Dr. Anthony Youn: Get A Younger Face Without Surgery!
Feb 13, 2024
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Dr. Anthony Youn, a plastic surgeon, discusses aging factors, stress impact on skin, fasting benefits, collagen importance, intermittent fasting advantages, Botox effectiveness, microbiome health, and personalized dietary changes for youthful skin in an informative and engaging podcast episode.
Reduce sugar intake and prioritize colorful fruits and vegetables for anti-aging benefits.
Intermittent fasting supports cellular cleansing processes and longevity in anti-aging efforts.
A simple skincare routine focusing on cleansing, antioxidants, sunscreen, and retinol can enhance skin health.
Deep dives
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Impact of Nutrition on Skin Aging
Skin aging is influenced by four major factors, including collagen degradation, inflammation, free radicals or oxidation, and loss of autophagy. Collagen, essential for skin plumpness and firmness, diminishes with age, leading to visible signs of aging. Inflammation from sugar consumption and chronic stress accelerates skin aging, while antioxidants in a colorful fruit and vegetable diet combat free radicals. Encouraging protein-rich foods, omega-3 supplements, and probiotics can support the skin's health.
Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is highlighted as an effective anti-aging strategy based on research and recommendations from experts. Fasting can promote autophagy, a cellular cleansing process essential for maintaining cell functionality and youthfulness. By allowing the body to use intracellular waste as energy, intermittent fasting aids in renewing cells and slowing down the aging process. Various fasting methods, like a 16-hour daily fast or occasional multi-day fasts, can be beneficial for longevity and overall health.
Choosing a Simple Skincare Routine
A straightforward skincare routine can lead to noticeable improvements in skin health and appearance. In the morning, start with cleansing suitable for your skin type, followed by applying an antioxidant serum like vitamin C to combat free radicals. Complete the morning routine by applying a sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher for sun protection. In the evening, prioritize a thorough cleansing routine, consider using a double cleanse method, and apply an anti-aging cream with retinol to promote skin rejuvenation and reduce signs of aging.
Skincare Routine: Simplified
Skincare routine simplification is emphasized, indicating a basic routine of cleansing, applying antioxidants serum, sunscreen in the morning, and cleansing, using anti-aging cream, and exfoliating in the evening. The advice includes moisturizing depending on climate and skin type, with a recommendation to reapply sunscreen when exposed to prolonged sun. Morning application is suggested as generally sufficient.
Simple Anti-aging Practices
The podcast suggests simple anti-aging practices emphasizing reducing sugar intake, intermittent fasting, and nightly retinol application. Retinol's effectiveness in skincare is highlighted, with the option of using it in combination with moisturizers based on individual skin needs. Additionally, alternatives like bakuchiol are recommended for those with sensitive skin, offering similar anti-aging benefits without the potential irritations of retinol.
#71: Dr. Anthony Youn, is a board-certified plastic surgeon, bestselling author, and anti-aging expert with a holistic approach to staying young. In this episode, he shares what you NEED to implement and the ideal food to consume to stay young.
You’ll also learn:
The 4 factors that cause our skin to age
The correlation between stress and skin aging
The main difference between fat and sugar in aging
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