How to Improve Skin Health & Appearance

In this episode, I discuss skin health 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 and 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 current skin conditions.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Skin Health
00:02:59 Sponsors: Joovv, BetterHelp & ROKA
00:07:18 Skin Biology, Skin Layers
00:12:40 Sun Exposure, UV Light & Skin Cancers; Sunscreen
00:19:51 Aging, Sun Exposure, Skin Cancers, Physical Barriers
00:27:24 Sunburn & Skin Cancers
00:30:09 Sponsor: AG1
00:31:58 Vitamin D, Sun Exposure & Sunscreen
00:36:50 Organic (Chemical) Sunscreen & Inorganic (Mineral-Based) Sunscreen
00:49:20 Skin Cancers, Moles, Laser Resurfacing
00:53:59 Sponsor: LMNT
00:55:34 Sun Exposure, Melanoma & Life Expectancy
01:03:13 Tool: Youthful Skin, Collagen & Vitamin C
01:12:55 Peptides, BPC-157, Copper
01:20:58 Tool: Niacinamide (Nicotinamide), Youthful Skin, Dark Spots, Hyaluronic Acid
01:26:25 Tool: Retinol (Retin-A, Tretinoin, Retinyl Esters), Youthful Skin
01:33:07 Tool: Phototherapy, Youthful Skin, Treating Skin Conditions
01:41:10 Tool: Nutrition for Skin Health, Anti-Inflammatory Diets
01:47:54 Highly Processed Foods, Advanced Glycation End Products & Skin Health
01:52:08 Tools: Reduce Inflammation: Gut Microbiome, Sleep, Alcohol, Smoking, Stress
01:58:58 Acne, Hormones & Insulin; Tool: Low Glycemic Diet, Dairy
02:07:26 Tools: Face Cleansing & Acne; Scarring & Popping Pimples
02:13:29 Tool: Treating Rosacea, Alcohol, Skin Care, Nutrition
02:18:31 Stubborn Rosacea, Over Cleansing, Pulsed Dye Laser
02:21:04 Psoriasis Treatment, Immune System & Prescriptions
02:25:24 Zero-Cost Support, KZbin, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, KZbin Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter
#HubermanLab #Health #SkinHealth
Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac - www.blabacphoto.com
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[@hubermanlab]

Thank you for watching. If you enjoyed this topic and episode, please click the "like" button and subscribe to our channel here on KZbin. Thank you for your interest in science! -- Andrew

[@preonikita1052]

Thank you for this episode!

[@-Kalec-]

1) Sleep 2) Red light 3) Keep away toxic relationships

[@amanjaveri5666]

?Question about your book: all podcasts protocols will be given with the scientific jargon and biology based logical explanations right? Is it a combination of every single episode? Are there going to be any diagramatic representations(just curious would love to have them thou). And if you could release them at the earliest as I am dying to read it. And one more question you have such esteemed guests that themselves write books that contain protocols will those be included??

[@LiliS319]

Great video, though inorganic filters also primarily work by absorbing UV radiation, it's not complete to say that they work by reflecting it.

[@tashastarling6573]

Please have a guest talk about fungus and how it affects health and the research into it. It effects metabolism and skin and even mental health. It is a rich field!

[@adhamsoliman-ue2kn]

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

[@ejmabrothers6743]

Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!

[@ThailandLottery-vz3pm]

Yes, dr.porassss. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

[@ejmabrothers6743]

Is he on instagram?

[@ThailandLottery-vz3pm]

Yes he is dr.porassss.

[@user-km2rz2wc1i]

Microdosing helped me get out of the pit of my worst depressive episode, a three year long episode, enough to start working on my mental health.

[@ageless1003]

Good skin : 1. limit sun exposure to specific times of day. 2. Get Vitamin C. 3. Good Sweat via physical exercise. (Sex counts as well 😅) 4. Hydrate 5. Sleep 6. Have good metabolism

[@Somniator7]

You had to be obscene.

[@erisium6988]

and dont eat vegetables or other food with toxins - they arent harmful becvause ur body gets them out but thanks to that u have pimples etc. Also for vitamins u simply have to eat liver

[@dimplemalviya6626]

A podcast on eye health and whether we can reverse our vision to somewhere near 20/20 for people with near sightedness...would be a life saver...please consider

[@AliciaDuClos]

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[@SFoley-fh7cc]

From what I've found, it seems like red light would be beneficial.

[@andrewchen7823]

Optometry student here. Unfortunately it is not possible to reverse myopia naturally, however there are some things you can do to slow down the progression of myopia. Getting a couple hours of blue light exposure from the sun (not screens) every day will significantly slow the progression of myopia, though this is most effective in children. Nevertheless it is still effective for young adults (18-25) but to a lesser degree. Keep in mind that at this age your eyes will begin to stabilise anyway and thus myopia progression will also slow down. Regardless, it is never a bad idea to maintain good visual habits for eye health.

