How to Improve Skin Health & Appearance

In this episode, I discuss skin health and appearance and why both
are important indicators of the health status of your immune
system, gut microbiome, and other organ systems. I explain why
sunlight is essential for skin and hormone health and how excessive
sunlight can accelerate skin aging and cause certain skin cancers.
I discuss the different types of sunscreens (physical, chemical,
and mineral-based) and potential health concerns of the chemicals
found in some (but not all) sunscreens. I also discuss the
importance of getting your skin (and not just moles) checked for
pre-cancerous and cancer growths, the role of nutrition and
lifestyle factors that improve skin health and appearance, and how
to improve your skin by reducing local and systemic inflammation
and supporting your microbiome.  I explain what works to
improve your skin's youthfulness and appearance, including reducing
wrinkles, sagging, and pore size. I review the data on ingesting
(or topically applied) collagen, vitamin C, niacinamide, hyaluronic
acid, and retinol, and what is known about the use of peptides
(e.g., BPC-157, copper peptides) and red and far-red light
phototherapies for improving skin health and appearance. I also
discuss the causes of acne, rosacea, and psoriasis and explain
nutritional, skin care, and prescription-based approaches to
treating these common skin conditions. This episode ought to help
everyone better understand the biology of the skin and help them
make the best possible decisions for their skin health, care, and
appearance according to age, goals, and current skin conditions.
Access the full show notes, including referenced articles, books,
people mentioned, and additional resources at hubermanlab.com.
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https://drinklmnt.com/huberman  Timestamps 00:00:00 Skin
Health 00:02:59 Sponsors: Joovv, BetterHelp & ROKA 
00:07:18 Skin Biology, Skin Layers 00:12:40 Sun Exposure, UV Light
& Skin Cancers; Sunscreen 00:19:51 Aging, Sun Exposure, Skin
Cancers, Physical Barriers 00:27:24 Sunburn & Skin Cancers
00:30:09 Sponsor: AG1 00:31:58 Vitamin D, Sun Exposure &
Sunscreen 00:36:50 Organic (Chemical) Sunscreen & Inorganic
(Mineral-Based) Sunscreen 00:49:20 Skin Cancers, Moles, Laser
Resurfacing 00:53:59 Sponsor: LMNT 00:55:34 Sun Exposure, Melanoma
& Life Expectancy 01:03:13 Tool: Youthful Skin, Collagen &
Vitamin C 01:12:55 Peptides, BPC-157, Copper 01:20:58 Tool:
Niacinamide (Nicotinamide), Youthful Skin, Dark Spots, Hyaluronic
Acid 01:26:25 Tool: Retinol (Retin-A, Tretinoin, Retinyl Esters),
Youthful Skin 01:33:07 Tool: Phototherapy, Youthful Skin, Treating
Skin Conditions 01:41:10 Tool: Nutrition for Skin Health,
Anti-Inflammatory Diets 01:47:54 Highly Processed Foods, Advanced
Glycation End Products & Skin Health 01:52:08 Tools: Reduce
Inflammation: Gut Microbiome, Sleep, Alcohol, Smoking, Stress
01:58:58 Acne, Hormones & Insulin; Tool: Low Glycemic Diet,
Dairy 02:07:26 Tools: Face Cleansing & Acne; Scarring &
Popping Pimples 02:13:29 Tool: Treating Rosacea, Alcohol, Skin
Care, Nutrition 02:18:31 Stubborn Rosacea, Over Cleansing, Pulsed
Dye Laser 02:21:04 Psoriasis Treatment, Immune System &
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