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Toronto Star
10-06-2025
- Health
- Toronto Star
Would you ever just stop washing your face? Inside the viral ‘caveman beauty' trend
The Paleo trend has come for your face: ' Caveman skin' is the latest beauty routine taking over social media. After circulating on Reddit for a few years, it was popularized this spring by Montreal-based TikTokker Tia Zakher, who went viral on the app for going about three months without putting anything on her face — no water, no cleanser, no moisturizer, nothing. The idea is that it's an elimination diet for your skin; an epidermal reset, if you will. 'For years, I picked and over-exfoliated and damaged my skin really badly … My skin is basically shedding all the damage and attempting to reregulate itself,' Zakher says in a video about the trend. Over the course of her attempt, which she says she did with guidance from her dermatologist, her skin looks as if it's pilling and then peeling off.
Toronto Star
10-06-2025
- Health
- Toronto Star
The caveman skincare trend on TikTok is clean beauty at its worst
The Paleo trend has come for your face: ' Caveman skin' is the latest beauty routine taking over social media. After circulating on Reddit for a few years, it was popularized this spring by Montreal-based TikTokker Tia Zakher, who went viral on the app for going about three months without putting anything on her face — no water, no cleanser, no moisturizer, nothing. The idea is that it's an elimination diet for your skin; an epidermal reset, if you will. 'For years, I picked and over-exfoliated and damaged my skin really badly … My skin is basically shedding all the damage and attempting to reregulate itself,' Zakher says in a video about the trend. Over the course of her attempt, which she says she did with guidance from her dermatologist, her skin looks as if it's pilling and then peeling off.
Toronto Star
09-06-2025
- Health
- Toronto Star
The Caveman Skin Trend on TikTok is Clean Beauty at its Worst
The Paleo trend has come for your face: ' Caveman skin' is the latest beauty routine taking over social media. After circulating on Reddit for a few years, it was popularized this spring by Montreal-based TikTokker Tia Zakher, who went viral on the app for going about three months without putting anything on her face — no water, no cleanser, no moisturizer, nothing. The idea is that it's an elimination diet for your skin; an epidermal reset, if you will. 'For years, I picked and over-exfoliated and damaged my skin really badly … My skin is basically shedding all the damage and attempting to reregulate itself,' Zakher says in a video about the trend. Over the course of her attempt, which she says she did with guidance from her dermatologist, her skin looks as if it's pilling and then peeling off.
USA Today
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Want MomTok Waves? Drybar offering 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' hairstyle
Want MomTok Waves? Drybar offering 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' hairstyle Show Caption Hide Caption TikTok user goes viral for not washing her face Tia Zakher has gone viral for documenting her unique skincare journey on social media, her method involves not washing her face. Just in time for Season 2 of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," Hulu and Drybar have partnered to give fans a highly sought-after look: the MomTok Waves. The second season of Hulu's hit series, "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," was released on May 15, and through June 8, salon chain Drybar is offering a limited number of MomTok Waves appointments. Yes, if you've ever wanted to look like the Mormon moms on screen, now is your chance. The MomTok Waves, also known as the "Utah Curl," is a hairstyle featuring a loose curl, like beach waves, with straight ends. The hairstyle has made waves − no pun intended − before "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," but it has experienced a resurgence over the past year. Where to watch: When does 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 2 come out? How to book a MomTok Waves appointment To book a MomTok Waves appointment, create a Drybar account online and book an appointment virtually. Contact a Drybar location ahead of time to ensure they are offering the limited-edition hairstyle. What is 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' about? The reality TV series features a group of eight Utah-based Mormon mom TikTok influencers, known as "MomTok." The first season of the series was released in 2024 and follows the fallout of a "soft-swinging" sex scandal among a Mormon couple. How to watch 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' The first two seasons of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" are available to stream on Hulu. A paid Hulu subscription is required to stream the seasons. Hulu's basic plan with ads is $9.99 per month. Hulu's no-ad plan is $18.99 per month. Is there a Drybar near you? To find a Drybar location near you, visit the Drybar website at Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@
India Today
26-05-2025
- Health
- India Today
The 'Caveman Skincare Routine' is trending, but is it a hygiene horror?
