Skincare Breakthroughs with Harvard Professor Anna Mandinova

[@sw6118]

A show on Korean sunscreens would be much appreciated. Especially because the one that you held up was reportedly forced to change formulas to comply with some US rules

[@Viva-Longevity]

Good idea, but I'm not sure I know nearly as much about it as Lab Muffin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a16QpYejdrCHeKM

[@thegreaterconundrum]

Almost no korean, australian, or european sunscreens comply with US rules. You need to buy them overseas and have them shipped here. They cannot be sold here because they are not approved by the FDA, like was mentioned in this video. Nevertheless, this is an issue with the FDA and antiquated 50 year old regulations - Korean sunscreens, including the one he showed, are far superior to anything you could buy in the states.

[@teri2466]

@@sw6118 If a Korean sunscreen brand wants to be sold in the US - in US stores, they have to use FDA approved filters. One or two have done that.

[@falsificationism]

Boosting this!

[@falsificationism]

@@thegreaterconundrum They're available on Amazon.

[@scienceislove2014]

Can imagine how many hours of work this was but i just wanna tell you that i really appreciate it.

[@Viva-Longevity]

Thanks! I was thinking...I'm spending wwwaaayyyy too much time on this.

[@antoinette4729]

I am Italian with olive skin and only began to use sunscreen at age 70 and am 76 but people think I am 45! Friends with English and northern European ancestry have thin skin and look their age despite using sunscreen. Genetics are a large part of this.

[@lavienestpasunlongfleuvetr2559]

Yes, but its because northern Europeans' skin is less resilient to sun exposure, that they age so badly. For them, consistent sunscreen use from their youth makes a big difference to how their skin ages.

[@honkymonkey9568]

It's probably just from eating those spicy meatballs.

[@MrWiseinheart]

Olive 🫒 oil

[@maxibluft]

@@honkymonkey9568 Italian meatballs aren't spicy though

[@maxibluft]

@antoinette4729 that's super interesting, so would you say you looked more your age before 70, and in these last 6 years because of using sunscreen your skin has deaged so much?

[@norwaybirds3015]

Australian here... Today our UV index is 12. Tomorrow it's dropping to 11. 🥴 Needless to say, I put on sunscreen every day before I leave the house. Also wear a hat with a brim as often as possible. It's frightening how strong the UV is here.

[@Internal-m.d.]

Well you guys are like 5 miles from the sun out there!

[@WFPB_4_Life]

The Korean sunscreen that Chris holds up in the video is Birch Moisturizing Sunscreen UVLock 45+ Broad Spectrum by Round Lab.

[@lynettejenkins9213]

Thank you

[@Viva-Longevity]

Yes, it's this one: www.yesstyle.com/en/info.html/pid.1122974582 I also bought a couple of tubes of Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun to try from the same store. Did I make good choices or is there something better?

[@caroldemas8019]

@@Viva-Longevity Your BOJ and Round Lab sunscreens are essentially the same formulation with minor differences in excipients. There are light, elegant, less expensive ones with better UVA protection by Scinic (Enjoy Super Mild) and HaruHaru Wonder (Black Rice Moisture Airy Fit). The very best sunscreens on the market are probably European Anthelios UVmune (with Mexoryl 400 AKA methoxypropylamino cyclohexenylidene ethoxyethylcyanoacetate (MCE)) from La Roche Posay. They have extended UVA protection beyond 380 nm and are particularly beneficial for people prone to hyperpigmentation, usually Fitzpatrick types III and higher.

[@Viva-Longevity]

Carol, you are quite fascinating! I notice you wrote a book about sunscreens in 2006 and you get referenced in some papers. Can you say more about who you are and how you came to know so much? Thanks! (I'm not being critical, I'm simply seeking great info and you may have it.)

[@caroldemas8019]

@@Viva-Longevity I am an engineer by education but currently a senior lecturer in mathematics. I learned about the state of European sunscreens with their advanced UVA filters in the early 2000s, mostly from reading papers and FDA dockets. I was so incensed (and obsessed) by what I learned that I wrote a book about it. The L'Oreal photobiologists and derms helped me as did Mark Naylor, MD. They said it was suitable for medical students. I'd be happy to send it to you if you give me a valid email address. It's outdated now but it's a decent snapshot of the UVA issue. We still don't have access to those filters in the USA. There are a lot of new filters now; more and better with each successive year. Also-- the only other regular-use topicals worth pursuing are RX retinoids--tretinoin and tazarotene. They are minor miracles and can reverse some damage but expect some irritation.

[@kristinek7436]

I am glad you referenced in the show notes all the KZbin dermatologists in the video. They maybe popular, but they do give out good information. Thanks to Dr Dray my very fair 73 year old husband has not had any skin cancer yet. At least 2 of the Derms you mentioned are also skin scientists. So good job. Is there going to be a part 2 because retinol products are supposed to help with regulating cellular turnover and decreasing the risk of skin cancers. I am not a scientist and would love an episode on this topic because it is a big (and pricey) ingredient in skin care. Thank you.

[@sittingfrogleg]

Great episode and interview, thank you. We live in a time when some are promoting against the use of sunscreen, thank you for making this video.

