Summary: This video explains various "looksmaxxing" methods, evaluating their effectiveness based on scientific evidence. The methods discussed include Mwinging, Carrot maxing, Height maxing, Ice maxing, Towel method, Hunter maxing, Potassium maxing, Lean maxing, Masai jumping, Thumb pulling, Eyebrow maxing, Gym maxing, Beard maxing, Psycho pushing, Sleep maxing, and Bone smashing. The video emphasizes caution regarding methods lacking scientific support or potentially causing harm, and advises viewers to research social media trends.
Mwinging
- Changes the resting position of the tongue by placing it against the roof of the mouth.
- Swallowing excess air creates a vacuum effect.
- Forces nasal breathing and correct posture.
- Scientific evidence supports nasal breathing and correct posture for facial development and jaw forward growth.
- Described as effective, not magic.
Carrot maxing
- Eating lots of carrots can lead to a golden tan.
- Carrots contain beta-carotene which tints the skin.
- Studies show this can increase perceived attractiveness.
- Caution is advised as too much beta-carotene can make skin look orange.
Height maxing
- Aims to optimize nutrition to reach genetic height potential before growth plates close.
- Height increases over generations are attributed to better nutrition and hygiene, not just genetics.
- Involves consuming more protein, healthy fats, and calcium.
- Recommended foods include eggs, red meat, bananas, fish, nuts, and fruits.
Ice maxing
- Involves icing the face in the morning.
- Goal is to reduce puffiness and achieve sharper facial features.
- Works because cold causes blood vessels to constrict, reducing puffiness and making the face look more defined.
- Helps with inflammation, particularly for dry or acne-prone skin.
Towel method
- Involves biting on a wet towel to train jaw muscles.
- Claimed to reduce facial fat and improve the jawline.
- Can strengthen jaw muscles but won't necessarily reduce facial fat or deliver desired jawline results.
- Spot reducing fat is not possible.
- Training jaw muscles this way can cause facial asymmetry, misaligned teeth, and a distorted appearance.
Hunter maxing
- Trains muscles around the eyes to achieve "hunter eyes" (deep-set with no upper eyelid exposure).
- Individuals with hunter eyes are generally perceived as more attractive.
- Currently no scientific evidence that hunter eye exercises work.
- Stretching or contracting the thin skin around the eyes can cause movement wrinkles and visual aging.
Potassium maxing
- Consuming more potassium is believed to lead to a leaner face by reducing water retention.
- Works by balancing sodium levels, which impacts water retention under the skin.
- Eating potassium-rich foods can flush out excess water, leading to a leaner, more defined appearance.
- Fluid balance requires the right ratio of sodium to potassium, so overdoing potassium may not work.
Lean maxing
- Reducing overall body fat percentage to make the face more defined and sharp.
- Facial fat significantly influences looks, and losing it is effective for improving facial aesthetics.
- Being 12 to 14% body fat is suggested as optimal for perceived attractiveness.
- Does not require starvation.
Masai jumping
- Based on the tradition of repeated jumping among Masai men, who are very tall.
- Repeated force on bones might stimulate bone growth, based on Wolff's Law.
- Goal is to stimulate bone growth in legs to increase height.
- Conceptually possible but currently lacks scientific evidence for this specific use case.
Thumb pulling
- Pulling the face forward by applying outward and upward pressure with thumbs against the upper palate.
- Goal is to improve midface projection and facial development.
- No scientific evidence supports its effectiveness.
- Promoters of this method were often selling related courses or communities.
Eyebrow maxing
- Increasing thickness, darkness, and optimizing spacing of eyebrows.
- Achieved by using products like rosemary oil and micro-needling to promote hair growth.
- Studies show men with thicker and darker eyebrows are perceived as more attractive and masculine.
- Minoxidil can be used but is not officially approved for facial use.
- Adjusting eyebrow spacing (e.g., trimming for narrow-set eyes) can create the appearance of more balanced eye spacing.
Gym maxing
- Building a lean, athletic body to significantly increase perceived attractiveness.
- Being athletic and lean increases attractiveness for both genders.
- Lifting boosts testosterone and growth hormone, linked to more defined and masculine facial features over time.
Beard maxing
- Maximizing beard growth, thickness, and style to enhance facial aesthetics and jawline definition.
- A well-grown beard can create the illusion of a stronger chin, better jawline, and facial symmetry.
- Beard growth is mostly genetic.
- Serums or minoxidil with micro-needling can speed up growth and fill patchy areas.
- Studies show a beard increases perceived masculinity, but masculinity does not always equate to attractiveness.
Psycho pushing
- Belief that pushing on cheekbones with thumbs can make them grow.
- Concept assumes regular force stimulates bone remodeling.
- Lacks the intensity and duration needed for structural change.
- No studies support its effectiveness.
Sleep maxing
- Optimizing sleep to improve appearance (not just for energy/recovery).
- Deep sleep releases growth hormone, reduces cortisol, and repairs skin and connective tissue.
- Leads to reduced puffiness, clearer skin, and better eye area definition.
- Chronic sleep deprivation increases inflammation and water retention, making the face look dull, bloated, and older.
Bone smashing
- Hitting facial bones with a hard object to make them thicker and more pronounced.
- Based on Wolff's Law but lacks scientific backing for this application.
- Difficult to remodel bones symmetrically.
- Repeated head impacts can reduce cognitive function over time.
Conclusion
- The looksmaxxing industry contains individuals exploiting insecurities for financial gain.
- Extreme opinions on social media often gain traction.
- Influencers may promote unscientific, ineffective, or harmful methods.
- Advised to research social media trends before trying them.
- Encourages subscribing to their channel for research-backed content.
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