The secret of a youthful face: 80-year-old Japanese woman shocked everyone + photo
The secret of a youthful face: Wrinkles, sun spots, and the loss of fat are a natural part of the skin’s aging process. But one 80-year-old woman seems to have (largely) avoided them.
When Yuri Lee, a 36-year-old influencer based in LA, posted a TikTok last fall with her grandmother, Toshiko Eto, it went viral. In the video, they showcase her “flawless and glowy glass skin” that she achieved without Botox or fillers, and commenters were keen to discover the octogenarian’s skincare secrets.
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Lee told Business Insider that her grandma has been caring for her skin since she was 20 years old. On TikTok, she said she is consistent with her skincare, and “if she likes it, she sticks to it.”
The global skincare market has almost doubled in size in the past decade or so and is forecast to hit 189.3 billion by 2025, according to Statista. We asked dermatologists whether Eto’s skincare routine or just luck and genetics have helped her achieve flawless skin.
The secret of a youthful face
1-Taking supplements, including protein powder, daily
The secret of a youthful face: Every day for 20 years, Eto has drunk soybean protein powder and vitamin C powder from a Japanese brand called Miki, mixed with prune extract in a shake every day. She also takes Miki’s Eco 37 supplement, which Lee said is avocado oil.
Chan said that research suggests eating enough protein is good for skin health. Plus, Vitamin C helps protect the skin against the sun and has been linked to decreases in wrinkles, according to Oregon State University.
2-Eating lots of fermented foods
The secret of a youthful face: Eto said in a TikTok that the food she eats, not the Manavis wrinkle gel she uses on her skin, keeps her skin smooth.
Lee said that Eto eats a big breakfast every day and that she cooks most of her meals at home.
Her grandmother also eats lots of vegetables and fermented foods, she said, including kimchi, miso, and natto, a traditional Japanese food made of fermented soybeans.
Fermented foods are great for your gut health, gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz previously told BI, which impacts your general health and longevity. Plus, research suggests that gut health and skin health are interconnected.
Alster said: “Fermented foods may or may not be helpful. The most important factors for healthy rejuvenated skin are genetics and sun protection.”
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