Women Lose 30% of Skin Collagen in Menopause: Dr. Anthony Youn's Inside-Out Fix

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  @lucythelady · 5 months ago

  The Five Main Causes of Aging <br> <br>Nutrient Depletion: Modern food is less nutritious than in the past, often due to the consumption of ultra-processed products <br>. <br>Chronic Inflammation: Often worsened by excessive sugar consumption, which causes insulin spikes <br>. <br>Oxidation or Free Radicals: A biological wear-and-tear process that can be countered with antioxidants <br>. <br>Collagen Degradation: Collagen fibers lose structure over time, a process accelerated by the loss of estrogen during menopause and by glycation <br>. <br>Cellular Waste Buildup: The body needs internal &quot;cleaning&quot; processes like autophagy to remove damaged components <br>. <br>The 2-Minute Skincare Routine <br>This routine focuses on the essentials to look &quot;5 years younger in 2 minutes&quot; <br>. <br>Morning (3 Steps): <br>Cleanse: Use a cleanser appropriate for your skin type (foaming for oily, milky/gentle for dry/sensitive) <br>. <br>Antioxidant Serum (Vitamin C): Neutralizes free radicals and acts as a cofactor for collagen production <br>. <br>Sunscreen: The most important step for preventing skin cancer and UV-induced aging <br>. <br>Night (2 Steps): <br>Cleanse: The most important wash of the day. If wearing makeup, use a double cleanse (cleansing oil/micellar water followed by a gentle cleanser) <br>. <br>Retinol Moisturizer: Helps exfoliate, thicken the deeper layers of the skin, and fade sunspots <br>. <br>Weekly Maintenance: Exfoliate once or twice a week to remove dead skin cells and stimulate turnover <br>. <br>How Sugar and Diet Affect Collagen <br>Glycation and AGEs: Sugar molecules bind to collagen fibers, creating Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs) that make collagen deformed and brittle <br>. <br>Inflammation: High-glycemic foods cause insulin spikes, leading to chronic inflammation, a major cause of aging <br>. <br>Proteins and Vitamin C: Since collagen is a protein, consuming 1 gram of protein per pound of ideal body weight is recommended to provide building blocks <br>. Vitamin C is an essential cofactor for this synthesis <br>. <br>Best Sources of Omega-3 for the Skin <br>To reduce chronic inflammation, the sources recommend: <br>Cold-water fish (especially salmon) <br>. <br>Nuts and seeds <br>. <br>Avocados <br>. <br>Intermittent Fasting and Autophagy <br>Intermittent fasting helps the skin by addressing cellular waste buildup <br>. Giving the digestive system a 12-hour rest unlocks the body’s regenerative abilities and triggers autophagy, a process of internal cellular cleaning <br>. <br>Bakuchiol as a Retinol Alternative <br>Bakuchiol is a plant-based alternative to retinol from the babchi plant <br>. It is ideal for sensitive skin because it offers very similar anti-aging effects to retinol but without the irritation, redness, or peeling often associated with Vitamin A derivatives <br>. <br>Advantages of Microneedling <br>Microneedling is considered a high-value treatment for rejuvenation <br>. <br>It can cause a 400% increase in collagen <br>. <br>It uses controlled trauma to force the skin to heal in a tighter fashion <br>. <br>It creates micro-channels that allow growth factor serums or PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) to penetrate deeper <br>. <br>Meditation and the Skin <br>Meditation is described as the best free treatment for the skin <br>. It helps by reducing stress, which significantly accelerates aging, and by improving sleep quality, which is vital for regeneration <br>. <br>How to Identify Oxidized Vitamin C <br>Check the color of the serum: <br>Dark brown: Likely oxidized and should be discarded <br>. <br>Light yellow/pale brown: Likely still effective and can be used <br>. <br>Using opaque packaging is recommended to prevent premature oxidation <br>. <br>When to Start Using Sunscreen <br>While the sources do not specify a childhood age, they emphasize that collagen loss (1% per year) begins in the mid-20s <br>. Sunscreen is prioritized over collagen supplements for lifetime health because it prevents skin cancer and protects the skin&apos;s structure from UV damage

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  @BtrBowtHealth · 4 months ago

  Wish they had discussed the toxic chemicals that are in sunscreens!! They are not all the same.

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• KR

  @KristenUlliman · 4 months ago

  Elf has an amazing vitamin C that has the vitamin E in it too that you talked about that can be synergistic. It turns a light yellow, but that means it’s good. It’s 15%. I love it. I’m 57 and just started using vitamin C and I can already see a difference within two weeks.

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• ML

  @mleys3248 · 5 months ago

  Thank you for this episode. I have been watching countless videos for years mentioning, talking about, how to use, what not to do with Tretinoin. This is the FIRST time I hear that Tretinoin actually prevents skin cancer. How. Why is this not known? &nbsp;Thank you ever so much for mentioning this &nbsp;!!!

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• RC

  @rcmit5609 · 1 month ago

  I loved this doctors information! This interview was the best..straight talk no promotions and you cant help but love dr. Youn! ❤

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• ZE

  @ZeusyLove · 5 months ago

  For almost 20 years, I’ve been removing my make up with coconut oil. Just a simple container of the Costco brand coconut oil it works miracles! It melts the makeup off like a butter.

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• JU

  @julhe8743 · 3 days ago

  Wow she has beautiful skin 😊

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  @alexi2460 · 3 weeks ago

  So good, cutting thru all the fluff. I love clinical latest and greatest but this was just the best.

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• DE

  @DeirdreB-fu1qb · 2 days ago

  Great information skincare

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  @Gigi-c8z7q · 4 months ago

  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5tY9bPgEdM&amp;t=1748">29:08</a> is the info

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• DB

  @dbeck2571 · 5 months ago

  You can &quot;turn back the clock &quot; but the clock keeps ticking.

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• JA

  @janereinhardt4715 · 4 months ago

  To be blunt, if one does not have the time or motivation to take care of our largest organ (our skin), they shouldn&apos;t be complaining!

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