Using occlusives to protect irritated areas

Healthy skin, this way! As we wrap up the year and head into 2026, we’re setting you up for your best skin success with board-certified dermatologist, and Neutrogena consulting dermatologist Dr. Julia Carroll. Dr. Carroll (who happens to be Carlene’s personal derm!) joins us to discuss the core philosophy of healthy skin, revealing the most effective habits we should be adopting now that we're officially in winter – and all year long. 

Dr. Carroll shares the science behind skin barrier repair, dispelling myths about hydration, layering SPF like an expert and identifying the sneaky bad habits that might be secretly sabotaging your skin.

You’ll learn:

• The #1 worst cold-weather ritual you absolutely must stop doing to avoid destroying your skin barrier
• The gentle, derm-approved ingredient you should reach for when you've over-exfoliated and your skin is red and flaky
• The reality of UV rays that penetrate your car and home windows and why your winter skin is exposed even when you're cozy inside
• The lip balm trap: Find out which common ingredients could actually be making your chapped lips worse and encouraging another irritating bad habit.
• The simple hack for your home that helps your skin retain moisture without spending a dime on new face creams.

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Thanks to this week’s show partners: 

Neutrogena 

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Quince

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Nutrafol

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