Gabrielle Union’s Secrets for a Healthy Mind, Body, and Soul

We are not all equal in the face of time. Gabrielle Union is undeniably one of those who have been pampered by nature. She has successfully managed to defy all the laws of aging.

At 50, the actress looks 30 years younger — and no, she’s never had plastic surgery.

Even if this is mostly due to her genetics,, Gabrielle has without doubt formed helpful habits that's helped her stay in shape and looking young — here are some of her wellness secrets.

“My best anti-aging tip is the ability to say 'no, no, and hell no,'" Gabrielle told Women’s Health. "We run ourselves ragged saying 'yes' to every freaking thing, whether it's to our family, spouses, or careers. I sleep eight hours a day and don't let myself stress out. A lot of people call it selfish, but I don't have any wrinkles."

Not overusing your body means giving it the necessary rest time. And every hour of sleep counts.

Lack of sleep is a huge factor in premature aging. It causes skin aging; wrinkles, sagging skin, and pigmentation will be all the more visible.

Let's not even start a discussion about eye bags and dull skin complexion.

Practicing high-intensity activity protects against aging — and Gabrielle seems to have gotten the memo.

The actress’s secret to staying in shape is, above all, intensive and regular training at the gym.

And she does it with her whole family!

She regularly shares her grueling sports sessions on her social networks: glutes, back, and shoulders. All the muscles are extensively worked.

Point to note, from 30, you lose about 3 to 8 percent of muscle mass every decade. This is part of the normal aging process.

Fortunately, you can stop this by building the body regularly. This is the key to maintaining a toned and functional body.

The mind also plays a huge role in keeping in shape. The actress remains convinced of her power.

Gabrielle is a fan of fellow actress Logan Browning, and follows her guided mediations every morning alongside her husband, Dwyane Wade.

“It's something that we actually do individually every morning to start our day," Gabrielle explained. "It's just a perfect way to calm yourself so you can be everything to everyone."

She continued, “"Remind yourself that you're just a witness and things are going to happen.”

Another tip from the actress to keep in shape is: “Try to get in as much water as possible.”

That's not all!

According to her, she washes her face and removes makeup every evening with a gel cleanser.

Sometimes, she wipes it with a white cloth to ensure the dirt is gone. She then continues with a toner and moisturizer. In the morning, she uses a treatment with a sun protection factor.

And no, removing makeup is not just for those who wear makeup: leaving pollution particles and excess sebum on the skin’s surface will degrade its condition.

But don’t get it all wrong…

Makeup-free skin is not cleansed skin. Follow up with a cleanser to finish removing impurities and other makeup residue.

Finally, hydration promotes the renewal of the epidermis. It makes the skin soft and plump.

Now you have the tools to follow in Gabrielle’s wellness footsteps.