How to Improve & Protect Your Skin Health & Appearance | Dr. Teo Soleymani

Andrew Huberman

Aug 19, 2024

Episode description

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Teo Soleymani, M.D., a double-board-certified dermatologist and specialist in skin cancer and reconstructive surgery. We discuss science and clinically supported protocols to improve skin health and give your skin a more youthful appearance and structure, reducing premature aging and skin cancer risk.
 
We discuss the impact of sun exposure on skin appearance and aging and the surprising relationship between sun exposure and skin cancer. We explain how mineral-based (inorganic) sunscreens differ from chemical (organic) sunscreens, whether sunscreen can minimize premature skin aging, reduce cancer risk, and if there are any health risks associated with sunscreen use.
 
We discuss skincare routines to significantly improve skin appearance and how to select skincare products. We discuss how caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and stress impact the skin and describe how nutrition and anti-inflammatory diets can improve skin health. We also discuss the causes and treatments for common skin conditions, including dandruff, acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, and vitiligo.
 
Our conversation also covers topics such as the use of retinoids, laser treatments, red-light phototherapy, supplements, and how to best monitor for skin cancer. This episode provides numerous actionable protocols, most of which are zero-to-low cost, for improving skin health and appearance, reducing cancer risk, and treating skin problems.

Access the full show notes for this episode: https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/dr-teo-soleymani-how-to-improve-protect-your-skin-health-appearance

Pre-order Andrew's new book, Protocols: https://protocolsbook.com

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*Dr. Teo Soleymani*
Clinical practice: https://www.californiadermatology.com/provider/teo-soleymani-md-faad-
facms
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Teo-Soleymani
Sol Sciences*: https://sunpowder.co/pages/about
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teosoleymanimd
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teo-soleymani-m-d-f-a-a-d-f-a-c-m-s-151a5941

*We have no financial relationship with Sol Sciences.

*Timestamps*
00:00:00 Dr. Teo Soleymani
00:01:35 Sponsors: ROKA, Joovv & Helix Sleep
00:05:45 Skin Turnover; Skin Appearance & Stress
00:13:35 Caffeine, Vasoconstriction & Skin Redness
00:16:31 Nicotine, Vaping & Skin Appearance
00:18:37 Alcohol, Skin Health
00:24:33 Hydration, Fluid Intake & Genetics
00:26:19 Tool: Selecting a Moisturizer
00:29:28 Sponsor: AG1
00:30:40 Puffiness Under Eyes & Cause
00:32:14 Tool: Skin Cleansing; Frequency, Showers
00:41:57 Dry & Flaky Scalp, Dandruff
00:46:09 Cost & Skincare Products
00:50:20 Tool: Sun Exposure & Skin Health, Mood
00:56:24 Sponsor: LMNT
00:57:35 Sunscreens vs. Sunblocks; Mineral-Based (Inorganic) vs. Chemical (Organic) Sunscreen
01:02:45 Physical Barriers, Sunscreens, Oral Supplements & Skin Cancer
01:07:27 Skin Cancer, Genetics; Sunscreen, Premature Aging
01:12:11 Premature Aging & Skincare
00:15:56 Choose Mineral or Chemical Sunscreen?
01:20:24 Polypodium Supplement, Sun Exposure, Skin Redness
01:26:02 Tool: Selecting Mineral-Based Sunscreens
01:28:30 Chemical Sunscreens & Blood-Brain Barrier
01:30:13 Nutrition, Gut Microbiome & Skin Health
01:34:28 Tool: Nutrition for Skin Health, Protein, Anti-Inflammatory; Collagen; Omega-3
01:42:58 Retinoids vs. Retinol, Skin Appearance
01:49:45 Laser Resurfacing; Exfoliation, Microdermabrasion
01:56:52 Red Light Therapy & Phototherapy, Face Masks, Light Panels
02:04:10 Psoriasis, Phototherapy
02:10:03 Vitiligo, Immune System & Skin Cancer Risk
02:15:41 Acne, High Glycemic Index Foods, Dairy
02:19:38 Rosacea, Types & Treatments
02:23:00 Eczema, Immune System
02:25:37 Popping Pimples & Acne Scars; Corticosteroids
02:30:15 Tattoos; Tool: Monitoring for Skin Cancer, Moles, Annual Exams
02:36:28 HPV, Cancer & Warts; Vaccine & Cancer Risk
02:43:31 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter

#HubermanLab #Science #SkinHealth

Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

Episode description

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Teo Soleymani, M.D., a double-board-certified dermatologist and specialist in skin cancer and reconstructive surgery. We discuss science and clinically supported protocols to improve skin health and give your skin a more youthful appearance and structure, reducing premature aging and skin cancer risk.
 
We discuss the impact of sun exposure on skin appearance and aging and the surprising relationship between sun exposure and skin cancer. We explain how mineral-based (inorganic) sunscreens differ from chemical (organic) sunscreens, whether sunscreen can minimize premature skin aging, reduce cancer risk, and if there are any health risks associated with sunscreen use.
 
We discuss skincare routines to significantly improve skin appearance and how to select skincare products. We discuss how caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and stress impact the skin and describe how nutrition and anti-inflammatory diets can improve skin health. We also discuss the causes and treatments for common skin conditions, including dandruff, acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, and vitiligo.
 
