Dr. Keira Barr: Integrative Dermatology, Managing Stress Levels, and Mindfulness Practices

Welcome to another episode of the Biohacking Beauty podcast brought to you by Young Goose Skincare! In this episode, host Amitay Eshel, the CEO of Young Goose, is joined by Dr. Keira Barr Azadi.

Dr. Keira Barr is a dual board-certified dermatologist and menopause specialist who knows all too well what it feels like to feel uncomfortable in her skin. Her approach combines science with soul, beginning with bioidentical hormones, cutting out what doesn’t belong in your life, and making room for what sets your soul on fire. 

Key Takeaways:

• Most of us think it is our brains that absorb most of the physical impact of stress. While that is true, there is a second area that is highly responsive to stress: your skin. As your body produces high levels of cortisol your skin develops different inflammatory skin conditions such as acne, eczema, rosacea, and more. Hence the importance of learning how to manage stress levels to effectively control these inflammatory skin conditions.
• Women who are under a lot of stress tend to experience premature aging of the skin. This happens because cortisol breaks down the collagen and elastin in your skin, which are both essential to keeping a youthful skin appearance. Thus, getting your stress levels in control to lower your cortisol production will benefit you not only from an overall health perspective as you balance out your hormones, but will also allow you to prevent premature aging of the skin.
• Skincare is not just a beauty product category; it’s a lifestyle and a way to care for your skin. Taking care of your skin means investing your energy into ensuring all of the health pillars are taken care of. Whether it is your sleep quality, what you eat, how you manage your stress levels, the intentions you set for yourself daily, or how you physically touch your skin during your skincare routine, they all come together to make up skin care. 

What we discuss:

00:33: About Dr. Keira Barr

02:47: How can stress manifest itself in your skin and overall health?

9:02: What was Dr. Barr’s journey like?

16:05: What is the relationship between stress, cortisol levels, and aging?

18:44: How do we stop the stress cycle?

23:20: How do you keep stress low as a high-performer?

33:42: What are Dr. Keira Barr’s non-negotiables for stress management?

46:04: Learn more about Dr. Keira Barr

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Find more from Dr. Keira Barr:

Website: https://drkeirabarr.com/about/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkeirabarr/