Improving skin health and appearance | Carter Gottlieb, Bsc

The Proof with Simon Hill

Simon Hill

Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement, Education

4.9 • 2.9K Ratings

🗓️ 4 November 2024

⏱️ 140 minutes

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Episode #338. Struggling with acne, aging, or other skin concerns? Discover how to build a science-backed skincare routine with insights from Carter “Eviba” Gottlieb. In this episode, I’m joined by Carter and special guest Tawny Janae to explore the essentials of skincare, breaking down what truly works and what might be a waste of time and money. You’ll learn about foundational skincare steps, the benefits of active ingredients like retinoids and niacinamide, and how to protect your skin from sun damage. Carter also shares tips for managing acne, avoiding common skincare myths, and building a routine that supports long-term skin health. If you’re looking to enhance your skin’s appearance and health, this episode is packed with practical, evidence-based advice. Specifically, we discuss: Introduction: Unveiling the Science of Skin Care (00:00) Carter’s Path into Dermatology and Science-Based Skincare (04:35) Carotenoids and Their Effects on Skin Health and Appearance (08:58) Debunking Myths About Supplements and Skincare (17:31) Essentials of Skin Care: Slugging, Moisturizers, and More (29:03) Retinoids Explained: Anti-Aging Powerhouses (37:31) How Exercise and Hydration Affect Skin Health (52:41) Tips for Choosing the Right Moisturizer (53:40) Understanding Skin Pigmentation and Anti-Ageing (56:38) Why Sunscreen Is the Ultimate Skin Protector (01:07:32) How to Choose the Best Sunscreen for Your Skin (01:17:58) Do Skincare Devices Really Work? (01:37:30) Gua Sha and the Benefits of Facial Massages (01:45:04) The Truth About Facials and Chemical Treatments (01:47:23) Effective Acne Treatments: Science-Backed Solutions (01:56:02) Pimple Popping: What You Should and Shouldn't Do (02:05:36) Final Thoughts on Skincare (02:14:05) Connect with Carter Gottlieb on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, or at evibacarter.com. Connect with Tawny Janae on Instagram or YouTube, and discover 300+ classes on Alo Moves. This episode is brought to you by: 38TERA Consider 38TERA's DMN-01 prebiotic supplement a daily multivitamin for your gut. Formulated by yours truly and gastroenterologist Dr Will Bulsiewicz. Use code THEPROOF for a discount at checkout. Eimele Eimele Essential 8 is a comprehensive multivitamin that is scientifically formulated to complement your plant-rich diet, increase and sustain your energy, and support the immune system, as well as heart and brain health. Head to Eimele.com and use code SIMON at checkout for 20% off your first order and subscriptions. WHOOP Whoop, the most advanced fitness and health wearable available. Your personalised fitness and health coach to recover faster, sleep better, and train smarter. Claim your first month free on join.whoop.com/simon. LMNT Stay hydrated with LMNT – a meaningful dose of electrolytes in a science-backed ratio. Receive a free LMNT sample pack with any order when you purchase via drinklmnt.com/simon. Birch Sleep deeply and wake up refreshed with a Birch Natural Mattress, combining premium natural materials with unbeatable comfort. Rest easy with a 100-night trial and 25-year warranty. Get 20% off all mattresses and 2 free pillows at birchliving.com/simonhill. Momentous My go-to supplement brand for protein and creatine is Momentous. Get 20% off your first purchase by using the code LIVINGPROOF at checkout at livemomentous.com Want to support the show? The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family. Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons) Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill Author of The Proof is in the Plants Watch the episodes on YouTube or listen on Apple/Spotify

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0:00.0	Welcome back, friends. Today I sit down with Carter Gottlieb, or Aviba Carter, as he goes by online.
0:07.2	Carter has an undergraduate degree in science that he completed at the University of California.
0:12.5	He spent five years as a researcher at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA,
0:17.2	where his research focused on vitamin D and the human immune system and is a soon-to-be dermatologist
0:24.1	following his MD PhD double degree that he is currently undertaking at St. Louis University School
0:30.4	of Medicine. Carter is truly one of the most knowledgeable people that I've come across when it comes
0:36.5	to being across the published research
0:38.9	on specific aspects of skin care. He has an incredible understanding of skin physiology, how certain
0:46.0	ingredients work or don't, the mechanisms, how to interpret study findings, and most importantly,
0:52.9	how to communicate all of this in an accessible way
0:55.4	to the general public. In this episode, you'll learn why Carter prefers Korean sunscreen,
1:01.7	what slugging is and why he recommends doing it before bed, the active ingredients that actually
1:08.2	work, what ages our appearance more? Rinkles or pigmentation? Whether
1:14.0	eye cream is overrated or not, when it's okay to pop a pimple and a safe and skin-friendly way for
1:20.4	doing so, whether red light therapy is effective, when we should get our skin checked for cancer,
1:26.2	and plenty more. Joining us is my partner, Torni, who, other than being my absolute favorite person in the world,
1:33.6	is an experienced yoga and movement teacher and has a great deal of interest in
1:38.0	and questions related to all things skin health.
1:41.8	It was cool to have her on the pod for the first time, so please make it feel
1:45.5	welcome in the comments. I hope you enjoy it. My favorite multivitamin by a long stretch is a meal's
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