Anthony Youn, MD@doctoryounTikTok

5 Things to do today for younger looking skin! #skincare #plasticsurgeon #LearnOnTikTok …more

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what it claims

For younger-looking skin, adopt these 5 habits: take 10g of hydrolyzed collagen per day, apply a vitamin C serum (with vitamin E) in the morning, use a bakuchiol cream at night, practice dermaplaning with gentle exfoliation, and use a red LED mask several times a week.

holds up

Hydrolyzed collagen shows promising results in several meta-analyses (e.g., Journal of Drugs in Dermatology) suggesting an improvement in skin hydration and elasticity.

noli's read

Hydrolyzed collagen shows promising results in several meta-analyses (e.g., Journal of Drugs in Dermatology) suggesting an improvement in skin hydration and elasticity. The combination of vitamin C and E is clinically recognized for its stabilizing antioxidant properties (RCT). Bakuchiol, often studied as an alternative to retinol, has demonstrated comparable effects on wrinkles with better skin tolerance (British Journal of Dermatology, RCT). Dermaplaning allows for immediate physical exfoliation and improves texture, although its long-term anti-aging benefits are more limited. Finally, photobiomodulation via red LED is supported by clinical trials (Photomedicine and Laser Surgery) for stimulating collagen synthesis. Overall, these recommendations are based on solid biological mechanisms, although individual response may vary depending on genetics and lifestyle.

the sources

1Wunsch A, Matuschka K 2014

Claimed by Anthony Youn, MD. Noli grades the claim, never the person.

Decoded by Noli · July 18, 2026 · the original post

What the graded evidence says

Evidence: C

Effect: skin appearance and intradermal collagen density — Controlled trial (n=113): red/near-infrared light significantly improved skin complexion and feeling, reduced fine lines, wrinkles and roughness, and increased ultrasonographically measured collagen density vs untreated controls. No comparable human evidence for systemic 'mitochondrial recharge' or whole-body energy.
Measured on: adults seeking skin rejuvenation (single controlled trial); systemic claims unstudied

The skin benefits come from limited trials and device output varies, so keep expectations modest. The systemic 'mitochondrial energy' story is mechanistic hype without strong human evidence — Noli reframes it as skincare, not a metabolic upgrade.

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