DIY beauty recipes: Victoria’s Secret Angels talk about getting your skin fresh and glow-y

Congratulations, world. There’s a whole new batch of Victoria’s Secret Angels out in the universe now, which means loads more eye candy, body envy, and, of course, feelings of inadequateness.

But it need not always be so—because these heavenly bodies are not just toned and polished in the gym and hi-tech dermatologists’ offices. Many of their core beauty rituals involve easy kitchen shelf items, which are perfectly accessible to us mere mortals as well. 

For instance, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Lily Aldridge swear by the revitalizing powers of coconut water, ideally drunk fresh once a day. Why does this work? Coconut water is packed with potassium and electrolytes, which hydrate the body, balance all our systems, and flush out toxins from the liver. 

Coconuts are also full of natural beauty fat (the good kind with no cholesterol) and lauric acid, which supports our thyroid. Bonus: it’s easily digested, giving our metabolism a much-needed boost.

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s take a look at the top Victoria’s Secret beauty tips.

Ice it!

Jasmine Tookes learned this cool beauty trick from her mom’s dermatologist: You take an ice cube and run it all over your face until it melts away, leaving your pores tight and your face firm. She does it right before getting into bed every single night. 

On the other hand, Candice Swanepoel splashes ice-cold water on her face every morning to de-puff and bring on a healthy glow.

Much-o moisturiser

We all tend to skip one basic: Plain and simple moisturiser. However, every Victoria’s Secret Angel I spoke to reiterated that moisturizer is the key to perfect skin. Especially in summer, says Joan Smalls, when the sun tends to dehydrate our complexion, leaving it vulnerable to premature aging and blemishes. 

To avoid greasiness, opt for a water-based product. You can also head over to this post to find out exactly what your skin needs.

Going rose-y

Ieva Laguna grew up with a rose garden and continues to dab homemade rose tea under her eyes daily. Or you can go the way of Behati Prinsloo, who swears by the complexion-regenerating powers of rose water spray.

Oil it up!

Then there’s the ultimate beauty multitasker: good old coconut oil. Swanapoel, in fact, slathers it on from head to toe, using it as a hair and body moisturizer. 

Aldridge goes a step further, mixing one part coconut oil and two parts sugar together with a spoon and using the blend as an at-home body scrub. The sugar works as a gentle exfoliator, while the coconut oil rehydrates the skin, leaving it soft and smooth. Bonus: it smells amazing.

Eggy stuff

All that heat styling can leave hair feeling dry and damaged. Hunt remedies that with this homemade hair mask: Add 3-4 tablespoons of rosemary oil to the white of two eggs. Whisk together until well blended and slather through your strands. Leave on for 20 minutes, then wash off with your regular shampoo. 

The eggs nourish strands with proteins and fats to heal damage and keep them smooth and shiny. Rosemary oil is superb at stimulating hair growth, so that this DIY mask will ensure healthy, glossy tresses.

Have you tried any of these Victoria’s Secret beauty tips?

About the author

anubha

Anubha Charan is a powerhouse in the luxury beauty industry, with over 15 years of expertise shaping the global beauty narrative. As the former Beauty Director at Marie Claire, she worked with the magazine's French headquarters to craft cutting-edge beauty content for international audiences.

Anubha's bylines have appeared in some of the world’s most prestigious publications, including Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Travel + Leisure, WebMD, and Architectural Digest. She is also the co-author of Paris Bath & Beauty, a Simon & Schuster book on French beauty rituals.