Biohacking Beauty: The Anti-Aging Skincare Podcast Most Body Creams Are Marketing Hype and Here’s What Actually Works
Jul 30, 2025
Dive into the truth about body creams and why many fail to deliver results. Discover the limitations of common anti-aging ingredients like retinol and glycolic acid on body skin. Learn about the importance of supporting skin health from within, utilizing NAD+ and other active compounds for real change. Explore how societal trends impact skincare choices, and find out about innovative products that actually promote skin regeneration. Uncover what it takes to maintain youthful, resilient skin beyond mere hydration.
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Body Skin Is Not Face Skin
- Body skin differs biologically from facial skin and needs a different approach than simply applying face ingredients to the body.
- Retinol, AHAs and similar actives often cause irritation or fail on body skin without deeper cellular support.
Don't Overdo Retinol On Large Areas
- Avoid high-dose retinol across large body areas without barrier support because it causes dryness, inflammation, and barrier damage.
- Use retinoids only with proper repair-supporting ingredients or professional guidance to prevent unsustainable retinization.
Support Any AHA Use With Cellular Repair
- Treat professional-strength glycolic/AHA use as something to dose and support, not to slap on daily across the body.
- If you use AHAs, pair them with mitochondrial and NAD+ support to avoid overstressing skin repair capacity.