4 Beauty Secrets of Actress Sophie Marceau

One of the brightest stars of French cinema, Sophie Marceau, became famous at the young age of 14, when the director of the romantic comedy “Boom” Claude Pinoto approved her, still a schoolgirl, for the main role in his film. The entire Fifth Republic fell in love with her instantly, and the audience was looking forward to each new appearance of the actress on the big screen. Very soon, Marceau played on a par with Gerard Depardieu and Catherine Deneuve, then she accepted the proposal of the hand and heart of the Polish director Andrzej Zulawski, and his painting “My nights are more beautiful than your days” turned the young lady into a sex symbol of France. Many years have passed since then – Sophie is already 54 years old, but she still looks flawless. How does she do it? 

In her younger years, Sophie Marceau was given the title of “French Orchid”, she was called the most sensual actress of our time. This beauty and sexuality, recognized throughout the world, the star really proudly carries to this day. She has two children. She has never resorted to plastic surgery, does not spend her everyday life in a beautician’s chair, and even in cosmetics stores she is not at all a frequent visitor. The French star has several secrets that help her keep her youth and beauty for many years, and they are very simple and natural, like Marceau herself.

1. Olive oil for skin care

Olive oil, or as it is also called “liquid gold”, is not only the best salad dressing, but also an excellent skin care product. It can have the most beneficial effect on it, because it contains oleic acid, provitamin A, vitamin E, flavonoids. In ancient times in Europe and Central Asia, women used olive oil for their skin after sports to restore balance. “Liquid Gold” nourishes, moisturizes and protects the skin. In today’s world, cosmetic companies use olive oil to produce face creams and masks.

The beautiful Sophie Marceau has dry skin from a young age, this type of epidermis is more prone to wrinkles than others. Therefore, the actress, knowing about the beneficial properties of olive oil, uses it to moisturize.

With dry skin, and in general in winter, when many suffer from peeling, irritation and redness, your SOS remedy will be a mask based on olive oil and onion. First, put an unpeeled onion in the oven for half an hour, then chop it in a blender. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil and honey in the same proportion. The mask should be applied to the face, avoiding the area around the eyes.

2. Refusal of ultraviolet light

Sexy tan or aristocratic pallor? Aestheticians are ready to argue forever on this topic, however, if you adhere to a “tanned” position, remember that beauty in this case can be quite short-lived: the skin will tan and begin to age faster. 

Sophie Marceau understands this very well, therefore she prefers to avoid being in direct sunlight, and even more so is not fond of sunbathing. Scientists have long proven that sunburn is a natural reaction of the epidermis to ultraviolet light, or rather, a protective reaction.

And what is most important: exposure to UV rays has a cumulative effect, the skin “remembers” everything, respectively, each subsequent tan has a devastating effect on its cells. And if we are talking about beauty, then it is due to the influence of ultraviolet radiation that wrinkles appear. 

It is especially harmful for a person who is exposed to this negative effect at any time of the year, not only in summer, therefore, to preserve youth, it is important to use cosmetics with SPF factors.

3. Natural makeup or lack of it

A little after noon. Cafe in the center of Moscow. A girl with evening make-up sits at a table and, while having a Greek salad, is talking on the phone. Her smoky eyes are the first thing that catches your eye in a restaurant. A familiar picture? Many modern women almost go to bed with such a make-up, forgetting that in fact bright makeup can even make a 3rd-year student noticeably older. 

Sophie Marceau never made their mistakes. The Frenchwoman agrees to “war paint” only during filming. In everyday life, the actress either takes a break from makeup altogether or applies the most natural one: pink blush, transparent gloss, concealer, mascara. By the way, Sophie took part in the photography for the Elle Stars sans Fards magazine campaign (stars without makeup).

The actress advises: try to move away from the bright make-up and you will feel how much easier it becomes for the skin to breathe. And, besides, a minimum of decorative cosmetics on your face means that you have absolutely nothing to hide behind its layers, and naturalness, of course, refreshes and rejuvenates.

4. Indulge in Delicious Food

Sophie Marceau has never been on a diet. As the actress admits, she simply does not suffer from gluttony. The Frenchwoman prefers not to deny herself her favorite foods: she eats everything, but little by little. Basically, she chooses vegetables, fish, cereals for breakfast. 

The actress does not eat meat, fast food, sweets at all. The exception is dark chocolate. In addition, Marceau does not neglect a couple of glasses of dry wine with cheese, if the mood is for that. 

According to nutritionists, this position is correct from the point of view of maintaining harmony: refusals and prohibitions entail breakdowns. Psychologically, it is very difficult for a person to completely abandon their favorite foods. 

The famous Russian doctor Alexander Myasnikov shares the principle of Sophie Marceau and recommends allowing yourself everything, but in moderation. It’s hard to disagree, because sometimes you can overeat healthy food. The main thing is to stop in time!