What Is Your Real Age: Biological vs Chronological Age
We’re taught to think of age as a fixed number.
But when it comes to health — and longevity — there are actually two ages that matter.
Chronological age is how many years you’ve been alive.
Biological age is how your body is actually functioning.
Two people can both be 40 on paper — and have wildly different biological ages based on how well their cells manage stress, inflammation, blood sugar, sleep, and recovery.
This is why some people seem to age “faster,” while others maintain energy, clarity, and resilience for decades.
The Drivers Of Aging
Biological age is influenced by everyday habits:
– how often your blood sugar spikes
– how well you sleep and recover
– how much muscle you maintain
– how stressed your nervous system is
– how inflamed (or supported) your cells are
Skin is also a part of this story — but not just as a mirror.
Skin As A Signal System
Emerging research shows that skin isn’t only a reflection of internal health; it’s also an active participant in it. As the body’s largest immune organ, the skin communicates constantly with the nervous and immune systems. When the skin barrier and microbiome are supported, immune signaling is calmer, inflammation is lower, and the system as a whole functions more efficiently.
In other words, skin health doesn’t just show biological age — it can influence it.
This is why we think about longevity differently at Editrix. Our microbiome skin longevity protocol supports the skin’s ecosystem, strengthening its immune role, and reducing chronic stress at the surface — so the body receives better signals beneath it.
You don’t need extreme biohacks or perfection. Small, consistent habits — adequate protein, regular strength training, deep sleep, nervous system regulation, hormone maintenance and intelligent skincare — quietly shift your biology over time.
It’s about supporting your body so it functions better for longer — with energy you can feel, skin that reflects health, and resilience you can’t fake with a doctor’s office visit.
Discover Your Cellular Age
Curious what your cellular age is? We highly recommend the SystemAge at home blood test from Generation Lab. Simply collect your blood with their easy kit, pop it in the pre-addressed envelope and in 2 weeks, you’ll receive a full panel of your biomarkers and your cellular age.