{"id":13294,"date":"2025-05-09T03:27:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T03:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=13294"},"modified":"2025-05-09T03:27:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T03:27:15","slug":"22-year-old-tiktoker-goes-viral-for-not-washing-her-face-for-7-weeks-in-a-new-skincare-routine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=13294","title":{"rendered":"22-year-old tiktoker goes viral for not washing her face for 7 weeks in a new \u2018skincare routine\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6 class=\"entry-subtitle g1-gamma g1-gamma-3rd\">In a recent video call, Zakher assured viewers that she\u2019s doing well and, as of five days ago, has begun using just water to cleanse her face.<\/h6>\n<p>Tia Zakher, a 22-year-old\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/mystery-girl-behind-viral-amapiano-dance-on-tiktok-finally-identified\/\">TikTok<\/a>\u00a0creator, has drawn widespread attention for her unconventional\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"google-anno-t\">skincare<\/span>\u00a0routine\u2014one that involves doing absolutely nothing to her face. Not even washing it.<\/p><div class=\"kkiwc69f5fe8a3cb33\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.kkiwc69f5fe8a3cb33 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.kkiwc69f5fe8a3cb33 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.kkiwc69f5fe8a3cb33 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.kkiwc69f5fe8a3cb33 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.kkiwc69f5fe8a3cb33 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\">\n<div class=\"vsads\">\n<p>Her clarification may sound odd, but it reflects the strange dynamics of life online. After she began sharing videos about her minimalist approach to skincare, speculation quickly spread.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-15\">\n<p>Some accused her of faking her journey, while others worried about her health. The situation is yet another example of the scrutiny\u2014and skepticism\u2014that often follows when personal health choices unfold in the public eye.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-17\">\n<p>Zakher\u2019s journey began on March 14, following years of trying everything from topical treatments and chemical peels to microneedling and exfoliation in an effort to manage her\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/severe-acne-makes-woman-stop-having-sex\/\">acne<\/a>. Eventually, she decided to take a radical step: no more touching her face, picking at skin, or even washing it.<\/p>\n<p>She didn\u2019t initially share this decision with her followers, a community that has grown to more than 125,000.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44457 perfmatters-lazy entered pmloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5518-579x486.jpeg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5518-579x486.jpeg 579w, https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5518-587x493.jpeg 587w, https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5518-768x645.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5518-732x615.jpeg 732w, https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5518.jpeg 1284w\" alt=\"\" width=\"579\" height=\"486\" data-src=\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5518-579x486.jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5518-579x486.jpeg 579w, https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5518-587x493.jpeg 587w, https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5518-768x645.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5518-732x615.jpeg 732w, https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_5518.jpeg 1284w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But by April, changes in her skin\u2014such as discoloration, flakiness, and a scaly texture\u2014sparked questions from viewers. In response, she posted a video explaining her choice, which has since garnered over 10 million views. Zakher described the transformation as part of her skin\u2019s natural healing process, referring to her approach as the \u201ccaveman\u201d routine.<\/p>\n<p>She noted during the call that she didn\u2019t coin the term herself, but discovered it while researching similar\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/halsey-milk-skincare\/\">routines<\/a>\u00a0online.<\/p>\n<blockquote id=\"v36106124842490810\" class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@tiazakher\/video\/7496907692007525687\" data-video-id=\"7496907692007525687\"><p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7496907692007525687?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fviralstrange.com%2F22-year-old-tiktoker-goes-viral-for-not-washing-her-face-for-7-weeks-in-a-new-skincare-routine%2F%3Futm_source%3Dfacebook%26utm_medium%3Dfb_feed%26utm_campaign%3Dperfection%26fbclid%3DIwY2xjawKKVPNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFBUHU2SUhmcWVFeXJrUUU0AR5LDlZQYXoAVV4Z5Koz29lBuLdByY7JDz4lrGi6sMRMH1u9ckIVG0YmgFQbsQ_aem_fR-rn5VN_X0BgmMf7K0acw\" name=\"__tt_embed__v36106124842490810\" sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@tiazakher\/video\/7496907692007525687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on TikTok<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a recent video call, Zakher assured viewers that she\u2019s doing well and, as of five days ago, has begun using just water to cleanse her face. Tia Zakher, a 22-year-old\u00a0TikTok\u00a0creator, has drawn widespread attention for her unconventional\u00a0\u00a0skincare\u00a0routine\u2014one that involves doing absolutely nothing to her face. Not even washing it. 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