[Ultimate Skinmax Guide] A-Z How to achieve Thom Strijd tier skin. Practical tips on improving skin colouring, glow, collagen and prevent photoaging

[Outerz14]

skin is mostly genetics

Could honey help for a better skin?

 

[notchicolachowski]

Could honey help for a better skin?

i dont think so only accutane and pills helped me other than that nothing skincare didnt do shit for me

 

[PSL Les]

Most of this is unnecessary, maintaining a healthy diet, exercise and sufficient sleep will do wonders

 

[PSL Les]

Most of this is unnecessary, maintaining a healthy diet, exercise and sufficient sleep will do wonders

 

[PSL Les]

.

 

[PSL Les]

.

 

[antony 726]

Sit back and get some popcorn as this is going to be a long thread

Just kidding, to continue further reading, I order you to stock up on carrots

1. Beta-Carotene
View attachment 862989

If you've been lurking in here, you should already know that beta carotene/carrots can help you get a golden glow. That should indeed be your first step to skinmaxing. Here's an interesting study:

The carotenoid beta-carotene enhances facial color, attractiveness and perceived health:

The carotenoid beta-carotene enhances facial color, attractiveness and perceived health, but not actual health, in humans

Lay Summary. Carotenoid-based skin color influences attractiveness in human males, but may not signal health. Carotenoid-based coloration is argued to signal he

academic.oup.com

Conclusions:

They used 30,000 IU in the study which is equivalent to approximately 4 carrots.

Besides giving you improvement in skin appearance, it will also give your skin protection from UV damage:

β-Carotene and other carotenoids in protection from sunlight - PubMed

Protection against skin damage from sunlight by nutritional means has been examined. Likewise, there has been work on the topical application of phytochemicals to the skin. This review focuses on the nutritional aspect of phytochemicals in humans-ie, the provision of carotenoid micronutrients by...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A very good beta-carotene transformation I've seen is from this redditor:

Spoiler

2. 2020 study shows that achieving a colorful, healthy skin tone is much more complex than just getting in your beta-carotene

In order to get the best results you need to incorporate all kinds of carotenoids:
(Carotenoids are a group of 600 antioxidants, a few of the most common carotenoids include: alpha carotene, beta carotene, beta cryptoxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene).
Another important step is improving your lifestyle (fitness and health).

Skin Color Cues to Human Health - Carotenoids, Aerobic Fitness, and Body Fat:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7078114/

Summary:



Lifestyle factors and ways to improve them:
• A. Nutrition:
View attachment 862131


• B. Physical Exercise: - for maximum results I recommend combining both aerobic and anaerobic exercise

• C. Bodyfat: - caloric restriction

Spoiler

@Amnesia

- intermittent fasting
- high satiety foods
- decrease refined carbs, increase fiber/healthy fats/protein
- eat only until you feel 70-80% full

Spoiler

• D. Sleep: - keep a sleeping routine
- reduce caffeine intake
- use a blue light blocker on phone/pc like f.lux in the evening
- sleep in complete darkness
- supplement with melatonin, magnesium, valerian

• E. Stress: - do mindfulness meditation and yoga
- laugh

Spoiler

https://looksmax.org/threads/jfl-mega-compilation-funniest-threads-in-me.202863/ @Hector

- listen to music
- play with your pet
- supplement with ashwagandha, green tea, valerian


3. How to increase lycopene amount from tomatoes
View attachment 862376

Cooking Tomatoes Boosts Disease-Fighting Power

Cooking Tomatoes Boosts Disease-Fighting Power

Cooking tomatoes -- such as in spaghetti sauce -- makes the fruit heart-healthier and boosts its cancer-fighting ability. All this, despite a loss of vitamin C during the cooking process, say Cornell food scientists. The reason: cooking substantially raises the levels of beneficial compounds...

www.sciencedaily.com

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/tomatoes#plant-compounds

So - choose redder tomatoes, cook them and eat them together with a source of fat, that way a single tomato will increase it's amount of lycopene to way more than 10 mg.


