Zakher told viewers during a recent video conversation that she is doing well and that she started washing her face with water only five days ago.
The 22-year-old TikTok creator Tia Zakher has gained a lot of attention for her unusual skincare regimen, which consists of doing nothing at all to her face. Not even cleaning it.
Although her explanation seems bizarre, it captures the peculiar dynamics of online life. After she started posting videos of herself using a simple skincare regimen, rumors started to circulate.
While some were concerned about her health, others accused her of fabricating her adventure. The case is just another illustration of the public scrutiny—and skepticism—that frequently follows when private health decisions are made.
After years of attempting to control her acne with everything from topical treatments and chemical peels to microneedling and exfoliation, Zakher finally made the drastic decision to stop touching her face, picking at her skin, or even washing it. Her journey started on March 14.
At first, she kept this decision a secret from her fans, which now number over 125,000.
