Jessica Alba reveals intense morning health and beauty regimen in candid video

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The actress, 34, is seen waking up at 5:15am to exercise in the clip
She reveals her beauty routine consists of nine make-up products, but says it only takes her 'five-ten minutes' to get ready
Jessica begins every morning with coffee blended with coconut oil

Published: 14:25 EST, 22 September 2015 | Updated: 16:22 EST, 22 September 2015

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Jessica Alba reveals just what it takes to look movie-star ready in a candid video showing her morning routine.

The 34-year-old actress, who appeared on the September issue of Self, re-creates her intense daily healthy and beauty regimen for the fitness magazine.

She demonstrates her struggle to wake up in the morning in the clip, sharing: 'A couple times a week, I wake up at 5:15am for hot yoga class.'

Morning sunshine: Jessica Alba, 34, demonstrates her morning health and beauty routine in a video for Self. The actress says she struggles when she wakes up at 5:15am to do hot yoga

'I need a really good alarm and strong coffee,' reveals the mother-of-two, who is seen blending her coffee with coconut oil.

Jessica, who recently spoke out about being 'body checked' by Kylie Jenner's security team at New York Fashion Week, goes on to confess that she is not a fan of exercising.

She shares: 'I'm going to be straight with you guys - I don't like working out. But I feel really good after.

Work it out: The mother-of-two admits she doesn't like exercising, but says she does it because it makes her feel 'confident and beautiful'

So intense: Jessica is seen lifting weights and doing sit-ups in the candid video

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Close-up: The movie stars reveals she uses nine make-up products every morning, but says it only takes her 'five-ten minutes' to get ready

'It gives me energy. It just sets a good foundation for the day,' says the actress, who is seen lifting weights on a mat while wearing colorful printed weight-lifting gloves.

Jessica, who has been married to film producer Cash Warren, 36, since 2008, shares: 'Being healthy and strong helps me feel confident and beautiful.'

She goes on to demonstrate her morning beauty regimen for the magazine, applying various products to her face as she gazes into a mirror.

Must-haves: Jessica reveals she 'can't live without' the Magic Balm and Concealer Duo from her organic beauty brand, The Honest Company

Flawless skin: The actress says she uses concealer and primer as a base before applying cream blush and bronzer

Wide eyes: Jessica is seen applying eyebrow filler as she gets ready for the day

'Something I use daily that I can't live without is Honest Magic Balm and Concealer Duo,' says Jessica, who recently faced online backlash from customers of her organic beauty brand the Honest Company, who claimed the brand's sunscreen is 'useless' and left them with burns.

The mother of seven-year-old Honor and four-year-old Haven says it takes her less than ten minutes to get ready in the morning, something many people might find difficult to believe considering her always-flawless appearance.

'My five-ten minute beauty routine is primer, tinted moisturizer, concealer, a little eyebrow filler, bronzer, cream blush, mascara, and some type of lipstick,' reveals Jessica, who then shows how she applies each of the seven products.

Long lashes: The star uses mascara to lengthen her lashes after curling them

Finishing touches: Jessica says she always applies 'some type of lipstick' to get her day started

Wise words: Jessica gives advice to her female fans at the end of the video, sharing: 'If you feel like wearing a dress and heels to work, go for it! It's boss'

At the end of the video, the movie star offers some 'humble advice' to her female fans.

'Don't be afraid to ask questions. Speak up. Get your seat at the table,' she urges viewers.

Jessica goes on to say: 'And, you can be cute! If you feel like wearing a dress and heels to work, go for it! It's boss.'