[@amarug]

I have not left the house for years without sunblock, and I am a guy. Its one of the first things I do every morning when I come out of the shower. It's automatic, I could never forget it. But it starts to pay dividends, recently someone asked my age and I said 41 and he just laughed at me, thinking I was trolling. It's just sunscreen and the fact that I was never a big fan of the outdoors... I never understood the sun addiction. I am forced to the beach for a few days every few years and I hate it so much. I can't describe it, I always hated direct sunlight. It hurts my eyes, it feels uncomfortable on my skin, I hate the heat it gives. I tend to stay inside on sunny days. Today it was a misty winter day, loved the walk outside.

[@shanegilberthill]

Same! I'm about to turn 50 and am regularly told I look more like 35 to 40. I have never liked the outdoors myself, and now use sunscreen, long clothing, and an umbrella. Occasionally, I will get bullied/teased for the umbrella - haters will hate 😅 (I live in Australia 🇦🇺 and I can feel the sun burning my skin within minutes..)

[@hiozufacik]

that was a great video. Most of the information is known if you are watching good dermatologist videos on youtube, but this video helps to put their importance again.

[@TruthsSake]

1) Sunscreen is # 1 (even on cloudy days); everything else is useless in your skincare lineup if you don’t wear sunscreen; Sunglasses and hats also are good 2) Vaseline actually has been shown to improve skin; stack it with a cheap moisturizer (which has ceramides) applied after showering when skin is damp. 3) Collagen powder (if you’re not vegan) has been shown to improve skin 4) Hyaluronic acid has been shown to improve skin significantly as well. 200-250 mg per day orally 5) Tretinoin has decades of strong scientific support, showing it can help reverse the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and increase collagen production, etc. 6) A good red light mask 7) Sun protective clothing for your body, arms, etc. 2 additional things I am doing: 1) Topical minoxidil. Nothing that I know of has been shown to increase elastin outside of minoxidil. I am experimenting by adding a very low concentration to my skin to see if it can produce elastin. One study showed a 50% relative increase in elastin with only 0.21% Minoxidil. Most ppl can get 1% and 5% concentrates easy. Topical minoxidil is already proven to be safe topically so there is virtually no risk in experimenting with this. Never take it orally though. 2) Finasteride. I take this to prevent hair loss and lower prostate cancer risk, but some evidence suggests that DHT increases skin aging as well. So lowering DHT after puberty can possibly be a good thing for not overall health, but also skin health. Both of these drugs are well established to be safe in many studies despite the fear porn online about them. Aside from all this, diet and sleep never hurt and always help.

[@Viva-Longevity]

Fantastic. Thank you. 👏

[@amy9864]

Wow! 👍 Great info! But your thinking minoxidil to improve elastin in your face skin? Can you provide link to that information? And doesn’t topical minoxidil cause you unwanted facial hair ? I have been thinking about using 5% for my hair, but I’ve been afraid to do it because of facial hair growth. How about estriol topical cream for increasing elastin?

[@TruthsSake]

@ Sources on Minoxidil increase elastin: 1. Pinnell SR, Murad S. Effects of minoxidil on human skin fibroblasts in culture. Clin Dermatol. 1988;6(4):152-158. doi:10.1016/0738-081(88) 90080-6 2. Gilliver SC, Ashworth JJ, Mills SJ, Hardman MJ, Ashcroft GS. Androgens modulate the inflammatory response during acute wound healing. J Cell Sci. 2006;119(Pt 4):722-732. doi:10.1242/jcs.02786 3. Gilliver S, Ruckshanthi J, Hardman M, Zeef L, Ashcroft G. 5a-Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) retards wound closure by inhibiting re-epithelialization. The Journal of Pathology. 2009;217(1):73-82. doi:10.1002/path.2444 4. Coquand-Gandit M, Jacob MP, Fhayli W, et al. Chronic Treatment with Minoxidil Induces Elastic Fiber Neosynthesis and Functional Improvement in the Aorta of Aged Mice. Rejuvenation Res. 2017;20(3):218-230. doi:10.1089/rej.2016.1874 5. Baumann L, Bernstein EF, Weiss AS, et al. Clinical Relevance of Elastin in the Structure and Function of Skin. Aesthet Surg J Open Forum. 2021;3(3):ojab019. doi:10.1093/asjof/ojab019 6. Zeltzer AA, Keren A, Paus R, Gilhar A. 52814 Minoxidil exerts skin rejuvenation effects in human androgenetic alopecia xenotransplants in vivo. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2024;91(3):AB258. doi:10.1016/ j.jaad.2024.07.1025 7. Zeltzer AA, Keren A, Paus R, Gilhar A. Topical Minoxidil Rejuvenates Hair Follicles from Men with Androgenetic Alopecia in Vivo. Acta Dermato-Venereologica. 2024;104:adv24213-adv24213. doi: 10.2340/ actadv.v104.24213

[@carolethrelfall4592]

Do you mean Matrixyl rather than minoxidyl which I thought was just for hair regrowth?

[@riumudamc4686]

All those chemicals sound scary

[@SirAndras]

Recently watched the talk with Dr Scheult so I had in fresh in memory and I'm glad you also mentioned it to explain that difference (also for linking that particular interview). Lovely way to keep the thread, so to speak. A lot of the time, these interviews or watching people go through studies, it can feel contradictory or that there's some kind of "I gotta choose" moment when in reality it's just a slightly different focus. I appreciate this and I think it's helpful to weed out the whole "both sides" types of thinking but also the confusion from the "same side" as well. Very interesting video, as per usual!

