Unexpected Skincare Secrets the 5 Biggest '90s Supermodels Live By

Cindy Crawford kicked off the supermodel craze of the '80s with her all-American good looks and signature beauty mole. Among the countless blue-eyed, blond-haired models, Crawford was a refreshing change of pace with her brunette locks and sizzling athletic body that made her the highest-paid model in the world in 1995.

Now at 51, Crawford is still the natural beauty she was in the '90s thanks to the proven beauty tips that help maintain her youthful complexion. Crawford swears by dry brushing, a technique that exfoliates your skin. It's fantastic for circulation and effectively gets rid of dead skin. As Crawford explained to Into the Gloss, "On dry skin, I use the brush all over my body, always brushing toward my heart. Not only do you brush off dead skin, you invigorate your body, stimulate your lymphatic system, reduce cellulite, and decongest your skin (talk about a miracle, tool). After I shower but before I dry off, I use Neutrogena Body Oil all over. I let it soak in for a few seconds before drying myself with a towel."

On top of dry brushing, Crawford also recommends infrared saunas for detoxification and boosting collagen growth. The relaxing heat stimulates collagen production to diminish wrinkles and improve overall skin tone and elasticity.

Since stepping onto the modeling scene in the late '80s, Naomi Campbell has graced the cover of over 500 magazine covers and was the first black model to appear on the covers of Time and both French and British Vogue. With such an illustrious modeling career, Campbell is an expert in knowing how to maintain flawless skin throughout the years.

Campbell admits she uses almond oil to remove makeup every night. Almond oil not only effectively removes tough, waterproof makeup but also moisturizes and promotes a healthy complexion. In addition, Campbell revealed to W magazine that she follows this detoxifying beauty regime: "We travel and eat so many different things that is important to just drink juice two days a week, once a month or so, to cleanse yourself, re-balance, and clean the blood."

She also credits her beauty essentials — under-eye cream, moisturizer, and water — for her glowing skin. Her ultimate skincare secret? "Stay away from sugar!"

Canadian supermodel Linda Evangelista catapulted to superstardom in the '80s, after she famously chopped off her hair to rock a cut that is now simply referred to as "The Linda." With over 700 magazine covers and dozens of designer collaborations under her belt, her famous Vogue quote, "I don't wake up for less than $10,000 a day," seems justified.

So what does the woman who is widely considered the greatest model of all time regard as the most important beauty product to wear daily? "I'm always going to say wear sunscreen," she told Elle. "We need it for safety purposes and aesthetic purposes. It really prevents damage. I was forced into it over 20 years ago because of my melasma, but I'm a huge sunscreen fan, even in the winter."

Dermatologists recommend using sunscreen every day, not just in the summertime. UVA rays from the sun can cause permanent damage to the skin, even on cloudy days. Constant sun exposure without protection can lead to premature aging and wrinkles.

And while Evangelista admits to splurging on a pizza slice or two occasionally, vegetables are what she sticks to in order to maintain her youthful glow. "I'm not big on fruits myself, but tons of vegetables, tons of grains, flax, hemp, some coconut oil, avocados."

Adored by the general public and fashion industry for her decades-long modeling career and philanthropic efforts, Christy Turlington has cemented her place in fashion history with her hundreds of magazine covers and stunning brand collaborations over the years. Being one of the three members of the "Trinity" (the original trio of supermodels that emerged in the '80s) can't hurt, either.

Turlington says the key to maintaining a healthy, glowing complexion is diet. "I believe you are what you eat," Turlington said recently to Marie Claire UK. "I've always eaten well and have a balanced diet. I went through stages of taking omega-3 capsules, but I now get my essential fatty acids through food — cod is my absolute favorite."

In recent years, Turlington has also turned to supplements to give her skin its youthful glow. "Taking supplements brought my skin back to life. Like most women, my skin had become dull and thinner with age, but it has completely turned around now . . . My fine lines and wrinkles seemed less of a worry, and my skin feels more supple."

German beauty Claudia Schiffer holds the record for the model with the most magazine covers ever, having been on more than 1,000 magazine covers in her life. With a career that spans 25 years and countless long-term brand endorsements (Guess?, anyone?) as well as acting, Schiffer's face is well-recognized all over the world.

At 46, Schiffer still has that enviable shiny blond hair and glowing skin that we've all come to know — and aspire to have. To our surprise, the secret to her fantastic skin is quite simple and includes only one product: a men's face scrub! "It's all about exfoliation," Schiffer revealed to Glamour. "My favorite is Clinique for Men Face Scrub, because it has enough grittiness to actually make a difference and gives skin a refreshing tingle. I use it at least two to three times a week. If I need some extra love, I'll use CellCosmet Anti-Stress Mask afterward to make my face glow."

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