[@bls5160]

Castor Oil will definitely improve your eyesight and dry eyes. You only need to put a few drops in eyes before bed and you will notice the difference in your sight in a matter of a couple of days.

[@SpringalerBro]

Would like this

[@madameaeriel]

I’ve been following Dr. Dray for years. I’m delighted she has been mentioned in the episode. Her work and dedication is incredible throughout the years. Can’t recommend her enough!

[@jocelynsloan7801]

Same!! I was like “ok let’s see if I learn anything from this podcast”. 😉😉

[@Laura-ln3or]

when did he mention her? must have missed it

[@madameaeriel]

@@Laura-ln3or Towards the end, he didn't call her Dr. Dray though but Dr. Andrea Suarez

[@dakotadakotawoooo]

dr dray is awesome!!!!

[@jacobtaylor9850]

my thoughts exactly!

[@alexzandramusic]

How do you speak for two hours and not mess up or like, go off topic? That is truly astounding. I mean, I suppose your use to speaking because you’re an actual professor but shoot, that is not easy! Impressive

[@hubermanlab]

I occasionally make mistakes and people point them out on the Internet! But I practice and of course we edit these. But I don’t use a Teleprompter.

[@alexzandramusic]

@@hubermanlab haha of course they do 😝 but still impressive, even with a teleprompter or notes, it feels very fluid. Sometimes I find podcasters regardless of subject can sort of float and get side tracked. But whenever I listen to yours it’s easy to follow- even on the harder topics!

[@user-ru6xh8hk2y]

@@hubermanlab🤯

[@clairebear2975]

@alexzandramusic I was thinking the same thing 😊

[@SawItWithMyOwnEyes]

She wants to attend "office hours" at the huberman lab

[@anjaxtv]

I kicked alcohol and went on IF. Gut health is finally good 😭 skin glowing! Thank you Doc for helping me kick alcohol out of my life 🙏🏾❤️

[@umchileanywaysso]

What's IF

[@anjaxtv]

​@umchileanywaysso intermittent fasting! Look it up and all the benefits ❤🙏🏾 I have more energy than in years AND bloating gone AND gut is finally okay 😊💕

[@metemad]

Amazing! A few of my friends have been sober for decades going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. 🙏

[@andynicoll8566]

Good for you! I've been sober for 34 years and am so happy to be free of it. Stick with it and one day at a time, just say "I'm not gonna drink today". You CAN do it!

[@metemad]

@@umchileanywaysso intermittent fasting.

[@-Kalec-]

1) Sleep 2) Red light 3) Keep away toxic relationships

[@ew2645]

It’s actually true! lol people don’t realize how much stress can mark up your face

[@jayterra2060]

Thank you

[@Mariachi1206]

Yup, avoid stress is number one right there. Number 2 is tea tree oil and I can't believe it wasn't mentioned here. Former model recommended it to me as aftershave and I haven't ever used anything else since. Thank me later.

[@carlodefalco7930]

And it takes .. 2 and a half hours to say that . 🤔😳🤔😳🤔🙄🤷‍♂️😂😂 thank you 😘 😘 😅😅

[@anemicish]

what does red light do?

[@MsCaterific]

I just want to say that my 8 week puppy, Jericho loves your voice. He finds your voice very calming and relaxing 🐕😪

[@joelallen819]

Would be the perfect white noise if the content wasn't so interesting.

[@MsCaterific]

@@joelallen819 I loop his videos for the white noise effect after I watched an entire episode. Just think of the genius I'm becoming via "osmosis" while my puppy and I sleep 🤓😉

[@binauralfortune]

you named your dog...after a missile from the Iron Man movie?!?!

[@hannahkimball2176]

As an esthetician, I LOVE THIS! It is so important to have somewhat of an understanding of your skin in order to take care of it. Thank you for supplying information of all kinds for free. You are an amazing person ❤

[@GS-ff5dd]

Huberman is disrupting the large pharmaceutical industry's agenda which is exactly why I appreciate his content.

[@stuartj.wright1579]

Disrupting the pharmaceutical industry, maybe, while promoting dubious AG1 and making loads of money.

[@RonSwansonIsMyGod]

@@stuartj.wright1579 You're both a couple of throbbing weiners...

[@metemad]

@@stuartj.wright1579I have a problem with AG1; however, people who can afford $1,000 a year for an expensive multi vitamin buy it. I buy veggies instead. Andrew uses the income for researches.

