Ask The Doctor: Debunking Skin Care Myths—Slugging, Face Shaving, Red Light, Collagen, Ice Rollers & More with Dr. Whitney Bowe

Aug 4, 2022

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INSIGHT

Red Light Helps Collagen And Inflammation

Red light penetrates deeper skin layers and stimulates fibroblasts to produce collagen, improving firmness and reducing fine lines over time.
It also provides anti-inflammatory benefits for inflammatory acne but effect size depends on device quality and usage.

ADVICE

Limit Physical Exfoliation

Avoid frequent physical exfoliation like dermaplaning as a routine because it removes the stratum corneum and risks barrier damage and infection.
Prefer chemical exfoliants (AHAs/BHAs) and limit dermaplaning to light strokes every 1–3 weeks only for removing peach fuzz if needed.

ADVICE

Practical Four‑Night Skin Cycling

Use a four-night skin cycling routine: exfoliation night, retinoid night, then two recovery nights focused on hydration and repair.
Repeat the cycle to push skin then allow recovery so you avoid chronic irritation and get better long-term results.

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I am so excited to welcome Dr. Whitney Bowe to the podcast. Dr. Bowe is a renowned New York based dermatologist., in addition to being a distinguished research scientist and a thought leader in her field. She’s the author of the best-selling book The Beauty of Dirty Skin, and has been featured as an expert by Good Morning America, The Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Allure, InStyle, Vogue, and many, many more outlets. She’s also the founder of Dr Whitney Bowe Beauty, a unique skincare brand that was created to make skin glow from the outside in and inside out. On this episode, we talk about:

her expert opinion on skincare trends including: slugging, red light therapy, collagen, face shaving, ice rolling, and more
the best forms of exfoliation for different skin types and how often you should be doing it
which skincare steps are optional and which are 100% necessary for everyone
what skin cycling actually means and the best way to do it for your skin type
the exact ingredients you should be looking for and avoiding in sunscreens
why sunless tanner could be causing long term damage to your skin (and how to combat it)
how much drinking a lot of water really make a difference in skin moisture
why you should throw away your washcloth
how to optimize your circadian rhythm for glowing skin
the number one food you should be prioritizing in your diet for glowy skin

We would LOVE to hear your thoughts, reactions, or biggest takeaways from the episode as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Whitney @drwhitneybowe. if you’d like to get your hands on Dr. Bowe’s amazing Bowe Glowe microbiome nourishing cream AND her Bowe Growe Pomegranate Microbiome Water-Enhancing Elixir, you are in luck—Dr. Bowe has kindly agreed to give 3 winners a bundle with both products.

To enter, just make sure you’re following @lizmoody and @drwhitneybowebeauty on Instagram, and then comment on my most recent post what you loved or learned in this episode—the post doesn’t have to be about the episode, just mention Whitney so I know what you’re entering!!

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