She’s raising awareness for Maui.
NCIS: Hawaii star Vanessa Lachey is raising money and awareness for survivors of the Maui fires. Lachey, 42, shared a reel of herself wearing a “Hawaii” hat and swimsuit, asking fans and followers for help. “Mahalo GMA for dedicating your show yesterday to Maui relief.
In Hawaii, the concept of giving abundantly from the heart without expecting anything in return is known as “kokua,” which is a word used to describe the spirit of kindness. It will take time and money to rebuild this community, so if you can, please think about giving directly to the local family. I’ve included a link to a running list in my bio, and over the coming weeks, I’ll keep posting specific links on my tales. Aloha and Love to You!” she wrote as the post’s caption. Here’s how Lachey manages to balance everything in her life while making it appear simple.
1 Movement Every Day
Lachey tries to get some movement in every day, even outside of her workouts. “I believe ANY exercise or movement is good,” she says. “Make it something you love and then you WILL do it! I work out three days a week with a trainer. I do this because I hate working out and need the motivation. He makes it fun for me. I know trainers can get expensive and not everyone wants to pay for one. I decided to cut back on other things in life financially so I can hire someone to train me. Health is extremely important to me even more so now that I have two kids I want to be around for.”
2 Skincare Tips
The skincare philosophy of Lachey is that less is more. “I believe in consistency,” she declares. “Once I began doing the same daily routine, I saw a significant improvement in my skin. Every morning and evening, I wash. For quicker access and to ensure that I never forget, I keep facial wash in my shower. On alternate days, I exfoliate. And I alternate between a mild and a thicker moisturizer throughout the day. I visit my friend Candice Miele in Beverly Hills as often as I can for facials, but I’ve never undergone any significant medical procedures. Your well-maintained clean skin will last for a while.
3 Sunblock Every Day
Lachey spends a lot of time outside and makes sure to protect her skin. “For my face every day I use a product we use on set called EltaMD, and I even put it on my kids,” she says. “I find that that offers a lot of sun protection, but it’s also moisturizing and doesn’t break out my skin. So, that’s one that I love from for me and for my kids and for Nick. You know it gets to him to as well because we wear it every day. Everyone, everywhere should put a little sun block on every day during your morning routine. I know you don’t think that, especially people who don’t live in tropical places, but you know there are UV rays everywhere.”
4 Lymphatic Massages
Self-care is essential to Lachey. “Lymphatic massages are something I want to incorporate more into my life for self-care,” she states. “When I visited LA this year, I received my very first lymphatic massage. Although I haven’t yet, it was my first time doing one in Hawaii. For me, it feels like I need to improve and give up the notion that taking care of myself is selfish. Receiving a massage is enjoyable, but this particular one is draining your lymph nodes rather than being, shall we say, medical. It helps eliminate buildup in your body and it starts from down at your feet, and the massage therapist works her way up and then starts at your head to work your way down towards the central flow of your body. It helps with swelling and circulation. There are so many benefits.”
5 Walking Everywhere
Lachey walks as much as she can to stay active. “I’m not as steady with it as I would like to be, but what I try to do is anytime I can find a way to be active, as opposed to not, I do,” she says. “You can walk here somewhere as opposed to drive. Even on set, they’re like you can walk to the location or you can drive if it’s not hot and I’ll choose to walk. Just having three kids also keeps me active, but I should be more active— I’m starting to notice the changes of being in my 40s.”