The Human Upgrade · September 15, 2026 · 55m 39s

The Peptide Secrets to a Youthful Face : 1536

Dave Asprey talks with Carolina Reis de Oliveira about the science of skin aging, from the breakdown of the skin's barrier in menopause to the role of senescent 'zombie' cells. Carolina explains how her team developed the peptide OS-01, which was associated with a 2.5-year reduction in measured biological skin age. They also discuss why over-moisturizing and slugging can disrupt the barrier, the impact of GLP-1 weight loss on skin, and why peptide formulation matters more than just GHK-Cu content.

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Skin Barrier Breakdown in Menopause00:04:31

Declining estrogen during perimenopause and menopause accelerates the loss of collagen, ceramides, cholesterol, hyaluronic acid, and elastin, disrupting the skin's 'brick and mortar' barrier and leading to dry, thin, and crepey skin.

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Senescent Cells as Drivers of Skin Aging00:18:20

Accumulated senescent 'zombie' cells in skin release inflammatory signals that damage nearby cells and degrade collagen, accelerating the physical signs of aging.

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