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My beauty secrets: Lani Lopez

Lani Lopez (42) is an Auckland naturopath.
Lani Lopez, Auckland naturopath.

My beauty philosophy is…

To love lots and choose health. Stress shows on your face and life can be pretty hard at times so it’s vital to think positively, love yourself and those around you.

The skincare products I can’t live without are…

Sávar Essential Cleansing Lotion, Weleda Arnica Cream and Aesop Parsley Seed Antioxidant Hydrator for my moisturiser. I also use a lot of essential oils – lavender, sandalwood (guys love this smell) and chamomile – liberally as perfumes, to sleep, to heal skin, for face compresses or in baths.

My haircare secret is…

Kérastase Shampoo and Conditioner and natural coconut oil. I also rinse my sensitive scalp with Comvita Apple Cider Vinegar and saturate my hair with the coconut oil once a month which leaves it soft and super shiny.

The must-have products in my makeup bag are…

Lucas’ Papaw ointment for my lips, Trilogy Rosehip Oil and ModelCo Mascara to make my lashes extra long.

My favourite beauty treat is…

Massaging in coconut oil with added lavender oil after a long hot bath. I love East Day Spa but I don’t go often enough. To freshen my face I regularly massage it and use a DermaWand to tone my skin and pores afterwards.

My biggest beauty sin is…

Sun. I like to exercise in the morning outdoors and am constantly forgetting to wear a hat or some SPF, although I do need vitamin D to keep me chirpy.

The best thing my mother taught me about beauty was…

Smile loads and moisturise your skin. We often sit together and laugh and enjoy each other’s company so she’s still teaching me.

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