[@wendywindsor3459]

This video is rediculously well done.

[@mcpatton5266]

Happy New Year Chris. Thanks for all you do in this space. And thanks to your wife too! You are always digging deep to find the truth and introducing us to the movers and the shakers. And wow, what we misunderstand about sunscreen! Yikes. Thanks for clearing the air.

[@4124V4TA-SNPCA-x]

Awesome video! I love your "from the source" approach. Good job again, MacAskills!

[@ThongNguyen-fl9jp]

this channel is a gift. great to see this after your video on red light benefits, which is why i was thinking about skin care too

[@Viva-Longevity]

Thanks! My wife says it's an expensive gift. 😁 No monetization and expensive episodes to make, given time and travel. And if I accepted some sponsorships, they'd also promote the channel. Sigh. But the cause is important, no?

[@PeterStinklage]

This helped me think of skin like plants. There can be value in spraying with water or topical fertilizer, and protecting from sunburn with row cover, but most of all it needs good light and good soil, nutrition from below. Some plants do great in harsh direct sun, but a lot need protection and less exposure.

[@jowiens32]

Do not fear the sun. It is your friend and it is healthy. Just like anything that is good for you, you can still have too much of it. Too much of a good thing it’s still too much. But do not fear the sun. It is one of the best things for our health.

[@1971kathrynhinder]

I agree.

[@sigmamalegrindset132]

nah. photoaging is number 1 cause of aging skin

[@honkymonkey9568]

my husband and brother both had basal cell skin carcinoma until they started periodic fasting. They haven't had an issue now for several years.

[@MrWiseinheart]

Probably shows you that it's more diet related than exposure to the sun.

[@Pattycake1974]

@@honkymonkey9568 I was telling somebody else that I follow the healthy life on KZbin. They don’t wear sunscreen and they look 20 years younger. They do follow strict diets.

[@gmw3083]

​@Pattycake1974 i guess they're not vegan 😃

[@ianbarr4716]

Once again, another unbelievable episode packed with top shelf science backed info. Thanks

[@LloydChristmas-vx2wh]

💯

[@gmw3083]

Unbelievable 😃

[@paternyao]

It’s January 1st of 2025 : I’ll keeping commenting that this is the best KZbin channel in existence.

[@roaringchicken4219]

One tip I have heard for those that cannot afford (or are cheapskates like me :) ) Korean sunscreen is to just use the highest SPF you can afford. A cheaper sunscreen applied regularly is superior to an expensive one not applied at all.

[@teri2466]

Korean sunscreens aren't expensive if you're getting them from Korean stores online. There are frequent sales.

[@NB-lx6gz]

Korean sunscreens are cheap

[@thegreaterconundrum]

They should be roughly the same or cheaper than US sunscreens, and vastly superior

[@roaringchicken4219]

@ That’s good news, I haven’t looked at online Korean retailers. Are there any particular sources you recommend?

[@teri2466]

@@roaringchicken4219 Yesstyle, Stylevana & Style Korean. I price check at each of them.

[@iralell]

I’d be interested to know what her skincare regimen is.

[@lt7378]

Did she reveal her age?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Wonderful video as always. I love how present everything so logically. With the info about UV -A, I’m curious about the black lights I used to use as a kid to make my bedroom look cool. I will have to research the power output to see if there is much risk.

[@lt7378]

I love her hair - color and style. Classy

[@ThriveNaturally66]

This video is amazing! Professor Mandinova explains skincare science so clearly.

[@User_g2j4b]

Facts

[@robertbrown6531]

As someone who has spent a lifetime in the sun, what would be good is what I can do about it now, in terms of wider lifestyle. Because these type of videos, while informative, just make me feel I am sitting on a ticking timebomb!

[@lynne3989]

I agree!!

[@anabelaramos8399]

I have a house in a small fishermen village. These guys are brown from the sun, no cancer. When the skin feels hot give it water from the sea.

[@Josephine_777]

Be it tears, or the sea, salt heals.. as does castor oil nightly!

[@Josephine_777]

@@anabelaramos8399Beautiful!!!

[@jenxsj3902]

No, it is not confusing. For the past 20 years science has taught us sun protection is essential. Update yourself.

[@SALVATl0N]

If you ever revisit this topic, I'd love to hear more about trentenoin.

[@teri2466]

He highlighted some of the best dermatologists on YT - Dr. Dray, Dr. Shereene Idriss, Doctorly, Dr. Sam Ellis - any one of those will tell you all you want to know about tretinoin & other retinoids.

[@tvv284]

Why did retinols and tretinoin give me orange peel texture and wrinkles? I haven’t been able to reverse the damage and it’s been 4 years.

[@anjaxtv]

​@tvv284 there are some people that say that it kills some of your fat cells and actually causes ageing.. I'm not sure Ivan Galanin says this. Look it up interesting stuff. Sorry it happened to you BUT remember most things can be fixed with dedication ☺️

[@tvv284]

@@anjaxtv thank you for responding. I lost facial volume too. There are a bunch of us that have experienced this damage and it’s evident in all the skin and beauty forums but no cure.

