On the ABC drama Scandal, Kerry Washington’s character Olivia Pope is tasked with facing major political crises head on and using crafty maneuvers to solve them. IRL the stunning actress is using the same “fixer” formula she does on TV to help tackle a dire, medical situation: skin cancer. It’s a disease which one in five Americans will develop in the course of a lifetime.
So, Washington is supporting Neutrogena for the brand’s Choose Skin Health initiative. The goal is to fight the disease through education, early detection, and improved sunscreen habits. In a one-on-one interview with SELF, Washington reveals why the partnership is so important to her. “Before working with the company, I didn’t know as much about the danger of skin cancer. I didn’t know how prevalent it was,” she says. “For example, there are more incidences of skin cancer than breast, lung, prostate, and colon cancer combined, which seems crazy because it’s one of the most preventable cancers,” she adds.
Washington takes a page out of her character’s book by suggesting a manageable fix: Use the right tools (like SPF) to stay protected. And she makes sure to layer and reapply often while filming on set. Washington also drinks copious amounts of water for healthy skin (at least a liter a day!) and makes sure to squeeze in a workout like a hike or elliptical session. Ahead, she shares her best tricks for mopping up makeup at night and the green smoothie she drinks in the morning.
Olivia Pope has gotten a lot of attention for being the best-dressed character on TV. What style trick would you steal from her?
“I think the most important thing is the importance of a tailor. We put a lot of unrealistic expectations on ourselves that everything on the hanger is supposed to fit us perfectly. That’s impossible because we all have such different bodies! There’s no reason why you should put something on and feel like you’re not perfect because the dress isn’t. Having a tailor is important. Even if it’s just someone in your neighborhood where you can jump in and say, ‘Hey, can you pull this up two inches or nip it here or take it out here?'”
You have flawless skin! How do you take off your makeup at night?
“I know it’s a bit of a buzzword, but I’m a strong believer in double cleansing. I really like to get it all off with a makeup wipe, and then cleanse after that. I like the Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes, and sometimes I use them even before I get home—at work—to try to get it all off. Then, once I’m at home I cleanse again.”
Do you have a favorite post-workout drink or snack to refuel?
“It really changes honestly, but I like to make a green smoothie in the morning. I work with a really great nutritionist named Kimberly Snyder; it’s her glowing green smoothie.”
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