Helen Mirren and Aja Naomi King Talk About Their Favorite Beauty Routines
Hollywood Stars Share Their Most Effective Beauty and Wellness Secrets
At the recent L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth event in Los Angeles, stars Helen Mirren and Aja Naomi King opened up about their most trusted beauty and wellness practices. As seasoned actors accustomed to intensive makeup routines and the latest treatments, their insights offer a unique perspective on what truly works in the beauty industry.
Mirren, known for her roles in Barbie and 1923, emphasized the effectiveness of castor oil in her beauty regimen. "This is slightly off the wall, but the beauty product most worth it for me has been castor oil," she shared. "It’s a good thing for hair, lashes, skin, everything. You don’t want to go overboard with it by using too much, but it’s rather magical."
She also highlighted the value of Latisse, stating, "Not all products do what they say they’re going to do—but it really works! Otherwise, a great L’Oréal moisturizer is fabulous."
King, recognized for her performances in How to Get Away With Murder and Grosse Pointe Garden Society, described her mornings as a vital time for self-care. "The beauty practice that’s most worth it for me is taking a moment for myself in the morning. One of my favorite daily moments is when I take my hyaluronic acid and massage my face thoroughly because it’s my moment to myself."
She added that this practice serves as a valuable example for her child, teaching the importance of self-love. "The thing that is not worth it? Negative self-talk. Diminishing yourself is never worth it."
Both actresses expressed the significance of mental wellness. Mirren noted, "Therapy should be a beauty ritual for everyone. It makes me feel more like myself. It gets rid of all the noise and clutter." She emphasized the grounding effect of therapy, which helps her navigate life’s challenges with grace. "Just releasing that to the universe and allowing whatever is going to come to come to me is a moment of grace that makes me feel really beautiful."
With the insights shared by these Hollywood legends, it’s clear that both physical and mental well-being are essential components of beauty and self-care.
