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  • Bryan Johnson
    Bryan Johnson @bryan_johnson

    Finally, here are a few advanced therapies I've been experimenting with to target collagen production, skin firmness, and overall skin health:

    + Tixel for improved collagen and elastin.
    + Sofwave for improved collagen and elastin.
    + Sculptra to boost natural collagen production…

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  • Bryan Johnson
    Bryan Johnson @bryan_johnson

    To track my progress, we routinely measure the biological age of my skin using multispectral imaging (in the U.S.,aka Visia).

    It provides detailed views of skin health including:

    + UV damage
    + Pore size
    + Dark spots
    + And many other indicators.

    Some wellness clinics offer this…

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  • Bryan Johnson
    Bryan Johnson @bryan_johnson

    Here are some pro tips:

    + UV-tinted windows to block 99% of damaging UV rays
    + A UV umbrella during high UV index times
    + Microdosing Accutane (40mg weekly) for blemish-free skin. Alternatives include over-the-counter retinols.
    + Red light therapy 3x per week

    Note, if you don’t…

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  • Bryan Johnson
    Bryan Johnson @bryan_johnson

    Next, here are some supplements to support skin health:

    + Collagen (20-30g daily) Pair with Vitamin C (to boost collagen synthesis) (Blueprint collagen available in December 2024)
    + Niacinamide (15 mg in Blueprint Essential Capsules)
    + Hyaluronic acid (120 mg in Blueprint…

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  • Bryan Johnson
    Bryan Johnson @bryan_johnson

    My daily protocol:

    Face wash morning & night.

    + Sunscreen (mineral)
    + Moisturize (Body and Face)
    + Creams - can start with the basics such as niacinamide (morning and night), vitamin C (morning), hyaluronic acid (as desired), and tretinoin (at night, an Rx).

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  • Bryan Johnson
    Bryan Johnson @bryan_johnson

    Spot endocrine disruptors in skin care products:

    Endocrine disruptors are natural or man-made chemicals that may mimic or interfere with the body’s hormones, known as the endocrine system. These chemicals are linked with many health problems in both wildlife and humans.

    Use…

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  • Bryan Johnson
    Bryan Johnson @bryan_johnson

    Here are a few basics to maintain healthy skin:

    + Exercise.
    + Prioritize your sleep.
    + Eat a healthy, Blueprint-like diet.
    + Consider getting sun earlier in the day and later in the evenings when the UV index is lower.
    + Avoid junk/fried/highly processed foods, cigarettes and…

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  • Bryan Johnson
    Bryan Johnson @bryan_johnson

    Until I was 40, I kind of destroyed my skin.

    Sunburns, poor diet, no skincare routine...

    Now I'm paying the price.

    Here's what I'm doing now and what I wish I'd known earlier in life... 🧵

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  • Bryan Johnson
    Bryan Johnson @bryan_johnson

    When I started Blueprint, my skin was in the 98th percentile for damage on some markers, with an average skin age of 64.

    Now, my skin age has improved to between 37 and 42.

    The image below, using multispectral imaging, shows my accumulated UV damage from excessive sun exposure.

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  • Bryan Johnson
    Bryan Johnson @bryan_johnson

    @themattlok Maybe you’ve got some faulty genes? There are a few common genetic mutations that can affect uric acid levels. SLC2A9 mutations can reduce uric acid secretion in the kidneys. ABCG2 mutations can reduce uric acid secretion in the gut. Potassium citrate supplementation can help…

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