How Do Supermodels Get Their Signature Glow?
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2 months ago
We tap into the runway elite’s top skincare secrets
You know a supermodel when you see one. They embody a kind of effortless, timeless beauty that feels both aspirational and mysteriously unattainable – even when facing some of the harsher conditions of their career, like long-haul flights, 5am call times and the unforgiving scrutiny of HD cameras. A supermodel will spend decades under the most unforgiving lights and let themselves be photographed from every angle. And through it all, they’re expected to look fresh, radiant and camera-ready. And so, when we see them ageing gracefully, glowing on runways and red carpets, we instinctively want to know how it’s done. Luckily for us, Dr Jean-Louis Sebagh, the world-renowned cosmetic doctor and pioneer of the ageing-maintenance philosophy, can give us the lowdown on what really goes into the supermodel beauty routine.
Inside The Supermodel Beauty Routine With Dr Sebagh
What were your favourite supermodels doing in the 1990s? You probably found them strutting down the runway, making a grand red carpet entrance or posing perfectly on supersized billboards. But what you didn’t see, behind closed doors, was how they invested in their skin.
The biggest names in the industry turned to cutting-edge treatments, ingredients and technologies long before they reached the mainstream. (In fact, it’s largely thanks to their influence that we adopt beauty rituals like Botox and hyaluronic acid fillers today.) But to get the results we see on magazine covers, they first needed a good doctor.
Cue, Dr Sebagh. The likes of Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell have counted themselves as clients of the Paris and London-based doctor since the 1990s, and have applauded his pioneering, non-surgical approach to beauty. Tailoring every treatment, models go to Dr Sebagh for his ‘ageing-maintenance’ philosophy: subtle, precise treatments done consistently over time, to keep skin looking fresh, youthful and undetectably enhanced.
Supermodel Cindy Crawford has closely followed Dr Sebagh’s work since the 1990s
And if you won’t hear it from us, you can take it from the women in question themselves. Many supermodels have been vocal about their love of the doctor and his skincare range.
How about praise from Cindy Crawford?
‘The products are so amazing, but what’s even more incredible to me is the way that Dr Sebagh helps women face their own ageing with grace. He cares about his clients and he really wants them to feel good in their skin even without makeup on.’
Or Elle Macpherson?
‘I am so grateful for the contribution Dr Sebagh has made to the beauty industry with his incredible products – that I still use every day! My favourites are the Rose de Vie Serum and Supreme Night Secret.’
Top testimonials indeed. Supermodels show us that beauty is about maintenance, consistency and understanding what your skin needs – so it makes sense to see them look to the likes of Dr Sebagh. His philosophy, based on subtle enhancements, high-performance biotech ingredients and bespoke care, keeps skin looking naturally youthful, not ‘done’.
But what exactly makes the supermodel beauty routine? Gentle boosters, hydrating serums, high-performance ingredients – and time spent getting to know your skin. We’ve teamed up with Dr Sebagh to outline some of the key beauty tips, treatments and skincare products that give a supermodel their glow.
The Ultimate Skin Booster
Supermodels live under some of the harshest conditions for skin – early call times, long flights, hours in makeup, HD lighting – which means a little maintenance is necessary for keeping their glow. And, due to their lifestyle, they need solutions that work fast, don’t leave marks or require downtime and keep the skin looking naturally luminous and refreshed through busy, travel-heavy schedules.
It’s a tall order – but one Dr Sebagh has been catering to for decades. His signature treatment, the Ultimate Skin Booster, works to regenerate your skin by stimulating fibroblast production and rejuvenating the skin’s cellular matrix. It’s quick – just half and hour – and entails injecting the skin with a rejuvenating cocktail of polynucleotides, exosomes, hyaluronic acid, peptides, vitamins, antioxidants and even Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) taken from the patient’s blood, using virtually painless mesotherapy ‘air gun’ injections.
The Ultimate Skin Booster, available at Dr Sebagh clinics
The combination of ingredients differs slightly each time – Dr Sebagh always creates a bespoke cocktail of ingredients depending on the individual’s needs – but the Ultimate Skin Booster can be used to achieve a whole list of beauty goals. Think stimulating collagen production, boosting skin repair, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and deeply hydrating and plumping skin.
