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Published Oct 29, 2024

723. Skincare Scientist Reveals The Truth About Anti-Aging Products

Biochemist Carolina Oliveira, co-founder of One Skin, demystifies anti-aging skincare by exploring scientific innovations like peptides and the reduction of zombie cells, while emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive skincare routine and the impact of lifestyle and UV exposure on skin health.
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  • Sunscreen

    Sunscreen plays a crucial role in protecting skin from harmful UV rays, but choosing the right type can be confusing. recommends mineral-based sunscreens, such as those containing zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, for their safety and effectiveness 1. She notes the controversy surrounding chemical sunscreens, which often leads to confusion about their safety 2. Carolina emphasizes the importance of sunscreen in preventing skin damage and aging, advising against allowing skin to burn, as it causes inflammation and long-term harm 3.

    There is a lot of confusion about sunscreen in terms of, like, which one is safe.

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    Eye Care

    The delicate skin around the eyes ages faster, making specialized eye care essential. Carolina shares insights into developing an eye cream that significantly increases collagen production, offering a lifting effect for drooping eyelids 4. She explains that UV exposure accelerates aging by inducing zombie cells, highlighting the importance of sunscreen and antioxidants to combat this process 5. Carolina's research underscores the need for targeted skincare solutions to maintain youthful skin.

    It age so much faster, it accumulates more of those, you know, zombie cells.

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    Body Care

    Awareness of body skincare is growing, emphasizing the need for comprehensive routines beyond the face. Carolina discusses the importance of early treatment to maintain skin elasticity and firmness, noting that many people neglect their body's skin until signs of aging appear 6. She highlights innovations in skincare, such as the OS1 peptide, which reverses skin's biological age at the molecular level 7. Simplifying skincare routines and focusing on scientifically proven products can lead to healthier, more resilient skin 8.

    Everyone just cares about their face. And eventually when we realize, okay, now we have the skin, like, really thin and fragile.

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