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that there are a thousand and one ways to keep our skin young and healthy, be it the Korean glass skin routine or some good ol' desi remedy. Perhaps this is the reason why so many of us are still trying to find that right be honest, we've tried varied combinations: expensive creams, toners, snail mucins, and whatnot to get rid of those stubborn breakouts, oily skin, dryness, you name it. And when nothing works, we're left with a hole in our pocket. Yep, frustrating. Dealing with a similar dilemma was a 22-year-old TikToker and she found a rather radical way to deal with her skin the digital-first world, where we wake up to new trends and viral (read: bizarre) ideas every other day, here's one more skincare routine that has become the talk of the town (thanks to that 22-year-old). It involves doing nothing. No soap, no cream, no serum. Nothing. Nada! The routine is to have no routine. Oh, and did we mention? No water either! This is what the internet now knows as the viral 'Caveman Skincare Regimen'.About the caveman skincare routineOn a regular day, people tend to splash water on their face and follow a standard cleansing routine with a little cleanser or facewash, especially after stepping outdoors. But this routine throws all that out the window: no exfoliation, no moisturisation, and no water. And that's why it's called the Caveman Routine - a throwback to how people might have lived, with zero access to even the most minimal. Tia Zakher living her life with her caveman skincare (Instagram/Tia Zakher) advertisementTia Zakher, a TikTok creator, rose to overnight fame owing to her compliance with the caveman skincare routine. Zakher started making videos about how she had been hyper-fixating on her skin, trying several products, but to no avail. She was in the habit of skin-picking, which led to inflammation, acne, and more. Hence, in an attempt to reset her skin barrier, she chose to do absolutely nothing."Why not just drop everything and push it to the side and see what my skin is able to do naturally and kind of reset that cycle naturally," she told USA Today. Zakher first tried it for around two weeks and developed textured, flaky skin that she did not like and hence washed it away. In March, she decided to give it another shot, did her research but did not consult a she revealed that she experienced a condition called 'hyperkeratosis', where her dead skin did not shed off completely, giving her that rough texture. However, she still claims that her skin is fine and she is not worried about bacterial cave in or not - Expert's adviceDitch water for days, weeks, or even months? But that means hygiene goes for a toss. Is your skin ready for it? To address the million-dollar question of hygiene and to understand the legitimacy of this routine, we reached out to experts, and most aren't comfortable with the a dermatological and hygiene perspective, this approach is not advisable. Regular cleansing, at least with plain water or a mild cleanser, is critical to removing the daily buildup of sweat, environmental pollutants, and bacteria. Skipping even basic hygiene can lead to an increased risk of infections and inflammation,' Dr. Geetika Mittal Gupta, skin expert and cosmetologist, tells India Today."This regimen is not considered safe or suitable for Indian skin, which is generally more prone to pigmentation, acne, and environmental damage due to higher levels of melanin and greater exposure to UV radiation and pollution," she further highlighted that the absence of even a gentle cleanser or hydrating product can compromise skin resilience over time. According to Dr. Gupta, healing the skin barrier doesn't require abandoning hygiene altogether. Instead, dermatologists recommend gentle, skin-barrier-repairing routines that include:Non-stripping cleansersFragrance-free moisturisersSunscreensAdditionally, incorporating a nutrient-rich diet-like having a handful of almonds, which are high in vitamin E, other healthy fats, and antioxidants, can support skin health from the internet spirals into a dilemma over whether to go all in with the trend or not for the sake of skincare, it does highlight the fact that one size doesn't fit all, not even when it comes to skincare. Just because it's viral doesn't mean it's the end game. It might work for some, might not for others. As we continue to hunt for the ultimate skincare hack, listening to our skin is key.
