Did you know it’s possible to trick your skin into functioning like it did when it was younger? Just like lifting weights helps build muscle and aerobic exercise helps improve your cardiovascular health, using active ingredients like retinol and vitamin C can actually change the function of our skin as we age. 

Welcome to another episode of the Biohacking Beauty podcast brought to you by Young Goose Skincare! In this episode, host Amitay Eshel, the CEO of Young Goose, is joined by Darnell Cox to discuss how small lifestyle changes can have a profound impact on skin health. We dive into Darnell’s comprehensive approach to maintaining a youthful appearance and lifestyle, and the importance of a holistic approach to skincare. Plus, we cover the complexities of skincare protocols and how to find the perfect balance between effectiveness and safety.

Darnell Cox is an expert when it comes to living young. She holds a masters in psychology from Pepperdine University and is certified in Integrative Nutrition and Health. Darnell is the brain behind Live Young Lifestyle, a comprehensive resource for all things anti-aging, from diet and exercise to skincare and wellness. From running the L.A. Marathon to creating her own YouTube channel, Darnell's journey is as inspiring as her work. Her enthusiasm for learning and sharing knowledge on how to live young is truly infectious, and it has resonated with thousands of people worldwide.

What we discuss:

(0:00:10) - Ways to maintain a youthful appearance and lifestyle

(0:11:13) - Tricking your skin for a more youthful appearance

(0:25:18) - Skincare protocols and lifestyle hacks

(0:31:20) - Balancing skincare and longevity

(0:39:08) - The importance of sun protection

Key Takeaways:

• Taking care of your body plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy skin. It starts with being mindful of what you put into your body and how you move it. Drinking excessively, lack of sleep, insufficient exercise, and failure to use sunscreen can undermine the benefits of any skincare procedure. Paying attention to all these aspects forms a solid foundation for promoting healthy, radiant skin.
• It's essential to understand that there is a limit to how much you can engage in certain skincare procedures without causing harm to your skin. Overdoing radio frequency or microneedling can exhaust the skin and disrupt its ability to repair itself. Just like when you tear muscle fibers during a workout, it is important to give your skin time to heal.
• Exposing your skin to sunlight in moderation can have a positive impact on our internal clocks and sleep-wake cycles. However, when it comes to protecting the skin from damage caused by the sun, it is important to take extra precautions and use sun protection.

To learn more about Young Goose:

Website: https://www.younggoose.com/

Instagram: @young_goose_skincare

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To learn more about Darnell Cox:

Website: https://www.liveyounglifestyle.com/

Instagram: @liveyounglifestyle