Maintaining supple and youthful skin can be tough for anyone. There are so many factors that affect the skin, from diet to exercise, from water intake to genes, from age to products… There always seems to be something waiting to go wrong and wreck that Black Don’t Crack skin.
But these celebrities, over years of experimenting and tweaking, have found what works for their skin, and were graceful enough to share their secrets with us.
Here are some of the best beauty secrets as shared by our favourite ZAlebs.
Bonang Matheba
This young TV presenter is probably Mzansi’s favourite IT girl, and she has the face to match. In fact, she has probably looked the same for 10 years now, and we won’t be surprised if she doesn’t age a day in the next 10. But how does she do it?
The multitalented star shared that while she cannot ignore the role of good genes in her great skin, she can also attribute a lot of it to her lifestyle choices. She makes sure to drink plenty of water and to get enough sleep.
She also always ensures to put on sunscreen every time she leaves the house – yes, even in winter – and never ever sleeps in makeup. Turns out it’s not rocket science!
Boity Thulo
Another fan favourite, Boity’s skincare routine has to be one of the most requested in the country, and we certainly see why.
The rapper shared that she prioritizes three things: water intake, moisture for her skin, and exercise. Two weeks is the longest she can go without working out before it starts to take a toll on her skin, so she has to keep moving. She also cleanses her face at least twice a day to clear the grime, and always brings moisturiser with her.
Want to have that model type of glowing skin? Amanda Du Pont has got you – she is a model after all. She recommends sticking to skin care products for some time rather than switching frequently, so as to allow the skin to get used to them.
The actress has to have one of the most complicated skin care routines. Admittedly, what she does may not be for everyone, but her advice is great nonetheless. It is no secret that Khanyi has been bleaching her skin for years, but in the recent past, she has turned into something of a self confessed skin lightening expert.
The most important advice she has for those who choose to lighten their skin has been that they should listen to their skin. If it gets too much and they experience horrible side effects, it’s time to shelve the process for a while and let the skin heal first.
While the gospel singer keeps most of her life private and would rather focus on making good music, her fans noticed that she has great skin, and luckily she was ready to share.
Ntokozo has two beauty tips for you: watch your sugar and carbs intake, and exercise regularly. As she shared, the singer is lucky to have a husband with whom she can go to the gym, which makes commitment that much easier. Must be nice, Ntokozo!
We hope the secrets on this list will be beneficial to you. We often assume that it has to be something deeply profound or insanely expensive that helps the stars attain such flawless skin, but some of these hacks are super basic. Remember, these secrets don't work unless you do!
So you heard them. Grab your sunscreen and water bottle and hit the gym! You’ll thank us later.
