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How To Treat Skin Aging

Full Protocol to Reverse Signs of Skin Aging

In this video, the speaker shares a comprehensive protocol based on the latest science to reverse signs of skin aging. The focus is on maintaining healthy skin for overall well-being.

Moisturizer with Ceramides and Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3)

  • Use a moisturizer with ceramides, which help hold skin cells together and maintain a healthy skin barrier.
  • Include nicotinamide or vitamin B3 in the moisturizer to improve skin barrier function, reduce water loss, and enhance complexion.

Sunscreen with Certain Ingredients

  • Choose a sunscreen with effective ingredients for protection against UV radiation.
  • Sunscreen usage has shown significant benefits in preventing skin aging. A study demonstrated that daily sunscreen use halted detectable increases in skin aging after 4.5 years.

Mineral vs Chemical Sunscreens

  • Chemical sunscreens offer better UV protection but can be absorbed through the skin, raising concerns about hormone disruption. However, human studies have not shown evidence of harm from sunscreen ingredients currently available in the US market.
  • Mineral sunscreens like zinc oxide do not get absorbed through the skin but provide slightly less UV protection compared to chemical sunscreens. An alternative is B-trol, a chemical sunscreen ingredient that offers excellent UV protection without absorption into the body. It is currently not FDA approved but extensively tested and expected to be approved soon.

Importance of Vitamin D3 Supplementation

  • Since regular sunscreen use may limit vitamin D production, it is advisable to supplement with 1000 international units of vitamin D3 daily.

Diet and Skin Health

  • A Mediterranean-style diet rich in plant-based foods, fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, nuts, beans, whole grains, moderate amounts of seafood, dairy, poultry, eggs, and occasional red meat is associated with good skin health.
  • Emphasize a high lean protein diet with fiber and plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Substitute saturated fats with unsaturated fats like extra virgin olive oil, walnuts, almonds, and avocados.

Collagen Peptide Supplements

  • Collagen peptide supplements have shown to reduce skin wrinkles by about 8% in multiple randomized control trials. These supplements contain shorter chains of amino acids that can be absorbed by the body and reach the skin.

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The Effect of Collagen Peptide Supplements on Wound Healing

A study conducted in 20120 compared the effects of collagen peptide supplements and protein supplements on wound healing. The study found that wound healing rate was significantly higher following collagen peptide supplements compared to protein.

Collagen Peptide Supplements

  • Collagen peptide supplements have been shown to improve wound healing rate compared to protein supplements.

Hyaluronic Acid Supplements for Skin Health

Hyaluronic acid supplements can help restore hyaluronic acid levels in the skin, which decline with age. These supplements have been shown to reduce skin wrinkles by about 18% in randomized control trials.

Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid Supplements

  • Supplementing with hyaluronic acid has been shown to reduce skin wrinkles by about 18% in randomized control trials.
  • Concerns about hyaluronic acid enhancing cancer growth have not been supported by research. A trial on mice with cancer found no alteration in cancer growth with hyaluronic acid supplementation.

Morning Skincare Routine

The recommended morning skincare routine includes applying moisturizer, waiting a few minutes, applying sunscreen, taking collagen peptide supplements, and taking a supplement containing hyaluronic acid.

Morning Skincare Routine Steps

  • Apply moisturizer after showering and wait a couple of minutes before applying sunscreen.
  • Take collagen peptide supplements (10-15g) every day in the morning.
  • Take a supplement containing hyaluronic acid, such as Microv Vitamin, in the morning.

Exercise for Skin Health

Exercise, particularly resistance exercise, has been shown to have positive effects on skin health. Resistance exercise improves dermal thickness and overall skin health.

Effects of Resistance Exercise on Skin Health

  • A study comparing resistance exercise to aerobic exercise found that only resistance exercise improved dermal thickness and overall skin health. Both types of exercise improved skin elasticity and upper dermal structure.

Night Skincare Routine - Retinoid Creams

Retinoid creams stimulate skin-building cells and improve blood supply to the skin. They have been shown to significantly improve skin wrinkles in multiple randomized control trials.

Benefits of Retinoid Creams

  • Retinoid creams stimulate skin-building cells and improve blood supply to the skin, resulting in significant improvements in skin wrinkles.
  • Start using retinoid creams every second or third night to allow the skin to get used to them. Use sunscreen in the morning when using retinoid creams at night.

Night Skincare Routine - Exfoliants (Lactic Acid & Glycolic Acid)

Lactic acid and glycolic acid are exfoliant ingredients that help regenerate collagen and elastin, making fine lines less obvious over time.

Benefits of Exfoliants

  • Lactic acid and glycolic acid exfoliants affect deeper layers of the skin, helping collagen and elastin regenerate and reducing the visibility of fine lines over time.
  • Exfoliants should be applied at night and left overnight for optimal results.

Night Skincare Routine - Correction

A correction is made regarding the use of retinoid creams and exfoliants together. When starting with retinoid creams, they should be used every second or third night to allow the skin to adjust. As the skin gets used to exfoliants, small amounts of retinoid creams can be added on those nights.

Corrected Night Skincare Routine

  • Use exfoliants (lactic acid & glycolic acid) on Mondays and Thursdays, replacing retinoid creams on those nights.
  • Gradually introduce small amounts of retinoid creams on Mondays and Thursdays as the skin gets used to the exfoliants.

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