The Weird Secrets to Olivia Munn's Amazing Skin
We’re all too familiar with the rapidly changing appearances of Hollywood’s elite, but sometimes it goes a bit farther than just a dramatic haircut or a swipe of bright lipstick. The latest celebrity to cause this type of beauty hype in the industry is none other than actress Olivia Munn. The stunner has been spotted walking red carpets looking absolutely radiant, but fans have been questioning whether or not her glowing complexion and chiseled cheekbones got a little boost from a plastic surgeon.
Olivia shared an amazing before and after photo on her Instagram account. (Photo: Instagram/OIivia Munn)
To put our speculations to rest, Munn recently revealed her skincare secrets via her Instagram account, writing: “Convinced that there’s got to be natural, healthy ways (i.e. not only the rich and connected can do it) to keep your skin from aging, I do lots of research.” Then, the 34-year-old shared four, super-detailed anti-aging tips (none of which include Botox!) and they’re definitely a bit unexpected. Here’s a summation of her skincare claims:
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1. Olivia lost 12 pounds in the past year by working out a few times a week for an hour. She asserts that slimming down leaned out her facial features while the workouts increased blood flow to her skin, giving it a natural glow.
2. She reshaped her brows so that the arch sat lower on her brow bone. A facialist advised on the shape, recommending her to add a more horizontal angel to her brows for a youthful look.
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3. Munn began routinely using Proactiv Mark Fading Pads ($45) to diminish sunspots and freckles (we’re assuming this wasn’t a Proactiv sponsored post but you never really know).
4. Finally, Olivia strongly stands by eating Japanese potatoes that she claims contain high amounts of the anti-aging hero ingredient, Hyaluronic Acid.
There you have it, folks. Apparently all it takes is exercise, newly shaped brows, Proactiv and a few Japanese potatoes to achieve Olivia’s ageless complexion. See her detailed post below:
“Ask anyone who knows me and they’ll tell you I love research. Convinced that there’s got to be natural, healthy ways (ie not only the rich and connected can do it) to keep your skin from aging, I do lots of research.”
“Who says guys are the only ones who can get better with age? We’re gonna turn that myth around if we share what we learn with each other. So here are 4 skin tips I’ve learned just over this past year that really helped the texture and shape of my face. “
Left Pic: 1 year ago. Right Pic: Last month.
1. I lost 12 pounds this past year while training for Xmen. I kept it off by coming up w/an hour workout I do a few times a week. The weight loss leaned out my cheeks and jawline. Working out is also great for your skin because it increases blood flow to your face which helps rejuvenate.
2. Reshaped my brows. I do my own brows and always thought they were supposed to have a high arch. Then a facialist pointed out to me that I was shaping my brows into a frown. So I let the top of my brows grow in (which is never fun because it looks spotty for a few weeks) and then I plucked the bottom. That gave my brows a more horizontal angle and instantly brightened my eyes.
3. Got rid of sunspots. I love my freckles. But over the past couple of years I’ve seen more come up and merge with other freckles to make large dark spots. Dark spots prevent your skin from reflecting light and gives you a dull complexion. So for the past year I’ve been diligently using @Proactiv Mark Fading Pads. I wipe my face with one every night and now my face has a more even tone and the large spots aren’t as noticeable.
4. I’ve talked about this before and I still stand by it: Japanese potatoes that are high in Hyaluronic Acid help keep wrinkles away. Look up this video: “Connie Chung Yuzihara” to learn all about it. There are Hyaluronic Acid pills and vitamins but I think that the best way to get it in your system is by eating them in foods that naturally have them.
“I’m still looking into what gets rid of the lines that develop around your neck. I think it has to do with tension and acupuncture might be the answer. When I find out more, I’ll let you know.”
There you have it, the scoop on Munn’s fantastic face, straight from Instagram.
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