
Seth Walsh
The man in the mirror is my only threat
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No, it's not what you think. I am not going to talk about skin colour.
Your skin isn’t just your largest organ—it’s a public resume of your discipline, health, and genetic fitness. Glass skin > Rolex. Here’s how to weaponize it:
1/ Start Early
The best time to fix your skin was at 16. The second best time is today.
2/ The Holy Trinity (Non-Negotiable)
A. Cleanser: Vanicream or CeraVe. AM/PM.
B. Moisturizer: Same brand. Keep it boring.
C. SPF 50+: Reapply every 2hrs outside. Brutal truth: UV damage = 80% of aging.
3/ Tretinoin: The Nuclear Option
4/ Diet = Invisible Skincare
5/ Sleep Like a Vampire
6/ Advanced Hacks (Optional)
7/ Hands Betray Age First
SPF your hands DAILY.
Skin is the ultimate flex—a 24/7 billboard of your lifestyle. No surgery, filters, or $$ can fake consistent discipline. Start now.
Invest in your skin. It’s the only outfit you can’t take off.
39 years old
40 years old
Your skin isn’t just your largest organ—it’s a public resume of your discipline, health, and genetic fitness. Glass skin > Rolex. Here’s how to weaponize it:
1/ Start Early
The best time to fix your skin was at 16. The second best time is today.
- Teens/20s: SPF + retinoids = compound interest.
- 30s+: Damage control is 10x harder. Don’t wait.
2/ The Holy Trinity (Non-Negotiable)
A. Cleanser: Vanicream or CeraVe. AM/PM.
B. Moisturizer: Same brand. Keep it boring.
C. SPF 50+: Reapply every 2hrs outside. Brutal truth: UV damage = 80% of aging.
3/ Tretinoin: The Nuclear Option
- Start at 0.025%. Buffer with moisturizer.
- Use 3x/week → nightly over 6 months.
- Purge phase: 8 weeks of hell. Push through.
- Endgame: Collagen reboot, pores vanish, texture = silk.
4/ Diet = Invisible Skincare
- Eat: Fatty fish (omega-3s), carrots (vitamin A), tomatoes (lycopene), walnuts (zinc).
- Avoid: Sugar (glycation = wrinkles), seed oils (inflammatory), alcohol (dehydration).
- Optional: 10mg astaxanthin daily (oral sunscreen boost).
5/ Sleep Like a Vampire
- 7–9hrs. One bad night → cortisol spike → breakouts.
- Silk pillowcase ($20 on Amazon). Wash it weekly.
- Pro tip: Sleep on your back. Face-smushing = wrinkles.
6/ Advanced Hacks (Optional)
- AM: Vitamin C serum (brightening).
- PM: Niacinamide (pore refinement).
- Weekly: Glycolic acid (10%) on body (KP/backne).
- Optional: Red light therapy panel (collagen on steroids).
7/ Hands Betray Age First
SPF your hands DAILY.
- Why: Thinner skin + sun exposure while driving.
- Fix: Apply leftover face SPF to hands after face.
- Brutal truth: “Grandma face + veiny hands” = cope.
Skin is the ultimate flex—a 24/7 billboard of your lifestyle. No surgery, filters, or $$ can fake consistent discipline. Start now.
Invest in your skin. It’s the only outfit you can’t take off.
39 years old

40 years old
