Capsule Beauty
Capsule Beauty  
Podcast: Sustainable Minimalists
Published On: Tue Feb 28 2023
Description: When it comes to skincare, loads of products line store shelves. Almost all of them make bold, anti-aging claims (fountain of youth, anyone?). But buying All. The. Products. comes with hefty financial and environmental price tags: If we want to age gracefully, what's the average woman to do and buy? On today's show, board certified dermatologist Dr. Mary Alice Mina makes the case that using too many skincare products is unnecessary at best and potentially harmful at worst. Here's a preview: [4:00] What we're doing wrong when it comes to skincare from a dermatologist's perspective [7:00] Transitioning from reactive quick skin fixes to long-term, preventative care [11:30] Holistic skincare means skin cancer prevention: Here are the latest sunscreen guidelines  [17:00] Products we *actually* need (versus products we can confidently leave on the shelf) [30:00] When, where, and who re: toner, exfoliant, and other ancillary products [32:00] A medical professional's thoughts on Botox and fillers   Resources mentioned: Kinship Self-Reflect Sunscreen The Skin Real Podcast Join our (free!) community here. Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube. Email me and say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.   Our Sponsors:* Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices