Not too long ago, the word “biohacking” conjured up images of Silicon Valley tech bros microdosing in float tanks or injecting peptides in search of digital immortality. But today, biohacking has undergone a glow-up, and beauty biohacking is finally having her moment in the lab. As a long-time wellness entrepreneur and self-confessed supplement sommelier, Toni Carroll, founder of My Beauty Luv, has spent over a decade immersed in the science of cellular health, functional ingredients, and aesthetic optimisation from the inside out. And what she can tell you with absolute certainty is this: the future of beauty is biological. Here’s her hot take on beauty biohacking.
What Is Biohacking?
At its core, biohacking is the art and science of optimising your biology. It means taking control of your body at the cellular, hormonal, and metabolic level using tools like nutrition, sleep, movement, light, supplements and technology. And now, increasingly, skincare and beauty protocols are being added to the system.
Biohacking isn’t about expensive gadgets or rigid routines. It’s about data-driven self-awareness, strategic choices, and powerful ingredients that work with your body, not against it. And when applied to beauty? The results are next-level.
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The Rise of Beauty Biohacking
For years, the beauty industry has focused on the external: creams, serums, injectables. But a new generation of wellness-savvy consumers are demanding more. They want performance, purpose, and proof. They want products that work beneath the surface. Enter beauty biohacking: the fusion of aesthetic goals with functional medicine, adaptogens, nootropics, and clinical-grade nutraceuticals. Whether it's collagen peptides for elasticity, spermidine for cellular renewal, or astaxanthin for sun protection, the internal terrain is finally taking centre stage in the glow game. This is where I’ve built my life’s work – formulating next-gen ingestibles that are both luxurious and rooted in real science. Beauty no longer stops at the skin. It starts in the gut, the mitochondria, the microbiome, and the mindset.
My Personal Toolkit: What I Use For Beauty Biohacking
I believe biohacking is deeply personal, and my own routine is always evolving. But some of my tried-and-true beauty hacks include:
- Collagen, always. Preferably my pure fish collagen peptides with bioavailability.
- Mitochondrial support. Since the mitochondria is the powerhouse of your body’s cells, supporting them can aid processes like repair, regeneration, and collagen production. Think: CoQ10, creatine and raw cacao, because your energy production powers your skin renewal.
- Sleep as skincare. They don’t call it “beauty sleep” for nothing – snoozing is when your skin’s collagen rebuilds and damage is repaired. I prioritise circadian rhythm alignment, using magnesium, my special-grade lion’s mane, and glycine to enhance deep sleep.
- Red light therapy – from morning sun. This is non-negotiable in my weekly routine. It’s great for skin tone, inflammation, and mood. Plus, it gets my grounding in for the day.
- Hormonal harmony. Managing my exercise routines and tracking my cycle are key for that lit-from-within look.
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Where It’s Headed
We’re entering an era where the beauty cabinet and supplement drawer are merging. Think ingestible copper, gut-skin axis protocols, mitochondria-based product recommendations, and AI-powered skin diagnostics that sync with your supplement intake. Soon, your moisturiser may come with a QR code that links to your supplement plan, your biometric data, and your hormonal phase. It’s not science fiction. It’s science in beauty, and it’s already here.
The Takeaway
Biohacking beauty isn’t about perfection. It’s about curiosity. It’s about tuning in to your unique biology, understanding what it needs, and supporting it with intelligence, intention, and a touch of indulgence. In the end, real beauty isn’t just about what you see – it’s about how you function. And trust me, when your body is humming at its highest frequency? You glow differently.
About Toni Carroll
Toni Carroll is the founder of My Beauty Luv, focused on medical-grade, sustainable wellness. Known as a Supplement Sommelier, Toni is a thought leader on nutricosmetics, biohacking, hormonal health, and traceable formulations. Her approach combines science, sustainability, and skincare from the inside out.
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