4. Rosy Complexion
View attachment 862572

Rosy Complexion Is Sign of Health: A new study finds that we perceive people with rosier complexions as being healthier, and therefore more attractive.
https://www.livescience.com/5380-rosy-complexion-sign-health.html



What you can do to improve circulation in the face and get a rosy complexion:
- Improve hormonal profile
- Exercise - People who work out more have been shown to have higher blood oxygen levels, which makes their blood redder. A 2003 review noted that exercise improves the body's ability to take in and use oxygen, it also supports the health of the circulatory system and improves circulation.
- Skin massages - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=face+massage
- Cleanse and moisturize your skin and massage it for a few minutes while you do so.
- Exfoliate
- Niacin - high doses of it causes your capillaries to expand, which increases the flow of blood to the skin’s surface, however the symptoms set in 15-30 mins after taking it and taper off 1-2 hours later.
- Green tea(or black) - Green tea has been shown to promote cardiovascular health. Healthy blood vessels help improve circulation and blood flow. @GreenTea
- Red wine - Helps expand blood vessels thus aid in circulation.


5. Antioxidants
View attachment 862735
Getting in antioxidants in your diet is extremely important as they can protect your skin from UV damage, preserve skin by preventing collagen loss, fight inflammation and help with acne.

- Carotenoids
- Pycnogenol - https://www.healthline.com/health/pycnogenol#for-skin
- Berries - https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/blueberry-benefits-for-skin
- Green tea - https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-green-tea-for-skin
- Olive oil - https://www.healthline.com/health/olive-oil-benefits-face
- Herbs - the ones I like to add to my foods when cooking: cinnamon, basil, oregano, rosemary, black pepper, paprika, savory, ginger
- Astaxanthin - strongest antioxidant among the carotenoids - it can provide protection against UV radiation, improve skin elasticity and help the skin retent moisture, reduce wrinkle formation. However there isn't any scientific evidence that it can give red skin undertone. Also keep in mind that it is a DHT inhibitor, so take it at your own risk, alternatively you can use a topical astaxanthin serum or cream.
- Ginseng - https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/beau...-/news-story/675ec74b4b19495a492c8b52594e32f7
- Amla - https://www.medlife.com/blog/10-health-benefits-gooseberry-skin-hair/


6. Collagen & elasticity
View attachment 862825
The first step to improving collagen should be following the advice from the above-stated points, in addition to that: cut off processed sugar, alcohol, cigarettes, drugs and reduce caffeine intake (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4206198/)

Topical Medications:
highly recommended:
- Retin-a/Retinol
- Moisturizer (Look for one that has glycerin, hyalouronic acid in it)
- Sunscreen
- Peptides (Matrixyl, GHK-Cu)

optimal:
- Vitamin C Serum
- Chemical Peels
- Microneedling
- Red Light Therapy
- IPL/CO2/Fraxel Lasers

Spoiler: In-depth information

https://looksmax.org/threads/collagen-maxxing-the-evidence-based-guide.187698/ @Cope

7. Sun exposure/tanning
View attachment 862898
Ultraviolet radiation, which speeds the natural aging process, is the primary cause of early wrinkling. Exposure to UV light breaks down your skin's connective tissue — collagen and elastin fibers, which lie in the deeper layer of skin (dermis).
Without the supportive connective tissue, your skin loses strength and flexibility. Skin then begins to sag and wrinkle prematurely.
For that reason, I'd recommend wearing a sunscreen all the time you're outdoors during the day (for additional sunblock you can wear a hat - especially if you're on retin-a).
To maintain healthy blood levels of vitamin D, exposure yourself for 15 mins a day.
If you really badly want to tan, then look into:
- Melanotan 2
- Self tanners

For further info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photoaging

Spoiler: Skin goals

Honorable threads on a similar topic:
@PenileFacialSurgery https://looksmax.org/threads/skin-coloring-maxing-how-to-get-ideal-golden-caramel-glow.87887/
@eduardkoopman https://looksmax.org/threads/skin-color-improvement-eat-shitload-of-vegetables-and-fruits.49227/
@Chintuck22 https://looksmax.org/threads/golden-skin-color.222641/
@the next o'pry https://looksmax.org/threads/coloring-and-contrast-theory-part-1.78972/
@PrettyBoyMaxxing https://looksmax.org/threads/coloring-and-contrast-theory-part-2.79240/

