ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Learn some great at home strategies to care for your skin and always look your best. I include some of the latest trends such as red light therapy and gua sha use.
We also revisit some nutritional advice and discuss facial exercises.
The article I referenced in the video is Ahn SH, Hwang UJ, Han HS, Kim JH, Lee HJ, Jeon YR, Lee HH, Hwang AH. Comparative Effects of Facial Roller and Gua Sha Massage on Facial Contour, Muscle Tone, and Skin Elasticity: Randomized Controlled Trial. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2025 Jun;24(6):e70236 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40439289/
Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction: The Reality of Skin Aging
1:19 - Step 1: Nutrition & Building Blocks (Protein, Vitamin C, D)
2:16 - Hydration Guidelines for Healthy Skin
3:27 - Step 2: Sunscreen - Mineral vs. Chemical Barriers
6:15 - UV Radiation: UVA, UVB, and Vitamin D Synthesis
7:09 - Step 3: Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation)
8:37 - Choosing the Right Wavelengths for Anti-Aging
10:13 - Step 4: Gua Sha Techniques & Benefits
11:11 - Recommended Facial Oils (Rose Hip, Sea Buckthorn, Jojoba)
13:36 - Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage and Sculpting
15:30 - Step 5: Face Yoga and Toning Facial Muscles
17:12 - Step 6: Silicone Patches for Fine Lines
17:56 - Summary & Full Body Care (Gua Sha, Loofah)
19:54 - Conclusion and How to Request Topics
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