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OUR DNA DOESN’T NEED TO DEFINE OUR SKIN’S DESTINY.
Inspired by scientifc research into the ageing exposome, Dr Cook recommends the following best-practise lifestyle behaviours, in addition to your drNC skincare routine, to reprogram your DNA and boost longevity for healthy, radiant skin for longer.
Eating a balanced, plant-rich diet helps to boost antioxidant protection and support the skin. Eat the rainbow, favour dark-coloured fruits and vegetables to fight free-radicals and try intermittent fasting, proven to boost longevity.
Daily exercise is key to support longevity. It can be as simple as a morning or evening walk, low-impact exercise like pilates combined with some regular strength and resistance training. If you don’t move it, you really do lose it.
Poor-quality sleep causes inflammation and contributes to premature ageing. Consistent rest is vital for skin repair and recovery, so pay attention to your pre-bedtime habits (think: screen time, stress, sugar) and aim for 7-8 hours nightly.
Consistent Vitamin, nutrient and hormonal supplementation will influence longevity. Supplementing your diet with the likes of Vitamin B3 D3, Olive Oil, Curcumin, Resveratrol and Quercetin offers proven benefits. Consider seeking professional advice for a tailored approach.
Being diligent about wearing broad-spectrum SPF 50 (ideally one that’s been tested in Australia) is the most important way to preserve your skinspan™. UV exposure creates havoc on the skin’s surface and at a cellular level, causing inflammation, DNA damage and, even more seriously, skin cancer.
When it comes to the biological ageing of the skin, early intervention is the most effective prevention. Professional laser treatments help to not only resurface and refine skin texture but work on a cellular level to reboot Collagen reserves which deplete as we age. Whether it’s rosacea, acne or the signs of ageing, if we confront it, we can correct it.
DR NATASHA COOK (MBBS HONS FACD)
