Lupita Nyong'o doesn't want to depend on make-up for beauty

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Press Trust of India London
Last Updated : Feb 15 2014 | 2:54 PM IST
'12 Years A Slave' star Lupita Nyong'o says she feels beautiful the way she is and does not want to depend on make to feel beautiful.
"I've worked hard to feel beautiful in my natural skin. Personally, I don't ever want to depend on makeup to feel beautiful," she said in an interview to Glamour.
The actress revealed she uses natural oils to keep her complexion glowing.
"I love using natural oils. I use avocado oil and Hawaiian kukui oil on my face. I like to keep things natural, simple, and straightforward," she said.
The Oscar-nominated star said she likes to keep her hair low-maintenance.
"The first time I cut all my hair off was when I was 19. I just got fed up going to the salon every week... It's low-maintenance," she said.
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First Published: Feb 15 2014 | 2:54 PM IST

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