Podcast Summary
Taking a Holistic Approach to Menopausal Skin Care: Understand the importance of a holistic approach to menopausal skin care, considering lifestyle, sunlight, and non-toxic, endocrine disruptor-free products.
Learning from this episode of the Resetter podcast is that taking care of our skin, especially during menopause, requires a holistic approach. Skin changes during this stage of life can be dramatic, and it's essential to consider the long-term effects of our choices. Amitai Eshel, a guest on the podcast, provided valuable insights into the role of lifestyle, sunlight, and topical products in achieving great menopausal skin. He emphasized the importance of understanding the purpose of skin once we stop having a regular cycle and the impact of paralyzing the face with Botox on emotional expression. Additionally, he shared his expertise on the benefits of using non-toxic, endocrine disruptor-free products, such as those offered by his company, Yungoos. Overall, this conversation offers practical advice for making informed decisions about skin care and prioritizing our hormonal health.
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Perimenopause: A Time for Skin Protection: During perimenopause, the skin prioritizes protection over youthfulness as it becomes less effective at producing collagen, hyaluronic acid, and elastin. The focus shifts to battling damage from environmental factors, amplifying damage from earlier years.
During the perimenopausal years, the female body undergoes significant changes beyond just losing brain power and experiencing hot flashes. The skin, an organ that previously attracted people with its youthfulness and vitality, now prioritizes protecting the body from environmental damage. This shift is not a conscious decision but rather a result of the body's resources being allocated differently due to the absence of estradiol. The skin becomes less effective at producing collagen, hyaluronic acid, and elastin, leading to aging hallmarks such as less mitochondrial function and damaged skin barriers. The skin's primary focus shifts to battling damage from sun, pollution, heavy metals, and artificial light, which can lead to further damage and inflammation. The damage accumulated over time, especially during younger years, can be amplified during perimenopause. UV damage, in particular, is difficult for the skin to repair due to its ability to fuse parts of DNA together. In essence, the skin aging process can be thought of as the accumulation of unrepaired damage.
Exposing larger skin areas for vitamin D production: Perimenopausal and menopausal women should expose belly button, thighs, and back areas to sunlight for vitamin D production while minimizing skin damage risk by exposing before 10 AM or after 4 PM, for 30 minutes to an hour.
For perimenopausal and menopausal women looking to get vitamin D from the sun while also protecting their skin, it's important to expose larger areas of skin that are not normally exposed, such as the belly button area, upper thighs, and back. This is because these areas have the potential to act as "solar panels" and can effectively synthesize vitamin D. It's recommended to expose these areas before 10 AM or after 4 PM to maximize the benefits of sunlight while minimizing the risk of skin damage. Aim for 30 minutes to an hour of sun exposure, and consider using a hat or other protective measures if necessary. Remember, the goal is to strike a balance between getting enough vitamin D and protecting your skin from harmful UV rays.
Optimizing Vitamin D and Sun Protection: Combine smart sun exposure with astaxanthin and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate supplements for optimal Vitamin D production and skin protection.
Optimizing vitamin D production and protecting the skin from sun damage can be achieved through a combination of supplementation and smart sun exposure. The biohacking community emphasizes the importance of understanding the body's natural processes, such as how less-exposed areas produce more vitamin D. For vitamin D supplementation, astaxanthin and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate (MAP) are recommended. Astaxanthin, a carotenoid from salmon, enhances the body's natural sun protection, while MAP, a water-soluble and non-synthetic form of vitamin C, is effective in improving skin resilience. However, it's important to note that synthetic vitamin C, such as ascorbic acid, can be damaging to the skin. Additionally, sun protection is crucial, especially for the face, neck, and arms. Embrace the concept of smart sun exposure by understanding the healing effects of light on the body and skin, and consider using supplements to support your overall health and well-being.
