Fix Your Diet & Lifestyle to Heal Your Skin: Reverse Acne, Aging & Wrinkles with Dr. Anthony Youn
Dec 28, 2023
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Dr. Anthony Youn, America’s Holistic Plastic Surgeon, discusses the impact of diet on skin aging, effects of sugar on the skin, assessing skin health and diet, benefits of Armra Colostrum, collagen supplements and consumption methods, the impact of inflammation and AGEs on skin health, factors contributing to skin aging, the popularity and controversy of Botox, skincare routine for maintaining a youthful appearance, effects of face yoga on wrinkles and facial muscles, and Dr. Youn's new book on the science of auto-juvenation.
Collagen supplements can improve skin hydration, reduce wrinkles, and enhance skin elasticity.
Reducing sugar consumption and avoiding ultra-processed foods can protect the skin from premature aging.
Nutrient depletion in our modern diet can contribute to skin aging, but collagen supplements can replenish collagen levels.
Consuming antioxidant-rich foods and applying antioxidant-rich skincare products can protect the skin from free radicals.
Red light therapy and blue light devices can provide cost-effective and non-invasive solutions for various skincare concerns.
Deep dives
Importance of Collagen Supplements for Skin Health
Collagen supplements have been found to improve skin hydration, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and enhance skin elasticity. Scientific studies, including a meta-analysis, have shown statistically significant improvements in skin parameters after taking collagen supplements for 90 days.
Key Factors That Contribute to Premature Skin Aging
Reducing sugar consumption and avoiding ultra-processed foods can help protect the skin from premature aging. Sugar can lead to glycation, causing collagen fibers to denature and age the skin. Chronic inflammation, often triggered by high sugar and ultra-processed food intake, can also accelerate skin aging. Avoiding excessive stress and practicing stress-reducing techniques can further support skin health.
The Impact of Nutrient Depletion and the Role of Collagen
Nutrient depletion in our modern diet, including a reduction in key nutrients like vitamin C and collagen, can contribute to skin aging. Collagen supplements, especially hydrolyzed collagen peptides, have been found to replenish collagen levels in the skin and improve skin health. Eating a nutrient-rich diet, including a variety of fruits and vegetables, is also vital for supporting collagen synthesis.
Protecting the Skin from Free Radical Damage
Free radicals, a result of natural metabolism and external factors like pollution, can damage skin cells and accelerate aging. Consuming antioxidant-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables from a wide color spectrum, and applying antioxidant-rich skincare products can help neutralize free radicals and protect the skin from oxidative stress.
Red Light Therapy and At-Home Devices
Red light therapy, such as using handheld or tabletop devices, can help improve skin tone and hydration. It works by transferring energy from red light to the mitochondria of cells, potentially increasing ATP production. At-home devices like red light therapy and blue light devices can also be effective for various skincare concerns, including acne. These options provide cost-effective and non-invasive solutions for skincare.
IPL (Intense Pulse Light) Treatment
IPL treatment is a cost-effective option for treating unwanted pigmentation, including sun spots, age spots, and liver spots. IPL uses light energy to heat up and destroy excess pigmentation in the skin. It is a safe and well-tolerated treatment that can improve skin tone and texture.
Microneedling
Microneedling is a procedure that creates controlled trauma to the collagen in the skin, stimulating collagen production and skin rejuvenation. With the use of needles, microneedling can create tighter skin and improve fine lines, wrinkles, and overall skin texture. It is a cost-effective option that can be performed by a professional.
Combination Treatments and Additional Tips
To enhance the results of microneedling, combination treatments such as using PRP (platelet-rich plasma) can be considered. PRP involves drawing blood, processing it to concentrate platelets, and applying it to the treated area. Additionally, maintaining a healthy skincare routine, including cleansers, antioxidant serums, and sunscreen, can help protect and improve the overall health of the skin.
Microneedling for facial rejuvenation
Microneedling is a cost-effective method for facial rejuvenation. By creating tiny holes in the skin and applying platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on the surface, the PRP can seep into the deeper skin through the microneedling channels. This process rejuvenates the skin from the inside out, stimulating collagen growth and improving skin texture and tone.
Radio frequency microneedling for skin tightening
Radio frequency microneedling is an effective treatment for tightening loose skin. By emitting heat to the deeper layers of the skin, the collagen is denatured and heals in a tighter fashion. This treatment, such as the Morpheus 8 device, provides skin tightening without surgery or invasiveness, making it a gold standard option for achieving a more youthful appearance.
We know there are key lifestyle practices that can help us feel good and look good. But with all the latest skin care products and trends, it can be hard to sort through what is actually beneficial, worth investing in, and safe to use as part of our effort to look younger. Today’s guest, America’s Holistic Plastic Surgeon, helps us navigate through what's worth implementing in our busy lives.
Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Anthony Youn, a board-certified plastic surgeon. Dr. Youn guides us through lifestyle factors that prematurely age us, key ingredients to look for in quality skincare products, and his 2-minute skincare routine that can help us look five years younger. Dr. Youn also gives us his hot takes on collagen, botox, microneedling, and fillers and the research that supports his suggestions. If you are curious about the latest in skincare and beauty, this episode is a must-listen.
Dr. Anthony Youn is a nationally recognized, board-certified plastic surgeon. He is known as America’s holistic plastic surgeon and is the author of the best-selling books The Age Fix and Playing God. Dr. Youn also hosts the popular podcast The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show. His new book, Younger for Life, is a complete holistic guide to turning back the clock using the process of Autojuvenation.
In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Youn dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):
What is prematurely aging you (2:28 / 2:28)
How sugar impacts our skin and body (3:31 / 3:31)
The importance of natural skin care products and investigating ingredients (13:56 / 10:40)
Is it worth it to take collagen supplements (25:34 / 22:36)
The impact of inflammation (35:58 / 31:22)
The impact of chronic stress on aging our body (41:46 / 37:13)
Free radical damage and its impact on aging (48:38 / 44:02)
Healthy sun exposure, avoiding sun damage, and sunscreen recommendations (57:57 / 53:24)
Botox and considerations before use (1:16:50 / 1:11:40)
The 2 minute look five years younger skincare routine (1:28:50 / 1:24:20)
Skincare interventions that have the best returns (1:36:35 / 1:32:10)
The benefits of microneedling (1:47:47 / 1:43:16)
Using fillers appropriately (1:59:00 / 1:56:15)
How to help with thinning hair (2:05:36 / 2:01:04)
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