[@anjaxtv]

@tvv284 oh no.... have you tried collagen supplements, good fats and microneedling? I've thought about stopping retinol too. Might use it just once a week for mild exfoliation. How about peptides?? Those are supposed to be really good. And gaining some healthy weight 🙏🏾❤️

[@justanotherbozo]

👍 Thank you for yet another great video from Viva Longevity.

[@contact2001]

Very good video, however I heard Dr. G reviewing the science he stated that there is a relationship between Vitamin D level and skin cancers. I wished you included that in your research. Thus blocking UVB means you produce far less VD.

[@mountainstream8351]

That makes sense.

[@xcast1]

Today you can take Vit D supplement. G says somewhere a mixed source approach may be smartest.

[@LydiaZ36]

Love that you featured my other favorite all time podcaster, Simon Hill. I wish you could recommend a mineral Korean sunscreen. I don't know why we can't have it both ways-- protect from cancer and not have toxic ingredients on our skin. There must be some good ones out there!

[@Viva-Longevity]

I have huge admiration for Simon. I have appeared on his podcast. When I was ordering my Korean sunscreen, a cautionary note was attached to the mineral sunscreens: caution for buyers in California-the state of California believes titanium dioxide is a carcinogen...

[@robertbrown6531]

How did our ancestors avoid tanning when they supposedly spent a lot more time outdoors? As someone who has spent a lot of time in the sun over a lifetime, this video is quite alarming. The advice we get is so contradictory, get enough sun to boost Vitamin D (which is only even possible 6 months of the year max here in northern Europe) but also cover up as much as possible. Don't enjoy the outdoors without being protected head to toe. It doesn't seem quite right that the sun we have spent our entire evolution under can be so damaging to our health (recent ozone holes aside). Very confused.

[@mountainstream8351]

It doesn't make sense to me either.

[@xcast1]

Darker skin types are way more protected - as shown in that diagram. US at comparable climate zones is more south vs Europe, where white ancestors came from: adaptation lag. People live longer nowadays... So smart strategies make sense.

[@hollysharvest]

Evolution only cares if you live long enough to successfully procreate. Most people throughout history didn't live long enough to be killed by skin cancer. Only now are we living long enough for this to matter.

[@xthechar]

Not everyone dies from skin cancer and very rarely earlier in life, but many do. Humans evolved to the environment but the process isn't intelligent or perfect. Certainly in the past some of that adaptation led to changes in melanin in the skin (and other such changes) for those populations exposed to a lot of sunlight; now, people move all over the place and like someone else mentioned, evolution is a very slow process and as such we're not always adapted to the place we're in. Even so, certainly many of our ancestors died from skin cancer and other sunlight-related issues. Evolutionary pressure is a lot weaker for long-term effects like cancer and that tend to get us after we've already reproduced. Getting outdoors and getting sunlight is healthy in some capacities and not in others. The story is never black and white. From what I can gather, sunscreen doesn't counteract any of the benefits of sunlight aside from vitamin D absorption, but vitamin D can easily and cheaply be supplemented (1000-2000 IU per day or so). So that's what I do... I try not to let the fear of UV radiation, sunburn, etc. ever keep me from going outside and just put on sunscreen before I do, as well as wearing hats and sun protective clothing when it makes sense like when it's not too hot or uncomfortable for whatever activity I'm doing. I think the bottom line is to do the fundamentals right and not worry too much about hyper-optimizing things. If you consistently wear sunscreen when you go outside and it's sunny, you are probably getting 80% of the benefit for 20% of the effort.

[@dawseyboy1]

i enjoyed the video, but i see a lot nowadays of "sun is bad, stay away", the sun and sunlight is vital for health and restricting it is stupid, our ancestors were in the sun all day and went under trees for cover, you do not see other animals with skin cancers either. there is too much hate mongering on the sun and UVs, as you said, how else are you supposed to get VitD it's preposterous. i am against sun cream with titanium as its poison, just wear white clothing and utilise shade.

[@michaelmore]

Your channel is one of my favourites. Please continue educating us! Just one request: let your guest finish their point, please! Most of us don't have the knowledge that you do. :)

[@DaveUrquhart-jz1sx]

Thank you for this in depth look at skin care. I'm coping this (you tube link) to spread the word. Kind Regards

[@superfinevids]

Red light therapy, castor oil, and a vegan diet keep my skin looking beautiful.

[@user-px6os8cm9j]

Same here Plant-based diet., but no castor oil.Red light therapy in my hot tub.I do use avocado oil on my skin after I shower.

[@anti-christ.666]

I eat a carnivore diet and use whipped beef tallow on my face. At 50 years old I have flawless skin

[@superfinevids]

@anti-christ.666 Ok... Yeah that settles it. Get out of here troll. Your name is a troll as well

[@krishnaveganathar]

@@anti-christ.666so much love here.

[@Sleepdriver1984]

Veganism is good for females only, due to phytoestrogens and lack of lactoferrin and methylcobalamine

[@samanthab5006]

Watching this while my red haired, blue eyed, fair skinned 18 month old son is napping with me. What to do for a toddler/young child? Last summer it was coverage using uv protective fabric, hats, and mineral sunscreen anywhere uncovered or on the border. He's going to be much more active this summer... Product recommendations that are easy to apply and reapply and safe would be great. At the very least active ingredients in the foreign sunscreens

[@Viva-Longevity]

I have this exact problem with some of our grandkids. One comment I didn't include in the video is the best sunscreen is the one you'll wear. I don't fully buy that, but the Korean sunscreens we're now using go on easy, you can't tell they're on, they're safer than U.S. sunscreens, they're durable and they're very effective at blocking. So we do that. But not every hour.

