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The Healthy Skin Show

Jan 27, 2022

Have you ever heard of MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction)? My guest today is going to tell us all about it, as well as research into why a mindfulness practice could be beneficial for those with chronic skin issues (such as eczema, psoriasis, and alopecia areata).

Jessica completed her BSc at York University in...


Jan 20, 2022

I have to be honest – lanolin can be a real pain for anyone who’s allergic to it.

If you’ve never heard of lanolin and you’re struggling with mystery “contact” dermatitis, it could be worthwhile asking your dermatologist or allergist to do a patch test.

While lanolin allergies aren’t that common, they are...


Jan 13, 2022

The Mediterranean Diet is one of the world's healthiest ways of eating, and for good reason! There's a large body of research touting its benefits which is why I think it's a great place to start from if you're looking to make smart shifts in your diet for the benefit of your skin.

This does not mean that other...


Jan 6, 2022

If you’re one of those people who can’t stick to changes that you want to make to help your skin, this episode is for you!

One of the biggest reasons people fail at making changes is that habits that you already have are VERY strong.

Motivation simply isn’t a good driver for habit change (because that’s actually...