Yahoo News Shay Mitchell On Her Body As A New Mum And Why She Can't Live Without Aloe Vera Leaves
We became obsessed with Shay Mitchell in the teen drama Pretty Little Liars (which even as grown adults, we still re-watch every year) and it only intensified when she starred as the fabulously cruel Peaches in Netflix thriller YOU.
Don't even get us started on her beauty skills. Whether she's working a super sleek high ponytail or her signature monochrome peach make-up, Mitchell is the beauty chameleon our Instagram feed is obsessed with.
ELLE sat down with the Canada-born actress to talk all things beauty, including her obsession with natural beauty products coconut oil and aloe vera, and how her relationship with her body changed after giving birth to her daughter, Atlas, late last year...
A post shared by Shay Mitchell (@shaymitchell) on Mar 12, 2020 at 2:06pm PDT
The first thing that passes my lips in the day is...
... warm water with lemon.
The last thing that passes my lips at night...
... tequila...just kidding! It's tea.
My make-up routine...
... takes me from 15 to 45 minutes, depending on the look. I love Patrick Ta’s Silky Lip Crèmes, and I always finish with a spritz of Cacharel Yes I Am.
Taken on 35mm. (at least the app version of one)
A post shared by Shay Mitchell (@shaymitchell) on Feb 3, 2020 at 4:44pm PST
The craziest thing I've done in the name of beauty is...
... hanging off the side of the bed or couch when I’m really tired to get my blood flowing. It adds colour to your cheeks, too.
I deal with stress by...
... going to the gym or boxing, as an alternative to therapy.
My greatest beauty discovery is...
... coconut oil. It’s good for moisturising skin, chapped lips, cuticles. I’m not tied to any brand, but I make sure it’s organic virgin oil.
a bathrobe is basically just a casual wrap dress right?
A post shared by Shay Mitchell (@shaymitchell) on Jan 22, 2020 at 10:07pm PST
My mood is...
... happy! Especially when I’m around people I love. I can get down if I’m away from my family for too long.
The weirdest thing in my fridge is...
... a bunch of huge aloe vera leaves. Most people joke about me having them, but the gel can help with digestion and heartburn, it lowers your blood sugar and (everyone’s favourite topic) it’s a laxative!
My body is...
... amazing. My relationship with my body has evolved, especially after having my baby daughter last year. I have so much more love and respect for it.
My biggest beauty indulgence is...
... regular spa treatments, especially facials. Lymphatic massages by Flavia Lanini in Hollywood are the best.
Sunday’s with this one. I mean, Saturday’s... wait, what day is it?
A post shared by Shay Mitchell (@shaymitchell) on Mar 28, 2020 at 3:57pm PDT
Tell us a beauty secret...
... Use cold spoons to get rid of puffy lids and bags under the eyes.
My worst beauty habit is...
... not getting enough sleep or water. I think it’s part of the ‘new mum effect’. Beauty is as much about what we put into our bodies. Another sin is forgetting to take off my make-up. I’m so tired I just forget about it.
The best beauty advice I've ever received was...
... less is more, and no make-up can compete with what inner confidence can do.
My last beauty treatment was...
... a facial by Shani Darden. We have such a blast. Her Skin Care Texture Reform Serum has transformed my skin.
Shay Mitchell is the spokesperson for Cacharel Parfums.
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