Former Silicon Valley CEO and health-tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, known for his relentless pursuit of age reversal, has opened up about his skincare regimen and the damage caused by years of neglect. In a detailed online post, Johnson shared his personal experience with skin damage and his ongoing efforts to restore and maintain his skin health.
Johnson, 46, who gained recognition through his Blueprint project—an initiative designed to reverse biological age—revealed that his skin had once suffered from extensive damage. "Until I was 40, I kind of destroyed my skin," he wrote, attributing this to years of sunburns, a poor diet, and the absence of a proper skincare routine.
He described how these factors had left his skin severely aged, with multispectral imaging showing that it ranked in the 98th percentile for damage in several areas. At the time, his skin had the biological age of 64.
Since then, Johnson has transformed his approach to skincare. His current protocol has brought his skin’s biological age down to between 37 and 42, a significant improvement he attributes to a combination of lifestyle changes and medical-grade treatments. “Exercise, prioritising sleep, and maintaining a healthy diet are fundamental,” Johnson stated. He also stressed the importance of regulating sun exposure by avoiding high UV periods (10 am – 4 pm) and using protective measures such as sunscreen, UV umbrellas, and protective clothing.
Johnson outlined a strict daily regimen, which includes washing his face morning and night, applying mineral sunscreen, and using moisturisers on both his face and body. He also detailed his use of specific creams, including niacinamide, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and prescription tretinoin, each designed to improve skin health and prevent further damage.
An advocate for avoiding harmful chemicals, Johnson cautioned against endocrine disruptors often found in skincare products, chemicals that interfere with hormonal balance and can cause long-term health effects. He suggested the use of consumer apps to evaluate products for these potentially harmful substances.
In addition to his skincare routine, Johnson recommended several supplements that support skin health, such as collagen, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid. His Blueprint Essential Capsules and Blueprint Longevity Mix, scheduled for release later this year, were also highlighted as part of his skincare support system.
For more advanced interventions, Johnson revealed that he has been experimenting with treatments like Tixel, Sofwave, and Sculptra, all of which are designed to stimulate collagen production and improve skin firmness. He also shared his use of microdosing Accutane to maintain blemish-free skin, alongside regular red light therapy sessions to boost skin vitality.
Johnson concluded by emphasising the importance of tracking progress through detailed assessments, such as multispectral imaging (often referred to as Visia in the U.S.), which can evaluate skin health indicators like UV damage, pore size, and dark spots. This kind of data, he believes, is essential in monitoring the effectiveness of anti-ageing interventions.
The post, which garnered over 1.5 million views, sparked a flurry of reactions from social media users.
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