[@user-hk6vi4fg3i]

@@stuartj.wright1579 you expect him to put out free content for YOU and not pick up sponsors that pay the most? are you a child

[@Jayyyy760]

@@stuartj.wright1579 Go cry about it ....

[@amanjaveri5666]

The podcast everyone was waiting for thank you huberman. I may be 16 but these podcasts are truly accessible to all.

[@stuartthomas94]

God I wish I had access to huberman, lex, Jocko, goggins, peterson when I was 16. Stay focused young jedi

[@TheEtoneKapone]

if your this interested in health and longevity at your age, your gonna be one of those super agers lookin like your in your 20s in your 40s lol

[@skvlsky]

Better prevent than cure

[@amanjaveri5666]

​@@stuartthomas94 me who's parents shout at him for watching these videos.

[@irenerayne7332]

Same!🎉

[@sarahbarnwell5296]

These episodes always seem to come when I am struggling with the subject matter. I am forever grateful for this free information. Thank you!!

[@fs5775]

Go to WebMD instead. Then you don't have to waste 2.5 hours of your life on this guy droning on and on

[@santosh5572]

also, people forget that consistency plays a major role throughout the journey of improving skin and appearance. stay consistent gentlemen, you will definitely get satisfactory results out of it!

[@kale-bopp]

This. Consistency and time. It takes about 21 days for the skin cells in shallow layers to fully turn over, 120 days for deeper cells. Active ingredients intended to work in the layers of the skin to stimulate collagen, etc. take that long to produce noticeable results. Many people chuck new products after a few days because they haven’t noticed anything. Take it from a 30-something lady with a diligent skincare routine that has worked wonders: keep it simple, be consistent and be patient.

[@truseeker1]

This LITERALLY CAME AT THE PERFECT TIME. Right when my skin was acting weird and allergic. Thank you!!!!❤

[@funygameur]

I swear three days ago I was buying a mosturizer for the first time in my life and was thinking : *"Why isn't there already a Huberman Lab Podcast about Skin Health ?!"* I love that podcast team ! Thank you for sharing to us all that are, evidently, intrested in science ! ❤️

[@stuartj.wright1579]

Why? Because he's a neuroscientist, not a dermatologist! Oh, neuroscience AND dermatology? How dynamic. (Meanwhile, loads of neuroscience topics not covered by the podcast)

[@lavatr8322]

I have hair growing in unusual places , like shoulders But my hairline is receding ....wtf

[@sarvesh_soni]

Damn even I also got aware of importance of moisturizer and sunscreen just a few days ago...

[@tashastarling6573]

My favourite moisturizer is Vaseline brand Advanced Repair unscented. Best applied gratuitously before you sleep. I recommend Bio oil a lot too, and olive oil mixed with white sugar as an exfoliating scrub after you wash.

[@jacobtaylor9850]

you should absolutely have Lab muffin beauty on the podcast! she's a great scientist and chemistry PhD and knows her stuff about skincare!

[@hubermanlab]

I reached out via DM. No reply.

[@TheJackeeeo]

She has bad talked Huberman at least two times on her Instagram for what she believes is false info about sunscreen. I would be curious to hear this conversation as well. I actually unfollwed her for this reason. It was really off putting the way she went about it. Good for you Huberman for reaching out. It will be ironic if she does not reply after her criticisms she publicly claimed.

[@tommytwo9051]

@@hubermanlabThis is one of the reasons I have so much respect for you. You are willing to reach out to those with varying opinions. I’m disappointed she didn’t respond.

[@Schenker01]

Since my teens I have rosacea and acne. To me what worked (just in the last year, I'm 41) was to avoid 100% ultra procesed foods, sugar and dairy. And also to have a good skin care routine; the key to avoid the cystics that I frecuently had was to use a cleanser with Salicylic Acid (day and night). I hope this will help someone. Thank you for doing this episode!

[@bellelacroix5938]

Have you tried the product Procesea? I had a very weird skin eruption dream about with the original covid strain and it got rid of the redness and the bumps.

[@Silvie.1]

I also used to use BHA twice a week and it helped my skin so much for all papules etc. At the moment I am trying to renew the skin from inside out with differin (adapalene) and it is promising. I don't think I will totally ditch BHA but I can use less frequently.

[@vind3569]

What is BHA? ​@@Silvie.1

[@tedoymisojos]

I must use salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide twice a day everyday or else I have a problem. Generally i use one in wash form and the other in leave on form. I worked up to this frequency of course. I wish i could just relax and do nothing but, i cant. My diet isnt great, or the worse but I def should work on that.

[@cdt2879]

What cleanser specifically worked for you?

[@proserpina3659]

YESSSS!!! ive been praying for a podcast episode about this 🥲🥲🥲 thank you Doctor!

