DDPF - Cristina Mantas

Cristina is one of MPL'beaut ye's models, and that's why our paths crossed. Besides being stunningly beautiful and perfectly representing MPL , Cristina is an activist and ocean conservationist who spends much of her time fighting to clean it of the nets and plastics that humans leave behind.

She uses her platform effectively to talk about preserving our planet, and so we couldn't help but let you get to know her a little better – from the inside out.

I hope you like it! :)

TO BE

Zodiac Sign: Sun - Aquarius
Moon - Fish
Ascendant: Leo

Season: Summer

Color: Yellow

Book: Silence by Thich Nhat Hahn and Loving and Being Free by Sri Prem Baba (I couldn't choose just one lol)

One song: I'm currently listening to Bklyn Masala by Masta Ace and I'm Still in Love by Alton Ellis all the time.

A Podcast: Women's Research

One item: I bought a projector and I'm loving having a home theater.

TO CREATE

Who inspires you? The people around me. I like having different friends, who work with different things, who are from different countries and cultures. All my friends are creative and I love seeing what they do and how they do it. I think it's very important to have people around you who inspire and motivate you. Besides that, music, art, nature, dancing. Being present.

What else do you want to create? Oh, many things haha. Businesses, a family, houses, safe places, communities. I have so much love that I want to materialize in various ways in this world. When the time is right.

How to maintain creativity: For me, it's about practicing being present. Painting, dancing, singing, playing. Being creative without necessarily having a reason. Doing things you truly enjoy doing. Taking care of your mind, creating silence to hear what there is to hear without the noise of the world.

TO LIVE

First thing to do when I wake up: Drink water and write down at least 3 things that make me grateful for this day.

How to relax at the end of the day: A hot bath, yin yoga , music, a beauty routine , a good book.

A place to disconnect: nature, sea.

Favorite physical activity: Surfing, hiking, swimming

How do you relieve stress: meditating, turning off your cell phone, moving around.

A woman who inspires you: I have many. But especially my mother. A woman with so much love, and so rare. I am the woman I am because of her.

NOURISH

Your ideal diet is… Natural and organic. Fresh and local. For me, too, vegan. My body functions best on a plant-based diet.

What you always have in the refrigerator: Spinach

Dinner-saving recipe: I'm pretty basic in the kitchen because I travel a lot. If I don't know what to make for dinner, I usually make a bowl with rice, avocado, sweet potato, spinach, mushrooms, fava beans, mango, etc. All the good things I can find, haha.

Favorite drink: My morning smoothie. I love it! You can see the recipe here.

Favorite snack: Banana with Medjool dates and tahini.

Favorite restaurant: Cucina 37 here in Ericeira. Puttanesca always makes me happy!

Favorite cookbooks: I don't have a favorite cookbook right now, but on Instagram I love @Earthyandy . I've followed her for years and she always makes some amazing vegan recipes.

TO CARE

Beauty icon: I don't know if I have one. There are many beautiful women. I think beauty and diversity are the souls of people. And I think all women have their own beauty.

An essential piece of clothing: The perfect denim jeans.

What's always in her beauty routine: Hyaluronic acid serum, eye serum , moisturizer , and sunscreen .

Favorite MPL'beauty product: The honey and açaí face mask !

How do you feel most beautiful? Natural, sun-tanned , saltwater in your hair, naked.