Swimmer Natalie Coughlin reveals how to be camera-ready sans make-up

London - Swimmer Natalie Coughlin, who has said that she feels more aware of her appearance than when she started competitive swimming, has with time learned that cameras go with the territory.

The 29-year-old has been in the pool as long as she can remember, building the muscles and learning the discipline that would lead her to 12 Olympic medals.

“I don’t wear make-up when I compete,” the Daily Mail quoted her as saying.

“It’s an unusual situation, but it forces me to focus on skin and well-groomed brows. I’m not the type to stare in the mirror all day but I want to look as good as I can.

“You’ll just finish the final of a race and you’re on TV two minutes later without make-up on and red in the face,” she said.

Many of the same things that help in her training also help her beauty routine.

“Eating well and taking care of your body is the No. 1 most important thing for good hair, good skin and good nails,” she said.

“Your nutritional needs show up on your hair, skin and nails,” Coughlin added.