When Charlotte Boonstra won the title of Miss World Netherlands 25/26, the moment represented far more than a crown. It was the quiet confirmation that two years of intentional effort, discipline, and unwavering purpose had finally aligned. Her journey is one shaped by advocacy, self-discovery, skin confidence, and a deep commitment to a plant-based lifestyle, and in this exclusive feature for the TúyIfedami Skincare Magazine Series, Charlotte opens the door to her world with honesty and grace.
For Charlotte, winning Miss World Netherlands wasn’t a sudden stroke of luck, it was the outcome of countless decisions rooted in a single mission: making plant-based living more accessible for everyone. She speaks about that winning moment with humility and clarity, recalling how every step she took in the last two years was aligned with this goal.
She describes the crown not as an ending, but as a beginning, a launchpad that is bringing her closer to her lifelong commitment to advocating for the planet and for the people who inhabit it. For Charlotte, plant-based eating is more than a dietary choice; it is a meaningful contribution to environmental wellness, personal health, and compassionate living. Her title simply gives her the platform to amplify that message.
Pageantry often places beauty on a pedestal, but Charlotte’s experience has reshaped what the word truly means to her. Being Miss World Netherlands taught her that real beauty is not about physical perfection; it is about the positive impact a person leaves behind.
She explains that using her voice to inspire change has made her feel more connected to her community and more confident in her purpose. Instead of seeing herself only through the lens of appearance, she now sees herself as someone capable of creating meaningful transformation. Her grace is grounded in service, and her beauty is shaped by the value she brings to others.
While she shines easily under bright lights, Charlotte’s definition of confidence is far more intimate. She believes confidence is built in private, in the moments when no one is watching. To her, it is the ability to stand firmly behind her choices, to stay anchored in her values, and to speak with empathy especially when addressing sensitive or emotionally charged topics.
She explains that true confidence is the blend of conviction and compassion. It is choosing to express your beliefs in a way that inspires rather than divides, and using your platform not to showcase authority but to invite others into purposeful change.
Skincare in a Fast-Paced Beauty Queen Lifestyle
Between appearances, photoshoots, makeup, travel, and long days in front of the camera, Charlotte’s skincare approach remains surprisingly simple. She swears by consistency over complexity. Her routine focuses on gentle cleansing, hydrating serums, and lightweight moisturizers that support her skin rather than overwhelm it.
Centella-based products play a major role in her daily regimen, helping her maintain calm, balanced, nourished skin even on the busiest days. With a schedule that rarely slows down, keeping her routine minimal ensures she can stay committed without feeling overwhelmed. Her philosophy is simple: when your skin is cared for consistently, it shows.
An Honest Journey Through Hormonal Acne
One of the most vulnerable parts of Charlotte’s story is her two-year battle with hormonal acne. It was a difficult period marked by frustration, insecurity, and emotional exhaustion. Despite trying countless skincare solutions, nothing seemed to help because the real issue was internal.
Her acne was later linked to low ferritin levels and imbalanced blood sugar, conditions that skincare alone could not fix. She recalls how draining the journey felt, especially on days when she avoided mirrors or hesitated to leave the house. Even when she gave her skin a break from makeup, insecurities sometimes grew louder due to comments from others.
Charlotte’s breakthrough came through deeper self-advocacy: blood tests, nutrition adjustments, iron supplementation, and giving her skin room to heal naturally. As her internal health found balance, her skin slowly followed. Her honesty about this chapter reminds us that even beauty queens experience skin journeys that require patience, self-compassion, and resilience.
When Charlotte needs to reset her mind and body, she turns to clean eating, movement, and intentional living. She firmly believes that skin is a reflection of internal health, and that true glow begins within. For her, wellness and skincare are inseparable. A clear mind helps cultivate clear skin, and when the body feels aligned, the complexion responds.
This holistic approach not only supports her skin but strengthens her sense of self, grounding her through the demands of her role and the commitments of her advocacy.
A Legacy Rooted in Compassion
Charlotte’s vision extends far beyond her title year. She hopes to be remembered not just for her crown, but for the projects she created and the communities she uplifted. One of her proudest achievements is a Netherlands-based initiative called “What Do You Eat Then?” a project that introduced plant-based foods to local communities through creative, accessible vegan bites. Her current project, Plant It Forward, focuses on bringing high-quality plant-based meals to underserved communities facing food scarcity.
Her dream is to build a world where plant-based eating is normalized, accessible, and embraced as a simple step toward personal and global wellness. She hopes her work ignites small behavioral changes that will ripple into long-lasting shifts in how people think about food, health, and compassion.
A Love Letter to Her Skin
To close our conversation, Charlotte leaves us with a heartfelt message to the body’s largest organ, the organ that has carried her through triumphs, challenges, insecurities, and growth.
“Dear Skin, thank you for absorbing vitamin D so I can feel my best.”
It is a tender reminder that our skin does so much more for us than we realize, and that gratitude is a powerful part of any skincare journey.
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