How Shakira is staying forever young at 46: from the MTV VMAs winner’s fitness routine including dancing, to her vigilant skincare regime and diet – and her dismissal of plastic surgery claims
Shakira, who just owned big at the MTV VMAs alongside Taylor Swift, basically looks the same as she did in her 20s, with her toned physique, flowing hair and flawless skin – so how does she do it?
She goes for her signature ‘no make-up’ make-up looks, eats small, nutrient-rich meals throughout the day, and stays busy with her kids Milan and Sasha, who she shares with her ex Gerard Piqué
After being in the biz for over 30 years, it seems like she hasn’t aged a day. A pic of her in her early 20s could pᴀss off as a pH๏τo of her now, at 46. And it’s not just her looks that keep her youthful, but her high energy too.
Recently at the MTV VMAs, where she won big alongside fellow pop icon Taylor Swift, the “Hips Don’t Lie” songstress put on an incredible show that involved dancing with knives, twisting through a fake cave and crowd-surfing her way towards accepting her Vanguard Award. And, of course, she looked fabulous doing it.
According to Hello! magazine, Shakira sticks to a strict diet that involves small, nutrient-rich meals to keep her energy up during the day. To prepare for a major performance like the Super Bowl, her trainer said that Shakira eliminates sugar and dairy, but eats everything else – including the occasional treat like dark chocolate – in moderation.
A typical breakfast can include eggs and avocado with a smoothie, then a fish dish for lunch, per Hello!
Plenty of exercise – especially dance
Shakira has always been extremely toned with rock-hard abs, and she has dancing to thank as one of the reasons she’s stayed so fit over the years.
According to Popsugar, Shakira’s trainer Anna Kaiser schedules in low-intensity sustained cardio sessions to keep her client busy – using a mix of cycling, treadmill and running to burn calories. The most important thing, Kaiser said, was to build strength, because “it takes a lot more effort [both exercise- and nutrition-wise] to maintain and build muscle over the age of 40”.
Her skincare routine
It’s hard to believe that Shakira is already in her mid-40s when she barely has a wrinkle to show for it. According to a video interview she did with beauty YouTuber Melanie Murphy, vitamin C and sunscreen are her two main products in her skincare routine.
“If I’m super dry, I also layer on vitamin E – I just get capsules from the pharmacy and squeeze it right onto my skin,” she told InStyle, “I also think it’s really important to remove your make-up every night, and I using a cleansing brush [or even a washcloth] to remove any impurities.”
Hello! magazine reported that the “Waka Waka” songstress doesn’t drink alcohol or caffeine, or smoke, which ultimately helps with keeping her skin youthful and plump.
Less is more in make-up