Stable forms of Vitamin C and other nutrients enhance skincare benefits: Stable Vitamin C forms like MAP and THD, along with nutrients like Lanolin, Vitamin K2, K1, and Ektoin, protect against sun damage, increase vitamin D production, and shield skin from blue light damage.
Vitamin C, an essential antioxidant in skincare, can become unstable over time, making stable forms like MAP or THD vitamin C more desirable. These forms, along with oral versions like sodium or calcium ascorbate, help protect against sun damage and increase the body's ability to produce vitamin D. Lanolin can also enhance vitamin D production when exposed to sunlight, while vitamin K2, K1, and Ektoin can boost the production of vitamin D3. Additionally, blue light from digital devices can damage the skin and hinder collagen synthesis, making it essential to protect against this type of light as well.
Protecting Skin from Environmental Stressors: To combat skin aging, consider using electronics with reduced blue light emission settings, looking for skincare products with antioxidants, and taking a holistic approach to address both internal and external factors.
Protecting your skin goes beyond avoiding sun exposure and using traditional sunblocks. The environment, including blue light from electronics, pollution, and other factors, contribute significantly to skin aging. To address this comprehensively, consider using electronics with reduced blue light emission settings or screen protectors. Additionally, look for skincare products with antioxidants like echtoin, lipochromin 6, and ashwagandha, which help protect against blue light and environmental stressors. Companies like BioShield offer products designed to protect against EMFs and environmental pollutants. By taking a holistic approach to skincare and considering both internal and external factors, you can effectively combat skin aging.
Red light therapy boosts collagen repair through mitochondria: Red light therapy can enhance collagen repair, but a holistic approach with diet and potential fasting is necessary for noticeable anti-aging effects
Red light therapy, specifically red and near infrared wavelengths, can support collagen repair by stimulating the powerhouse of the cell, the mitochondria. However, it's important to note that red light therapy alone may not significantly improve the appearance of wrinkles or other signs of aging, as the body doesn't prioritize these issues for repair. To enhance the effects, it's crucial to communicate with the body through other means, such as a customized meal plan and potential fasting. The Doctor Mindy program, which includes these elements and more, is now available for a discounted price using the code ps60pels at doctormindy.org.
Sweating and Oxygen Intake for Skin Health: Sweating eliminates toxins, promotes skin vitality, and stimulates protein rebuilding through heat shock proteins. Oxygen intake provides energy for skin repair.
Regular sweating through methods like infrared saunas and hyperbaric chambers, as well as the intake of oxygen through hyperbaric chambers, play essential roles in maintaining healthy and radiant skin. Sweating helps eliminate toxins and promote skin vitality, while oxygen intake provides the energy necessary for skin repair. Both practices also stimulate the production of heat shock proteins, which help rebuild damaged proteins in the skin. Fasting can also contribute to skin health by increasing skin's auto-fluorescence, giving it a more vibrant and healthy appearance. Overall, incorporating these practices into your routine can significantly enhance the look and feel of your skin.
Maximizing Skin Health through Autophagy: Autophagy, a cellular process, plays a crucial role in skin health and aging by recycling and repairing damaged cells. Stimulate it through fasting, mild stress, or certain skincare ingredients for optimal cellular health.
Autophagy, a process that helps the body recycle and repair damaged cells, plays a crucial role in skin health and aging. It interacts with multiple systems in the body, making it a master regulator of aging. To maximize the benefits of skincare products, it's recommended to stimulate autophagy on a semi-regular basis. This can be achieved through various methods like fasting, mild stress, or the use of certain skincare ingredients. The interaction between periods of nourishment and repair is a fundamental principle that has been present since the beginning of time and is essential for maintaining optimal cellular health. Additionally, the speaker mentioned the importance of addressing the elephant in the room, Botox, which while a popular solution for menopausal skincare, should be considered as just one piece of the puzzle in a holistic approach to skincare and aging.
