Mature Fashion: Meet Dr, Youn

No make-up at all;  lipline dye stain remains from yesterday 

I discovered another medical guru on PBS!!  You have seen several posts from me in the past regarding the PBS specials (and books) that have helped me and others (by report) so much.  I have encouraged all  to read and/or view the programs to help us maintain a great quality of life in our "declining" years.

Well, I had never heard of Dr. Anthony Youn before last week.  I encountered his program on PBS called the "Age Fix" by just channel surfing one afternoon.  He was giving his lecture for the purpose of promoting his new book, also called the "Age Fix". I was captured by by the segment of the show that was discussing the benefits of using some natural products as face creams, etc

My ears perked right up!!; If you have been reading my blog, you know that I have been using plain yogurt as a face cleanser for some time, and have been trying out other natural skin remedies. I began this mostly because I have been having more skin complications with breaking out, clogged pores, etc.  I have also been concerned over the dangerous products allowed by our cosmetics by the beauty industry. Obviously, the subject caught my eye and I began watching the program in earnest.  I continued to watch the entire program twice and immediately ordered the book to read .  I also wanted to do a bit of research on this doctor. (although I inherently trust information I get from KQED (Channel 9, 25, or 54 here), I always like to check several sources before I take any action or pass on the information. 

From what the emcee and research sources, I understand, although a bit "Hollywood", (like Dr. Oz, etc.) according to the articles I read,  this doctor is reported to be a world class plastic surgeon with a waiting list of approximately one year before one can enlist his services! (not verified),  I also understand he has been endorsed by major reputable sources, and has a sterling reputation for not performing surgery if it can be avoided by using a more holistic approach.

I also understand that he is best known for discouraging any procedure he does not feel is necessary.  He also believes that a great deal of the purely cosmetic surgeries can be prevented by using many inexpensive natural on hand kitchen ingredients.  He also believes a large numbers of the "fixes" can be corrected simply by diet and exercise.

Guess what anti-aging programs he recommends!!...hint....lifestyle changes: (and a new term for me, preventing "Extrinsic Aging")...all of which we are aware at some level.  We all know that smoking in any amount, excessive alcohol consumption, and rays from the sun all affect the skin.  Many of us also know that a healthy diet and enough hydration is required for great skin, but I had no idea about how severely our diet controls potential damage or benefit.

And it is all good news; the same healthy eating habits preached by my favorite "Nutritarians", Drs. Fuhrman, Lustig, Hyman, Masley, etc is the same diet advised by Dr. Youn for generating great skin.

Dr. Youn has also solicited advice from the top make-up artists as well as dermatologists, etc. to give us the inside scoop on what over the counter products work as well as the high priced products that perform no more effectively.  He also documents strategies for maximizing skin care during each decade of aging....best ways to "Rock Age" cosmetically.

I would be happy to pass on some of this information, but Dr. Youn has a VERY strict policy regarding using information to which he has the copywrite.  I believe it was certainly worthwhile for me to buy the book; I especially like the do-it-yourself recipes such as his lip plumper!!