The Hollywood elite spend much of their lives trying to look fabulous in front of the camera, so it comes as no surprise that there are a few tips and tricks they call upon to keep themselves looking like the millions of dollars they rake in. While some, like Emma Stone, stick with simple, natural products to help maintain healthy and glowing skin, there are others - Sandra Bullock and Demi Moore in particular - whose suggestions are somewhat questionable.
Starting at the tamer end of the spectrum, Scarlett Johansson admits to using good old-fashioned apple cider vinegar to banish blemishes. "I researched natural skincare and found that apple cider vinegar is really effective. Using it as a toner can be harsh, but if you have breakouts it can be really healing," she revealed in an interview. If you're keen to try this natural alternative, put some ACV on a cotton pad and dab onto your blemishes before bed to help dry them out. You may notice a bit of flaky skin in the morning so make sure to use a nourishing moisturiser as part of your skincare regime.
The Help actress Emma Stone has got a pretty easy moisturising regime of her own, telling Style.com that she uses grapeseed oil to keep her sensitive skin plump and hydrated. "Not to brag, but I have a lot of allergies," she explained. "I'm seriously allergic to everything. So I just use natural grapeseed oil from the grocery store on my face as a moisturiser. After the shower, I pat it on, and then I'll use it throughout the day and at night. I pretty much smell like grape all the time."
Grapeseed oil is easily absorbed into the skin and is also a great alternative for people with skin sensitivity.The antioxidants contained within the oil also work to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as provide protection against free radical damage.
Can't afford to throw down wads of cash at the dentist to get your teeth looking pearly white? Why not try Catherine Zeta-Jones' trick of using strawberry pulp to minimise stains. "The juice or pulp of strawberries contains malic acid which serves as an astringent and can lighten surface stains," said the actress, who frequently rubs the sweet summer fruit across her teeth.