[@lynne3989]

​@@Viva-Longevity How often would you say you repeat during the day & do you do it often in winter- what about cloudier days, & in the rain?

[@Viva-Longevity]

@lynne3989 Well, I don't know that we do it best, but we apply three times a day - around 8, noon, and 3. We just try to get durable sunscreens and apply it liberally. Probably only 9 & 2 in the winter. But we do it even when cloudy.

[@kwanfilms]

An important fact to keep in mind is that the ozone layer has not fully recovered. It is not due to be fully healed until 2040-2066 depending on the location, that is assuming we don't do more stupid stuff to damage it.

[@MrPeterISABELLA]

U mean blowing holes in it........by HARRP

[@jrmint2]

For the best uva protection, European sunscreens can be better. I personally settled for La Roche Posay UVmune. It’s got a proprietary new uva filter.

[@PDogB]

i am fair skinned with blue eyes. I use straight zinc and mix it with cacao powder until it turns close to my normal skin color. I use it all year when in the sun. Also, I stay out of the sun between 9am-4pm in summer, 10am-3pm in winter. I also wear brimmed hats all year in the Pac NW and don't burn or tan.

[@anotheryoutuberperson38]

That is not a good substitute for sunscreen. It's patchy and won't give you even coverage.

[@PDogB]

@@anotheryoutuberperson38 I spread it out evenly, don't have patchy skin and never burn with careful exposure in summer. I've been using it for years. This works for me,

[@universe25.x]

Just buy a sunscreen? We’re not living in the 16 teen century are we?

[@PDogB]

@@universe25.x No, but a modern time that sells many unnecessary and harmful chemicals. You do you.

[@anotheryoutuberperson38]

@@PDogB Use Badger sunscreen instead of your patchy sunscreen formulation. That's a brand you'll probably like

[@Franky2A3]

Diet also plays a large part, I fast and eat lots of fruit. I am over 70, spend lots of time outside, never use sun screen, don't wear sunnies etc... and been told a look extremely young for my age. The best skincare is from the inside out, fruit, not skin care products applied from the outside. BTW fasting boots stem cells.

[@Pattycake1974]

I follow the healthy life KZbin channel and Mark never wears sunscreen. His diet is his sunscreen and he looks at least 20 years younger than his actual age of 62. I think there’s something to it. My poor brother continually gets skin cancers on his face, chest, and arms. At first, the docs said it was from the sunbathing when he was younger. Now, they’re not sure. I’m convinced his cancer has nothing to do with the sun at all. He’s in his 60s and hasn’t been in the sun for at least 25 years, maybe longer. I wish he could find a cure. On the other hand, my husband, has pre-cancer on his forehead and ears due to yard work in the summer. I do think that is from getting burned a hundred times.

[@Franky2A3]

@@Pattycake1974 Patty, Just to add to that, after changing my diet to mainly a fruit-based diet, my skin tans easily rather than getting burnt. I know this doesn't prove anything, but that's just my take. I haven't heard of Mark from the Health Life channel yet, but I will soon.

[@Pattycake1974]

@ He’s a raw vegan.

[@MetallicAddict15]

I'd love to hear more quick tips on simple lifestyle interventions anyone can apply to better care for our skin. I'm 33 with etched lines on my forehead, but I'm not gonna start injecting botox or having laser surgery.

[@kentroskelley1389]

My son owns an HVAC business in San Diego County, so he’s outside in all kinds of weather. I’ll be passing this Viva Longevity podcast along to him as well as other family and friends. Professor says re apply sunscreen every hour even if not sweating. Never heard that before. Sounds expensive. What is it in plants that are in the sun all day? Chlorophyll? Anyway, eating plants can only help. I think the professor mentioned something about plant foods are like SPF 2 level. Have to go back and watch that again. Thanks Chris for seeking out info on this topic. Happy New Year to you and family🎉

[@universe25.x]

If he and he’s employees work outside most of the time then it has more sense to invest in upf clothing. The sunscreen will not do much on its own

[@kentroskelley1389]

Thank you Good recommendation, I’ll tell him!

[@Tankeveven]

Fantastic Chris!!❤

[@musyclover]

Happy New year Chris 🥳☃️

[@Silvie.1]

I apply water resistant sunscreen in the morning and reapply during the day, wear a wide brim hat and UV protecting cloths. I have very fair skin and a dog and have to go out frequently and long and in the middle of the day. I never sunbathe on the beach. Sometimes I feel like a crazy person but I want to protect myself. I winter we have an index of 0, so I only apply after chemical peels and microneedling. I always start daily applying in March until November. I will never look nicely tanned, only blotchy long term.

[@LoriSavingWild]

would love to know what she uses on her skin

[@NdineBlake-m8c]

So how are we supposed to get the RDA of Vitamin D?

[@universe25.x]

I take supplements the tests results look great

[@JohnSmith-lt8wg]

What about mangiferin? What other phytochemicals are sun protective? I dont want to wear a space suit just to go outside.

