
How to Improve & Protect Your Skin Health & Appearance | Dr. Teo Soleymani
Andrew Huberman
Aug 19, 2024
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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