How Shakira is staying forever young at 46: from the MTV VMAs winner’s fitness routine including dancing, to her vigilant skincare regime and diet – and her dismissal of plastic surgery claims’

Shakira, who just owned big at the MTV VMAs alongside Taylor Swift, basically looks the same as she did in her 20s, with her toned physique, flowing hair and flawless skin – so how does she do it?

Shakira’s disciplined diet

According to Hello! magazine, Shakira sticks to a strict diet that involves small, nutrient-rich meals to keep her energy up during the day. To prepare for a major performance like the Super Bowl, her trainer said that Shakira eliminates sugar and dairy, but eats everything else – including the occasional treat like dark chocolate – in moderation

A typical breakfast can include eggs and avocado with a smoothie, then a fish dish for lunch, per Hello!

Plenty of exercise – especially dance

According to Popsugar, Shakira’s trainer Anna Kaiser schedules in low-intensity sustained cardio sessions to keep her client busy – using a mix of cycling, treadmill and running to burn calories. The most important thing, Kaiser said, was to build strength, because “it takes a lot more effort [both exercise- and nutrition-wise] to maintain and build muscle over the age of 40”.

Her skincare routine

It’s hard to believe that Shakira is already in her mid-40s when she barely has a wrinkle to show for it. According to a video interview she did with beauty YouTuber Melanie Murphy, vitamin C and sunscreen are her two main products in her skincare routine.

Less is more in make-up
Shakira’s signature “no make-up” make-up looks help her natural beauty shine. She does, however, seem to embrace glossy, dusty rose lip shades to add a pop of colour to her already radiant face.

A happy, healthy lifestyle

Despite being a mum of two (to Milan and Sasha, who she shares with her ex Gerard Piqué) and having a thriving career that’s kept her busy for the best of 30 years and counting, Shakira seems happier than ever.