Breaking Beauty Podcast

Stop Sabotaging Your Skin! The Dermatologist-Approved Healthy Skin Habits You Need to Start Now

Dec 31, 2025
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Julia Carroll
Dr. Julia Carroll, board-certified dermatologist and Neutrogena consulting dermatologist, shares simple, science-backed skin habits. She covers protecting the skin barrier in winter, fixing over-exfoliation, sunscreen layering and why indoor UV exposure matters. She also warns about lip balm pitfalls and offers no-cost home hacks like humidifiers to keep skin healthy year-round.
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ADVICE

Skip Scalding Winter Showers

  • Avoid very hot showers in winter because they strip skin of moisture and damage the skin barrier.
  • Start moisturizing early and consistently to prevent barrier breakdown before it becomes harder to fix.
INSIGHT

Skin Barrier As A Brick Wall

  • Think of the skin barrier like a brick wall held together by natural moisturizers like ceramides and NMF.
  • Use humectants, occlusives, ceramides and hyaluronic acid to both attract and lock in moisture.
ADVICE

Dial Back Actives In Cold Months

  • Pare back strong actives in colder months if you have sensitive skin and reduce frequency of acids and retinoids.
  • Add niacinamide and hyaluronic acid as gentle, inflammation-soothing options when needed.
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