You can also think of it as getting eight hours of sleep in 30 minutes, with the non-invasive rejuvenation treatment delivering a fresh, rested, radiant complexion without changing the face. The result is simply healthier, glowing skin – and a complexion that can hold up under any camera lens.
It’s (understandably) proven to be a big winner with the supermodel set. While Dr Sebagh can’t name names, supermodel clientele return to the Dr Sebagh Clinic for the Ultimate Skin Booster multiple times a year, often scheduling sessions before runway seasons, major campaign shoots or red-carpet events to maintain their signature glow.
The Rose de Vie Serum
And, as we know, the routine doesn’t stop in the clinic – every supermodel with a coveted complexion has nailed their at-home skincare routine too. And with the nature of their work often calling for heavy makeup, travel, long shoots and fluctuating climates, they need something that can combat constant skin stress.
So which products do they turn to? One regular backstage essential is Dr Sebagh’s Rose de Vie serum. The oil-based super-serum was created back in the early 2000s, when the serum concept itself wasn’t so mainstream (another sign of Dr Sebagh’s pioneering impact on the industry). Formulated with 100 percent organic rosehip seed oil, the serum itself is known for its potent regenerating, soothing and barrier-strengthening properties – and in the world of supermodels, these qualities are golden.
The Rose de Vie serum counts Naomi Campbell, Elle Macpherson and Sara Sampio amongst its loyal users – who no doubt treasure its ability to instantly calm overworked skin. The team at Dr Sebagh also highlight how the serum gives a natural, healthy, no-makeup glow – a win during back-to-back photoshoots – and sits beautifully under foundation, leaving skin looking (and feeling) smooth, hydrated and luminous.
And, as lore would have it, one supermodel even claimed she puts drops of the serum in her bath water to make her skin silky soft. (If we weren’t convinced of the Rose de Vie serum’s impact before, now we certainly are.)
The Retinol Night Repair
A supermodel’s work is never done – not even when they sleep. Nightly treatments are just as important for nailing that fresh-faced look, and one skincare ingredient in particular is crucial: retinol. ‘Retinol is essential,’ emphasises Dr Sebagh. ‘It’s the most documented anti-ageing ingredient in medical literature, it’s a miracle product. It’s essential for crepey skin, fine lines, ageing décolletage. If you really want to change your skin and see a real improvement, especially in mature skin, use retinol. It’s essential.’
So, where do supermodels get their fix? From the award-winning Retinol Night Repair by Dr Sebagh. The serum is designed to be used as a nightly treatment to rejuvenate skin, stimulating collagen production, boosting cell turnover and ultimately improving smoothness, firmness and elasticity. The results leave more radiant skin by morning.
Supermodels, who rely on high-performance skincare that keeps their skin smooth, bright and refined under HD cameras and unforgiving lighting, automatically reach for products like the Retinol Night Repair. It helps reset the skin overnight – even after long flights, late nights and back-to-back shoots – and delivers that glass skin smoothness that many of us aim for.
The Dr Sebagh team tell us that the 0.3 percent (the highest recommended percentage) retinol in the serum is powerful enough to deliver results, but gentle enough not to cause visible peeling – a crucial factor for models who cannot afford downtime. The formulation is also blended with moisturising oils and humectants, making it suitable for even the most sensitive skin. It’s perfect for maintaining that polished, refined, supermodel complexion.
The clinic quietly shares with us that supermodels on their roster will place private, VIP-only requests for exclusive oversized bottles of Retinol Night Repair to be produced by Dr Sebagh’s laboratory in France. Why? They use it not just on their faces, but all over their bodies to keep their skin smooth, firm and youthfully luminous from head to toe. (And it’s not just the ladies who love it; David Gandy has also publicly shared his love of Dr Sebagh’s Retinol Night Repair on more than one occasion.)
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You can find out more about Dr Sebagh (and his supermodel-worthy treatments and skincare products) at drsebagh.com
