The Skin Science Club

Your Skin Questions Answered: Evidence-Based Advice on Pores, Melasma - and My Top Tips for Skin Health

Curious about how to manage oily skin, reduce pore size, or the hormonal component in melasma? 
In this episode, I answer the questions you sent me, and share practical tips for healthier skin,  supported by scientific research🧠
Thanks for tuning in to The Skin Science Club—where understanding the science is the first step to transform your skin! 🔍
 
 
Sources:
Bolognia, Jean L., Julie Schaffer, Lorenzo Cerroni. Dermatology E-Book,  4th Edition. Elsevier, 2017-10-22.
 
Proksch E, Segger D, Degwert J, Schunck M, Zague V, Oesser S. Oral supplementation of specific collagen peptides has beneficial effects on human skin physiology: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Skin Pharmacol Physiol. 2014;27(1):47-55. doi: 10.1159/000351376.
 
Lee SJ, Seok J, Jeong SY, Park KY, Li K, Seo SJ. Facial Pores: Definition, Causes, and Treatment Options. Dermatol Surg. 2016 Mar;42(3):277-85. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000000657.
 
 
 

Sweat, Stretch and Skin Health

This episode I took a deep dive in studies about how exercise affects the skin -the sweat, the stretch - how will it impact skin hydration, wound healing and aging? Do cardio and weight lifting have different effects on the skin?
Also, what happens to your skin if you work out with makeup on?
Thank you for listening to The Skin Science Club - Great skin starts with understanding the science behind it.
 
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Citations:
Nishikori S, Yasuda J, Murata K, Takegaki J, Harada Y, Shirai Y, Fujita S. Resistance training rejuvenates aging skin by reducing circulating inflammatory factors and enhancing dermal extracellular matrices. Sci Rep. 2023 Jun 23;13(1):10214. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-37207-9.
 
 
Skroza N, Proietti I, Marchesiello A, Volpe S, Balduzzi V, Bernardini N, Maddalena P, Mambrin A, Michelini S, Tolino E, La Torre G, Potenza C. Do Diet and Lifestyles Play a Role in the Pathogenesis of NMSCs? Nutrients. 2020 Nov 11;12(11):3459. doi: 10.3390/nu12113459.
 
Crane JD, MacNeil LG, Lally JS, Ford RJ, Bujak AL, Brar IK, Kemp BE, Raha S, Steinberg GR, Tarnopolsky MA. Exercise-stimulated interleukin-15 is controlled by AMPK and regulates skin metabolism and aging. Aging Cell. 2015 Aug;14(4):625-34. doi: 10.1111/acel.12341. 
 
Frankel HC, Han J, Li T, Qureshi AA. The association between physical activity and the risk of incident psoriasis. Arch Dermatol. 2012 Aug;148(8):918-24. doi: 10.1001/archdermatol.2012.943.
 
 
Jull A, Slark J, Parsons J. Prescribed Exercise With Compression vs Compression Alone in Treating Patients With Venous Leg Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Dermatol. 2018 Nov 1;154(11):1304-1311. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.3281.
 
 
Emery CF, Kiecolt-Glaser JK, Glaser R, Malarkey WB, Frid DJ. Exercise accelerates wound healing among healthy older adults: a preliminary investigation. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2005 Nov;60(11):1432-6. doi: 10.1093/gerona/60.11.1432.
 
 
Ryosuke O, Yoshie S, Hiromi A. The association between activity levels and skin moisturising function in adults. Dermatol Reports. 2021 Mar 17;13(1):8811. doi: 10.4081/dr.2021.8811. 
 
 
Yoon EJ, Kwon EH, Kim JH, Delacruz J, Symons TB, Lee S, Park D. Influence of cosmetic foundation cream on skin condition during treadmill exercise. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2024 May;23(5):1884-1890. doi: 10.1111/jocd.16205. Epub 2024 Mar 6. 

Is isotretinoin anti-aging?

This episode is about isotretinoin - the pills dermatologists usually prescribe to acne patients, and in lower dosages, to other skin conditions like, are vitamin A derivates. Does that mean that they are anti aging as well? In this episode we are diving into some studies that compare them to tretinoin creams, and discuss the results.