Craith stories
'I have very sensitive, rosacea skin'
I am a final year student biotechnology and combine that with a training to be a Craith Lab Expert
explains Irem very modestly.
Can you introduce yourself?
‘I am Irem Öztunayli, I am 22 years old and I am from Heusden-Zolder. I am starting my final year as a biotechnology student next year and have also started training to become a Craith Lab Expert.’
Why did you choose to combine these two studies?
‘I’m interested in the environment, epigenetics, nutrition, DNA and the link between all of these. But at the same time, I also have a lot of interest in skincare and everything related to it. That’s why I wanted to do them together.’
So how did you end up here as a model?
‘I was contacted because I had done a shoot before, for a jewellery brand. I liked it so much that I didn’t hesitate for this assignment.’
And when you finish both degrees and you have a shot to become a full-time model, what would you choose?
‘Oh, that’s a tough choice. With my degrees I can of course go for security, something that is more difficult as a model though. After all, you can only do that for a few years. Ideal, of course, would be to become a model and then fall back on my degree. I would like that. Seems like a lot of fun.’
What are the skincare products you really can’t live without?
‘Definitely SPF and a cleanser. I have very sensitive skin and rosacea, so I do need products for that too because I have to treat that very well. I found that Craith Lab’s Happy Pore worked really well for my skin type. I have an oily T-zone and with this, larger pores. I do see a difference between the size of my pores after using this.’
A lot of young people pay a lot of attention to social media. Do you invest a lot of time in your social media?
‘Oh no, not at all. It’s really not that I immediately want to appear very professional, I like to be more spontaneous, without having to pay attention to all those little details.’