A LONGEVITY expert has revealed her essentials for defying the signs of aging without using Botox. Among her tips is adding a teaspoon of a little-known molecule to face masks to boost collagen and elastin. Leslie Kenny, who splits her time between California and Oxford, founded the supplements brand Oxford Health Span .
She also runs a non-profit organization specializing in making longevity research accessible to all. Speaking to The U.S.
Sun, she revealed the hacks she swears by for remaining youthful. Kenny said focusing on her nutrition means she can have a minimal skincare routine. She frequently eats “collagen-rich foods” such as bone broth and takes supplements like Davinia Taylor’s Will Powder, which is made from grass-fed Swedish bovine.
She also takes four tablespoons of collagen daily. The dosage of collagen to take varies for each person depending on their age and needs. “While I’m sure you have heard of collagen, you might not know about spermidine,” she said.
“It’s a potent, longevity molecule we all naturally produce when we are young but declines with age. “Its main mechanisms are tackling the root causes of aging - including stem cell dysfunction, inflammation, and gut dysbiosis - and triggering cell renewal." Kenny revealed she's a "big fan" of the beauty brand Living Libations, founded by philosophist and author of Renegade Beauty, Nadine Artemis.
"What I like to do is combine their Sea Buckthorn Face Mask with half of a level teaspoon of.
