The Ultimate Guide to Biohacking & Longevity

The Ultimate Guide to Biohacking & Longevity

Anti-aging

Anti-Aging Creams: The Perfect Trap (scam?) Between Science and Marketing

You know me. I love beauty products. Pampering myself, testing cutting-edge treatments, optimizing my skin the same way I optimize my longevity.

Valerie Orsoni Biohacker's avatar
Valerie Orsoni Biohacker
May 05, 2026
∙ Paid

Share

Loading...

It’s time to put anti-aging creams under the microscope — and what I’m about to tell you might save you a small fortune.

Let me start with a confession.

I’ve published 56 books on health and longevity. I’m enrolled in the Longevity Researcher Certificate program at Stanford Medicine. I’ve been tracking my own biomarkers since 1998.

And I still buy anti-aging creams. Well, sometimes. Not often — but it happens.

Not because I’m naive. Because I understand exactly what they do — and what they will never do. What I’m going to explain today will probably cost you less money and deliver better results.
And I’m going to share my own ultra-effective skincare routine. Brace yourself — I’m 100% certain you won’t guess what I actually put on my skin. And no, it’s not snail slime. Well, not only.

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to The Ultimate Guide to Biohacking & Longevity to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2026 Valerie Orsoni · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture