What Happens to Your Skin as You Age: The Good, Bad and the Surprising

What Happens to Your Skin as You Age: The Good, Bad and the Surprising

March 17, 2026 · 28 min

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The episode discusses the effects of aging on skin, including intrinsic and extrinsic factors, and addresses both medical and emotional aspects of aging skin.

Your skin starts telling the story of aging earlier than you think. We sit down with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dan Butler to break down what’s happening beneath the surface, from intrinsic aging (your genetic timeline) to extrinsic aging (sun exposure, pollution, and daily wear). This framework explains why collagen and elastin weaken over time, how the skin barrier changes, and why aging skin is both a medical and emotional experience. We also get practical, covering common concerns ...

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