Mentions from my previous skinmax thread: @JustBeCurry @alexjones @maximusmaxxed @thehealingfields @Matheus @16tyo @PYT @Don't Forget to mew @Justbeconfidentsrs

Basically eat fruit

 

[Psl.sprks]

DR, very good thread and probably the best things you can do for your skin besides taking the liver rapist pill for 6 months like i did

 

[Clark]

This is legit, I've been applying moisturizer on my dick daily and it's definitely pinkier

Does this really work /srs

 

[zosztre]

Sit back and get some popcorn as this is going to be a long thread

Just kidding, to continue further reading, I order you to stock up on carrots

1. Beta-Carotene
View attachment 862989

If you've been lurking in here, you should already know that beta carotene/carrots can help you get a golden glow. That should indeed be your first step to skinmaxing. Here's an interesting study:

The carotenoid beta-carotene enhances facial color, attractiveness and perceived health:

The carotenoid beta-carotene enhances facial color, attractiveness and perceived health, but not actual health, in humans

Lay Summary. Carotenoid-based skin color influences attractiveness in human males, but may not signal health. Carotenoid-based coloration is argued to signal he

academic.oup.com

Conclusions:

They used 30,000 IU in the study which is equivalent to approximately 4 carrots.

Besides giving you improvement in skin appearance, it will also give your skin protection from UV damage:

β-Carotene and other carotenoids in protection from sunlight - PubMed

Protection against skin damage from sunlight by nutritional means has been examined. Likewise, there has been work on the topical application of phytochemicals to the skin. This review focuses on the nutritional aspect of phytochemicals in humans-ie, the provision of carotenoid micronutrients by...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A very good beta-carotene transformation I've seen is from this redditor:

Spoiler

2. 2020 study shows that achieving a colorful, healthy skin tone is much more complex than just getting in your beta-carotene

In order to get the best results you need to incorporate all kinds of carotenoids:
(Carotenoids are a group of 600 antioxidants, a few of the most common carotenoids include: alpha carotene, beta carotene, beta cryptoxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene).
Another important step is improving your lifestyle (fitness and health).

Skin Color Cues to Human Health - Carotenoids, Aerobic Fitness, and Body Fat:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7078114/

Summary:



Lifestyle factors and ways to improve them:
• A. Nutrition:
View attachment 862131


• B. Physical Exercise: - for maximum results I recommend combining both aerobic and anaerobic exercise

• C. Bodyfat: - caloric restriction

Spoiler

@Amnesia

- intermittent fasting
- high satiety foods
- decrease refined carbs, increase fiber/healthy fats/protein
- eat only until you feel 70-80% full

Spoiler

• D. Sleep: - keep a sleeping routine
- reduce caffeine intake
- use a blue light blocker on phone/pc like f.lux in the evening
- sleep in complete darkness
- supplement with melatonin, magnesium, valerian

• E. Stress: - do mindfulness meditation and yoga
- laugh

Spoiler

https://looksmax.org/threads/jfl-mega-compilation-funniest-threads-in-me.202863/ @Hector

- listen to music
- play with your pet
- supplement with ashwagandha, green tea, valerian


3. How to increase lycopene amount from tomatoes
View attachment 862376

Cooking Tomatoes Boosts Disease-Fighting Power

Cooking Tomatoes Boosts Disease-Fighting Power

Cooking tomatoes -- such as in spaghetti sauce -- makes the fruit heart-healthier and boosts its cancer-fighting ability. All this, despite a loss of vitamin C during the cooking process, say Cornell food scientists. The reason: cooking substantially raises the levels of beneficial compounds...

www.sciencedaily.com

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/tomatoes#plant-compounds

So - choose redder tomatoes, cook them and eat them together with a source of fat, that way a single tomato will increase it's amount of lycopene to way more than 10 mg.


