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We all know Hailey Bieber for her “glazed doughnut” skin. But let’s be real: achieving the dewy and clear-complexioned look of a billion-dollar-acquired beauty business mogul requires a level of dermatological diligence and work. But Bieber is hitting back at the Botox and surgery allegations, getting candid about everything she actually does to maintain her skin.
On Friday (24 October), Bieber appeared on Owen Thiele’s podcast, In Your Dreams, where she discussed said skincare and beauty treatments in detail. “Skincare-wise, just tell me – pretend like we’re not doing a podcast – what do you do? Be real,” asked Thiele.
Bieber said that she is “really diligent” with her skincare regimen, which (of course) includes products from Rhode and other cult and dermatologist faves like Avène, BeautyStat, EltaMD, Cosrx and Naturium. What she doesn’t use – just yet – though? Botox. However, there are some needle-based treatments she has had done: PRP (plasma rich plasma) and PRF (platelet rich fibrin) injections.
“It’s when they take your blood from your arm and they spin it,” she said when describing PRP. “I love doing PRP with microneedling. I’ve talked about that a lot.”
“They take your blood, but it’s called EZ Gel and basically they heat it and then they cool it and it kind of makes your blood a gel consistency. And then you inject it. So I’ve done that, which I loved,” she said, describing PRF.
Bieber added that she has had her smile lines and under-eye wrinkles injected. Because the substance “is from your own body,” Bieber said she can “trust” it. Additionally, she gets some “light little laser treatments” a few times a year.
PRP and PRF are basically as Bieber describes them. Both are derived from your own blood cells and they can be used to treat a variety of medical and aesthetic concerns, boosting elasticity and collagen and promoting anti-ageing effects. They’re celebrity favourites – Kim Kardashian is one other particular fan.
If you can cast your mind back, PRP was popularised as the “vampire facial,” with Kardashian famously sharing photos of her bloodied face during a treatment. While it looks dramatic, it shows benefits in promoting tissue regeneration and stimulating collagen.
On the subject of Botox, Bieber was clear: “I don’t have any Botox except for in my jaw for TMJ, but I have no Botox in my face. I made a commitment to myself that I wasn’t going to do any Botox until I was in my 30s. When I get there, I’ll see if I even want to do it.”
TMJ – temporomandibular joint disorder – is a common condition that affects the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. It’s particularly prevalent among women between the ages of 20 and 40, with symptoms that include pain in the jaw, face and neck, jaw stiffness, limited movement and clicking or popping sounds.
Physical therapy and the use of a gum shield are considered to be effective in treating TMJ disorder symptoms. Botox is still a relatively new way of treating TMJ; it is reported to help ease jaw tension, headaches and other symptoms by relaxing the muscles. It’s non-invasive and requires little to no downtime, but it’s still considered an experimental treatment. It’s worth noting, though, that Botox isn’t officially FDA-approved specifically for treating TMJ.
When it comes to Botox for cosmetic reasons, Bieber went on to say she might even do as her mother, Kennya Baldwin, has done and not touch the stuff. “My mom does nothing to her skin and she looks insane,” she said.
Previously, Bieber shared her experience of perioral dermatitis and how she deals with flare-ups. It’s pretty much a derm-approved routine and very minimal: she rinses her face, uses prescription azelaic acid, hypochlorous acid (which is a skin-friendly antimicrobial agent), clindamycin (an antibiotic that stops and slows bacteria) and her trusty Rhode Glazing Milk.
Previously, Dr Mary L Stevenson, from NYU Langone Health, described perioral dermatitis for Vogue as “a skin condition which results in dry, flaky red skin as well as red bumps or papules. It can look like acne, although it is a distinct diagnosis with some overlap in treatment. In addition, it can be itchy, red, dry and swollen.”
Big beauty business moguls get skin hang-ups and sensitivities, too and have to work at their skin just like the rest of us to enjoy that celebrity glow. (Along with the cosmetic work allegations.) Bieber’s close friend Kendall Jenner has been open about her own struggles with acne – recently, becoming an ambassador for Therabody’s new LED mask, the TheraFace Mask Glo. LED light therapy masks have been scientifically proven to benefit skin, from treating acne to preventing fine lines and wrinkles.
Want the Hailey Bieber look? Just remember to keep a cool head – it’s Bieber and Jenner’s literal job to look poreless and perfect and they have everything in their arsenal to do it – and consult your dermatologist and doctor.
This article was originally published on British Vogue.
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