered the symbol of the highest spiritual development. The lotus flower according to the Hindu religion is the symbol of purity for although the plant has its roots in muddy lakes or ponds; it still manages to rise above it and flower. Jessica Alba is known to be particularly inclined towards most things spiritual and this would perhaps explain her fondness for the particular symbol tattooed on her wrist.

One of the biggest turn offs about being a celebrity lies in being chased by the tabloids all the time. They are forever on the lookout for juicy copies to sell their ware. Celebrity tattoos have in recent times become a constant source of news to the paparazzi. Almost every celebrity worth his or her name is not averse to flaunting the latest tattoos. Jessica Alba is among the most sought after names when it comes to celebrity tattoos.

Jessica Alba, apart from the tattoo on her wrist has one on the back of her neck. The tattoo which is actually a design of a daisy along with a ladybug is has caught the attention of people wherever she goes. In fact it is so popular that her neck has now become a place that is among the most photographed these days.

Jessica Alba also has a tattoo of a bow on her lower back which is another area of the body where most of the celebrities these days seem to have tattoos. Think of Angelina Jolie, another star who loves her tatoos. Another interesting thing about all of Jessica Alba’s tattoos is that although they are present on the most noticeable parts of the body, they would hardly get noticed in the first glance. In fact you will need to take a closer look at her in order to locate all the tattoos that she has. With a little bit of imagination, you too can try out the celebrity beauty secrets of Jessica Alba and make heads turn.

Plastic Surgery Plans for Nicole Kidman

2008-12-20T20:57:00.000-05:00

People have always been fascinated about celebrities in general and celebrity beauty secrets in particular. Nicole Kidman is one celebrity who has caught the fancy of millions of fans worldwide, both with her acting skills as well as with her doll like cute looks. Her porcelain skin and figure have fascinated fans around the world. Cosmetic surgery in the form of lip augmentation and rhinoplasty is believed to the secret behind Nicole Kidman’s ever youthful looks. It's another weapon in the anti-aging battle. She is also believed to use Botox injections regularly in order to keep her skin wrinkle free.

Nicole Kidman’s tryst with plastic surgery started when early on in her career she had a nose job done. There are many who believe that her frequent use of Botox injections has led to her rather frigid and expressionless look in public appearances. There are many who also point out to her excessively arched eyebrow, which is known to be caused by excess use of Botox injections.

There is also speculation that Nicole Kidman may have gone under the surgeon’s knife once again in order to get a breast augmentation done. Her recent, somewhat bustier appearances have led to this speculation. The rumors about her breast augmentation started doing the rounds after the 2007 Oscars. She had earlier showed a rather flat chest during her past red carpet appearances. During the 2007 Oscars though, she appeared bustier indicating a possible breast augmentation procedure.

There is also intense speculation that Nicole Kidman is a great fan of lip injections. There have been many times when her lips have looked rather puffier and much larger than what their normal size. The 2007 Oscars was one such occasion when her lips large and puffed up.

However even her worst critics cannot but admire her ability to mix plastic surgery and glamour in the most effective manner possible. She has been looking great in recent times winning the antiaging war. In fact the press has been going gaga over her recent wrinkle-free sight. The tabloids have gone to the extent of even calling her a ‘living doll’. The 40 plus actress looks years younger than her actual age these days and it is something that cannot be denied.

Considering her real age, there are many things such as not having lipstick lines around her mouth, wrinkles on her forehead and crow’s feet around her eyes, is something that defies the very laws of the nature. While a disciplined lifestyle with plenty of exercise and a well-planned diet, along with good genes can give you great looks, there are still certain limitations as to how long such good looks would last. Nicole Kidman is a classic example of celebrity beauty, which is a result of lots of hard work with some visits to the plastic surgeon thrown in good measure.

Celebrity Makeup of Keira Knightley

2008-12-14T12:11:00.000-05:00

Like all women, Keira Knightley feels insecure about her looks, even though she is one of the most gorgeous women on the silver screen. She still gets pimples and worries about this a lot. What are her celebrity beauty secrets we can share with you? We have some ideas of her celebrity make up routine, where you can achieve the same great look as Keira. You would also be surprised at some of the bargain basement prices she pays for some of her moisturizing creams.

For moisturizing her skin she uses Nivea, an inexpensive cream originally made in England. When she wants to present a glowing, slightly suntanned complexion, she is known to use Nivea Sun Touch to get that perfect glowing color, a great beauty tip for dull skin from one of the great beauties of the cinema. For an exfoliator, she uses Garnier Pure Deep Pore Wash to slough off the dead skin cells and get a deep down cleansing.

Keira’s makeup look of pale flawless skin comes from a good foundation with a semi matte finish that looks natural. You can experiment with Maybelline’s Wonder Finish foundation or True Match by L’Oreal Paris. Use an eye concealer before applying the foundation, use tiny dots from lid to brow. This helps eye makeup to last longer. Your eyebrows should not be over plucked but retain their natural arch. Pluck only your stray eyebrow hairs.