4. Rosy Complexion
View attachment 862572

Rosy Complexion Is Sign of Health: A new study finds that we perceive people with rosier complexions as being healthier, and therefore more attractive.
https://www.livescience.com/5380-rosy-complexion-sign-health.html



What you can do to improve circulation in the face and get a rosy complexion:
- Improve hormonal profile
- Exercise - People who work out more have been shown to have higher blood oxygen levels, which makes their blood redder. A 2003 review noted that exercise improves the body's ability to take in and use oxygen, it also supports the health of the circulatory system and improves circulation.
- Skin massages - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=face+massage
- Cleanse and moisturize your skin and massage it for a few minutes while you do so.
- Exfoliate
- Niacin - high doses of it causes your capillaries to expand, which increases the flow of blood to the skin’s surface, however the symptoms set in 15-30 mins after taking it and taper off 1-2 hours later.
- Green tea(or black) - Green tea has been shown to promote cardiovascular health. Healthy blood vessels help improve circulation and blood flow. @GreenTea
- Red wine - Helps expand blood vessels thus aid in circulation.


5. Antioxidants
View attachment 862735
Getting in antioxidants in your diet is extremely important as they can protect your skin from UV damage, preserve skin by preventing collagen loss, fight inflammation and help with acne.

- Carotenoids
- Pycnogenol - https://www.healthline.com/health/pycnogenol#for-skin
- Berries - https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/blueberry-benefits-for-skin
- Green tea - https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-green-tea-for-skin
- Olive oil - https://www.healthline.com/health/olive-oil-benefits-face
- Herbs - the ones I like to add to my foods when cooking: cinnamon, basil, oregano, rosemary, black pepper, paprika, savory, ginger
- Astaxanthin - strongest antioxidant among the carotenoids - it can provide protection against UV radiation, improve skin elasticity and help the skin retent moisture, reduce wrinkle formation. However there isn't any scientific evidence that it can give red skin undertone. Also keep in mind that it is a DHT inhibitor, so take it at your own risk, alternatively you can use a topical astaxanthin serum or cream.
- Ginseng - https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/beau...-/news-story/675ec74b4b19495a492c8b52594e32f7
- Amla - https://www.medlife.com/blog/10-health-benefits-gooseberry-skin-hair/


6. Collagen & elasticity
View attachment 862825
The first step to improving collagen should be following the advice from the above-stated points, in addition to that: cut off processed sugar, alcohol, cigarettes, drugs and reduce caffeine intake (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4206198/)

Topical Medications:
highly recommended:
- Retin-a/Retinol
- Moisturizer (Look for one that has glycerin, hyalouronic acid in it)
- Sunscreen
- Peptides (Matrixyl, GHK-Cu)

optimal:
- Vitamin C Serum
- Chemical Peels
- Microneedling
- Red Light Therapy
- IPL/CO2/Fraxel Lasers

Spoiler: In-depth information

https://looksmax.org/threads/collagen-maxxing-the-evidence-based-guide.187698/ @Cope

7. Sun exposure/tanning
View attachment 862898
Ultraviolet radiation, which speeds the natural aging process, is the primary cause of early wrinkling. Exposure to UV light breaks down your skin's connective tissue — collagen and elastin fibers, which lie in the deeper layer of skin (dermis).
Without the supportive connective tissue, your skin loses strength and flexibility. Skin then begins to sag and wrinkle prematurely.
For that reason, I'd recommend wearing a sunscreen all the time you're outdoors during the day (for additional sunblock you can wear a hat - especially if you're on retin-a).
To maintain healthy blood levels of vitamin D, exposure yourself for 15 mins a day.
If you really badly want to tan, then look into:
- Melanotan 2
- Self tanners

For further info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photoaging

Spoiler: Skin goals

Honorable threads on a similar topic:
@PenileFacialSurgery https://looksmax.org/threads/skin-coloring-maxing-how-to-get-ideal-golden-caramel-glow.87887/
@eduardkoopman https://looksmax.org/threads/skin-color-improvement-eat-shitload-of-vegetables-and-fruits.49227/
@Chintuck22 https://looksmax.org/threads/golden-skin-color.222641/
@the next o'pry https://looksmax.org/threads/coloring-and-contrast-theory-part-1.78972/
@PrettyBoyMaxxing https://looksmax.org/threads/coloring-and-contrast-theory-part-2.79240/

