BEST SOFTMAXX GUIDE TO ASCEND:
HAIR HEALTH:
Types of Skins:
Oily Skin: If rinsing with water never feels like enough and you prefer using a cleanser even when you’ve been indoors, that’s a clue. When your skin looks shiny or feels slick a few hours after washing, that’s another sign. Try blotting your face with tissue 2–4 hours later..if it leaves a see through oil mark, your skin produces excess oil.
Dry Skin: If your face feels tight or slightly rough after cleansing that’s a common sign of dryness.. Even after applying moisturizer, if smiling or raising your eyebrows makes your skin feel tight or stretched shit may still be dry. Flaking or peeling patches are clear indicators too..
Combination Skin: If your forehead and nose get shiny while other areas feel normal or slightly dry you likely have combination skin. You might notice some flaky or dry patches along with oiliness in the center of your face.
If you notice oil on your nose but your cheeks don’t feel greasy that’s a combo skin right there..
Sensitive Skin: If your skin easily turns red itchy or irritated from weather, sun, pollution, new products, or even natural ingredients it’s likely sensitive. Stinging, burning or rashes after skincare is pretty obvious..
Sunblock = non negotiable.. Everyone needs it..
LIPS:
Exfoliate gently – Use a soft cloth or your finger..Over-exfoliating more than 1–2 times per week can damage lip skin and make them drier
DIET:
Zinc
Vitamin D3
HORMONES:
ACTH (controls cortisol)
• Sleep 7–9 hours consistently
• Manage stress (chronic stress keeps ACTH high)
• Train hard but avoid overtraining
TSH (controls thyroid)
• Get enough iodine (eggs, dairy, iodized salt)
• Selenium (2–3 eggs or seafood)
• Avoid extreme dieting or very low calories
LH (stimulates testosterone in males)
• Lift heavy 3–5x per week
• Keep body fat in a healthy range
• Get enough zinc and vitamin D
• Avoid chronic sleep deprivation
FSH (sperm production in males)
• Same foundations as LH
• Avoid anabolic steroids (they suppress it)
Prolactin
• Keep stress low
• Avoid dopamine-suppressing habits
• Good sleep helps regulate it
GH
• Deep sleep is #1 (GH spikes at night)
• Sprinting and heavy lifting increase it
• Don’t overeat constantly — big insulin spikes blunt GH
MSH (skin pigmentation, appetite link)
• Regulated mostly by overall hormonal health
• Maintain good sleep, sunlight exposure, balanced diet
These are pituitary hormones. When they’re balanced your body runs properly..
HAIR HEALTH:
- Wash hair with cold or lukewarm water (hot water can dry it out)
- Shampoo 1–2 times a week-more can strip natural oils
- Apply shampoo only to the scalp, not the hair ends and use conditioner on the lengths and tips..
- Limit heat styling by hair dryer
- Silk or satin pillowcases reduce friction and hair breakage
- Pat hair dry gently with a towel..avoid rubbing
- Key Nutrients to Focus On:
- Protein: Essential for hair growth, as hair is primarily composed of protein
- Iron: Prevents hair loss by assisting in oxygen delivery to follicles
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Strengthens hair and supports the scalp
- Vitamin C: Promotes collagen production, essential for hair structure
- Biotin Vitamin B7: Critical for hair density and growth
EYE AREA:
Eye shape is mostly determined by genetics and can't be really changed: But some appealing stuff can be done..
- Growing out brows with ORAL MINOXODIL and CASTOR OIL for lashes - Latisee Might have some side effects..
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- Although the shape can't be changed , raising brows and squinting can give the illusion of reducing the upper eyelid exposure and more appealing eyes rather than sleepy eyes
- Limit screen time , Hydration , Ensure sufficient sleep to prevent tired heavy looking eyes..
- LOWER THIRD:
Your mandible shape is mostly locked after puberty. You’re not reshaping bone by chewing gum. Anyone saying otherwise is either lying or coping.. What can change is how strong the jaw looks..Reduce submental fat, fix your neck posture, tighten the skin, add some masseter density, and suddenly the same bone looks way sharper. Aesthetic gains are mostly perceptual and perception is the whole game…
- LEAN IS LAW Jaw definition mostly comes down to body fat. For most men, it starts showing clearly around 10–12% — above that, fat softens the jawline..
- BLOATING Reduce sodium intake and limit sugar… Avoid goyslop Processed foods. Drink 2 to 3 L water everyday plus electrolytes is all you need, not just plain water..Dont eat 2 or 3 hours before bed it causes bloating in the morning, Eat foods rich in potassium..Chronic sleep deprivation raises cortisol. That means more water retention and facial softness for a lot of people. Eight hours, consistent schedule..Although lymphatic drainage is temporary it still could be useful to an extent..
- HEAD POSTURE Maintaining good posture throughout the day..Chin tucks can essentially help with raising the hyoid and the posture itself..
- MASSETER MUSCLES More thickness can add density to the jaw and improve the gonial angle. But overdoing it can cause TMJ issues. Keep it controlled, use hard gum few times a week, short sessions.. If your joints hurt, stop.
- MEWING It wont do wonders, it's just the correct tongue it wont change bones..Although hard mewing might do some shit..Applying force to your upper palate as much as you can for as long as you can though don't take it much serious..
- NECK TRAINING Train the neck with neck curls..Progressive overload with time..A stronger upright neck frames the jaw better and removes that soft slope..
