Ep. 155 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I sit down with Dr. Teo Soleymani to dive into the complex world of skin health, aging, and cancer prevention. We unpack the misconceptions about skin cancer, the role of our skin in reflecting internal health, and the surprising effects of diet and lifestyle on skin quality. Dr. Soleymani shares invaluable advice on sun exposure, the pros and cons of different sunscreens, and the impact of products like Melanotan and retinoids on skin health. We also explore how common issues like acne and premature aging relate to factors like hormone mimickers and pore-clogging ingredients. Whether you’re looking to protect your skin or decode your acne journey, this episode is packed with essential tips and insights on taking care of your skin for life. Leave Me a Message - click here! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here! For Mari’s Newsletter click here! For Dr. Teo Soleymani Instagram click here! Sponsored By:  Save time and money by getting it all in one place with Thrive Market. Go to ThriveMarket.com/pow for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! That’s ThriveMarket.com/pow.  Bite is offering our listeners 20% off your first order. Go to trybite.com/POW or use code POW at checkout to claim this deal. That’s trybite.com/POW. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code POW at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Visit clearstemskincare.com and use code POW at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. Again, that’s code POW for 20% off your first purchase on clearstemskincare.com. Show Links: Sun Powder  Topics Discussed 00:00:00 - Introduction  00:01:39 - Welcome Dr. Teo Soleymani 00:02:34 - Dr. Teo’s background 00:04:10 - Recent changes in skin cancer research 00:05:54 - Skin being a marker to what’s going on inside 00:06:37 - Biggest misconceptions around skin cancer 00:10:28 - Preventative measures 00:15:29 - Treatment and fatality rate of melanoma 00:18:20 - Checking your own skin 00:20:12 - What is a mole? 00:21:47 - Melanotan and spray tans  00:26:46 - Thoughts on sun protection 00:33:40 - What to avoid  00:34:50 - Thoughts on tallow 00:36:33 - Different sunscreen for face and bod 00:37:40- The sun and premature aging 00:39:43 - Diet and water’s effect on aging 00:42:23 - “Beard Distribution” of acne in women 00:44:06 - Overcleansing and “fungal acne” 00:46:32 -  Stanley mouth 00:47:47 - Pore clogging ingredients 00:50:28 - Figuring out your skincare routine and retinol  00:55:22 - The “purge” 00:57:11- Ozempic Face 01:01:20 - Ozempic and acne 01:05:25 - Preventative care and artificial intelligence 01:08:01- What wellness means to Dr. Teo