Ridiculously Cheap Ways to Treat Skin Aging

Brad Stanfield

Mar 2, 2026

Episode description

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Timestamps:
00:00 Diet and Skin Aging
01:02 Exercise and Skin Aging
02:38 Incorporating Exercise Snacks
03:27 Sleep and Skin Aging
04:34 Avoiding Midday Sun Exposure
05:16 Choosing the Right Sunscreen
09:38 Retinoids for Skin Aging
12:49 Personalizing Skin Health Information

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Here are the links to the research papers referenced in the video:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12046069/
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-37207-9
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12354995/
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://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6025391/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23732711/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27749441/
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2759002
https://www.aad.org/media/stats-sunscreen
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11022667/
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2759002
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7648445/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9112391/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30105991/

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Video edited by Troy Young
Script by John Milliken

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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Choose Adapalene for effective, gentle skin aging treatment

A 2018 head-to-head trial concluded that the less-irritating, third-generation retinoid Adapalene was just as effective as Tretinoin in reducing the signs of skin aging.

#aging

#skin

Choose effective and safe sunscreens for protection

For effective and safe sunscreens, consider Cancer Council Sensitive Skin SPF 50, Beauty of Joseon, or CeraVe 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50.

#sunscreen

Incorporate 'exercise snacks' for improved oxygen uptake

Short bursts of activity like a minute of push-ups or climbing stairs quickly, known as 'exercise snacks', have been shown in a meta-analysis to produce large improvements in maximal oxygen uptake.

#exercise-snack

#VO2-max

Beware of hybrid mineral sunscreens with harmful chemicals

Popular mineral-based sunscreens like Eltamd can also contain flagged chemical ingredients, such as octinoxate, which is absorbed through the skin and banned in Hawaii.

#sunscreen

#toxin

Limit chemical sunscreen absorption to stay within safety thresholds

A 2020 study found that six common active ingredients in chemical sunscreens were absorbed into the blood at levels higher than the FDA's safety threshold.

#safety

#sunscreen

Enhance skin thickness with resistance training

In a 16-week study, resistance training not only improved skin elasticity but also uniquely increased skin thickness, which is significant as skin naturally thins with age.

#exercise

#skin

Choose newer chemical sunscreens for safer protection

Newer chemical sunscreen ingredients like trisorbimatresinol are large molecules that are not absorbed through the skin, making them a safer alternative to older options.