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Model Emm Arruda on the best advice in beauty and taking care of yourself first

New York-based model and global spokesperson for Setting Scoliosis Straight, Emm Arruda, knows that less is more. Here she shares her best beauty advice and the simple recoveries your body will love you for.     

My morning routine is …
I wash my face with Cetaphil cleanser, and then apply Thayers Coconut Witch Hazel toner, Neutrogena Sunscreen Spf 30 and a daily light Vitamin C moisturiser. I usually curl my lashes, brush up my brows and apply concealer where needed.

My night beauty routine is …
I start with Bioderma Micellar Water Makeup remover to make sure all the makeup and dirt is really out of my pores. I then wash my face with Cetaphil, apply Youth to the People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream mask and / or 100 per cent virgin coconut oil from Trader Joe’s, followed by pimple cream where needed.

My favourite products for body are …
Palmer’s cocoa butter lotion.

My favourite form of exercise is …
Walking around which is easy and enjoyable seeing as I live in NYC.

When my body needs to recover I …
Lay down for a while, drink lots of water and take my vitamins.

My favourite detox is …
Vita Coco coconut water.

My favourite retox …
Chocolate cake, ice cream or lemon meringue pie.

When it comes to beauty I always …
I believe that it is truly in the eyes of the beholder. Everything has beauty, it’s all about perception.

My beauty icon is …
My friends are often who I find most beautiful.

The best advice on beauty I’ve received is …
Less is more, keep it natural!

The best health advice I’ve received is …
Listen to your body, take care of yourself first.

The product I can’t live without is …
Blistex lip balm!