[@serengetilion]

You are truely a gift to us all just knowing you have to invest time in researching many subjects you talk about. Thank you so much.

[@mommybreakdown]

Your thorough research and very clear explanations are much appreciated! I just listened to the last part while getting in my low solar angle sunlight, AG1 with a scoop of collagen, and my protein shake. I know it sounds dramatic, and you hear it often, but you have made a huge impact on my health as a 37-year-old mother. Have a fabulous day!

[@jaedonlong4084]

phenomenal

[@michellepeterson0407]

Andrew - Since you said on the last podcast that you read all of your KZbin comments, I figured I'd put this here. I absolutely LOVE your podcast - I always find the time to listen to your episodes and the information you share is literally game changing for me. I am very into and focused on my health - and I still don't know where I would have learned all of this amazing information if it didn't come from you. I know really know the importance of sleep in terms of my holistic health, I'm focused more on protein than I ever was before, I am more knowledge about peri/menipause that I just wasn't learning elsewhere. I just want you to know the impact you are making and how this is literally been completely life changing for me. I"m so thankful for your purpose, your knowledge, your communication style and your brilliance! Thank you.

[@nokateno]

If he’s reading this, I want him to know he looks just like Ganondorf.

[@shameemahjahed3701]

Great podcast! I've been taking hydrolysed collagen for 5 years and my skin is amazing. I initially used it for my joint pain caused my menopause, but my skin, nails and hair benefited from it in a great way. I was so impressed I turned it into a business and my clients are living proof about the gains of hydrolysed collagen I also cut out processed foods, don't drink alcohol or any fizzy drinks and fruit juice unless I'm squeezing it myself. My skin is taught, hydrated and youthful at 52. I have no wrinkles except for frown lines.

[@rebeccacirillo2494]

What brand do you use?

[@sijr6176]

Link to your business so we xan purchase as well?

[@NotBlandBlandina]

I’ll always be thankful that this amount of information is for free, thank you Andrew 🙏

[@umchileanywaysso]

1:08:00 consume collagen. 5-15 grams per day. And vitamin c

[@jemimanotlistening3687]

If u can make bone broth (i love using chuck beef bones) it’s the most natural Wholefoods sauce of collagen that you can get your body can consume it a lot better than a powder collagen and please stay away from vegan collagens. They are a gimmick they are a lie they don’t exist. Vegan collagen isn’t real.

[@mlouw8218]

Yay! My parents were in the sunscreen averse camp, but now, in my thirties, my skin is looking prematurely aged 😱 and I’ve become obsessed with skincare. I’m so happy to hear a balanced discussion and learn the best protocols 🤓🙏🙏🙏

[@katkafandli5140]

I truly enjoyed you mentioning Dr. Andrea Suarez aka Dr. Dray. She is brilliant!

[@Niloufarsaber]

The episode I have been waiting for so long!! Thank you Dr. Huberman

[@nathanbro8159]

You're amazing keep it up amigo I don't think literally Anyone else is improving the world as much as you and that's not me brown-nosing, I see that you've impacted my life so much for the better and I'm sure you've improved SO MANY MORE PEOPLE'S LIVES 🤙🏽

[@strangecobra9454]

Listened to this one on my commute - as a woman in her mid-30s, I've been using a retinol product (OTC) in some form or another for a few years, and truly saw a huge difference in my pore size and in hormonal acne breakouts. I am also waffling about types of sunscreen and am now convinced to go back to a mineral sunscreen, so thank you! Also had no idea that supplementing niacinamide had a similar effect as the topical application.

[@LaurieAnnCurry]

Humira has been a life changer for me; I have both Psoriasis & PSA. Worth every single penny!

[@gangakarapenan3365]

My dad had a mole on his toe, went for biopsy in 2013 and turned out to be melanoma… followed by toe amputation and removal of his lymph nodes and then he passed away in 2015..I read that dark skinned have lesser risk of melanoma! (1: 100,000) . Skin cancer is harsh 😢

[@kimstewart3413]

i am SO excited for this episode. Just started esthetician school and was telling my instructor about this podcast

[@jenniferwilson877]

I’ve been a practicing medical/holistic aesthetician for 20 years and I’m still obsessed! There are always new techniques/devices/tools/product advancements/treatments. Continue learning and you will have a long rewarding career. Best of luck!

[@leatapia3354]

@@jenniferwilson877

[@Anwar_Rahman]

Finally an episode on skin health,Thank you Doctor Huberman.

[@brunodangelo1146]

This is a topic I don't know much about. Ready for that to change! Thanks again, Andrew.

