6 Tips For Healthy Skin (Science Based)

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31 Oct 202309:25

Summary

TLDRThis video offers six essential skin health tips for men to achieve optimal skin health. It explains the three layers of skin and provides targeted advice for each: exfoliating with the right product for your skin type, using tronoid for the epidermis; protecting proteoglycans in the dermis with vitamin C, E, and ferulic acid; and supplementing with hyaluronic acid. It also emphasizes the importance of antioxidants and a healthy gut biome for skin health, suggesting dietary changes and intermittent fasting to promote cellular regeneration and faster skin renewal.

Takeaways

  • 🌟 The skin renews itself every 28 days and consists of three layers: the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis, each with specific functions.
  • 🧼 For the epidermis, choose a chemical exfoliant suitable for your skin type to remove dead skin cells and prevent issues like acne and dryness.
  • 💊 Supplement with tronoid, derived from vitamin A, to maintain healthy skin, treat acne, and reduce the appearance of aging.
  • 🍊 Increase vitamin C intake to boost collagen production and maintain skin's proteoglycans, which help prevent wrinkles and keep skin hydrated.
  • 🌱 Add vitamin E to your routine for its antioxidant and moisturizing properties, which protect the skin and support proteoglycan health.
  • 🍇 Use a serum containing ferulic acid, vitamin C, and E to stabilize these ingredients and enhance their effectiveness in sun protection and skin health.
  • 💧 Supplement with hyaluronic acid to maintain skin hydration and elasticity, as it can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water.
  • 🥗 Consume antioxidants through foods like dark chocolate, blueberries, and steel-cut oats to support the health of the hypodermis layer.
  • 🕒 Implement intermittent fasting to improve gut health and skin quality, potentially triggering autophagy for cellular regeneration and faster skin renewal.

Q & A

  • How often does the skin renew itself?

    -The skin renews itself every 28 days.

  • What are the three layers of the skin?

    -The three layers of the skin are the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.

  • What is the primary function of the epidermis?

    -The epidermis protects against UV rays and dirt.

  • What role does the dermis play in skin health?

    -The dermis controls hair follicles and sweat glands.

  • What is the hypodermis layer responsible for?

    -The hypodermis acts as a cushion and thermostat.

  • Why is exfoliation important for the epidermis?

    -Exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells that can cause issues like dry skin, acne, and ingrown hairs.

  • What type of exfoliant is recommended for dry or sun-damaged skin?

    -For dry or sun-damaged skin, an exfoliant containing hyaluronic acid is recommended.

  • How often should one exfoliate their skin?

    -Experts suggest exfoliating once a week for general skin types, and up to three times a week for oily or acne-prone skin.

  • What is the purpose of using tronoid for the epidermis?

    -Tronoid, derived from vitamin A, is used to optimize melanin production, leading to healthier-looking skin and decreased signs of aging.

  • What are proteoglycans and why are they important for the dermis layer?

    -Proteoglycans are compounds that help maintain skin hydration and elasticity, preventing wrinkles and keeping the skin soft and smooth.

  • How can vitamin C intake help with proteoglycan maintenance?

    -Vitamin C helps produce more collagen, which aids in maintaining proteoglycans.

  • What is the role of hyaluronic acid in the dermis layer?

    -Hyaluronic acid acts as a cushion, filling spaces between fibers, making the skin look fuller and preventing wrinkles.

  • How can one consume more antioxidants to benefit the hypodermis layer?

    -One should consume foods high in antioxidants, such as dark chocolate, blueberries, peanut butter, coconut milk, and steel-cut oats.

  • How does the gut-skin axis influence skin health?

    -The gut-skin axis refers to the body's ability to regulate skin health through the food consumed, affecting the production of necessary bacteria for breaking down food, detoxifying, and absorbing nutrients.

  • What is the recommended fasting window for optimal skin health?

    -For optimal skin health, one should fast for 16 hours a day and have an eating window of 8 hours, or even reduce it to a 6-hour eating window with an 18-hour fast.

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