Blush with an English rose blush suitable for your skin color. To attain Keira’s look, use a cream blusher so you do not end up with a powdery finish. To get Keira’s, sexy pouting lips, keep your lips in good condition by moisturizing them all the time. Outline the lips with an lip pencil in the same tone as the gloss you are going to use. Use a neutral gloss or one with a hint of rose or beige tone to get that pouting look.

For Keira’s eye makeup which gives her eyes a smoky – smouldering look, Line the eyes first with a black kohl eye pencil, close to the eyelashes, both on the top and bottom eyelashes, close to the lash line. Choose an eyeshadow color in dark brown, deep plum or black charcoal. With a firm eye shadow brush, gently go over the kohl eye pencil line, blending and smudging the line. In the outer corner of the eyes, do a side ways “v” and remember to blend, blend, blend. Layer on some dark black mascara and viola! You get the same sexy hot look as Keira.

These are some of the amazing celebrity makeup tricks that Keira Knightley uses to get herself ready for the red carpet. Watch for this celebrity beauty in her next upcoming film.

Celebrity Beauty Secrets for Butt Firming

2008-12-07T11:15:00.000-05:00

Butt-Firming Secrets

All the rage in Hollywood now for butt firming are running shoes which do the work for you. Celebs are now pounding the pavement using butt firming sneakers by Masai Barefoot Technology (MBT) shoes. These new sneakers promise to tone the core muscles, leg and butt muscles. Jennifer Love Hewitt and Katherine Heigl have been spotted wearing them. These shoes go for about $245.

How do they work? They force the wearer to use more active muscles to walk by way of the squishy soft sole which makes a flat surface feel soft and uneven. This makes walking in these shoes a workout in itself. Hollywood stars are wearing them, believing every little bit helps them to achieve their goals of staying slim, trim and firm.

If you can afford to dish out $245 for these shoes, give them a try. However, a healthy diet and exercise program is the most sensible way to achieve overall fitness and tone. Just wanted to share this beauty tip with you for butt firming that is one of the latest celebrity beauty secrets.

Celebrity Beauty Secrets Revealed | Angelina Jolie

2008-12-06T20:16:00.000-05:00

One of the most beautiful celebrities in Hollywood today would have to be Angelina Jolie. Just what exactly are her celebrity beauty secrets besides “good genes”? Angelina Jolie was born on July 4, 1975 as Angelina Jolie Voight. She is a well known American film actor and also known for her humanitarian and caring character. Angelina is also posted as the Goodwill Ambassador assigned to the UN Refugee Agency. She has been recognized to be one of the Beautiful women of the world and also has bagged several awards including two Screen Actors Guild Awards, three Golden Globe Awards and even the Academy Award.

She is known for her figure maintenance and everlasting beauty keeping her young and glowing always. You might be thinking about the real beauty secrets of Angelina Jolie which keeps her youthful after giving birth to three children. With her magnificent shape and structure, Jolie has revealed the secrets to her beautiful skin, hair and looks to various media outside. Practicing these might surely turn out to be a positive sign for those who are looking out for those great looks even after delivery of a baby.

One of her greatest beauty secrets is her ever loving family filled with loving, caring children and husband. Still, there are other secrets too as she explained that she depended on Garlic, Ginger Root and Yoga to get back to shape and also to remain slim and fit always. Scientists prove that ginger is the best medicine to cure out upset stomachs and also to settle out indigestion in any way possible. Even though the proofs are not out yet, many of them even talk about the effect of ginger roots on fighting against cholesterol thus lowering it. There are evidences to prove that garlic acts to be the perfect blend across cough, cold and even cholesterol. The final term is yoga which of course is the natural way to a healthy mind, body and soul. This has been the perfect combination helping Angelina Jolie to remain young as always.

She also talks about her weight gain during and after her pregnancy as she has lot of ice-creams and pizzas getting in while she was carrying. Her love for such junk foods of course added up the extra calories which made her add up pounds. After caesarian of her twins in the third delivery, she had put up weight and also belly.

Angelina reveals that continuous breast feeding of her twins has completely helped her in losing up the additional pounds and thus assisting her to remain in shape as ever before. She also reveals another of her celebrity beauty secrets that exercise with her children is the best calorie burner ever. Jolie loves to run and play with her seven kids for their mutual enjoyment and also to remain fit, smart, stunning, sexy and beautiful always.

Celebrity Beauty Tips For The After Fifty Set

2008-11-23T14:13:00.000-05:00

If you've been paying attention, you'll have noticed that while there's still the same inclination for younger faces in Hollywood, there is also a new movement a foot that's deals with a celebration of the older actress and model. At the forefront now are actresses like Jane Fonda and Sally Field who are highlighting the fact that over fifty can look good. To that end, there is a new batch of celebrity beauty secrets that are geared to helping the older woman look great in her golden years.

Confidence

It seems that one of the critical elements that makes up these celebrity beauty secrets has to do with aptitude. Although there is a certain element that states a woman over fifty needs to be more aware of what her makeup can do to hide some of the tell tale signs of aging, most of the experts agree that how an older woman carries herself is almost as important. They say that the best thing a woman over fifty can do for herself is remember that she's still beautiful on the inside and out. When they remember that, their appearance projects an air of confidence that is attractive.