[@terryw]

Thank you. Your podcasts are invaluable, delivering current informative ideas, concepts and consensus in fields that most of us don't have the ability or background in, and in such a manner that allows us to understand as well as inspire us to action. thank you

[@bioaesthetics3162]

Another great topic and well researched and presented - thank you 🙏🏼 Just a couple of things that might need some further discussion - niacinamide can actually cause facial flushing so the better option for those with rosacea or menopausal symptoms is nicotinamide - very well tolerated for all and benefits extend beyond the skin (it increases serum NAD and NMN levels.which can have systemic benefits). Re collagen peptides - peptide length in the formulation appear to be key determinants of benefits - mainly through the beneficial effect of glycine and proline on gut enterocytes and gut wall integrity (and the gut-skin axis) rather than the absorption and delivery of collagen peptides to the skin, which is still very questionable.. BUT collagen powders are high in histamine and many are high in heavy metals and other harmful compounds so they should be avoided in anyone histamine intolerance or any inflammatory condition (autoimmune, allergic or basic inflammatory process - eg obesity, menopause). And when taking 15g of collagen peptides for long periods of time collagen peptides disrupt amino acid balance and neurotransmitter synthesis and have now been linked to depression/mood disorders. It makes sense because we need 9 essentials amino acids in certain proportions in our diet (to ensure rate-limiting synthesis pathways are managed well) whereas collagen contains mainly glycine, proline and hydroxyproline - so if you're taking 15-20g a day it's going to disrupt amino acid balance. It's very possible that any skin benefits found in these industry-funded studies are due to the addition of vitamin C, nicotinamide or zinc rather than the collagen peptides. The data really isn't convincing.

[@christinedonnelly5444]

Thankyou!

[@lyndaprather2138]

At 71 years old and post stroke ( 2 years ago) I am so fascinated by the topics you cover. I am very concerned by my appearance and the physiology of aging are very important to me. This podcast helped me pinpoint where I’m doing great in my journey and where I need to do more work and research!!! I love the scientific basis of information you share since I use that plus my own experiences to dictate which changes I choose to implement.

[@adarious2326]

Skin, not something I knew that was valuable to know about. I do now, thanks Huberman.

[@aprilblossoms4]

I haven’t even watched yet but I know my favorite derm Dr.Dray comes up on this episode. She absolutely rocks and glad to see her being mentioned here.

[@nazarmirza1838]

Yes! Dr Dray is the best.

[@drecool85]

LOVE HER

[@mlouw8218]

Thanks so much! I look forward to more episodes on this topic 🤓 two things that seem to improve the appearance of my own skin (similar to a good night’s sleep) are meditation and long walks in nature. Not sure if it’s just a decrease in stress and improved circulation, or something else, but my appearance is often noticeably fresher after just a short time 😊

[@duaasami8387]

Yessss!. Thank you so much for this episode. I wish you would do an episode about a plant based diet or have a guest that specializes in it. I've been vegan for 5 years now and would really love to see someone talking about the best ways to do a plant based diet and its supplements.

[@nicoleraguet]

The amount of effort put in this video is amazing

[@kongkongball1]

Finally!! An episode that I have been waited for

[@slice66]

Thank you so much, Andrew for everything that you do! I used to think you might make shorter episodes but you do you the exact way that you want. Nietzche suggested one should write with blood to giants, don’t produce content for small minded people. Point them up, you point me up and my body and mind thank you

[@natashacro8148]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm so looking forward to watching this episode. My daughter has dermatitis atopica and is really difficult...

[@TheJaniceJoy]

Dr. Huberman, please consider a segment on facial/fascia manipulation. Is it effective? What about fascia massage for pain reduction.

[@OnekamaProducts]

Not sure if you read my request a month ago for this topic, but if you did, my gratitude can not be expressed enough through this KZbin comment.

[@LT11721]

How are we so lucky to have someone like you sharing all your scientific knowledge and distill it down to all of us for a happier healthier life… Many thanks Andrew

[@NiloufarTalebiAUTHOR]

I wish this episode also covered melasma, which is so complicated to prevent/treat.

[@jennawilliams6403]

Thank you so much for this episode!! Ive struggled with severe Eczema my whole life! Wish he could have touched on it more but I am pretty sure all this advice applies to eczema too.

[@positivevibes4112]

My husband also suffered from eczema, but I managed to alleviate it by identifying and removing certain foods that triggered his allergies or caused eczema. Now, he's doing well and no longer experiences eczema.

[@leoobroin3804]

Incredible. Thank you for such an amazing podcast. I have learned plenty from someone who suffered the pain and discomfort of acne. I can't wait for the individual podcasts on specific skin conditions. 🙏

[@illconstruction]

Longtime listener of your podcast. Engaging with your content has pulled me out of many detrimental cycles, allowing me to take my health much more seriously. I’ve been looking forward to hearing you talk more about skin, as it is something that I’ve struggled with intensely since I was young. Particularly eczema. I hope to see you cover this specific topic with more detail in the future. Regardless, thank you for what you do!

