Best known for her role as feisty Jacqui McQueen in British soap Hollyoaks, actress Claire Cooper is no stranger to hard work and being in the public eye. We talk to Claire about the importance of sun protection, living in the present and her healthy diet choices.

You look great - what are your top beauty tips?
I use a high SPF sun cream all year round and have done since I was 18 - it is one thing I adhere to and swear by. Also Bio Oil evens out the skin tone and a few drops are perfect for the bath!

Do you have any pampering rituals you follow before a big event that puts you in the public eye?
Everyday should be treated the same; I live in the present and that's my mantra. You never know when a big event will come up, so eat healthy, keep energy levels high and vibrate on a high spiritual frequency!

How important are fitness and nutrition to you?
Fitness and nutrition play a big part in my life on and off set - more so than ever. Luckily my partner and I invest in healthy diet choices - we steer away from processed, carb-loaded food but allow one day a week to be as naughty as we like. I also keep active - I mix it up with yoga, HITT and weights as I find it difficult to keep to the same pattern; I'm easily distracted and enjoy variety.

You’ve been taking Udo’s Choice Ultimate Blend Oil – what appealed to you to try it and what results have you experienced?
Udo's Choice Ultimate Blend Oil is something I use regularly - I can mix it in with food and recipe ideas but I also enjoy the daily tablets. The benefits are unlimited - great health, clear skin and looking after those millions of cells.

How do you like to relax in your spare time?
Relaxation comes easy to me with a hot bath! I love them and I often throw in sea salt and on the odd occasion coconut milk. I am big into spirituality and am forever researching remedies; it fascinates me. Cleansing the body and relaxing in a bath does wonders for the mind and soul.


Interview by Jenni Retourné from Style with Substance.