Mentions from my previous skinmax thread: @JustBeCurry @alexjones @maximusmaxxed @thehealingfields @Matheus @16tyo @PYT @Don't Forget to mew @Justbeconfidentsrs

Does UV exposure to your skin really cause wrinkles? And if yes should you really use sunscreen? I’ve heard it causes cancer cells to grow. BTW nice thread

 

[Azerbaijanicel]

Sit back and get some popcorn as this is going to be a long thread

Just kidding, to continue further reading, I order you to stock up on carrots

1. Beta-Carotene
View attachment 862989

If you've been lurking in here, you should already know that beta carotene/carrots can help you get a golden glow. That should indeed be your first step to skinmaxing. Here's an interesting study:

The carotenoid beta-carotene enhances facial color, attractiveness and perceived health:

The carotenoid beta-carotene enhances facial color, attractiveness and perceived health, but not actual health, in humans

Lay Summary. Carotenoid-based skin color influences attractiveness in human males, but may not signal health. Carotenoid-based coloration is argued to signal he

academic.oup.com

Conclusions:

They used 30,000 IU in the study which is equivalent to approximately 4 carrots.

Besides giving you improvement in skin appearance, it will also give your skin protection from UV damage:

β-Carotene and other carotenoids in protection from sunlight - PubMed

Protection against skin damage from sunlight by nutritional means has been examined. Likewise, there has been work on the topical application of phytochemicals to the skin. This review focuses on the nutritional aspect of phytochemicals in humans-ie, the provision of carotenoid micronutrients by...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A very good beta-carotene transformation I've seen is from this redditor:

Spoiler

2. 2020 study shows that achieving a colorful, healthy skin tone is much more complex than just getting in your beta-carotene

In order to get the best results you need to incorporate all kinds of carotenoids:
(Carotenoids are a group of 600 antioxidants, a few of the most common carotenoids include: alpha carotene, beta carotene, beta cryptoxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene).
Another important step is improving your lifestyle (fitness and health).

Skin Color Cues to Human Health - Carotenoids, Aerobic Fitness, and Body Fat:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7078114/

Summary:



Lifestyle factors and ways to improve them:
• A. Nutrition:
View attachment 862131


• B. Physical Exercise: - for maximum results I recommend combining both aerobic and anaerobic exercise

• C. Bodyfat: - caloric restriction

Spoiler

@Amnesia

- intermittent fasting
- high satiety foods
- decrease refined carbs, increase fiber/healthy fats/protein
- eat only until you feel 70-80% full

Spoiler

• D. Sleep: - keep a sleeping routine
- reduce caffeine intake
- use a blue light blocker on phone/pc like f.lux in the evening
- sleep in complete darkness
- supplement with melatonin, magnesium, valerian

• E. Stress: - do mindfulness meditation and yoga
- laugh

Spoiler

https://looksmax.org/threads/jfl-mega-compilation-funniest-threads-in-me.202863/ @Hector

- listen to music
- play with your pet
- supplement with ashwagandha, green tea, valerian


3. How to increase lycopene amount from tomatoes
View attachment 862376

Cooking Tomatoes Boosts Disease-Fighting Power

Cooking Tomatoes Boosts Disease-Fighting Power

Cooking tomatoes -- such as in spaghetti sauce -- makes the fruit heart-healthier and boosts its cancer-fighting ability. All this, despite a loss of vitamin C during the cooking process, say Cornell food scientists. The reason: cooking substantially raises the levels of beneficial compounds...

www.sciencedaily.com

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/tomatoes#plant-compounds

So - choose redder tomatoes, cook them and eat them together with a source of fat, that way a single tomato will increase it's amount of lycopene to way more than 10 mg.


