As part of The New Guard Summit, Lancôme welcomed attendees for a thoughtful lunch conversation between Dee Poku and Dr. Jessica Shepherd, Chief Medical Officer as Hers, centered on the science of longevity, skin health, and living well longer. Together, they explored how the cultural conversation around aging is shifting away from “anti-aging” and toward a more expansive understanding of vitality - one rooted in cellular health, prevention, metabolic wellness, and the interconnected relationship between how we feel and how we age.
Throughout the conversation, Dr. Shepherd unpacked what is actually happening biologically as we age, from collagen loss and inflammation to skin barrier changes and cellular repair, while emphasizing that skin health is often a reflection of broader internal health. The conversation also explored the growing intersection between beauty, wellness, and science, including why today’s most meaningful innovations are moving beyond surface-level correction toward technologies designed to support longevity at a deeper cellular level. That evolution was reflected in Lancôme’s new Absolue Longevity MD approach, which draws on regenerative science and advanced skincare research to support skin vitality over time.
Importantly, the conversation remained grounded in the practical realities of women’s lives, highlighting the role of sleep, stress management, nutrition, strength training, recovery, and inflammation reduction in supporting long-term health and radiance. As longevity increasingly becomes a defining conversation across medicine, beauty, and culture, Dr. Shepherd emphasized that the future of aging well is not about preserving youth, but about sustaining energy, confidence, cognition, and vitality across every chapter of life.
Thank you to Lancôme for partnering with The WIE Suite on The New Guard Summit and for helping create space for nuanced conversations around women’s health, longevity, and the future of well-being.
