Scarlett Johansson reveals surprising trick to stay 'grounded'

Scarlett Johansson has revealed the surprisingly simple routine she swears by to stay grounded in her hectic life and it takes her less than three minutes a day.

The 41-year-old actress says her no-fuss skincare ritual is less about chasing perfection and more about feeling “like myself” again, even on the most chaotic days.

Speaking in a candid chat with Yahoo! Laugh Lines, Scarlett explained that her basic three-step routine is completely non-negotiable.

“It takes under three minutes, but it makes me feel put together,” she said. 

“A consistent skincare routine is calming. It’s predictable. It’s one of the few moments where I’m not multitasking.”

The Avengers star, who launched her own skincare brand The Outset in 2022, insists her idea of beauty has changed dramatically over the years.

Early in her career, she admitted beauty felt like something “external”, part of the pressure of being in the spotlight. 

Now, she says it’s far more personal and gentle.

“Now it’s less about fixing anything and more about how my skin feels – healthy, comfortable, balanced,” she explained. 

“When you stop trying to constantly ‘fix’ yourself, you actually feel more like you.”

Scarlett even described her version of a “beauty escape” as something very unglamorous, often just five quiet minutes alone, sometimes even sitting in the car, taking a breath away from constant noise and pressure.

She also highlighted one product she relies on for a quick mental reset, her Lip Oasis balm. 

The actress says her approach to skincare was shaped by years in heavy makeup chairs on set, which left her skin irritated and sensitive.

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