[@TangoMasterclassCom]

Thank you so much for this. I was wondering if infrared penetrates through sunscreen. I wear it always, and I don't care what the UV index says. Cloudy days, dust to dawn, and always when driving. I also protect with clothes, hats, scarf and gloves (if possible), and stay in the shade. From now on I will also wear sunscreen inside the house. I live in Europe, so I have always used European chemical sunscreens and I reapply every hour on sunny days outside.

[@ra-tp3ot]

I have got a bazal skin cancer i have not removed it yet because i'd like to consult several doctors. Not sure if is best to remove or keep it under monitoring for now. Any advice on this topic?

[@chiorega]

Great interview. I 'm a sun addict .Not as at risk likes you. Not so much a south. But: Time to moderate my habits.

[@super_heroes]

I’d argue we have a version of “Sunscreen in a pill” as mentioned around 2:30 It’s called Polypodium Leucotomos by the brand Heliocare. I’ve used it for several months and I have fair skin. I haven’t gotten sun burned even out in the sun this summer of 2024. It works somehow lol

[@Viva-Longevity]

Thanks! I'm a little worried about supplements like this. Yes, there is some literature to suggest it mildly reduces sunburn: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15583582/ But that was just 9 test subjects back in 2004, and I'm seeing cautions from some dermatologists. 🤷‍♂️

[@Human_Herbivore]

I do apply moisturiser to my face every day but rarely think about the UV.

[@smilebot484]

i think on plant chompers you talked about skin and sun protection which got us into it. had a few aks and am getting regular dermatologist visits. we got into european and korean sunscreens. canada is also pretty backward on sunscreen regulations

[@nenadesigns]

My skin got a lot more damaged by the drop in hormones when I got 50 than by any sun exposure in my whole life. And I live in a mediterranean country, I have fair skin (not olive skin). Just putting things into perspective. Even if you choose to live indoors all your life , aging will get you.

[@sungheelee9358]

Chris, can you make a video on LED face masks please? Thank you!

[@CursiveDragon]

I know you have some years on me, VL, and like you, I embrace every wrinkle and every gray.

[@iEMMANU3L]

Name of the Korean sunscreen please.

[@diamond_s]

There is a multiday single application sunscreen called sunseal. As for pills many attest to no burns with astaxanthin. Recent videos with one of the producers suggest about 40mg is akin to that used in ITP study due to better absorption.

[@zl1099]

I don’t think anyone nowadays is only looking at moisturisers for anti-aging, vitamins collagen and growth factor serums are huge as is micro needling, so much so people use at home. And everyone who is looking into keeping skin from aging is using a sunblock!This isn’t really grounds breaking information 😊

[@MichelleNovalee]

So I’m curious what face products she recommends, since 99% of them don’t work. I don’t want to waste my time using the ones that don’t have the full benefit. Also, I’d like to know the diet she recommends for skin health.

[@xthechar]

99% of them don't work? Where do you see that?

[@Viva-Longevity]

I pressed her on that but she wouldn't say. She's a Harvard professor on their committee to prevent conflicts of interest, so...

[@stx7389]

She didn't said that

[@08lunaluna]

wish you could of elaborated on what kind of fruits and vegetables etc like what does she mean by diet

[@perrydimes6915]

Thanks for the vid! Are Korean sunscreens typically "vegan" i.e. no animal products or animal testing? I have to say, unless there are significant benefits, I probably would not choose to use those due to the ethical cost.

[@flowurney]

What a well researched video. Everything that you could possibly say ponder about the topic was covered extensively, no nook or cranny left to explore. Well done. Never saw such an in depth video, I wish for millions of views on this, people need well educated opinions way more than those half cooked I tried this I did this, this worked for me videos.

[@michelle_cen]

What a great present for the new year 😍

[@bill2292]

Great video, thank you Chris!! At the 12 minute mark, a person being interviewed mentions his favorite sunscreens as being from Korea, do you have name(s) of the best products? I'd love to be able to say that my sunscreen is imported from the finest area of Seoul!

[@Viva-Longevity]

Lab Muffin has a pretty good episode about that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a16QpYejdrCHeKM

[@bill2292]

@@Viva-Longevity thank you! Have a great New Years and a healthy 2025

[@sharidaamrita]

Which brand is a good red lightnmask

[@ShazWag]

Thank you for this - very interesting. It would be useful to hear this skin scientist's knowledge of near-infra-red masks, such as the Omnilux and Maysama. ☀

[@jujjuj7676]

She says my skin not that sensitive all the while having the most wrinkles in the room. 😏

[@ArticBlueFox96]

So my key take aways are: * Skin scientists and doctors are working on new technologies and things are getting better, but we are still a long way away from major breakthroughs. * We need a healthy diet with lots of colorful fruits and vegetables to boost skin stem cells. * UV damage, especially UVA is still the biggest issue for skin aging and skin cancer, so wear sunscreen and avoid too much sunlight * Expensive lasers and microneedling are effective because they can actually reach deeper into the skin to deliver active ingredients and stimulate stem cells, healing, and collagen production.

[@amy9864]

😊 I truly appreciate your videos! Love them! But I was eagerly waiting for “skincare Breakthroughs “…. and just heard about sunscreen. I DO get it! Sunscreens are the best anti-aging cream. But I wanted to hear more on how to preserve “ youthful “ skin besides using a great sunscreen. Please 🙏 help those of us that want to not only feel and be younger, but also look younger! 😂 I loved the nutritional information! Wow! Who knew you wear your diet on your face!

