Will ChatGPT Give Me a Good Skincare & Beauty Routine?

AI is evolving fast, and ChatGPT is riding the wave as one of the most popular tools for answering questions, generating resources, and even acting as a brainstorming buddy. It pulls from a vast pool of online data, pieces things together, and delivers responses in a conversational way—kind of like texting a very knowledgeable (and very fast) friend.

But beyond just answering random questions, ChatGPT is also stepping into the role of a personal coach—whether it’s helping with productivity, fitness, or even skincare. So naturally, I put it to the test and asked it to come up with a treatment plan for my skin concerns. Here’s what it suggested.

My Morning Skin Routine, According to AI

ChatGPT thoughtfully arranged my treatment plan into daily sections. First up it gave me a detailed morning routine:

• Start your day with a gentle cleanser containing alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) or salicylic acid to exfoliate dead skin cells and unclog pores.
• Apply a vitamin C serum to help brighten the skin, fade age spots, and protect against environmental damage. Look for a serum with at least 10-20% L-ascorbic acid for optimal efficacy.
• Follow up with a hyaluronic acid serum to hydrate and plump the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
  Use a moisturizer with peptides and ceramides to support skin barrier function and promote collagen production.
• Finish off with a sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher to protect against UV damage and prevent further aging.

All things considered, not bad. I love the incorporation of key actives like AHA, Vitamin C, as well as our star ingredient: Hyaluronic acid.

AHA (and BHA) are a great starting point for folks wanting to get into stronger alternatives like retinol. They do the same kinda work, but to varying degrees. I use retinol myself!

Miracle10’s Retinol Treatment 30 is where I dipped my toe into active ingredients, but they also carry a couple alpha hydroxy acids options for the newbie.

While I love Vitamin C, I would caution against using it in the morning. Vitamin C is a powerful active ingredient, which means that it will almost always be most effective overnight when you’re asleep and it has time to work its magic during your body’s natural repair processes. Overnight it’s also less likely to be interfered with by sweat and environmental factors. The best time to use it is in the evening, as per our instructions for Super C with an AHA product, followed by sun protection the next morning.

Hyaluronic acid is great for any point of the day, if you want to streamline your morning routine (we don’t all have the time for a 20-step skincare regimen early in the day) you can find moisturizers that contain hyaluronic acid, like our Rich Moisture.

Sunscreen, as always, is a key player in every morning routine! Especially if you’re using ingredients that exfoliate the outer layer of skin leaving you vulnerable to harmful UV rays!

Sun protection just got a lot more stylish. Our exclusive black “SPF” hat is now available online for a limited time or while quantities last.

ChatGPT’s Evening Skincare Routine

Next up, ChatGPT gave me an evening routine. Here’s what it recommended:

• Double Cleanse: Remove makeup and impurities with an oil-based cleanser followed by a water-based cleanser.
• Retinol Treatment: Apply a pea-sized amount of retinol or retinoid cream to stimulate collagen production, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Start with a lower concentration (0.25-0.5%) and gradually increase as tolerated.
• Niacinamide Serum: Incorporate a niacinamide serum into your routine to regulate oil production, reduce inflammation, and fade dark spots.
• Moisturizer: Follow up with a nourishing moisturizer to replenish moisture and soothe the skin.
• Eye Cream: Gently pat on an eye cream containing peptides and antioxidants to hydrate and firm the delicate skin around the eyes.

I truly appreciate the mention of double-cleansing, as well as the incorporation of retinol and eye creams.

For folks who wear makeup, an excellent, non-abrasive strategy for removal is double cleansing. While you can certainly use different products for this purpose—depending on the type of makeup you use (water-proof vs. water-based), you might be able to get away with using just one cleanser. Our Cleanser II is good for that, it’s the stronger of our options, and it’s gentle and effective enough for a rinse and repeat.

As for the rest of the suggestions, again, ChatGPT is being a little redundant. It may certainly be nice to apply concentrated serums, like Niacinamide, before your moisturizer, but for the busy person, dually-effective products are the way to go. Veil is a great choice, and one of my personal favorites. It’s a buttery moisturizer that settles into a velvety finish. Smooth and efficient, just the way we like it 🙂

The result of one of our patients has achieved using Miracle 10 Skincare.

Non-Surgical Cosmetic Treatments

ChatGPT didn’t stop with skincare, oh no—it provided me with some options for non-surgical interventions.

Here’s what it suggests:

• • Chemical Peels
    Consider getting regular chemical peels to exfoliate the skin, improve texture, and fade age spots and acne scars. Opt for peels containing AHAs like glycolic acid or BHAs like salicylic acid, tailored to your skin’s needs.

• • Microneedling
    This involves using tiny needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating collagen and elastin production. This treatment can help reduce fine lines, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation, resulting in smoother, more youthful-looking skin.

• • Laser Therapy
    Laser treatments, such as fractional laser resurfacing or intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy, can target age spots, uneven pigmentation, and acne scars. These procedures work by delivering concentrated energy to specific areas of the skin, stimulating collagen production and promoting skin rejuvenation.

• • Injectables
    Consider dermal fillers or botulinum toxin injections (e.g., Botox) to address deeper lines and wrinkles, particularly in areas like the forehead, around the eyes, and nasolabial folds. These injectables can help restore volume, soften facial lines, and prevent further signs of aging.

ChatGPT got it on the money this time! I don’t have too many notes for this one, but I will highlight the importance of staggering treatments. Your skin will need some time to yield the effects of the interventions, and you don’t want to do too much all at once. Consider your main concerns and start with a treatment that caters to those.

Ask your medical aesthetician which waiting times they would recommend, and which treatments are complimentary vs. contraindicated.

Human Intelligence Still Prevails

Artificial intelligence is spectacular for a host of reasons, but it’s important to proceed with a critical eye. Sometimes gathering advice from a large pool of information makes that advice inapplicable to you.

It’s important to consult with professionals before incorporating new products or treatments into your routine to ensure they are suitable for your skin type and concerns. As always, use trusted resources for your information, because artificial intelligence may be great, but it is “artificial” at the end of the day. It has no medical training and it can’t evaluate your skin in person.

ChatGPT also reminds us: maintain a healthy lifestyle, including proper hydration, a balanced diet, regular exercise, and adequate sleep, to support overall skin health and vitality.

Thanks, ChatGPT!