Skin sagging, crepiness, and loss of bounce are often blamed on collagen loss, yet the real driver sits elsewhere in the skin’s architecture. Elastin degradation accumulates quietly over time, shaping how skin functions long before changes fully register in the mirror.

In this Biohacking Beauty episode, we unpack why rebuilding elastin is largely a myth, how elastin breakdown differs fundamentally from collagen loss, and how even a single period of stress can influence skin integrity for decades.

We also examine how collagen is over-credited in conversations about sagging and how lasers and radiofrequency treatments can create temporary tightening while promoting long-term fibrotic remodeling that undermines true elasticity. Tune in.

What's Discussed:

(05:58) Why Elastin, Not Collagen, Drives Skin Bounce and Elastic Recovery

(07:54) Elastin’s 70-Year Half-Life and Why Skin Aging Is Mostly About Preservation

(11:39) Why Rebuilding Elastin Is Largely a Myth After Puberty

(21:10) Why Collagen Loss Is Over-Credited in Skin Sagging

(23:12) Lasers, RF and Fibrotic Remodeling vs True Skin Elasticity

(26:50) The Elastin Enemies: UV, Oxidative Stress, Glycation and Inflammation

(31:39) Preservation Over Correction: Building a Daily Elastin-Protective Strategy

(34:01) Signal-Based Remodeling: Supporting Elastic Function Without Chronic Inflammation

Find more from Young Goose:

• VAMPIRE EXOSOMES: Professional Exosome Serum for Regeneration and Post-Treatment Recovery
• Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% off your first purchase, and if you’re a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% off at www.younggoose.com
• Instagram: @young_goose_skincare
• Find our Winter Protocol here: https://www.younggoose.com/pages/winter-protocol

Most conversations about advanced skin treatments stay at the surface, particularly around regenerative approaches, overlooking why lasting results are so hard to achieve.

We dive deeper into this in the latest Biohacking Beauty episode with Dylan Gemelli. We explore why oral peptides often fall short, and how BPC-157 relates to gut healing, inflammation resolution, and collagen repair. We also unpack the real mechanism behind PRP facials, and how neuromodulating peptides compare to Botox over the long term.

Dylan Gemelli is a prominent figure in the fitness and biohacking space and the host of the Dylan Gemelli Podcast. He is currently completing a master’s degree in dietetics and holds certifications as an integrative health professional and cellular health advisor, with his work centered on educating audiences about peptides, longevity, cellular health, nutrition, and neuroscience.

What's Discussed:

• (09:07) The real risks of peptides, lack of regulation, and why quality matters
• (25:56) BPC-157 beyond athletics: gut healing, inflammation resolution, and collagen repair
• (29:44) Why injectable peptides outperform oral and one-off aesthetic treatments
• (32:51) Why consistency and loading phases determine peptide results
• (37:00) GHK-Cu and why copper peptides matter for skin, hair, and tissue repair
• (46:32) Neuromodulating peptides vs Botox and long-term wrinkle prevention
• (51:21) PRP facials work because of exosomes, not needles

Find more from Young Goose:

• VAMPIRE EXOSOMES → Professional Exosome Serum for Regeneration and Post-Treatment Recovery → Vampire Exosomes
• Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% off your first purchase, and if you’re a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% off at www.younggoose.com
• Instagram: @young_goose_skincare
• Find out everything you need to know about our Winter Protocol here: https://www.younggoose.com/pages/winter-protocol

Find more from Dylan Gemelli:

Website: www.dylangemelli.com

Instagram: @dylangemelli

Ever wonder why your skin changes so much in winter?

In this episode of Biohacking Beauty, we explain what actually happens when humidity drops, TEWL rises and indoor heating pulls moisture from the skin. We also talk about UVA exposure in cold months, lifestyle shifts that increase oxidative stress and why winter puts more pressure on your skin’s repair systems.

We break down the winter ingredients that matter most, like ceramides, barrier lipids, vitamin F, beta glucan, hyaluronic acid, peptides, NAD precursors and exosomes, and how to use them in a routine that supports barrier strength and cellular energy. We also share simple protocol adjustments for different climates and biological skin ages.

If you want a clear strategy for keeping your skin healthy and supported through the colder months, this episode gives you everything you need.

What's Discussed:

(00:36) How Winter Alters Skin Biology and Accelerates Aging

(03:01) TEWL and Barrier Breakdown: Why Skin Gets Drier and More Reactive

(06:26) The Hidden Winter Risk: UVA, Snow Reflection and Daily SPF Needs

(12:47) Glycation, Inflammaging and NAD Decline During Winter

(15:18) Essential Winter Ingredients: Ceramides, Lipids, Vitamin F and Smart Hydration

(21:43) Longevity Actives: NAD Precursors, Peptides, Exosomes and Mitochondrial Support

(28:11) Building the Winter Routine: Climate Adjustments and Repair Protocols

(37:41) Tiered Protocols for Every Age: 30s, 40s, 50s and Beyond

Links Mentioned in This Episode:

Watch our Instagram Reel on Red Light Therapy here!

You can find Young Goose's Winter Protocol here!

Find more from Young Goose:

1. VAMPIRE EXOSOMES: Professional Exosome Serum for Regeneration and Post-Treatment Recovery
2. Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% off your first purchase, and if you’re a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% off at www.younggoose.com
3. Instagram: @young_goose_skincare