[@Viva-Longevity]

Thanks! Yeah, it's kindof discouraging that all the research into creams aren't making more progress and it's all about the sunscreens and invasive procedures. 😔

[@tomcotter4299]

Does sun damage still occur if I’m inside, fairly far away from my direct light source, all day?

[@Viva-Longevity]

I can't imagine it does.

[@cookie-dough-fox69]

As long as you have no windows, you'll be fine - but that would be a fairly sad way to live

[@tomcotter4299]

@@Viva-Longevity I thought the same thing, but can't seem to find any credible source that answers the question. I'm just wondering if I need to apply sunscreen during the workday or not.

[@xy-fm]

If you sit next to a window.

[@suzannehorton3146]

I began using sunscreen about 20 years ago.. i notice my skin has kept my youth.. i have fair skin..so for me sunscreen. has done alot for my skin. i wore sun glasses since i was a teenager. and i barely a wrinkle around my eyes..except from laughing. and my vision is good too. i think the glasses has protected my eyes from UB AND UV....not sure but i feel it helped

[@deborah972]

Fabulous chris xx ❤

[@megangoldsney8214]

Does anyone know if certain UV rays are more or less plentiful depending on the hemisphere you live? For example, I've spent most of my life in near-Northern Canada and while I had a couple larger skin burns, I am able to stay very pale through the year because the summer really only lasts two solid months. Might there be fewer UV A rays at certain latitudes while they concentrate on areas near the equator? I just wonder if someone in Northern areas would have to be as concerned about the sun's rays when "midday"" is not the same midday somewhere else

[@universe25.x]

It’s not about tanning. Should not be the indicator for you. UVA rays make skin age faster. But it is still a long run. So yes, wear sunscreen even if you think you don’t need to. You will thank yourself years later

[@curiouskittycat5977]

How would you test sunscreen plus sun impact long term? I dont think a proper study can be done but the one currently happening in the practice which clearly shows chemical sunscreens are correlated with skin cancer.

[@anotheryoutuberperson38]

Oh, that study. If you read it, the authors of the paper say it's not because of chemical sunscreen but other factors correlated with using chemical sunscreen.

[@ricodelta1]

Jack kruse would disagree about the dangers of UV light

[@EricF647]

Thank you

off topic: Any thoughts on this book, please? "David Klein - Self Healing Colitis & Crohns (Vegan Diet Healing Plan)"

[@stainedglassmermaid]

What does she think is a good diet for skin?

[@LaRubia62]

Bondi sands is Australian sunscreen with UVA and B protection and is hsa and FSA eligible on Amazon. I got some when I was back home last year as I had heard that USA sunscreen aren't full spectrum. I had full face of ablative laser about 4 years ago after mohs surgery for basal cells and my brother and son both had melanoma removed from face. I had a lot of sun damage from growing up in Australia and so I wanted to treat that and I had read some research indicating that laser could reduce further incident of skin cancer. It was painful but worth it. I was already using tretinoin, and continued using a long with double sunscreen every day even indoors. Have had a couple of rounds of Morpheus and recently started using prescription estriol face cream, too early to tell if it's having an effect but seems promising. I've noticed in the past that when I am really good with my diet that I look 'lifted' and depuffed. Considering that I am now 62 and didn't really start paying attention to my skin till about 10 years ago, the cumulative effect of all I have mentioned has actually improved my skin, prevented further wrinkles, kept moisture and thickness so it was definitely worth the effort!

[@costa768]

The UV scare is disproportional, you should in fact maximize exposure to sunlight ideally avoiding it in the summer a peak values. And there is in fact sunscreen in for of a pill, carotenoids, some form of niacinamide, and your melanin.

[@gerardo9052]

Where does collagen come from?

[@lynettejenkins9213]

Great video

[@michellemildwater1021]

I live in Copenhagen and now in December we hardly ever see the sun.Layers of deep thick cloud. Do I still need to out in suncream all the time ? I have blue eyes wear hats and kept more out of the sun than many cause I was blessed with herpes and the sun just brought it out.

[@tatianaa.3694]

Clouds do not stop UVA, keep that in mind 😉

[@xcast1]

Your skin is likely adapted to that (low) UV levels there since eons - unlike that of white Californians. Less of this problem. But ensure getting enough Vitamin D - from other sources.

[@tatianaa.3694]

@@xcast1 🤭 You should pay more attention to the video

[@nanfa979]

In Sweden almost 5-6 months no or very low UV. I use La Roche Posay a French sunscreen other half of the year. But the drawbacks of less exposure to sun is low vitamin D in the body and it creates other health complexity for me

[@Viva-Longevity]

It's interesting that during my decades of IronMan and ultrarunning habit, I never put sunscreen on my legs and yet I was always low in Vitamin D if I didn't supplement. 🤷‍♂️

[@just_em_jay]

My skin is badly damaged after every summer, dry skin and dark spots, I decided to curb time on a beach, moisturisers don't work, it's just too much sun. I lived in south france and older people there have very dry burnt skin, raisin like lol Not looking nice. Sun is OK but not too much.

