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In this episode, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon sits down with Dr. Teo Soleymani, a fellowship-trained skin cancer surgeon and dermatologist, to cut through the noise of the skincare industry. They discuss everything from viral trends like "glass skin" to the science behind hormones, sun protection, and the lifestyle factors that truly determine your skin's health and longevity.

Dr. Teo Soleymani debunks common myths and provides actionable, no-nonsense advice on what to use—and what to avoid—to build a powerful, evidence-based skincare regimen. This conversation is a must-watch for anyone who wants to stop guessing about their skin and start seeing real results.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Intro: K-Beauty, Multi-Step Routines & The Makeup Debate

6:15 - The Dangers of Makeup & Environmental Toxins

11:50 - The Shocking Effects of Hormones on Skin & Hair

16:59 - How Testosterone & Estrogen Impact Your Skin

22:58 - The Best Way to Use Hormones for Skin Health

29:20 - The Rise of Social Media Doctors & Medical Misinformation

33:24 - The TRUTH About Sun Exposure, Skin Cancer & Aging

46:00 - The Crucial Role of Diet & Protein in Skin Health

48:13 - Oral Collagen, Vitamin C & Skin Hydration

54:12 - Treating Crepey Skin with Lasers & Topicals

1:02:47 - Dr. Solommani's Perfect Anti-Aging Regimen

1:14:03 - The Beef Tallow Debate & How to Choose a Moisturizer

1:16:53 - Red Light Therapy for Skin & Hair Growth

1:21:26 - The Truth About Minoxidil, PRP & Exosomes

1:28:40 - The Best Oral Supplements for Internal Sun Protection

1:34:01 - Sun Powder: An Internal Sunscreen

1:40:56 - Final Thoughts & The Future of Skincare

Who is Dr Soleymani:

A Los Angeles native, Dr. Soleymani completed his undergraduate studies in Evolutionary Biology at UCLA. He went on to graduate from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, during which time he was awarded numerous accolades for academic excellence and was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society, considered widely to be the highest award bestowed in medical school. Dr.Soleymani completed his internship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was awarded the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine Excellence in Teaching with Humanism Award. He then went on to complete his residency at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, one of the world’s most premier dermatology training programs. While at Stanford, Dr. Soleymani worked with world-renowned experts in cutaneous oncology and complex skin diseases and was the recipient of various academic awards and distinctions.

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