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Skin Health

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Overview

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Welcome to your no-BS guide to better skin. This class gives you science-backed facts—straight from board-certified dermatologists and a cosmetic chemist. Whether you’re battling breakouts, fine lines, eczema, or just overwhelmed by products, these 20 bite-size episodes cover every skin type and concern. Learn what works, what’s hype, and how to build a routine that actually delivers.

Syllabus

  • Healthy Skin Starts Here
    • Top dermatologists break it down. Your skin does more than you think. Learn how it protects your body and why understanding it is the key to keeping it healthy.
  • Cleansing
    • Washing your face once a day might be all you need. Find out how to cleanse without overdoing it, and protect your skin’s natural barrier.
  • Moisturization
    • Yes, even oily skin. Understand how the right moisturizer helps lock in hydration, strengthen your barrier, and keep skin healthy.
  • Sunscreen
    • Want to prevent 90% of visible aging? Sunscreen is the secret. Learn why daily SPF is the nonnegotiable step dermatologists never skip.
  • Anti-Aging
    • Lasers, serums, collagen...what actually works? Get the science behind aging and learn how to care for your skin at every stage of life.
  • Retinol
    • Retinol can tackle everything from fine lines to breakouts. Find out how to add it to your routine without overwhelming your skin.
  • Vitamin C
    • Vitamin C is a heavy-hitter. See how this antioxidant helps brighten, protect, and repair your skin.
  • Peptides
    • What are peptides, and do they really work? Discover how these tiny proteins support collagen, and why derms recommend them for healthy aging.
  • Exfoliation
    • Scrubs, acids, masks—oh my! Learn how to exfoliate the right way to avoid irritation and reveal smoother, healthier skin underneath.
  • Nighttime Routines
    • Your skin repairs itself while you sleep. Learn how to support that process with a nighttime routine that’s simple, powerful, and science-backed.
  • Daytime Routines
    • Start strong. Top derms break down what your skin really needs to face the day—and what you can skip.
  • Nutrition
    • What you eat shows up on your skin. Find out how food fuels your glow, which nutrients matter most, and how to support healthy skin from the inside out.
  • Lifestyle
    • Sleep, stress, alcohol, and workouts all affect your skin. Learn which lifestyle changes make the biggest difference, and how to build better skin from within.
  • Bathing
    • Turns out, there is a wrong way to shower. Learn how to cleanse without stripping your skin, what products to avoid, and how your routine could be sabotaging your skin barrier.
  • Lip Care
    • Your lips have the thinnest skin on your body. Find out how to keep them protected, hydrated, and healthy all year long.
  • Scalp & Hair
    • Your scalp is skin, too. Discover how to keep it balanced and flake-free, what ingredients matter most, and why scalp care is key to strong, healthy hair.
  • Acne
    • Acne at 14 or 40? Find out how to treat breakouts, blackheads, and flare-ups at any age.
  • Skin Cancer
    • Your skin remembers every sunburn. Learn how to spot early warning signs, reduce your risk, and protect yourself from the most common cancer in the U.S.
  • Skin Diseases
    • From eczema to psoriasis, skin conditions are more common than you think. Understand the causes, treatments, and what your skin might be trying to tell you.
  • Product Guide
    • Stop wasting money on skincare trends. Learn how to read labels, decode ingredients, and shop smarter with tips from the world’s leading skin doctors.

Taught by

Dr. Shereene Idriss, Dr. Michelle Henry, Ron Robinson, and Dr. April Armstrong

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