How White Lotus Star Charlotte Le Bon, 38, Stays Strong and Svelte
Charlotte Le Bon is undoubtedly one of the breakout stars of The White Lotus. The model-turned-actress, who was a last-minute cast replacement, has stolen a number of scenes not only for her superior acting skills but also for her strong and svelte body that looks great in every bathing suit she wears. How does the 38-year-old maintain her body and mind? Body Network has the skinny on all of her health and wellness hacks.
She Was Told She Was "Too Short and Too Fat" to Model
Charlotte, who got her start in the modeling world, told "C à vous" on France 5, that she faced a lot of criticism from the ages of 16 to 23 in the competitive industry. "I was too short and too fat," she said. "It's also the only profession where it's legitimate to point out other people's physical flaws."
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Cold Water Plunge
According to her Instagram feed, Charlotte understands the health benefits of cold plunging, which she regularly does in freezing cold lakes. Limited research supports the benefits of cold plunges, which may include easing sore muscles, bringing body temperature down, increasing focus, improving sleep, and decreasing inflammation, per the Cleveland Clinic. However, a 2021 study found that cold water immersion therapy promotes post-sport recovery.
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Baths
Charlotte also takes lots of baths. "Clay locks on sixties tiles," she captioned an image of herself soaking with a face mask on. How can baths do your body and mind good? They have been linked to better sleep and even found helpful to minimize anxiety and depression. One recent study even found that they may even boast cardiovascular benefits. According to Loughborough University research published in the journal Temperature, relaxing in a hot bath can burn as many calories as a 30-minute walk, about 140 calories.
Skincare
Charlotte told Violet Grey that she prioritizes self-care in the form of her skin. "Skincare is really important, for sure. I'm obsessed with my skin. It's almost bad. I get crazy when I get a pimple. It's not about what I eat, because it really doesn't matter for me. It's the products I use," she said. "I see a woman in Paris who makes all of her own products. She comes from Morocco and works with essential oils. And at the same time she does facials and stuff like that. I wash my face with black soap once a day, and then I just apply a cream she does for me. And I don't use makeup."
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Hiking
Charlotte spends a lot of time outdoors and enjoys hiking. Here she is in Iceland. "Climbing falls," she captioned the Instagram post. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include:
- Building stronger muscles and bones
- Improving your sense of balance
- Improving your heart health
- Decreasing the risk of some respiratory issues
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