With more women—and even girls—using skincare products, dermatologist Dr. Brooke Jeffy is concerned they are unaware of the potential for making skin sensitive. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
September 20, 2025

Happy Weekend!

Today, we'll discuss a common skincare ingredient that may accelerate skin aging and how restricting one amino acid may alter longevity signals.

Let’s begin.

Chrisy Trudeau
Chrisy Trudeau
Managing Editor
Common Skincare Ingredient May Speed Up Skin Aging
Common Skincare Ingredient May Speed Up Skin Aging
With more women—and even girls—using skincare products, dermatologist Dr. Brooke Jeffy is concerned they are unaware of the potential for making skin sensitive.
Restricting 1 Amino Acid Alters Longevity Signals
Restricting 1 Amino Acid Alters Longevity Signals
Isolating one amino acid from our diets isn’t possible as foods naturally contain a mixture of them—reducing one would require a medication or supplement.
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<i>Exercise Recommended by Kevin Shelly</i>
Exercise Recommended by Kevin Shelly
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Shoulder Rolls
Shoulder Roll is a simple yet effective exercise for relieving tension, improving shoulder mobility, and promoting better posture.

Step 1: Stand or sit upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms relaxed by your sides. Keep your spine neutral and shoulders relaxed.

Step 2: Slowly lift your shoulders toward your ears in a controlled motion, engaging your upper trapezius muscles.

Step 3: Roll your shoulders back in a circular motion, squeezing your shoulder blades together as you bring them down. Maintain smooth and controlled movement.

Step 4: Perform 10–15 repetitions in a backward direction, then repeat in a forward direction. Complete 2–3 sets as needed.

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