Botox's impact on body detoxification: Botox temporarily smooths wrinkles but can hinder lymphatic system, requiring frequent injections and potentially toxic buildup. Supporting detox through massage, yoga, and zinc can help.
While Botox injections can temporarily smooth out wrinkles, they come with potential drawbacks. Freezing muscles with Botox can prevent the lymphatic system from effectively draining toxins, leading to a buildup of toxins in the body. Additionally, the effects of Botox are not permanent, requiring frequent injections to maintain results, which means the body is constantly dealing with the toxic load. To mitigate these effects, supporting the body's natural detoxification processes through methods like lymphatic massage, facial yoga, and maintaining adequate zinc levels can be beneficial. As alternatives, less toxic options like Dysport or advanced fillers with improved safety profiles are also emerging in the market. Ultimately, it's essential to consider the long-term impact on health when making decisions about cosmetic treatments.
Maintaining Youthful Skin with NAD Boosters: As we age, our bodies prioritize NAD for essential organs, leaving less for skin. New developments in skincare focus on NAD boosters and supportive ingredients to replenish NAD, improving the appearance of aging skin and supporting DNA health.
As we age, our bodies naturally prioritize certain organs over others when it comes to replenishing essential molecules like NAD, which is crucial for maintaining healthy DNA and keeping us young. When it comes to our skin, we may not be getting enough NAD to keep it looking its best. NAD is a molecule that is difficult to administer topically in its pure form, so new developments in skin care are focusing on using NAD boosters and other supportive ingredients like spermidine to help replenish NAD levels in the skin. This can help improve the appearance of aging skin by supporting the enzymes that keep our DNA healthy and functioning correctly. Additionally, fillers like hyaluronic acid can potentially lead to bone loss when injected near the jaw or other areas with thin bones, so it's important to consider other options like fat grafts or stem cell therapy for more significant anti-aging effects. Overall, incorporating topical NAD boosters and supportive ingredients into a skincare routine can be a game changer for those looking to maintain healthy, youthful-looking skin.
Companies focus on providing building blocks for NAD production: Instead of directly supplementing NAD, companies offer ingredients that boost NAD production and support repair processes, leading to more efficient and effective NAD production and continuous renewal during non-fasting periods.
Instead of directly providing the body with NAD supplements, which can cause side effects and may not be effectively absorbed, companies are now focusing on providing the body with the building blocks to produce NAD naturally. This approach, which was pioneered by one company, allows for more efficient and effective NAD production and has been shown to double the amount of NAD in the skin. Additionally, the use of ingredients like resveratrol and spermidine, which can help boost NAD production and support repair processes, is becoming increasingly popular. These ingredients not only help to mimic the benefits of fasting but also allow for continuous repair and renewal even during non-fasting periods. By combining these approaches, individuals can enhance the overall effectiveness of their skincare routine and support the body's natural repair processes.
Understanding skin health and optimization: Push skin for autophagy, mitigate pollution damage with antioxidants, and avoid endocrine disruptors in skincare
Optimizing skin health involves understanding when to push your skin to amplify processes like autophagy and when to support and replenish it. While sunlight is not the primary concern for skin damage, carbon and nitrogen free radicals from pollution are. To mitigate this, consider using antioxidants like C60 internally or lipochromin 6 topically, or even consider moving to a less polluted area if possible. It's also important to be aware that many skin care products contain endocrine disruptors, which can negatively impact hormonal balance despite the intended anti-aging benefits.
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Alta Beauty is leading the way in homeostatic skincare, ensuring their products do not disrupt the endocrine system. Their top recommendations for new users are the ProCare serum, Care moisturizer, and the hyperbaric mask. Alta Beauty's mission aligns with the speaker's dedication to natural and safe self-care, especially for women over 40. The company offers a 10% discount with the code DoctorMindy. Alta Beauty's superpower is their passion for helping people, as evidenced by their willingness to share their products and support heart-based companies. Stay tuned for their upcoming youth daily and youth reset products.
