Wellington’s Janeen Howard (40) is a medical herbalist for Go Healthy NZ.
My beauty philosophy is… To reduce stress levels as much as possible and get plenty of sleep. Drink lots of water, eat well and cut down on alcohol. My number one beauty secret is GO Anti-Wrinkle Collagen Support. Taking a collagen supplement daily boosts skin hydration, keeps fine lines at bay, and helps you to look healthy and radiant.
The skincare products I can’t live without are… Oxygen Eye Cream and Oxygen Hydrating Night Cream. They’re very nourishing and I love the way my skin feels before I go to sleep. Also I’ve replaced my morning coffee with a squeeze of lemon juice in warm water – it makes such a difference to my skin.
My haircare secret is… My amazing hairdresser Kristal at La Villa Hair & Beauty. I also try to have blowdryer-free days as much as possible to give my hair a rest.
The must-have products in my make-up bag are… Antipodes Mineral Foundation Powder – it makes my skin feel like it has no make-up on at all. I always have Lucas’ Papaw on hand and never leave the house without mascara.
My favourite beauty treat is… Definitely getting my hair done. It really is a treat for me. I sit in the chair, the world stops and I can read a magazine, sip a cuppa and just relax while being fussed over and pampered. Pure bliss!
My biggest beauty sin is… I wish I’d started a great skincare regime when I was younger. I really appreciate now the importance of starting early. Also, I’ve never had a pedicure. I’ll have to put that on my to-do list!
The best thing my mother taught me about beauty was… Laugh – if you’re happy,people don’t notice your wrinkles. And always, no matter what, take your make-up off before you go to bed!
Take a look at freelance make-up artist Aimie Fiebig’s beauty essentials here.
