Understanding Fine Lines + Wrinkles: How to Prevent + Treat | Dr. Shereene Idriss

I keep saying to myself and to literally everyone I know: AGING IS A PRIVILEGE. We take it for granted, and have come to despise it, but we shouldn't. There are so many people who didn't get the chance to age, and we should keep it in mind.

I had a professor that told me that her wrinkles are proof of the life she's lived and the adventures she's taken and it will stay with me forever.

Tips for preventing fine lines and wrinkles: Sunscreen Sleep on your back Silk pillowcase Diet rich in anti oxidants eg leafy greens, blue berries, mangoes, and proteins eg eggs Avocado oil increases type II collagen Decrease sugar intake - in moderation Hydration - drinking water Skin care: beware of hyaluronic acid, Hydrating agents Glycerin Urea 10% Beta glucan Collagen stimulating ingredients : Vitamin C Alpha hydroxy acids Vit A Peptides and growth factors LED lights Microcurrent devices

As Mark Twain once said: “Wrinkles should merely indicate where the smiles have been.” Love that ❤

"If you're not aging, you're dead!" OMG laughed out loud at that one!

Thank you, thank you, thank you....I “try” to explain to my peer group (70+) that we will NEVER have the face we had in our 20’s. I want to age gracefully and embrace the changes. Just enhance whatcha got. The beauty industry counts on scare tactics and how you can’t live a full life without the whitest teeth, smoothest skin, colored hair, etc. and they are making a ton of money off those fears. Save your dough and use it to travel, treat the kids/grandkids...whatever. I’m loving this channel!

I am 74. My skin looks pretty good. I've never had skin cancer. I have never worn sunscreen. It didn't even exist when I was a kid. I am going to start wearing sunscreen. That picture of the truck driver .....WOW. That brings home a strong message. I have some lines. I don't try to cover them up. I don't ever wear foundation. I can't stand it. I have earned my lines. One thing I have to share. A dear friend of mine wasn't a water drinker. (she's 3 years younger than I am). Several years ago, her face was heavily lined. I explained the importance of drinking sufficient water daily. She started doing that. The next time I saw her, months later, the change in her beautiful face was amazing. The deep lines had softened significantly !

I'm here freaking out over turning 25. I put so much of my worth in my appearance that the other day I broke down in tears realizing I would be old and wrinkly someday. This video gave me a wake up call. Aging IS a privilege, and nobody would care if I was wrinkled if they truly love me. Thanks Doc.

Can we appreciate how fucking pretty she is like wooow

We need more dermatologists with this thinking. My derm recommended that I get botox in my 20s and that made me more self-conscious and insecure. Thank you for this!

Sixty years old and daily collagen supplementation has FIXED my painful knee joints. When I go off it (ran out, couldn't find it in the shop) my feeling of weakness and pain in my knees when climbing stairs comes back. After a few days on the collagen again, much reduced 'awareness' of my knees when climbing stairs, sometimes it's like being young again. Also my nails got much smoother and don't constantly chip and break. I haven't noticed anything special with my skin since taking collagen, but it definitely does two noticeably good things for my body. I won't stop taking it. I need to climb stairs, and collagen supplementation literally lets me live in a building without an elevator.

Kelly Driscoll refers to “anti-aging” as “well-aging” which is a better way of looking at it.

At 76, I'm still alive, & for that I am thankful. Love your videos, very funny/informative...

Skincare Ingredients: Hydrating - Glycerin = non irritating humectant - Urea = humectant & keratolytic (less than 10% moisturizing; 10-20% just a bit moisturizing) - beta glucan= prevent trans epidermal water loss Collagen Stimulating - Vit C = anti oxidant, help repair skin - AHA (glycolic) = increase collagen production - Vit A = stimulate collagen production Peptides & Growth Factor - next video

I am 57 . I tortured /ignored my skin all my life . I just started my skin care journey and am using SPF every day. You are an amazing wealth of information . I am "pro aging" and I thank you for all your help!

You are only as old as you feel…I don’t feel 55. You are so right about not giving a shit! I just started skin care and do it because it my me time and I enjoy it. Other than my dark patches, I think my skin looks pretty good for my age. I don’t stare at the mirror looking for new lines. I want to make sure I use things that are good for my skin so I turn to you. Thanks for making my me time fun ♥️

I love this anti “anti-age” comment!!! I’ve been saying this for 15 years! I’ve been an Aesthetician for over 25 years and I have never liked the term “anti-age” either! I replaced it many years ago with the term “PRO age”. This more adequately describes what we ALL are trying to accomplish! I want to age well. Not fight it! Rather FLOW with the aging cycle gracefully but by no means without tools! No I don’t mean injectables or surgery!! Follow this true and logical skincare advice from the good doctor and you will be rewarded with a beautiful complexion you can see and feel- more importantly- if you embrace your maturity you’ll be beautiful from the inside out with your confidence glowing from your eyes!

I love the holistic discussion. The mentality of aging, the external factors, products to use, etc. This video is a 5 course meal. chef’s kiss

A lot of people done understand the importance of wearing sunscreen and reapplying if you’re not going to be out in the sun for an extended period of time. People think that if they are just driving to the grocery store they don’t need sunscreen and I’m happy you are telling them to STOP LYING TO THEMSELVES.

I love your take on aging. I feel more confident now with no makeup, then I did at 20 with a full face of makeup and hair done. Aging brings wisdom and a confidence you have earned through years of life.