Here's What Iconic Supermodel Veronica Webb Is Using In Her Beauty & Wellness Routine As Of Late

The iconic supermodel, entrepreneur, and actress Veronica Webb is beloved in the fashion and beauty industry for her lengthy (and groundbreaking) career. In 1992, she became the first Black woman to have a long-term cosmetics contract (that being with Revlon). She's appeared in almost every major magazine and written for several of them too (including Interview, Paper, and Esquire). And she's walked for the likes of Victoria's Secret, Chanel, and most recently Sergio Hudson's viral Spring 2022 show. 

And as I've come to realize, her career longevity is thanks to the fact that she puts in the work—while making sure she cares for herself in the process. "I think indulgence in self-care is an oxymoron. How can you possibly be too indulgent when you're caring for your body? Our bodies are designed to work themselves out of a job—so you have to keep giving your body bonuses so that it will continue to want to work," she jokes. 

Personally, I also adore her for how damn funny she is—every conversation I've had with her is peppered with laughter, including this phone call we had to discuss what beauty and wellness products she's into lately. 

"The great thing about cardio is that there's so many different ways to get it done. I had a rotator cuff surgery about a year ago, which leaves you surprisingly immobile for a long time when it comes to walking, running, and stuff like that. So, at the advice of my physical therapist, I tried Orange Theory. 

"It's a great class because you can adjust it to what your level is. And there's so much instruction—they've got the video monitor and there's a coach walking around the floor who doesn't yell at you. So there's constant demonstration of how to do the exercises correctly, so you don't get hurt. 

"Beauty routines evolve and sometimes it's because certain things about us devolve—like, for example, the density of our hair. I'm like two weeks into using Defenage Hair Growth 150K Follicle Serum. What I love about it is that it's so lightweight. When you put it in your hair, it's not messed up at all. There are some formulas that after you put them on your scalp, the only thing you can do is pull your hair back because it feels so nasty. This is just so light. 

"I'm a laser freak. Like ever since I saw Star Wars, I believe in the force. I think they're good for everything. I do Ultherapy for skin tightening and lifting of the face. Even though it's been like a huge battle over the last 10 years with menopause and melasma, I still have a glowing complexion thanks to the Pico laser.

"They're not lasers, but I've also tried Sofwave for lifting the skin. It feels like these hot pulses, almost like you're briefly touching the stove. I've heard it described as a 'hot stone massage,' but unless you've had natural childbirth in the woods, you probably wouldn't describe it as that. But I like it because there's no downtime. For my body, I've tried Endosphere therapy, which gives you surface tightening all over the body."

"I have really dry skin. If I don't dry brush, it's like a dead skin snowstorm inside my clothes all winter. I'd rather stand in the shower, brush it off, and then it'll wash down the drain. Unfortunately, we're not like reptiles so we can't just shed all of the dead skin off and go. 

"I can't imagine a more amazing thing to happen to anyone at any time than magnetic lashes. Just the idea of living a mascara-free life? Amazing! No offense, mascara—I mean, you know I love you and we'll never actually break up, but you're just really messy. Seriously, mascara is the friend you go out with and they're really fun—but then they have their second drink and they're crying. 

"That's why I love magnetic lashes: They avoid all that mess! But for some reason I find them to be so hard to put on. I could have gone to medical school with the amount of time I've spent putting on magnetic lashes. 

"Growing up in Detroit, we did a ton of gardening—like in our backyard, and in vacant lots that we urban farmed. My mom had grown up on a farm, so it was a big part of our lives. I would literally be barefoot from April until September. As soon as it was warm enough we'd be outside digging and planting. 

"So of course, I had scandalous hands and scandalous feet. This continued through my adult life, between yoga and running. When I go get a pedicure, I always apologize and tip the lady in advance for what she's about to deal with. 

"But my mom, growing up, would always put something that was called Bag Balm on our hands and feet at night. They literally use it to milk cows.