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Assistant Beauty & Health Editor
Assistant Beauty & Health Editor
Hannah Frye is the Assistant Beauty Editor at mindbodygreen. She has a B.S. in journalism and a minor in women’s, gender, and queer studies from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Hannah has written across lifestyle sections including health, wellness, sustainability, personal development, and more.
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June 27, 2024
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In the short term, you might look to skin care to address a breakout, ease dark under-eye shadows, or brighten your complexion. But overall, skin health is a much more long-term goal. Enter the concept of skin longevity.
Basically, it means taking care of your skin with a focus on the long term instead of relying on quick fixes—and who doesn’t want that?
In fact, the concept of skin longevity has been growing in popularity lately, largely in part to the increase of interest in longevity in general. According to a report on “Advanced Aesthetics” from Longevity Technology, the future of longevity is not just about optimizing longevity on the inside, but externally as well.
Now, focusing on skin longevity does not require a certain set of habits or practices, as everyone’s skin has different needs.
But there’s one cardinal rule: Skin care starts from within. Here’s one way to ensure you’re optimizing skin longevity from the age of 25 to 75 and beyond.
Why mbg’s best skin+ is the best beauty supplement for skin longevity
One main factor that contributes to physical skin aging is a lack of hydration. Of course, drinking water is one way to support your skin from the inside out, but you can also call upon specific skin-supporting players, like ceramides.
Another factor that contributes to skin aging is oxidative stress. This happens when free radicals from the environment (think pollution, stress, UV rays, etc.) put your skin into a state of stress. When this state is extended, physical signs like skin sagging, fine lines, and wrinkles don’t fall too far behind.
Studies show astaxanthin delays the impacts of UV exposure2, which can help reduce signs of aging.* For example, in a 16-week clinical trial3 of AstaReal®, a specific brand of natural astaxanthin used in best skin+, participants who supplemented with astaxanthin saw improvements in skin elasticity, while those who did not supplement saw worsening wrinkles.*
Blood orange extract contains powerful antioxidants4 such as flavonoids (anthocyanins and flavanones), non-flavonoid phenols (hydroxycinnamic acids), and vitamin C (ascorbic acid).
They combat oxidative stress, improve photoprotection, improve inflammatory balance, reduce dark spots and wrinkles, and improve overall tone.*
A randomized, double-blind, controlled study5 found that participants who took 100 mg daily (as Red Orange Complex™) saw a statistically significant increase in skin radiance—9.2% after 14 days and 18.5% after 56 days.*
This cocktail of skin-loving ingredients is a recipe for skin support from the inside out, which is one of the pillars of skin longevity.* Whether you’re just beginning to think about healthy skin aging or looking to support aging skin later in life, this mindset of tending to your largest organ internally will only serve you well.
The takaway
Short-term skin care goals may call for a new lineup of topicals, but skin longevity is another beast entirely. Supporting your skin from the inside out by focusing on hydration and antioxidant support is one way to encourage thriving, beautiful skin both short and long-term.
mbg’s best skin+ was designed for ultimate skin longevity support, and you can read through a timeline of how long it will take to see results here.*