IMPROVE SKIN HEALTH & APPEARANCE • - On the new episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, 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 but 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 any current skin conditions. - You can find the episode in all formats by going to hubermanlab.com. It’s linked there and time-stamped in detail so that you can navigate quickly to the topics most of interest to you. - Meanwhile, put any questions you have in the comments section below this post and as always, thank you for your interest in science! - @hubermanlab @stanford.med @stanford - #neuroscience #science #ciencia #neurociencia #skin #sun #aging #rejuvenation #collagen #acne #psoriasis #rosacea #nutrition #microbiome