Your skin may be ageing faster than the rest of you, and your everyday habits could be responsible.

In this episode of Jonty & The Doc, Jonty Rhodes and Dr Marcus Ranney explore what really happens to the skin as we grow older and what we can do to protect it.

From collagen loss and sun damage to smoking, sleep and skincare, they separate useful advice from unnecessary complexity.

In this episode:

• Why skin is the largest organ in the human body
  • How cricket and surfing affected Jonty Rhodes’ skin
  • The three main layers of the skin
  • What collagen and elastin do
  • Why collagen declines as we age
  • How skin-cell turnover changes over time
  • Why wrinkles, pigmentation and dryness develop
  • How the shape of the face changes with age
  • Whether collagen supplements actually help
  • Why vitamin C matters for healthy skin
  • How to choose a gentle cleanser
  • Whether expensive moisturisers are worth the money
  • Why hydration matters inside and out
  • How smoking accelerates visible ageing
  • How sugar, alcohol and processed foods damage collagen
  • The effect of sleep and air pollution on the skin
  • How mineral and chemical sunscreens work
  • Why SPF should be part of your everyday routine
  • What to know before using retinol
  • Whether red-light therapy and cold water can support skin health

Healthy skin is not only about appearance. It is a reflection of sun exposure, nutrition, recovery, hydration and the decisions we make every day.

Watch the full episode of Jonty & The Doc and discover the simple habits that can help you protect your skin and age better.

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