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My Anti-Aging Skincare Routine — Whalespan

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My Anti-Aging Skincare Routine

Bryan Johnson10m · 2024-01-09

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✓Well SupportedBryan Johnson limits sun exposure to early mornings or evenings when UV index is low, and stays out of the sun otherwise, using sunscreen when exposed.✓Well SupportedBryan Johnson's morning routine includes checking inner ear temperature, light therapy, taking pills, and weighing himself.✓Well SupportedUV radiation is higher and causes more damage between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with higher levels in summer than winter.✓Well SupportedTixel, a technology using thermal mechanical ablation with a titanium tip delivering intense heat pulses, is considered safe and effective for skin therapy.Well Supported

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Non-ablative treatments like IPL or BBL are a high-yield category for initial aesthetic interventions due to low downtime and ability to produce real improvements.

◐Partially SupportedBryan Johnson observed facial revolumization over the past year using the Exilis device.

✕Not SupportedBryan Johnson paused using the Exilis device due to concerns about potential fat loss.

◐Partially SupportedThe Salu-Pro device uses red light for collagen production and skin healing, and blue light for acne control.

◐Partially SupportedThe Blueprint protocol aims to slow and reverse aging damage, including sun damage.

◐Partially SupportedA device measuring skin AGEs can assess cardiovascular health by evaluating UV damage, brown/red spots, and pore size.

✕Not SupportedSun exposure causes skin damage, accelerates aging, and makes one look older.

◐Partially SupportedBryan Johnson uses salicylic acid face wash to keep his face blemish-free.

✕Not SupportedCreams are ineffective for improving skin metrics like crow's feet or UV damage; devices like lasers or IPL are required.

◐Partially SupportedRed light therapy applied to the forehead can be useful for depression.

◐Partially SupportedBryan Johnson is testing an Atapoo cream for three weeks to see if it rejuvenates facial volume.

◐Partially SupportedTaking two 40mg pills of Accutane per week is effective for acne control.

◐Partially SupportedMulti-spectral imaging is a clinical-grade system used in dermatology offices to measure skin biomarkers like UV damage, pore size, and redness.

◐Partially SupportedControlling UV exposure, even by using an umbrella, is a strategy to slow aging and reverse damage.

◐Partially SupportedThe Blueprint protocol removes food or technology if it does not deliver expected organ markers.

◐Partially SupportedEltaMD sunscreen is a recommended option for sun protection.

◐Partially SupportedRapamycin can have acne as a side effect, which may help with acne control at certain doses.

◐Partially SupportedThe most effective ways to prevent skin damage from UV radiation are to avoid it or wear sunscreen.

◐Partially SupportedYounger individuals (16-17 year olds) who have used sunscreen their whole lives may still show significant sun damage.

◐Partially SupportedA device measuring heat at 40-42°C is used for fat burning, while lower temperatures are intended for restoration.

◐Partially SupportedThe speaker's skin age improved from the 98th percentile (age 64) to between 37 and 42.