The celebrity facialist and esthetician behind the fresh-faced complexions of some of the world’s richest and most famous has shared her five steps to glowing skin – and the products she can’t live without.
Melanie Grant – who operates from clinics in Sydney, Melbourne, Paris and LA – has given almost every big star a facial – from Victoria’s Secret model Georgia Fowler to Kim Kardashian and Victoria Beckham.
Speaking to Mode by CRK, Melanie revealed how you can get glowing skin from home, and why maintenance really is the key to good skin.
The celebrity facialist and esthetician (pictured) behind the fresh-faced complexions of some of the world’s richest and most famous has shared her five steps to glowing skin
Melanie Grant – who operates in Sydney, Melbourne, Paris and LA – has given almost every big star a facial – from model Georgia Fowler to Kim Kardashian and Victoria Beckham (pictured)
So what should you be doing?
‘[The most important thing] is you wear sunscreen each and every day over the top of an antioxidant serum to protect your skin from harmful UV rays and free radicals,’ Melanie told the publication.
On top of this, plenty of water and a ‘colorful, anti-inflammatory diet’ is key.
Speaking about the foods you should increase in your diet for great skin, Melanie said ‘plenty of fish, greens, seeds and nuts’ are the answer to a dewy complexion.
‘Get regular sleep, at least seven hours, and avoid stress,’ she added.
Melanie said the single biggest thing you can do for your skin is plenty of SPF, as well as a colorful diet that is rich in anti-inflammatories (pictured: Kim Kardashian and Georgia Fowler)
The esthetician said when it comes to your skincare routine, less really is more.
‘Incorporate a simple, purposeful skincare regime to maintain your skin,’ she said.
Melanie favours a vitamin C serum during the day and a retinol serum at night, as well as a great moisturiser and gentle exfoliant.
‘Too many steps or products will over-complicate it, resulting in a lack of consistency and sensitised or reactive skin,’ she said.
Melanie (pictured with Jessica Gomes) favours a vitamin C serum during the day and a retinol serum at night, as well as a great moisturiser and gentle exfoliant
Regarding the products the Sydney-based facialist swears by, Melanie said you can’t go wrong with the Augustinus Bader range.
While pricey, she said both ‘the cream’ and ‘the rich cream’ work in delivering intense hydration.
They both also work to prevent the signs of ageing.
Elsewhere, Melanie uses Chanel’s Le Lift for its great texture, the Biologique Recherche Le Grande Creme and Vintners Daughter to keep her own skin looking its plump best.
Speaking previously to FEMAIL, Melanie (pictured) said she has noticed a real shift in recent years away from Botox (which she hates), towards a more natural healthy skin look
Earlier this year, Victoria Beckham had a facial at Melanie Grant’s studio in Sydney when she was in Australia – and quickly dubbed it ‘the most amazing facial’.
And Victoria isn’t the only high-profile client on Melanie’s list. She has also treated Jessica Gomes, Nicole Trunfio and of course Kim Kardashian.
Speaking previously to FEMAIL, Melanie said she has noticed a real shift in recent years away from Botox (which she hates), towards a more natural healthy skin look.
‘People want to look real and glowing,’ she said.
Melanie recommends you attain this look through double cleansing, a healthy diet, plenty of sleep, not too much stress and regular facials (pictured with Victoria Beckham)
Melanie recommends you attain this look through double cleansing, a healthy diet, plenty of sleep, not too much stress and regular facials.
SPF is also her hero product:
‘While I see that treatments such as fraxel laser, IPL, light therapy and peels are very effective at repairing the most damaged complexions, a good quality broad spectrum suncream worn every day allows the skin to start repairing itself,’ she told Daily Mail Australia.