4. Rosy Complexion
View attachment 862572

Rosy Complexion Is Sign of Health: A new study finds that we perceive people with rosier complexions as being healthier, and therefore more attractive.
https://www.livescience.com/5380-rosy-complexion-sign-health.html



What you can do to improve circulation in the face and get a rosy complexion:
- Improve hormonal profile
- Exercise - People who work out more have been shown to have higher blood oxygen levels, which makes their blood redder. A 2003 review noted that exercise improves the body's ability to take in and use oxygen, it also supports the health of the circulatory system and improves circulation.
- Skin massages - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=face+massage
- Cleanse and moisturize your skin and massage it for a few minutes while you do so.
- Exfoliate
- Niacin - high doses of it causes your capillaries to expand, which increases the flow of blood to the skin’s surface, however the symptoms set in 15-30 mins after taking it and taper off 1-2 hours later.
- Green tea(or black) - Green tea has been shown to promote cardiovascular health. Healthy blood vessels help improve circulation and blood flow. @GreenTea
- Red wine - Helps expand blood vessels thus aid in circulation.


5. Antioxidants
View attachment 862735
Getting in antioxidants in your diet is extremely important as they can protect your skin from UV damage, preserve skin by preventing collagen loss, fight inflammation and help with acne.

- Carotenoids
- Pycnogenol - https://www.healthline.com/health/pycnogenol#for-skin
- Berries - https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/blueberry-benefits-for-skin
- Green tea - https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-green-tea-for-skin
- Olive oil - https://www.healthline.com/health/olive-oil-benefits-face
- Herbs - the ones I like to add to my foods when cooking: cinnamon, basil, oregano, rosemary, black pepper, paprika, savory, ginger
- Astaxanthin - strongest antioxidant among the carotenoids - it can provide protection against UV radiation, improve skin elasticity and help the skin retent moisture, reduce wrinkle formation. However there isn't any scientific evidence that it can give red skin undertone. Also keep in mind that it is a DHT inhibitor, so take it at your own risk, alternatively you can use a topical astaxanthin serum or cream.
- Ginseng - https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/beau...-/news-story/675ec74b4b19495a492c8b52594e32f7
- Amla - https://www.medlife.com/blog/10-health-benefits-gooseberry-skin-hair/


6. Collagen & elasticity
View attachment 862825
The first step to improving collagen should be following the advice from the above-stated points, in addition to that: cut off processed sugar, alcohol, cigarettes, drugs and reduce caffeine intake (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4206198/)

Topical Medications:
highly recommended:
- Retin-a/Retinol
- Moisturizer (Look for one that has glycerin, hyalouronic acid in it)
- Sunscreen
- Peptides (Matrixyl, GHK-Cu)

optimal:
- Vitamin C Serum
- Chemical Peels
- Microneedling
- Red Light Therapy
- IPL/CO2/Fraxel Lasers

Spoiler: In-depth information

https://looksmax.org/threads/collagen-maxxing-the-evidence-based-guide.187698/ @Cope

7. Sun exposure/tanning
View attachment 862898
Ultraviolet radiation, which speeds the natural aging process, is the primary cause of early wrinkling. Exposure to UV light breaks down your skin's connective tissue — collagen and elastin fibers, which lie in the deeper layer of skin (dermis).
Without the supportive connective tissue, your skin loses strength and flexibility. Skin then begins to sag and wrinkle prematurely.
For that reason, I'd recommend wearing a sunscreen all the time you're outdoors during the day (for additional sunblock you can wear a hat - especially if you're on retin-a).
To maintain healthy blood levels of vitamin D, exposure yourself for 15 mins a day.
If you really badly want to tan, then look into:
- Melanotan 2
- Self tanners

For further info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photoaging

Spoiler: Skin goals

Honorable threads on a similar topic:
@PenileFacialSurgery https://looksmax.org/threads/skin-coloring-maxing-how-to-get-ideal-golden-caramel-glow.87887/
@eduardkoopman https://looksmax.org/threads/skin-color-improvement-eat-shitload-of-vegetables-and-fruits.49227/
@Chintuck22 https://looksmax.org/threads/golden-skin-color.222641/
@the next o'pry https://looksmax.org/threads/coloring-and-contrast-theory-part-1.78972/
@PrettyBoyMaxxing https://looksmax.org/threads/coloring-and-contrast-theory-part-2.79240/

Mentions from my previous skinmax thread: @JustBeCurry @alexjones @maximusmaxxed @thehealingfields @Matheus @16tyo @PYT @Don't Forget to mew @Justbeconfidentsrs

NICE THREAD OP, keep that shit up.

