The Detox Kristin Cavallari Does Before Every Big Photo Shoot

Back by popular demand, Kristin Cavallari is sharing her current obsessions. If you love her fitness or skincare routine tips on Instagram or (let’s be honest) her great body, you’ll want to try her recommendations. She’s sharing everything she’s loving at the moment for beautiful skin, a healthy gut, and spiritual wellness. So if you love discovering random favorites, you’ll enjoy these tips and life hacks on Let’s Be Honest. 

1. Microneedling rolling instrument

Cosmetic gold roll-CIT is the at-home microneedling device that Cavallari uses almost every night. She describes it as “essentially a home microneedling contraption type thingy.”  She relies on Environ, a skincare company that blends beauty, care, and science, between her professional appointments every six weeks. 

Cavallari’s skincare routine begins with toner, followed by rolling her face with the Environ microneedling tool, then applying her products. “The whole point of microneedling is essentially your products go in deeper. You wanna be doing it hard enough where it’s doing something, but you don’t have to do it too hard,” Cavallari says.

2. Kroma detox

Cavallari has championed this detox program for years and has done it about 10 times. “The reason why I love Kroma is because it’s the only detox that I’ve done that has good quality ingredients. It’s the only one that you can actually eat on. So you’re not hangry, pissed off, or feeling like sh*t the whole time. By the end of it you really feel amazing,” she says.  

How does it work? It’s an at-home detox program that Cavallari describes as a five-day food guide delivered right to your door. The day begins with a matcha latte, which Cavallari says tastes like heaven. Throughout the day, the program includes oatmeal, a smoothie, bone broth soup (you can add protein and veggies to it), and a cookie butter combination of almond butter, cashew butter, and goji berries.

Cavallari does Kroma before every big photo shoot, recently using it before her tour and ahead of Stagecoach. If you have doubts about detoxing, just know that Cavallari loves Kroma so much she even invested in it: “I’m such a believer in what they’re doing and this product. I love it so much.” 

3. Creatine for better health

Cavallari and her trainer, Kevin Klug, swear by creatine. She uses Cymbiotika—a podcast sponsor she praises as one of the cleanest, quality brands on the market. (When you buy supplements, you often get a product full of hidden, toxic ingredients.) She uses it on her workout days, but she admits that she should probably use it every day to reap the benefits: “I love everything that this brand stands for because there’s a lot of crap on the market. It’s helped with my muscle building muscle. I also think it’s helping keep me lean and is great for brain health. Honestly, it’s changed my body!”

4. At-home stool test 

Dr. Ryan Monaghan was the first physician to suggest Cavallari check her gut health with an at-home stool test. “I had been taking vitamins and was healthy for years—years. I’d seen other doctors and tested my food sensitivity and hormones, but without having a full picture of your gut, it doesn’t matter,” Cavallari explains. 

Testing revealed she had SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), but since working on her body, her gut is in a much better place. Cavallari and her kids use Genova Diagnostics, a three-day stool collection kit. Cavallari suggests talking to your doctor to get started. Even though it’s kind of gross, she still encourages it: “Having that picture of your gut health is so important to overall health. If your gut’s outta balance, everything else is.”

5. TÖST ROSÉ

For a non-alcoholic alternative, try TÖST ROSÉ. Cavallari discovered it on a sober night out with friends and now stocks bottles in her home wine cellar. “My friends and I were obsessed because it’s not sweet. It honestly tastes like you were drinking alcohol, but obviously, without the alcohol. It’s so good and refreshing,” she says.

6. Saylor’s jewelry line for Uncommon James

Humble brag moment—Saylor launched her first jewelry collection with Uncommon James, and Cavallari obviously couldn’t be more proud. The mom-daughter duo designed the beach-themed line, featuring seashells and flamingos, during a trip to Miami last year. 

Saylor, who aspires to eventually take over Uncommon James, is thrilled about the launch. “She’s been telling everybody. The whole school knows about it! When it came out, she actually had all of her little girlfriends over and gifted everyone the collection. It’s just been really fun for me to see how excited she is and to be able to do this together.” 

7. A channeler

Venturing into the spiritual realm, Cavallari recently experienced a channeler—someone who connects with spirit guides. It was Cavallari’s first time experiencing a channeler, and though she admits it’s pretty far out there, her session provided insights about her dad, past relationships, and her kids. Ultimately, it’s unlocked better mental health and spiritual wellness.

Cavallari’s biggest takeaway is not to overcomplicate spirituality: “Spirituality can be as simple as laying in the grass, going for a walk, looking at the clouds, sitting outside with your coffee in the morning, and just listening to the birds. It’s about being present. That’s way more digestible.”

8. Creating new energy

After parting ways with her COO of nearly five years at Uncommon James, Cavallari feels revitalized about her company. Cavallari is an advocate for shaking things up to create new energy: “It jumpstarted my excitement. I’ve learned that I do need to be involved and be in the mix of things. New beginnings are really scary, but sometimes, they’re the best thing that you need personally, as a company, and as a family. Doing something scary is the best thing, and I don’t think we should be afraid because really good things can come from it.”

9. Uncommon James Rustic Mandarin Candle

Speaking of Uncommon James, the lifestyle brand recently launched a new candle scent, Rustic Mandarin. Cavallari praises the all-natural ingredients. The soy candles feature all-natural ingredients free of phthalates, parabens, and dyes. “It is mandarin, rosemary, cedar, and sage. Sounds random as f***, but it is heaven. It’s divine. I want to eat it. It smells so good. ”

10. A phone hack to help your body produce melatonin at night

Crediting her older son Camden, Cavallari now uses a red light filter on her phone to help with her nighttime routine. For detailed instructions on activating this feature, tune into Let’s Be Honest. “Putting this red filter on will probably help a lot with your body’s natural production of its own melatonin. Try it out,” Cavallari says.