Our skin evolved alongside sunlight, and that relationship is layered and worth exploring. This episode offers a grounded, holistic look at the sun and the skin.

We talk about what different types of light are doing when they meet the skin UVA, UVB, and red and near-infrared. How morning light shapes your circadian rhythm, your sleep, your mood. How to ease your skin into the season after the winter. How the skin barrier affects how your skin handles the sun. The difference between chemical and mineral sunscreens, and what to look for when choosing a formula.

This short episode is packed with practical takeaways for building a relationship with sunlight as we move into the warmer months.

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In this episode we go deep on the full vitamin A family, from prescription Retin-A all the way through to bakuchiol and whole plant ingredients. If you've been told you should be using retinol but aren't sure it's right for you, this one is for you.

What we cover:

• The full vitamin A spectrum, retinyl palmitate, retinol, retinaldehyde, HPR, and prescription tretinoin, what each form is doing in the skin and how they convert to their active form
• Why retinol causes peeling and sun sensitivity and what that means for your barrier
• The skin microbiome and how retinoids affect it
• Corneotherapy - the philosophy of skin health built around protecting the barrier, not disrupting it
• Bakuchiol - where it comes from, what the research actually shows, and how to read a label to know if you're buying the real thing
• Why a high percentage bakuchiol product is a red flag, not a selling point
• How bakuchiol and oil-soluble vitamin C work better together than retinol and vitamin C ever could
• What to do if you're pregnant, sensitive, or thinking about transitioning away from retinol
• Sea buckthorn, rosehip, and whole ingredients that feed the skin rather than direct it

Studies referenced:

• Dhaliwal et al. 2019 - Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing. British Journal of Dermatology
• Draelos et al. 2020 - A Double-blind Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of a Bakuchiol Moisturizer. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology

Products mentioned:

• Immortal Serum - 1% bakuchiol, oil-soluble vitamin C, sea buckthorn, rosehip, turmeric, immortal flower, neroli, frankincense, red raspberry, jojoba — skinfrequency.co

Referenced episode:

• Vitamin C — the full breakdown:

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This episode picks up where we left off and gets practical. We go through different skin types and conditions, ultra-sensitive, acne-prone, dry and how to build a routine around what your skin is telling you.

We also talk about the nervous system connection, seasonal shifts, and why doing less is often the most powerful thing you can do for your skin.

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