With seemingly endless amounts of health and wellness advice online, it can be difficult to figure out which ones to trust. Here are 5 celebrity wellness trends that are actually worth following.
5. Basic Skincare
As time has gone on, it seems like more and more “essential” steps have been added to the ideal skincare routine. With that, more and more ingredients. Celebrities like Anne Hathaway are taking it back to the basics with their skincare.
When asked what her skincare routine looks like, Hathaway emphasizes hydration. Not only with a moisturizer (she uses the Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream at night), but simply by drinking water. In an interview with L’OFFICIEL, she said, “I believe that my skin looks its best when it’s nourished, which starts from within.”
While she likes to treat herself to face or eye masks once in a while, she really emphasizes daily sunscreen use. She uses SPF 30 every day, regardless of the weather. Skincare is not simply about how your skin looks; it is about protecting what you have.
Experts agree, saying that sunscreen is the most crucial step in a good skincare routine. Lack of sunscreen usage can lead to premature aging, hyperpigmentation, and an increased risk of skin cancer.
4. Whole Foods
Jennifer Garner’s passion for farm-fresh, organic foods is no secret. Her passion led to her starting the company, Once Upon A Farm, which specializes in creating fresh options available to children and babies: “I have always been a big believer in staying connected to the earth, which grows our food.”
Garner does not see this merely as preferred, but as essential. Her work with “Save The Children” affirmed that many children across the world do not have access to fresh food.
Organic fresh food is not only important for developing children, but for adults of all ages. According to the Mayo Clinic, people who eat higher amounts of organic food have lower exposure to pesticides and fewer cases of cancer. They also suggest that pregnant women may benefit from organic food, as exposure to pesticides may be linked to pregnancy complications.
3. Ice Baths
While celebrity athletes have been advocating for cold plunges for years, celebrities like Lady Gaga, Kristen Bell, and even Harry Styles have begun sharing their own journeys with ice baths.
Whether people are doing it for mental benefits, athletic recovery, or improved skin, evidence suggests that cold plunges have health benefits.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, ice baths can improve muscle recovery, sleep quality, and overall mood.
2. Fiber
To follow up on the recent protein trend, many celebrities are turning their focus towards including more fiber in their diets. Gwyneth Paltrow emphasizes gut health and the importance of fiber consumption in podcasts and through her brand, goop.
Paltrow has stepped away from the liquid diets and stepped towards clean, fiber-based diets.
Experts say fiber can reduce the risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, constipation, and others. The fiber trend is a welcome one in the health community.
1. Sleep Quality
When it comes to celebrity sleep quality, Dakota Johnson definitely comes to mind. According to Johnson, she cannot function without at least 10 hours of sleep, and could easily sleep for 14. Though this seems like an obvious one, it definitely falls in the category of celebrity wellness trends.
While we might not need quite as much sleep as she is getting, sufficient sleep is essential for our everyday life functions. According to the Sleep Foundation, sleep aids in things like emotional regulation, problem-solving, learning, immunity, growth, and healing.
While sleep needs decrease as we grow older, the Sleep Foundation still recommends that adults get a minimum of seven hours each night.
Tips for better sleep include going to bed and waking up at the same time each day, regularly exercising, avoiding naps, limiting late-night screen time, and establishing a nighttime routine.