A young woman who has impressed hundreds over the years shares her beauty secrets and how she takes care of her skin

A young marketing assistant who wowed hundreds after sharing a photo of herself online has shared her beauty secrets – and a very unusual homemade face and hair mask that keeps her looking youthful.

Mom Moonee Nguyen, 44, who is from Gold Coast but originally from Singaporeshe said, while you might think she’s shelling out thousands for an expensive facial, Botox and beauty treatments, in fact she does all her care at home.

Moonee has never had botox, fillers or other clinical treatments for her skin.

‘I love the quote ‘self care is not selfish’ because it isn’t and it shouldn’t be,’ Moonee told FEMAIL.

“By taking care of myself, I want to inspire my daughters and other ladies who can’t afford to go to beauty salons, that you can completely take care of yourself at home – you just need to take some time to prioritize yourself.”

When it comes to how she takes care of herself, Moonee said she’s a fan of simple skincare.

“Cleansing your face is really important,” she said. ‘I never go to bed without cleaning my face.’

The 44-year-old said she usually uses a “stronger” product in the evening to get rid of make-up and any dirt, and something more moisturizing and nourishing in the morning.

She also double cleanses most nights to get rid of excess daytime makeup.

“I also never start the day without SPF, whether it’s cloudy or rainy, whether I’m staying at home or going out,” she said.

“Since working for the Cancer Council as a marketing assistant, I’ve taken the use of sunscreen and other methods of protecting myself and my family from the harsh rays of the sun very seriously.

I also use a serum with vitamin C under my protection factor to make it work even more effectively.

DIY Moonee at-home treatments include a once-a-week exfoliation and a homemade beer, rice water, and avocado face mask that she uses on both her skin and hair once or twice a week.

The malt found in beer purportedly exfoliates the skin, stabilizes collagen and elastin, improves microcirculation, and prevents premature aging of the skin.

Meanwhile, avocado is rich in antioxidants and moisturizing vitamin E, making it especially useful for dry and sensitive skin types, while rice water soothes and tones your complexion.

“Since I started moisturizing and using sunscreen consistently, the texture of my skin looks so much better and my wrinkles are reduced,” Moonee said.

“Beautiful skin requires dedication and time, not a miracle. Once you find something that works, stick with it. I love products that are made and owned in Australia.”

When it comes to her body, her diet and her health, Moonee’s approach is similarly easy to follow.

She said that she always starts by washing her face and body with warm water and then rinses them off with cold water.

“Warm water helps open up your pores and flush out any toxins, and cold water helps tighten your skin,” she said.

Elsewhere, he eats with intermittent fasting and avoids overly salty or sweet foods.

“I love my vegetables,” she said.

‘My diet consists of vegetables and fruits that contain a lot of water, such as cucumbers, celery, spinach, broccoli, tomatoes, lettuce and watermelon – which hydrate my body when I eat.’

Moonee also drinks at least two liters of water a day and includes plenty of healthy fats such as avocados, chia seeds, eggs, salmon and yogurt.

“I don’t drink or smoke and I spend at least 30 minutes exercising every day,” she said.

Finally, Moonee will drink a glass of warm lemon juice with manuka honey 30 minutes before her first meal to ‘detox’ her body and boost her immune system.

“I’m not perfect or professional, but this is what has worked for me over the years,” she said.

When Moonee shared her picture in a Facebook beauty group, hundreds were quick to say she looked at least 10 years younger.

‘Wow, you’re gorgeous. I thought you were 25,” one person wrote.

“Your self-care pays off. You look amazing and have such a positive outlook on life,” added another.

A third wrote: ‘You look amazing, you’re my age and I look 44. I could be in my 20s.