TLDR;
This video reveals secrets to achieving model-like skin, focusing not just on skincare routines but also on overall health. It challenges the notion that expensive products are the only solution, instead emphasizing prevention, targeted skincare, and lifestyle adjustments. The key takeaways include preventing new acne, implementing a morning and nighttime skincare routine, improving gut health through intermittent fasting, maintaining a low body fat percentage, and adopting a nutrient-dense diet.
- Prevent new acne by changing pillowcases and avoiding touching your face.
- Implement a morning routine to protect from existing acne and a nighttime routine to target and kill acne.
- Improve gut health through intermittent fasting.
- Maintain a low body fat percentage to reduce toxins.
- Adopt a nutrient-dense diet rich in vitamins and minerals.
Intro [0:00]
The video introduces the concept of achieving model-like skin, not through expensive products alone, but through a combination of skincare and lifestyle secrets. It challenges the conventional beauty industry's focus on products, suggesting that models employ hidden strategies for clear, glowing skin. The presenter promises to reveal an evidence-based skincare protocol used by models to eliminate acne, redness, scars, and dark circles in as little as 14 days, regardless of skin type or genetics.
Step 1 [2:16]
The first step in achieving clear skin is prevention, which involves avoiding the formation of new acne. The initial rule is to switch from a cotton to a silk pillowcase and wash it regularly. Silk absorbs less moisture than cotton, helping the skin retain more moisture and reducing dryness and itchiness. The second rule is to avoid touching your face throughout the day to prevent the transfer of bacteria that can cause acne.
Step 2 [3:02]
The second step focuses on protecting the skin from existing acne through a morning skincare routine. This routine includes cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturizing, with both "charged" (product-based) and natural options provided. For the charged option, the video recommends the seré foaming facial cleanser, Paula's Choice 2% BHA liquid exfoliant (used 1-2 times a week), and Vanicream daily facial moisturizer. To address dark circles, the video suggests using The Ordinary's 5% caffeine serum combined with 100% volin. For a natural approach, the video suggests cleansing with warm water, raw honey, and a pinch of baking soda for exfoliation, followed by aloe vera or beef tallow for moisturizing. Tea bags and ice can be used to reduce dark circles.
Step 3 [4:42]
The third step involves an "offense" strategy implemented through a nighttime skincare routine to target and eliminate acne and skin irritations. The routine starts with cleansing the skin using the same seré foaming facial cleanser from the morning routine, followed by a Korean toner to remove any remaining dirt. To treat acne, the video recommends applying a retinoid, specifically the retinol by cve, starting with three times a week and gradually increasing to daily use. The routine concludes with applying niacinamide serum from The Ordinary to minimize acne scars and the same Vanicream facial moisturizer.
Secret 1 [6:11]
The first secret to achieving model-like skin is gut health. The video emphasizes that skin is an organ and reflects overall health. To improve gut health, the video recommends a daily intermittent fasting protocol. Intermittent fasting involves choosing an 8-hour eating window and refraining from food or water outside of that window. This practice can lead to clearer skin by boosting blood flow and human growth hormone.
Secret 2 [7:27]
The second secret is maintaining a low body fat percentage. The video asserts that a high body fat percentage leads to the storage of toxins in fat cells, which can poison the body, including the skin. Reducing body fat percentage to between 8-12% can result in clearer and more flawless skin.
Secret 3 [8:00]
The third secret involves adopting a nutrient-dense diet. The video stresses the importance of eating foods rich in keratin and vitamin A, such as sweet potatoes and mangoes, to give the skin a natural glow. It also recommends maintaining a mostly alkaline diet, avoiding processed sugars and excess carbs, and completely cutting out alcohol. Drinking 1 to 2 gallons of water daily is crucial for hydrating the skin and preventing the overproduction of sebum. The video also suggests taking vitamin D and grass-fed cow collagen supplements to support skin elasticity and smoothness.