Our conversation also covers topics such as the use of retinoids, laser treatments, red-light phototherapy, supplements, and how to best monitor for skin cancer. This episode provides numerous actionable protocols, most of which are zero-to-low cost, for improving skin health and appearance, reducing cancer risk, and treating skin problems.

Access the full show notes for this episode: https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/dr-teo-soleymani-how-to-improve-protect-your-skin-health-appearance

Pre-order Andrew's new book, Protocols: https://protocolsbook.com

*Thank you to our sponsors*
AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman
ROKA: https://roka.com/huberman
Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman
Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman
LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman

*Huberman Lab Social & Website*
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hubermanlab
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman
Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com
Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter

*Dr. Teo Soleymani*
Clinical practice: https://www.californiadermatology.com/provider/teo-soleymani-md-faad-
facms
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Teo-Soleymani
Sol Sciences*: https://sunpowder.co/pages/about
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teosoleymanimd
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teo-soleymani-m-d-f-a-a-d-f-a-c-m-s-151a5941

*We have no financial relationship with Sol Sciences.

*Timestamps*
00:00:00 Dr. Teo Soleymani
00:01:35 Sponsors: ROKA, Joovv & Helix Sleep
00:05:45 Skin Turnover; Skin Appearance & Stress
00:13:35 Caffeine, Vasoconstriction & Skin Redness
00:16:31 Nicotine, Vaping & Skin Appearance
00:18:37 Alcohol, Skin Health
00:24:33 Hydration, Fluid Intake & Genetics
00:26:19 Tool: Selecting a Moisturizer
00:29:28 Sponsor: AG1
00:30:40 Puffiness Under Eyes & Cause
00:32:14 Tool: Skin Cleansing; Frequency, Showers
00:41:57 Dry & Flaky Scalp, Dandruff
00:46:09 Cost & Skincare Products
00:50:20 Tool: Sun Exposure & Skin Health, Mood
00:56:24 Sponsor: LMNT
00:57:35 Sunscreens vs. Sunblocks; Mineral-Based (Inorganic) vs. Chemical (Organic) Sunscreen
01:02:45 Physical Barriers, Sunscreens, Oral Supplements & Skin Cancer
01:07:27 Skin Cancer, Genetics; Sunscreen, Premature Aging
01:12:11 Premature Aging & Skincare
00:15:56 Choose Mineral or Chemical Sunscreen?
01:20:24 Polypodium Supplement, Sun Exposure, Skin Redness
01:26:02 Tool: Selecting Mineral-Based Sunscreens
01:28:30 Chemical Sunscreens & Blood-Brain Barrier
01:30:13 Nutrition, Gut Microbiome & Skin Health
01:34:28 Tool: Nutrition for Skin Health, Protein, Anti-Inflammatory; Collagen; Omega-3
01:42:58 Retinoids vs. Retinol, Skin Appearance
01:49:45 Laser Resurfacing; Exfoliation, Microdermabrasion
01:56:52 Red Light Therapy & Phototherapy, Face Masks, Light Panels
02:04:10 Psoriasis, Phototherapy
02:10:03 Vitiligo, Immune System & Skin Cancer Risk
02:15:41 Acne, High Glycemic Index Foods, Dairy
02:19:38 Rosacea, Types & Treatments
02:23:00 Eczema, Immune System
02:25:37 Popping Pimples & Acne Scars; Corticosteroids
02:30:15 Tattoos; Tool: Monitoring for Skin Cancer, Moles, Annual Exams
02:36:28 HPV, Cancer & Warts; Vaccine & Cancer Risk
02:43:31 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter

#HubermanLab #Science #SkinHealth

Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Avoid skim and non-fat dairy to prevent acne flare-ups

It's not dairy in general, but specifically skim and non-fat dairy products that can worsen acne due to added emulsifiers that trigger a glycemic response.

Recognize lethal skin cancers can arise in unexposed areas

The majority of skin cancers that end up being lethal do not arise in chronically sun-exposed areas of the skin.

Limit chemical sunscreen use to avoid high blood absorption

A 2020 study showed that chemical sunscreens are absorbed into the blood at levels 100 to 500 times higher than the FDA's safety threshold.

Utilize non-ablative lasers to reduce skin cancer risk

Non-ablative laser resurfacing treatments like Fraxel not only improve appearance but have been shown to reduce skin cancer risk by about 20%.

Boost skin's UV resistance with Polypodium fern supplement

An oral supplement from the Polypodium fern can increase your skin's natural resistance to UV damage from the inside out.

Choose prescription retinoids over retinol for effective anti-aging

For anti-aging and skin health, everyone should use a prescription-strength retinoid like tretinoin, as over-the-counter retinol is an ineffective, inactive version.

Raise awareness of squamous cell carcinoma's deadly impact

This year, squamous cell carcinoma is expected to cause three times as many deaths in the US as melanoma, despite melanoma receiving more public attention.

Debunk expensive skincare myths with simple solutions

There is not a shred of evidence that more expensive skincare products work better than simple, cost-effective ones like unscented Dove soap or Cetaphil.

Question sunscreen's effectiveness in preventing basal cell carcinoma

No clinical trial has shown that topical sunscreens reduce the risk of basal cell carcinoma, which is the most common type of skin cancer.

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