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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ANECDOTE

Product Built On Rigorous Clinical Tests

Dr. Whitney Bowe describes developing Bowe Glowe over two years with clinical testing measuring hydration, TEWL, microbiome diversity, and fine lines.
She stresses clinical evidence for product claims rather than ingredient extrapolation.

INSIGHT

Ingredients ≠ Final Product Results

Ingredient-level studies don't equal finished-product performance because formulation interactions change outcomes.
Brands often use supplier data to claim benefits that the final product may not deliver without clinical testing.

ADVICE

Slugging And Oil Layering Rules

Slugging with occlusive ointments can help very dry or eczema-prone skin but avoid if you are acne-prone since it can cause breakouts.
Use non-comedogenic oils like squalane or jojoba as optional sealing layers when needed.

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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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