[@avichavan112]

Today is my birthday...from Today I'm starting to improve my appearance thanks for the video❤

[@artifundio1]

Happy birthday 🎉

[@skyguard7109]

Happy Birthday from Germany.🎂

[@tatzja8074]

Happy birthday! What a great gift to give yourself.

[@EarthMan-hx3xb]

Good job King

[@christianrodi5442]

Let’s get it!! Good luck on the journey and enjoy it aswell w/ ur bday 🎉

[@komred64]

As a 28 y.o. man who just recently got into skincare this is impecable timing. Thank you Andrew for helping so many people towards quality and longevity life

[@newday2637]

Awesome podcast. Not many people realize that your skin is the largest organ in our body. Our diet and habits so important to our skin health . Thank you for sharing

[@leahculberson3665]

This podcast was so helpful. Thank you, Dr. Huberman, for all you do.

[@HareKrishnaPerth]

Been waiting for this one. Thanks Huberman!!

[@Rubyred1216]

My stance on sunscreen is I use titanium oxide daily because it doesn’t enter the blood stream. I use it to keep my skin healthy and prevent sun damage. I try to use sun hats when the sun is bright or if I know I’m going to be outside all day. It helps with my skin but it also really helps keep me cool.

[@sachapaquetji]

Thank you so much for doing this, I have been so confused about this topic. Thank you so mcuh for being exactly who you are, and, doing what you do. I appriciate how much time and energy you have spent doing this work for all of us :) thank you Andrew

[@shwetagomathisankar4534]

Great Insights! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and conversations on Eczema. You talk about the power of the sun left right and centre in many of your podcasts. Harnessing it has improved my health tremendously!! Thanks a ton!

[@TaneDaijogo]

My son has had eczema since he was a small child (he is now 25). Would love for you to do another episode as it relates to that condition. Thanks!

[@ube4856]

I think it's similar to what he said about psoriasis in that it's an over activation of the immune system. Dupixent which is an injection for eczema (you inject it bi-weekly, I personally take this) blocks certain immune cells like IL-6. Which is elevated in eczema patients and is an inflammatory immune cell. There's definitely other things that go on with eczema; like issues with the skin barrier. Since taking Dupixent, I still have the same dry skin that needs regular moisturization. I can't just take a shower and air dry like those with a normal skin barrier could. I've done so much research on eczema. It's definitely multi-factorial. Some people seem to have a normal skin barrier over all, but just get itchy rashes here and there. It also tends to "come and go" which is interesting. Also allergy shots have shown to help eczema. There was an older man who didn't respond to any other treatments and his doctor put him on allergy shots, after several months or a year, he was largely clear of his resistant eczema. They put this in a medical journal, I believe.

[@absta100]

Wow you are an absolute machine 🙏🏻 thank you for all this golden information Andrew 👊🏼 most enjoyable

[@markdunstan2657]

As you advocate for AG1 and as this is a growing topic: I'd like an analysis of these whole food sourced green powders Vs multivitamins Vs eating whole foods

[@mariahspapaya]

I’ve had cystic hormonal acne for 15 years since I first started puberty and it wasn’t until I started taking dim and calcium d-glucarate and used niacinimide, vitamin c and hyaluronic acid daily on my face my acne is basically non existent. Finally!

[@niamhbyrne4036]

Which vit c? Thanks

[@AdityaSharma-qg4rp]

Looking forward to the next episodes in this series, please do cover topics like seborrheic dermatitis and eczema.

[@Persepolis8564]

The dr Galpin series and the sleep series were all tremendously informative

[@halisai5347]

I have been waiting for it for so long. Thanks so much for your work!❤

[@srleplay]

"We can all agree smoking is bad for you" Dr Gundry has entered the chat and sent Cease and Desist letter

[@aprilblossoms4]

lol!

[@twainmom4999]

Explain the joke. Do not follow Gundry. I know he’s the Lectin nut ;)

[@srleplay]

@@twainmom4999 He said smoking is connected to longer life on Dr. Mike podcast, got backlash and demanded Dr. Mike delete podcast clip

[@4790221]

@@twainmom4999 He was on the Doctor Mike podcast and made a bold claim that doctors in the UK live longer because of smoking. He further specified that its not in spite of smoking, but literally because the nicotinic acid in cigarettes are the best possible neurogenic protection you can get. He later sent Doctor Mike a Cease and Desist letter because Doctor Mike put a clip of the exact statement and Gundry's team said it made him look bad. Tbh, the clip was actually pretty accurate when it comes to context. Watching the fuckk conversation adds barely any nuisance. In the same podcast he said large apples are "literally the worst thing you can do for your mitochondria" so yeah.

