The Caveman Skincare Revolution: Ditching Soap For A More Natural Glow
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The caveman skincare method, involving abstaining from washing the face to restore its natural state, has caught everyone's attention on social media.
Imagine going days without cleaning your face. Are you already feeling uncomfortable and incredulous? Now extend that 'no-wash' regimen for about a month, and you've added a whole new skincare routine to your repertoire! The one skincare tip that's going viral on social media is the caveman method! Let's find out what it is and if there are any advantages to this approach, what are they?
Tia Zakher, a TikToker, gained popularity for her dedication to the 'caveman' skincare regimen, which involves no skincare, including not washing one's face. She stopped cleaning her face over a month ago, according to Zakher. Not even water, no exfoliants, cleansers, or serums. The 22-year-old Montreal, Canada-based TikToker gained widespread attention for her skincare regimen, which she calls the Caveman Method.
In an attempt to return her skin to its natural form, Zakher says she hasn't cleansed with a face wash since March. According to what she said in her social media video that received millions of views, 'after 8 years of picking & over-exfoliating, I'm healing my skin barrier by doing the one thing I never tried before… absolutely nothing."
What she refers to as 'manual exfoliation' got out of hand and began to cause scars and severe acne. Millions of people have seen Zakher's videos, which demonstrate how weeks of not washing caused dead skin cells to accumulate and create a textured coating over her entire face. Zakher stated to PEOPLE, 'I was trying so many different things and doing so many different things. I was never consistent because I was just in this vicious cycle, and I didn't know how to get out of it."
The method is based on the idea that a lot of skin care products can change the skin's natural microbiota, upset its ph balance, and deplete it of its natural oils. According to the caveman notion, avoiding all of that will return your skin to its 'natural' level of health. However, the caveman routine is not advised and may be hazardous or unsanitary.
There are overly intricate skincare routines, but even though some people may not require skincare because they already have no skin-related issues, skimping on facial cleaning will do more harm than good. Zakher has clarified that she has only been experiencing dryness, putting an end to rumours of developing a fungal infection. The TikTokker revealed in a video that she was experiencing retention hyperkeratosis.
The main component of a caveman skincare regimen is avoiding cleaning your face with water, cleanser, or exfoliants of any type. Because debris, oil, and pollutants can block pores and cause breakouts, it is crucial to wash your face frequently to maintain healthy skin. Additionally, it aids in the removal of dead skin cells, leaving the complexion looking more radiant and youthful.
Regular washing also makes it easier for the skin to absorb additional skincare products. A buildup of debris, oil, and dead skin cells from not washing your face for a few days can result in clogged pores, breakouts, and a faded look. Additionally, this may make diseases like seborrheic dermatitis and acne worse. Hence, this caveman skincare method isn't advisable for everyone.
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May 06, 2025, 15:21 IST
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