 

[icxed]

Sit back and get some popcorn as this is going to be a long thread

Just kidding, to continue further reading, I order you to stock up on carrots

1. Beta-Carotene
View attachment 862989

If you've been lurking in here, you should already know that beta carotene/carrots can help you get a golden glow. That should indeed be your first step to skinmaxing. Here's an interesting study:

The carotenoid beta-carotene enhances facial color, attractiveness and perceived health:

The carotenoid beta-carotene enhances facial color, attractiveness and perceived health, but not actual health, in humans

Lay Summary. Carotenoid-based skin color influences attractiveness in human males, but may not signal health. Carotenoid-based coloration is argued to signal he

academic.oup.com

Conclusions:

They used 30,000 IU in the study which is equivalent to approximately 4 carrots.

Besides giving you improvement in skin appearance, it will also give your skin protection from UV damage:

β-Carotene and other carotenoids in protection from sunlight - PubMed

Protection against skin damage from sunlight by nutritional means has been examined. Likewise, there has been work on the topical application of phytochemicals to the skin. This review focuses on the nutritional aspect of phytochemicals in humans-ie, the provision of carotenoid micronutrients by...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A very good beta-carotene transformation I've seen is from this redditor:

Spoiler

2. 2020 study shows that achieving a colorful, healthy skin tone is much more complex than just getting in your beta-carotene

In order to get the best results you need to incorporate all kinds of carotenoids:
(Carotenoids are a group of 600 antioxidants, a few of the most common carotenoids include: alpha carotene, beta carotene, beta cryptoxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene).
Another important step is improving your lifestyle (fitness and health).

Skin Color Cues to Human Health - Carotenoids, Aerobic Fitness, and Body Fat:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7078114/

Summary:



Lifestyle factors and ways to improve them:
• A. Nutrition:
View attachment 862131


• B. Physical Exercise: - for maximum results I recommend combining both aerobic and anaerobic exercise

• C. Bodyfat: - caloric restriction

Spoiler

@Amnesia

- intermittent fasting
- high satiety foods
- decrease refined carbs, increase fiber/healthy fats/protein
- eat only until you feel 70-80% full

Spoiler

• D. Sleep: - keep a sleeping routine
- reduce caffeine intake
- use a blue light blocker on phone/pc like f.lux in the evening
- sleep in complete darkness
- supplement with melatonin, magnesium, valerian

• E. Stress: - do mindfulness meditation and yoga
- laugh

Spoiler

https://looksmax.org/threads/jfl-mega-compilation-funniest-threads-in-me.202863/ @Hector

- listen to music
- play with your pet
- supplement with ashwagandha, green tea, valerian


3. How to increase lycopene amount from tomatoes
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Cooking Tomatoes Boosts Disease-Fighting Power

Cooking Tomatoes Boosts Disease-Fighting Power

Cooking tomatoes -- such as in spaghetti sauce -- makes the fruit heart-healthier and boosts its cancer-fighting ability. All this, despite a loss of vitamin C during the cooking process, say Cornell food scientists. The reason: cooking substantially raises the levels of beneficial compounds...

www.sciencedaily.com

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/tomatoes#plant-compounds

So - choose redder tomatoes, cook them and eat them together with a source of fat, that way a single tomato will increase it's amount of lycopene to way more than 10 mg.