[@GeoTex1111]

@@4790221 The good doctor must be smoking something to make those statements!🚬🤦‍♀

[@MK4lyfe]

This is the one. This is the one we hav all been waiting for since the first Huberman episode in 2021 🙌🏽

[@jesperburns]

Yeah, can't wait for neuroscience experts to comment on topics outside of their field of expertise.

[@MK4lyfe]

@jesperburns at least he is trying. If u can do better please do make your own podcast. I'll subscribe.

[@jesperburns]

@@MK4lyfe There are already dozens probably hundreds of dermatology experts on this platform, some of whom have called out Andrew's mistakes. I'm watching this video to see if he corrects them.

[@funygameur]

I'm sur I'll have consukted a ton of experts + reading the litterature to that very end. And if he make a mistake, he'll make a correction. Don't be so agressive. ​@@jesperburns

[@Exoticelaf]

I am so grateful for you Andrew. Thank you so much for this content. Very informative and helpful for me

[@liammooney9067]

cystic acne and skin issues disappeared 100% when i started taking exclusively cold showers, intermittent fasting/OMAD and stopped drinking alcohol. The change was one of the coolest things I've ever observed - really has changed my life and sense of self

[@ta9143]

Personal experience Re Full Fat Dairy and Acne. Have had moderate to severe acne entire adult life. As an experiment I gave up all Dairy products I loved: eggs milk butter cheeses ( all organic and full fat) 2 weeks into this ‘cold-turkey’ experiment, the acne on my face lessened. One month on, the acne was significantly decreased. Three months on no dairy, I became a changed person with beautiful skin and restored confidence. Do I ever get a pimple ? Yes - indulging in chocolate may induce a small pimple or two. Since giving up dairy and restoring my skin to blemish free I have no urges or appetite for it! I continue to refine my intake of foods to Whole Food Plant Based and am experiencing a happiness that comes from making good choices.

[@lauliibonner5528]

I'm planning on going dairy free too, do you ever eat fake dairy products?

[@plavaovcica]

ever thought that maybe that is beacuse the antibiotics that are in supermarket diary products?

[@kyriosgab7854]

​@@lauliibonner5528 Not at all they are worst, full of chemicals, more sugar and 100% less nutrients

[@kyriosgab7854]

​@@plavaovcicaactually dairy coming from cows it's high on casein A1 that in some people it's pro inflammatory, dairy products high on lactose make a response on IGF-1 (Insulin Growth Factor) that increase the production of sebum/oil and can clog our pores

[@duaasami8387]

I experienced that too when I moved to a whole food plant based diet 5 years ago, I still get a pimple here and there closer to my cycle or when I wear a face mask for a long period in the dental office.

[@mariannecaroline]

I really enjoyed this podcast and I hope you will address eczema as a topic in the not so distant future.

[@Silvie.1]

What a great podcast! One thing I want to add that I heard from dermatologist is that the physical sunscreen partially reflects but mostly also absorb. So they seem to work by the same mechanism of action.

[@malcolminalignment3053]

Thank you for this podcast. Skin is so under loved . Appreciate it

[@Gsp_in_NYC]

when I quit booze, my sun damaged skin actually HEALED in many places..it was wild....in some places looked nasty and then marks went away.

Great, actionable tips and information. However, a conversation with Dr. Drey would be very beneficial and interesting to listen to and learn from.

[@TimKralik]

I have been waiting for this topic for years. Thank you for the awesome insights

[@Aris-Darling]

The podcast episode I’ve been waiting for

[@Dan99992]

hey Andrew, I love watching your videos, it has changed my life drastically, do you think you could do a episode on Dog/Cat health

[@elizabethcheatham2727]

I wish you had a derm expert on bc I think some of the info you presented wasn’t as accurate as what I have heard from dermatologists on KZbin. I think it would have enriched your presentation. For sunscreen, many people are turning to Korean, Japanese, and European chemicals sunscreens that use newer sun filters that are newer, safer, and more effective. But I do appreciate your presentation overall and I can tell that you did your research.

[@victoriamacgregor9280]

Do we have the data to prove that these new chemical sunscreens are safer?

[@greyhive8137]

First off, huge fan. I'm hoping my comment helps improve the show. IMHO, Andrew and team have a well-earned reputation of objectivity, presenting ideas through facts and research. I would reconsider placing paid endorsements of products that directly align with the subject being discussed. The advertisement of the red light device put a kernel of doubt in my mind about the legitimacy findings.

