Whether we're 23 or 43 and whether it's acne or wrinkles, most of us worry about our skin. My sister, Savannah, is a brilliant esthetician. She has been passionate about skincare since pimples first started popping up on our faces when we were adolescents. In today's episode, she and I discuss hot topics in skincare including navigating the world of serums and eye patches, morning vs. nighttime routines, caring for your skin in the winter months, the importance of seeking a professional, and psychodermatology, which is the connection between skin and our minds. Below are specific topics with the time stamp in case you want to revisit a particular part of the conversation. I plan to feature Savannah and her vast knowledge periodically but until then, be sure to follow her on Instagram at skin_by_savannah. Caring for skin in winter months: 1:13 Layering technique: 2:21 Sunscreen indoors? 4:09 The 411 on serums: 5:25 Under eye patches: 8:02 Are “green” products effective? 10:59 Essential oils on the skin: 15:14 Seeking a professional: 16:27 Slugging: 17:08 Psychodermatology: 19:45 A final note on skincare: 27:55
P.S. After publishing this episode, my 13-year old son expressed concerns about slugging's impact on the environment considering Aquaphor, Vaseline and CeraVe are made from petroleum which is a fossil fuel. He definitely has a point and one that I should have addressed in the original audio. With that in mind, alternatives to petroleum-based products are Waxelene, beeswax, shea butter, and jojoba oil. I love when my children enlighten me.