4. Rosy Complexion
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Rosy Complexion Is Sign of Health: A new study finds that we perceive people with rosier complexions as being healthier, and therefore more attractive.
https://www.livescience.com/5380-rosy-complexion-sign-health.html



What you can do to improve circulation in the face and get a rosy complexion:
- Improve hormonal profile
- Exercise - People who work out more have been shown to have higher blood oxygen levels, which makes their blood redder. A 2003 review noted that exercise improves the body's ability to take in and use oxygen, it also supports the health of the circulatory system and improves circulation.
- Skin massages - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=face+massage
- Cleanse and moisturize your skin and massage it for a few minutes while you do so.
- Exfoliate
- Niacin - high doses of it causes your capillaries to expand, which increases the flow of blood to the skin’s surface, however the symptoms set in 15-30 mins after taking it and taper off 1-2 hours later.
- Green tea(or black) - Green tea has been shown to promote cardiovascular health. Healthy blood vessels help improve circulation and blood flow. @GreenTea
- Red wine - Helps expand blood vessels thus aid in circulation.


5. Antioxidants
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Getting in antioxidants in your diet is extremely important as they can protect your skin from UV damage, preserve skin by preventing collagen loss, fight inflammation and help with acne.

- Carotenoids
- Pycnogenol - https://www.healthline.com/health/pycnogenol#for-skin
- Berries - https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/blueberry-benefits-for-skin
- Green tea - https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-green-tea-for-skin
- Olive oil - https://www.healthline.com/health/olive-oil-benefits-face
- Herbs - the ones I like to add to my foods when cooking: cinnamon, basil, oregano, rosemary, black pepper, paprika, savory, ginger
- Astaxanthin - strongest antioxidant among the carotenoids - it can provide protection against UV radiation, improve skin elasticity and help the skin retent moisture, reduce wrinkle formation. However there isn't any scientific evidence that it can give red skin undertone. Also keep in mind that it is a DHT inhibitor, so take it at your own risk, alternatively you can use a topical astaxanthin serum or cream.
- Ginseng - https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/beau...-/news-story/675ec74b4b19495a492c8b52594e32f7
- Amla - https://www.medlife.com/blog/10-health-benefits-gooseberry-skin-hair/


6. Collagen & elasticity
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The first step to improving collagen should be following the advice from the above-stated points, in addition to that: cut off processed sugar, alcohol, cigarettes, drugs and reduce caffeine intake (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4206198/)

Topical Medications:
highly recommended:
- Retin-a/Retinol
- Moisturizer (Look for one that has glycerin, hyalouronic acid in it)
- Sunscreen
- Peptides (Matrixyl, GHK-Cu)

optimal:
- Vitamin C Serum
- Chemical Peels
- Microneedling
- Red Light Therapy
- IPL/CO2/Fraxel Lasers

Spoiler: In-depth information

https://looksmax.org/threads/collagen-maxxing-the-evidence-based-guide.187698/ @Cope

7. Sun exposure/tanning
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Ultraviolet radiation, which speeds the natural aging process, is the primary cause of early wrinkling. Exposure to UV light breaks down your skin's connective tissue — collagen and elastin fibers, which lie in the deeper layer of skin (dermis).
Without the supportive connective tissue, your skin loses strength and flexibility. Skin then begins to sag and wrinkle prematurely.
For that reason, I'd recommend wearing a sunscreen all the time you're outdoors during the day (for additional sunblock you can wear a hat - especially if you're on retin-a).
To maintain healthy blood levels of vitamin D, exposure yourself for 15 mins a day.
If you really badly want to tan, then look into:
- Melanotan 2
- Self tanners

For further info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photoaging

Spoiler: Skin goals

Honorable threads on a similar topic:
@PenileFacialSurgery https://looksmax.org/threads/skin-coloring-maxing-how-to-get-ideal-golden-caramel-glow.87887/
@eduardkoopman https://looksmax.org/threads/skin-color-improvement-eat-shitload-of-vegetables-and-fruits.49227/
@Chintuck22 https://looksmax.org/threads/golden-skin-color.222641/
@the next o'pry https://looksmax.org/threads/coloring-and-contrast-theory-part-1.78972/
@PrettyBoyMaxxing https://looksmax.org/threads/coloring-and-contrast-theory-part-2.79240/

Mentions from my previous skinmax thread: @JustBeCurry @alexjones @maximusmaxxed @thehealingfields @Matheus @16tyo @PYT @Don't Forget to mew @Justbeconfidentsrs

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