[@dustinkozak2466]

I love Viva Longevity. As a nutritionist for over 14 years I think what Chris has brought forth is amazing. However this video is quite bothersome. Compared to all of his other videos, this one seems to be the least scientific and least common sense approach. This is the same story we hear from dermatologists all the time; to avoid the sun and use a concoction of chemical topical products. Isn't this like asking a doctor their opinion on disease management and knowing the answer will be pharmaceutical drugs? Anna Mandinova is basically protecting her industry. She says that dermatologists cure skin cancer, however that is not accurate. She also says that there is nothing you can take to help with sun protection but she lazily says diet matters yet doesn't point out what. She claims that chemical sunscreens have no negative effects but no one in this video talks about the actual chemical ingredients in these products. All the female dermatologists referenced in videos are plastered in make up and one even complains about her rosacea, which we know is body PH and diet based. We also know that polyunsaturated Omega3 oils help protect the skin. (I went to Egypt a few years back and ate lot's of omega 3 rich foods and took some algae oil before hand. I didn't get one burn and I'm a blonde blue eyed from Canada) I'm not arguing that too much sun can be harmful, but I seriously think Chris needs a closer look at this topic. This video feels very misleading. Love you guys! 💙

[@Viva-Longevity]

Thanks for the feedback! Sorry to disappoint.

[@robertbrown6531]

Yes I think there is more questions than answers here. I enjoy Chris's content but this one has just left me really anxious about historical skin exposure I don't seem to be able to do anything about. Chris, I think you owe us a follow up video looking at the issue again, perhaps input from some experts who are not so doom and gloom about skin exposure. Also some positive steps concerning what we can do if skin already exposed over many years.

[@Felix-koi]

So, can micronidelling work or not?

[@Viva-Longevity]

Apparently it does, but the results are modest.

[@lynne3989]

Why does this video cut off so sharply & end for us? Makes us wonder what we missed.

[@Viva-Longevity]

Yeah... I need to get better at wrapping things up at the end. I was actually planning to add another section of our interview, about stem cells, but after spending hours editing to try and make it clear, I decided against it.

[@The_Singularity.]

@@Viva-Longevitywould love to hear more about skin stem cells!

[@LoreleiSmith-n6f]

This is the first time I have watched your channel, and I found this episode to be very interesting - thank you. I am wondering if you have spoken with anyone about DNA Repair Enzymes for repairing UV damage and preventing skin cancer? What I have read seems promising, but these products have been around for a while and don't seem to have taken off, so I wonder...

[@johnnyfog8134]

Hey Chris! you do such a good job I love your videos! A commentary: the sound you put for every transition is really too agressive i find ^^

[@Viva-Longevity]

Thanks. I worried about that. Different sound effect next time.

[@goddessandcuchi]

What is the Korean sun screen???

[@Viva-Longevity]

www.yesstyle.com/en/info.html/pid.1122974582

[@TheVigilantStewards]

What about things that help the body deal with or prevent genetic damage, like vitamin e? what about rubbing on fresh aloe vera leaf on the body or ugandan shea butter before being in the sun? I have a mix of Jewish , Italian, and some European genes and for me getting 20 minutes of sun at 10 AM can really help my health so much. I see you're citing that it's addictive in this video. I go weeks or over a month without getting outside for sun, and I don't feel withdrawn from it, but 10 minutes on the front , 10 minutes on the back can really bring me back to life. What if we focused on keeping those base layer stem cells healthy and nourished? What if we focused on skin repair and accepted a bit of of the damage? Do we not all feel healthier with some sun? Isn't that why we go out? Obviously some overdo it and maybe it's addicting sure, but are little bursts outside of the 10 and 2 time windows not healthful? Not getting sun exposure is also linked to increased all cause mortality isn't it? Very curious your thoughts, thank you to anyone who wants to chime in.

[@raing7295]

I couldn’t find you on Spotify

[@MrWiseinheart]

Did she work for a sunscreen company or did a study for them? by any chance?

[@Viva-Longevity]

As far as I can tell, she has no conflicts of interest. Her main area of research is tumor growth.

[@Sci-lives]

No, she is not involved with sunscreen research per se. Her work is more involved than that.

[@theodora_pilates]

You asked her about carotenoids but she never mentioned anything specific about diet? She didn't give any suggestions?

[@Viva-Longevity]

Deeper in the interview she mentioned anti oxidants and nutrients. It was very generic, so I didn't include it.

[@theodora_pilates]

@Viva-Longevity oh I see! She didn't know we like info as specific as possible 😆 Happy New Year Chris, to you and your family, thank you for all the fun and informative videos! 🙇‍♀️🤍

[@Viv8ldi]

Memo: zinkoxide leaves white residue

[@theancientsancients1769]

Astaxanhtin and lycopene could help protect your skin from the sun internally

[@Viva-Longevity]

I clipped Carter a couple times and he actually recommends astaxanthin and lycopene supplements. Astaxanthin is hard to get unless you eat red/pink seafood, no?

[@Sleepdriver1984]

They reduce DHT, though, are we men capable of call ourselves such without that metabolyte?

[@dj.h7424]

Just an anecdote; I take a vegan astaxanthin and omega 3 combined supplement and after a couple of months it seems to have remedied/reversed the persistent rosacea I had on one cheek for many years.

[@heeeqoo2]

can someone summarize the video?

[@chrishalliwell]

Thanks.!