[@1244dpdk]

I love learning from you! Your topics are so interesting and informative. Thanks

[@atlskyline1]

Is anybody doing a summary of Andrew‘s episodes in like 5-10 minutes? If not I think there’s an opportunity there. It’s so difficult to get through a whole episode for average people.

[@christianrodi5442]

Pretty sure “after skool” on yt covers some podcasts with visuals aswell

[@Tanishatherealtor]

I hope this isn’t a silly question but I know when many people , doctors , scientists etc are doing research about the body , skin overall health it’s typically studies based on caucasian people , do these studies also relate to melanated people ? Genuinely just asking

[@toslanutricosmetics]

Congrats on another amazing episode! Thank you for spreading the knowledge and actual facts on this crucial topic and for encouraging the wider public to build beautiful, healthy habits. Keep up the great work!👏

[@supportivenetwork]

Thank you for your amazing knowledge you share with us. As an esthetician this subject hits home.

[@Some_Random_Dude-my5rg]

A renewed episode on Focus and concentration would be much appreciated, sir. A much needed podcast this one was indeed as well. Thank you for all this free knowledge. Please keep up the good work.

[@4GRANTED]

I second this

[@iceboy213]

thank you mr huberman, im from Iran and i can say we have no access to any scientific data in Iran, so thank you so much, keep it up

[@fridayvibe-in]

Love that you can describe with glowing passion and dedication 👏👏

[@avanm653]

Thank you very much for all the efforts dear Andrew! I absolutely LOVE your podcasts. They keep me connected with that part of me that loves physiology so much that it decided to get a PhD in the field, although sadly I'm not pursuing a relevant career. You keep my curious, science-loving spirit alive! and thanks for that. Regarding this episode, I was wondering if you could elaborate more on what is "highly processed", as I assume some of the regular home cooking methods, besides deep frying, are also considered highly processing the food. Thanks again and see you in your next episode! :)

[@polaroid2913]

Hi, Andrew. I ask you to cover dandruff and scalp conditions in later episodes

[@lisafit10]

seborrheic dermatitis is a form of psoriasis

[@user-yk9sk7pg6v]

Yes, please. I've been trying for over 1 yr to fix mine but no success :(

[@CheerfulHeartCr8ions]

Try MCT oil, specifically C8 on your scalp. Leave on overnight, shampoo it out the next morning. You can also use ACV while you shampoo. It helps gets the oil out and is also good for it. But I would also love a later episode on this topic as well.

[@1TimothyFourTen]

Maybe look into using salicylic acid or glycolic acid based shampoos.

[@journeylvr]

@@lisafit10 Try the soap Dr. Dray suggests for fungus. It’s called ZP soap(zinc pyrithione).

[@Talisman_k]

You save our generation ❤

[@Arsh_24]

The podcast everyone was voting for. Can’t wait to listen to it.

[@Unselected14]

I am learing english by your vedeos . They are so useful Keep it up good to luck to you .

[@spidermiddleagedman]

Going gay helps you to learn english.

[@yarimo]

@@spidermiddleagedman Not being an asshole helps to be bearable to people.

[@spidermiddleagedman]

@@yarimo I wanted to be funny😁, I am actually a very humble and Gentle and Bombastic and Fantastic guy.

[@SusieQZee]

That’s awesome. My grandma watched jeopardy and wheel of fortune to learn English. It didn’t work, but she was entertained. 😊

[@mireillebeauregard7684]

@@spidermiddleagedman

[@tashastarling6573]

If you ever seen someone age from spending their summer on a boat without sunscreen, you realize what the sun does lol

[@journeylvr]

Their skin looks like leather!

[@ColinStuckert]

and what is their diet like?

[@davidduarte2887]

@@ColinStuckertcoors light and pringles.

[@jefersontuqueresquishpe5291]

There's a gift for making people smile. Thank you for sharing it.

[@joangaleotti3120]

Another great podcast...so informative. Thank you so much!

[@ponternal]

As someone with severe eczema my whole life I noticed that when I got depressed and started taking less showers, my skin strangely got better. I think taking a hot shower everyday and using soap on my skin was doing a lot of damage to it.

[@UsYoungAgain]

Allergy to water

[@CAV627]

Same for me . I had allergic dermatitis as a young child due to food allergies. I was allergic to everything ! Food, animals, soaps , lotion etc

[@SweetShinns]

Totally agree with you! I've read a few books stating it can be harmful to the good bacteria on your skin when you wash too often

[@FilthyBRobinson]

Yes! The chlorinated water is horrible for our skin. I only bathe once a week and I put a 1/4 tsp of citric acid in the water to declorinate it. Skin is super soft. Over bathing can be a huge stressor.

[@kyriosgab7854]

​@@FilthyBRobinsonor try buying a filter