Maintaining a healthy body is all in a day’s work for A Bikini A Day and Monday Swimwear co-founder Natasha Oakley. MOJEH.com chats with the Australian beauty to find out what it takes to look and feel great on the beach.
What’s your go-to beach look?
I love a natural beachy hairstyle. I’ll wash my hair and keep it up in a bun for an hour and then let it down and spray some beach spray or dry shampoo to create some volume.
What about your skincare regime?
I exfoliate once a week and moisturise my whole body twice a day – drinking a lot of water is also very important to keep your skin smooth and hydrated. I use Kiehl’s lightweight cream for my face, Cetaphil face wash and moisturiser and Burt’s Bees lip balm.
How can we recreate your natural beauty look?
I start with a tinted SPF moisturizer, then add a slight bronzer on my cheeks for contouring. I use mascara on just my outer eyelashes – not on all of them – and a tinted lip balm.
What makes you feel confident?
My confidence comes from my healthy, balanced lifestyle – when I’m working hard, eating right, and feeling happy I feel confident with myself!
How do you stay bikini-ready on your travels?
A normal day for me will start with a fresh juice or smoothie, granola yoghurt and berries, a salad for lunch and fish or meat with vegetables for dinner. I will work-out a minimum of four times a week. My routine changes depending on where I am in the world; in Sydney I run my favourite coastal path from Bronte to Bondi; in LA I love to hike; in Bali I do yoga and in Paris I usually end up in a gym.
What does living a ‘healthy lifestyle’ mean to you?
A healthy lifestyle is all about balance. You can have your cake and eat it too – it’s just a matter of proportion. I also think keeping a positive mind and outlook on life is extremely important in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
How do you tackle jet lag and the effects that flying has on your skin?
I have mastered the art of travel at this stage. I stay awake and go to sleep in my destination around 9pm (my normal bedtime) and make sure to hydrate a lot on the plane and moisturise before and after flights.
How do your travels inspire you?
They inspire every part of my life – style, creativity and even my designs for Monday Swimwear. I think travel is the most valuable thing in life.
Where will you be heading this summer?
Greece and Thailand!