- NASAL BREATHING Chronic mouth breathing degrades facial posture and increases submental softness. Fix allergies, train nasal breathing..
CARDIO:
If youre tryna build muscle but also wanna lower the bf% low intensity cardio workouts would be the best for you :
- swimming, cycling, incline walking would work the best for this..
- High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) alternates short bursts of near maximal effort (about 80–90% of max heart rate) with low intensity recovery usually for 10–30 minutes.. It burns a lot of calories in a short time..
LEAN IS LAWWW
SKIN CARE:Types of Skins:
Oily Skin: If rinsing with water never feels like enough and you prefer using a cleanser even when you’ve been indoors, that’s a clue. When your skin looks shiny or feels slick a few hours after washing, that’s another sign. Try blotting your face with tissue 2–4 hours later..if it leaves a see through oil mark, your skin produces excess oil.
- Use gel or foaming cleanser
- Lightweight oil free moisturizer
- Optional: salicylic acid 2–3x/week
Dry Skin: If your face feels tight or slightly rough after cleansing that’s a common sign of dryness.. Even after applying moisturizer, if smiling or raising your eyebrows makes your skin feel tight or stretched shit may still be dry. Flaking or peeling patches are clear indicators too..
- Creamy hydrating cleanser
- Thicker moisturizer (look for ceramides or glycerin)
- Optional: gentle hydrating serum
Combination Skin: If your forehead and nose get shiny while other areas feel normal or slightly dry you likely have combination skin. You might notice some flaky or dry patches along with oiliness in the center of your face.
If you notice oil on your nose but your cheeks don’t feel greasy that’s a combo skin right there..
- Gentle cleanser
- Light moisturizer overall (apply slightly more on dry areas)
- Optional: salicylic acid only on T-zone
Sensitive Skin: If your skin easily turns red itchy or irritated from weather, sun, pollution, new products, or even natural ingredients it’s likely sensitive. Stinging, burning or rashes after skincare is pretty obvious..
- Minimal routine (cleanser + moisturizer + sunscreen)
- Introduce new products (slowly patch test first)
Sunblock = non negotiable.. Everyone needs it..
LIPS:
Exfoliate gently – Use a soft cloth or your finger..Over-exfoliating more than 1–2 times per week can damage lip skin and make them drier
- Fix deficiencies Low iron or B12 anemia can make lips look pale. Eat iron-rich foods like meat eggs and spinach and include B12 sources
- Stay hydrated and eat well Drink enough water and eat nutrient-dense foods to support healthy blood flow and natural lip color
- Use SPF lip balm daily Sun protection prevents darkening. Avoid risky ingredients like hydroquinone on lips
- For instant color Use a tinted lip balm like Vaseline Rosy Lips for a natural pink look
DIET:
Zinc
- Supports testosterone, immunity, skin, and wound healing
- Target 8–11 mg per day
- Best sources: red meat, eggs, dairy, pumpkin seeds
Vitamin D3
- Supports hormones, mood, immunity, and calcium absorption
- Target 1000–2000 IU daily if sun exposure is low
- Best sources: sunlight, fatty fish, egg yolks
- Supports sleep, muscle recovery, nerves, and heart health
- Target 300–400 mg daily
- Best sources: dark chocolate 70%+, nuts, seeds, spinach
- Essential for bones, teeth, and muscle contraction
- Target 1000–1300 mg daily
- Best sources: milk, yogurt, cheese, sardines
- Essential for muscle growth, recovery, hormones
- Target 1.6–2.2 g per kg bodyweight if training
- Best sources: eggs, chicken, beef, fish, dairy
- Helps direct calcium into bones instead of arteries
- Common intake range 90–120 mcg
- Best sources: egg yolks, cheese, natto
HORMONES:
ACTH (controls cortisol)
• Sleep 7–9 hours consistently
• Manage stress (chronic stress keeps ACTH high)
• Train hard but avoid overtraining
TSH (controls thyroid)
• Get enough iodine (eggs, dairy, iodized salt)
• Selenium (2–3 eggs or seafood)
• Avoid extreme dieting or very low calories
LH (stimulates testosterone in males)
• Lift heavy 3–5x per week
• Keep body fat in a healthy range
• Get enough zinc and vitamin D
• Avoid chronic sleep deprivation
FSH (sperm production in males)
• Same foundations as LH
• Avoid anabolic steroids (they suppress it)
Prolactin
• Keep stress low
• Avoid dopamine-suppressing habits
• Good sleep helps regulate it
GH
• Deep sleep is #1 (GH spikes at night)
• Sprinting and heavy lifting increase it
• Don’t overeat constantly — big insulin spikes blunt GH
MSH (skin pigmentation, appetite link)
• Regulated mostly by overall hormonal health
• Maintain good sleep, sunlight exposure, balanced diet
These are pituitary hormones. When they’re balanced your body runs properly..
- GH helps with height (if you’re still growing), muscle growth, and recovery.
- LH and FSH support testosterone and fertility.
- TSH controls your thyroid, which affects energy, metabolism, and fat loss.
- ACTH helps manage stress through cortisol.
- Prolactin affects reproductive health.
- MSH plays a role in skin tone and appetite.
- Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
- Luteinising hormone (LH)
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
- Prolactin (PRL)
- Growth hormone (GH)
- Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)
