Evidence-Based Routine to Reverse the Signs of Skin Aging
Brad Stanfield
Aug 25, 2025
Episode description
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Timestamps:
0:00 Why does our skin age?
1:41 First foundation to reverse skin aging
3:20 Key nutrients
4:36 Second foundation to reverse skin aging
5:50 Third foundation to reverse skin aging
6:36 First skin cream
7:24 Choosing the best skin cream
9:42 Second skin cream
10:37 Third skin cream
13:12 Fourth skin cream
14:19 First advanced treatment for skin aging
15:42 Second advanced treatment for skin aging
16:07 Third advanced treatment for skin aging
17:31 Fourth advanced treatment for skin aging
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Here are the links to the research papers referenced in the video:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11845971/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6047276/
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0032988
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11723311/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0899900723003787
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10180699/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34933842/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10661223/
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-37207-9
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6777699/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11845971/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25266053/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1389945721005761
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6047276/
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jdv.17660
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23732711/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27749441/
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2759002
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11022667/
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43630-023-00453-x
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0273230023000120
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/exd.70042
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9112391/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30105991/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11268769/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8784274/
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/ablative-laser-resurfacing-for-skin-rejuvenation
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38309304/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11049838/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33594706/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36780572/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11427080/
Thumbnail by James Kelly
Video edited by Troy Young
Script by John Milliken
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Mindsip insights from this episode:
Limit sleep deprivation to protect skin health
Research found that just two nights of restricted sleep can lead to measurable moisture loss, reduced skin elasticity, and increased oxidative stress.
Establish personal advanced therapy routine with IPL and laser treatments
The speaker gets Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments every four months and fractional non-ablative laser treatments every six months.
Utilize non-ablative fractional lasers for faster healing
Non-ablative fractional lasers work by treating microscopic columns of skin while leaving surrounding tissue untouched, which speeds up the healing process.
Use retinoids and exfoliants on separate nights to prevent inflammation
While the speaker personally mixes retinoids and exfoliants nightly, they advise patients to use them on separate nights to avoid significant skin inflammation.
Choose third-generation retinoids for effective anti-aging with less irritation
Third-generation retinoids like Adapalene are just as effective for anti-aging as the older Tretinoin but cause significantly less skin irritation.
Choose Beauty of Joseon or CeraVe for effective sun protection
The speaker personally uses the Korean brand "Beauty of Joseon" sunscreen or recommends "CeraVe 100% Mineral Sunscreen, SPF 50" as an alternative.
Choose safer chemical sunscreens with Triazorb and Bemotrizinol
Modern chemical sunscreen ingredients like Triazorb and Bemotrizinol are large molecules that don't penetrate the skin, making them a safer alternative to older formulas.
Avoid chemical sunscreens to prevent blood absorption of harmful ingredients
A 2020 study showed that six common active ingredients in chemical sunscreens were absorbed into the blood at levels above FDA safety thresholds.
Incorporate resistance training to thicken aging skin
While both aerobic and resistance training improve skin elasticity, a study found only resistance training increases skin thickness, counteracting age-related thinning.
