### key principles for skin health optimization #health #longevity
let me break this down using first principles thinking and organize it from most fundamental to advanced interventions:
#### foundational protocol
- **timing-based interventions**
- get early morning + late afternoon sun exposure
- avoid peak UV (10am-4pm)
- prioritize sleep quality
- **nutritional foundation**
- collagen peptides (20-30g/day)
- vitamin C (synergistic with collagen)
- niacinamide (15mg)
- hyaluronic acid (120mg)
- avoid processed/fried foods
#### daily maintenance stack
```markdown
am:
- face wash
- moisturizer
- mineral sunscreen
- protective measures (UV umbrella, hat if needed)
pm:
- face wash
- moisturizer
- targeted treatments (tretinoin, etc)
```
#### advanced interventions
(requires medical supervision)
- low-dose accutane (40mg/week)
- red light therapy (3x12min/week)
- radio frequency treatments
- thermal mechanical ablation
- IPL sessions
#### measurement
- multispectral imaging for tracking:
- UV damage
- pore size
- spots
- overall skin age
#key-insight: skin health is about defense systems first (UV protection, nutrition, sleep) before cosmetic interventions
source: [bryan johnson's blueprint](https://blueprint.bryanjohnson.com/blogs/news/does-your-skin-make-you-look-older)
*note: this is a systems approach focusing on foundational health rather than just surface-level treatments*
#nutrition
#skin-care