The Root Causes Of Hair Loss, Acne & Aging—What's Actually Worth Your Money + What's Total BS

About this episode

Liz Moody discusses skincare concerns with dermatologist Dr. Samantha Ellis, focusing on effective treatments and common misconceptions.

Have you spent probably hundreds of dollars over the years on skincare and haircare and wondered why you’re not getting the results you want? Well today, we’re going to change that. I chat with a top dermatologist about every common skincare concern (acne, skin barrier damage, dark spots, pores, aging, hair loss) and we get into the real root causes, what actually works, what's a waste of money, what you're probably doing wrong, and the one thing that you can do tonight that will make your skin look better by tomorrow morning. My expert guest is Dr. Samantha Ellis, a board certified, celebrity dermatologist who teaches at UC Davis. She's become one of the most trusted voices in dermatology with hundreds of thousands of followers online who rely on her deeply science grounded advice. Today, she's going to help all of us get the skin and hair that we deserve. 🎧 What you’ll learn: • Which skincare products and supplements are actually worth your money • Botox, facelifts, and lasers—what’s safe, what works, & what doesn't • What's actually causing your hair loss & how to stop it • Why you're breaking out in your 30s • A surprising new fact about sunscreen • How to know if your skin…

People in this episode

Host: Liz Moody

Guest: Dr Samantha Ellis

Topics covered

• hair loss
• acne
• aging
• skincare
• dermatology

Keywords

• skincare products
• supplements
• Botox
• facelifts
• lasers
• sunscreen
• skin barrier

Mentioned in this episode

Products: an AG1 Flavor Sampler, AG1, skincare products, supplements

Books & works: 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success

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