Zoë Saldana Focuses on Healthy Eating Because She ‘Can’t Work Out Regularly’
With three kids under age 3, daily workouts just aren’t possible for Zoë Saldana. Instead, the actress focuses on eating a healthy diet. “I can’t work out regularly, so I compensate by eating a lot healthier than I might otherwise,” Saldana, 38, tells SHAPE for their June cover. “Once you have relatively healthy eating habits, your workout can become playing with your kids, strolling around the neighborhood, playing airplane, or just changing diapers.” And fans of Saldana know she’s telling the truth — the Guardians of the Galaxy 2 actress is known for sharing videos of her kids playing while she fits in a few squats. Zoë SaldanaNino Munoz Saldana…
How to prevent injuries at the gym
It’s easy to get carried away with a new fitness regime and end up over doing things, but over-training or working out without proper warm ups can lead to serious problems. As is so often the case, getting older makes things more likely to go wrong, with a survey from Ramsay Health Care UK revealing that 70% of people over 55 have been to A&E with sports related injuries. But there’s no need to panic! With a sensible approach to exercise there’s no reason not to continue playing sports, working out and generally keeping fit throughout your life. How to avoid injury playing sports Tips from Sports…
Beauty news: Microbead ban leads to more environmentally friendly exfoliators
This week, the government have announced plans to ban products containing microbeads by the end of this year. These tiny plastic particles have been causing a stir for some time now, being accused of damaging marine life through the pollution of our oceans. Microbeads can be found in numerous exfoliators, shower gels and toothpastes, meaning the new law comes as bad news for some cosmetic companies. Fortunately, there are plenty of facial polishes on the market that don’t contain microbeads. They’re gentle on your skin and on the environment! We’ve picked three of our favourites… Clean Beauty Co: Prime Time Facial Polish This gentle and smoothing polish aims to strip…
What Is Microdermabrasion? Plus, 6 More FAQs
Microdermabrasion is a cosmetic treatment that involves physically exfoliating your skin for improved tone and texture. If you’re like us, you may have a few questions about how it works, what it’s used for and how best to care for your skin after a treatment. We spoke with Brooke Files, a licensed esthetician who specializes in skin resurfacing, to help us with answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about microdermabrasion. 1. What is microdermabrasion, and why would you recommend it to someone? “Microdermabrasion is a procedure that removes the upper layers of skin known as the stratum corneum,” explains Files. This treatment is a form of physical exfoliation that promotes new collagen…