Bryan Johnson says 90% of visible skin aging comes from UV radiation that damages collagen and elastin. He carries an umbrella when the UV index is above 3, gets sun before 10 AM or after 4 PM, and uses mineral zinc-oxide sunscreen. He claims his skin age reversed nine years since starting his Blueprint program.
Why are you holding an umbrella? 90% of visible skin aging is from the sun. Look guys, I know I'm pale as shit, but I genuinely love the sun. That said, UV damages collagen, elastin, and DNA, which ages your skin. Here's how to enjoy the sun without having to pay for it later. As a general rule, get your sunlight before 10 AM or after 4 PM when the UV index is around 3 or below. When it's above 3, protect your skin. Most people think that getting a tan is a sign of health. It's actually a sign of damaged skin. Since starting Blueprint, I've reversed my skin age by the equivalent of 9 years. And protection is an important part. You want to be mindful of direct sun exposure during high UV times. Use an umbrella, a face cover. For sunscreen, you want to use mineral with no fragrance and non-nano zinc oxide. Friends, the sun is great, just be informed of the trade-offs.
