It is summertime, and everyone wants to look and feel gorgeous, just like a model! Models are not only beautiful but they also exude confidence, which are very appealing qualities.

Before I share the top beauty secrets of models, I would like to give everyone a little perspective on them. Models, even Kate Upton, are not perfect. Every commercial, magazine or billboard that features a model reflects the world of make believe. It is a fantasyland, outside of which models are people just like you and me. They have pimples, cellulite, and wrinkles! The only difference is that they have a whole entourage of stylists, makeup artists, and pushup bras to help them look like goddesses.

It is important to keep this in mind, especially when you’re looking in the mirror and wishing you had a smaller or straighter nose. Just remember that everyone, even Kate Moss, looks in the mirror and wishes something were different. Despite their flaws, all the working models have a healthy dose of self-confidence, which is the best beauty secret of all!

Equally important as self-confidence are the beauty secrets revealed to me on the job. As a modeling coach, I have had the great privilege of interviewing some very experienced models, and ninety-nine percent of them agree on these three simple ways to look and feel more beautiful:

Beauty Secret Number 3: SMILE
A big smile on your face physically transforms you into a happier person. People are dazzled by you and want to approach you. This is what makes for great photos and ultimately more bookings.

A simple technique is to repeat, “Isn’t this fantastic!” Say it with passion and energy, and you’ll be grinning from ear to ear.

Beauty Secret Number 2: SUNBLOCK
The sun is very damaging to your skin. It can cause wrinkles on your face and lead to premature aging. Smoking also has the same effect, so don’t smoke! The best way to combat sun damage is to use sunblock—SPF 30 is ideal. Anything under 30 doesn’t give you enough protection, and anything over 30 doesn’t work.

Beauty Secret Number 1: WATER
Water is the quintessential beauty secret! It flushes out toxins from your body like no other drink. Sodas and juices have too much sugar, and coffee can dehydrate you. Diet sodas are equally bad because they are filled with chemicals and artificial sweeteners, which your delicate body can’t digest. So whenever you’re thirsty, simply drink water.

For models on the go, it’s best to use aluminum bottles because they don’t taint your water like plastic bottles do. With your bottle in tow wherever you go, you, like all models, are putting water at the top of your beauty regimen.

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What is your top beauty secret?