Cleansing Milk

One of the other beauty tips and secrets that keeps the older Hollywood legends looking great has to do with looking their skin. Remember that as you grow older your skin tends to get dry and that's something you need to watch out for if you want to maintain a youthful appearance. Again, celebrity's beauty secrets suggest that you don’t use soap on your face at this age. They feel that good cleansing milk will do a better job and they also stress that you don’t wash with either very hot or very cold water. Some of the celebrity antiaging beauty tips and secrets that are practiced by these older celebrities have a strong emphasis on common sense.

Vaseline

For skin care tips: It's important to wash with tap water as well and Vaseline can be rubbed into the skin at bath time to combat the wrinkles that are often associated with aging. Watch out for extremely hot or cold weather and use a mixture of egg yolk and almond oil here to combat the ravages that this weather can bring on. To keep your skin looking good for as long as possible, it's suggested that you do this two to three times a week.

These are just two of the inexpensive celebrity beauty secrets you can use yourself to develop your own style of beauty without an large cash payout for your beauty routine.

Madonna's Beauty Secrets

2008-11-16T11:56:00.000-05:00

How does Madonna do it? She’s 50 years old and has the body of a 20 year old – just what is her celebrity beauty secrets - Madonna?

Well, first off, this mother of three children is super rich and can afford to stay this thin and in shape. She is a fitness queen for sure and applies a strict diet regimen and workout routine to stay this great looking.

So what is her celebrity diet secret? She works out for two to three hours a day practicing Ashtanga yoga, pilates, cycling, weight training and swimming. Included in this difficult regime are two workout machines called a Power-Plat and a Cardio Wave. For us mere mortals that have to work at a real job, we would never be able to invest this amount of time on a daily basis for working out.

Added to her workout regime, Madonna follows a strict macrobiotic diet. She does not dine out often in restaurants because as she says, “You can never be entirely sure what’s on your plate”. A macrobiotic diet consists of organic vegetables, fruits, grains and natural sugars. . The macrobiotic diet eliminates such foods as oils, dairy, processed food, sauces and spices which all help to contribute to weight gain and bloating. It is also high in phytoestrogens which is healthy for women when they are approaching their later age. A macrobiotic diet is difficult to follow if you don’t have the income to buy the foods required for this diet, the special pots and pans needed to prepare the food and it would help if you had your own chef to help prepare these menus.

Besides her diet secrets, Madonna is rumoured to use an anti-aging snake oil cream which costs about $1,000 per jar. She smoothes on the cream regularly at 8:00 p.m. every night. She then places herself in a body bag to sleep in to help fight the battle against aging to keep her skin soft and smooth.

Some of these celebrity beauty secrets would be hard to follow for people that don’t have the incomes of the stars. Beauty takes time, energy and money, but we can learn from the celebrities and adapt their beauty secrets to our life.

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Celebrity Beauty Secrets from Sophia Loren

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Sophia Loren, the glamourous Italian actress who is over 71 years of age, when asked about her celebrity beauty secrets, revealed that her beauty came from “a love of life, spaghetti, and the odd bath in virgin olive oil.” No doubt, this actress from Italy eats healthy fresh Mediterranean foods and extra virgin olive oil which is organic and available in abundance in Italy. Her habit of bathing occasionally in olive oil is an anti-aging tradition dating back to her Roman ancestors. Olive oil is moisturizing and not only super good for the skin but also when ingested, it is great for your health. One of Sophia’s recent achievements is to be the oldest woman to model for the sexy Pirelli calendar.

In the days before botox and the many other cosmetic surgery options available for women today, Sophia Loren was told to have her nose fixed. But she refused believing that women must mold themselves to fit someone else’s ideal of beauty. She thinks this is unnatural. She didn’t get her nosed changes and she has survived and succeeded with great success and beauty even in her winter years.

She also goes to bed, habitually at 9:00 p.m. She said in an interview that she had “grown accustomed to going to bed at this time since childhood when I’d always get up at seven in the morning to study. Eventually I decided to keep the habit”. Whoever said we should get our beauty sleep was surely referring to Sophia as a prime example of this great habit.

This beautiful celebrity has written a book about her thoughts on beauty and has developed a very strong concept of what beauty means. She states that a woman must realise her own beauty for it to shine through, and adorn herself in beautiful jewellery. She concludes, "Nothing makes a woman more beautiful than being convinced that she is indeed beautiful. And only a jewel renders this state of mind more real”. "The hands are very important; they speak the language of the gestures - just like the mouth." "They should be coloured with jewels just like the mouth is coloured with lipstick. "Also a woman's dress must be like a metallic fence, it should serve its purpose without obstructing the view."

Her signature makeup look has always been a winged cat eye with usually nude color lipstick, lipstick shade dependent upon the occasion.

We can learn celebrity beauty secrets from the likes of the great beauties such as Sophia Loren. Some actresses are generous enough to share their beauty secrets with us mere mortals. So, pasta, attitude, olive oil and jewellery are on my next shopping list!

Photography from the BBC.

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