EPISODE · Feb 5, 2025 · 40 MIN
Beef Fat Facials, Smog and Your Skin
from Oh Gross! · host Oh Gross, LLC
n this episode dermatologist Dr. Pedram Ghasri-Oh Gross!'s resident skin savant and founder of Castle Dermatology is back and talking about everything from wildfires and what's in the air to what you need to know about your skincare. The doctor discusses unexpected ways poor air quality, toxins, and extreme weather can trigger flare-ups of conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and acne. Plus, shares expert tips on skin protection and answers questions about the unexpected effects of toxic pollutants such as: "Does pollution age our skin?" Dr. Ghasri and the ladies chat about some of the internet’s most bizarre beauty trends—think beef fat facials, snail serum, and yes, even salmon sperm facials! (You read that right.) Expect plenty of laughs as he debunks some skincare myths, drops truth bombs (like telling Kara her toner is basically useless) and gives his top tips for glowing skin. Dr. Ghasri also shares how to tackle the growing trend on Tik Tok and social media of tweens with expensive and extreme skin care routines and what to know as a parent or guardian. Whether you're a skincare junkie or just curious about how Mother Nature’s mood swings impact your complexion, this episode is your go-to guide for surviving and thriving in a polluted world. So, grab your moisturizer and get ready for an eye-opening, slightly gross, and thoroughly fun conversation that’s as educational as it is entertaining! Follow us on social: @ItsOhGross 0:00 — Not All Itchy Heads Are Lice 3:51 — Welcome Back, Dr. Ghasri + Dermatologist Normalizing Gross 6:51 — Wildfires, Weather & Your Skin: Eczema/Rosacea 12:12 — Smog-To-Skin Science: Ozone 101, Car UVA & Anti-Aging Musts 22:00 — Kids’ Skincare Craze: What Actually Works (And What Doesn’t) 35:05 — Toner Myth Busted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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n this episode dermatologist Dr. Pedram Ghasri-Oh Gross!'s resident skin savant and founder of Castle Dermatology is back and talking about everything from wildfires and what's in the air to what you need to know about your skincare. The doctor discusses unexpected ways poor air quality, toxins, and extreme weather can trigger flare-ups of conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and acne. Plus, shares expert tips on skin protection and answers questions about the unexpected effects of toxic pollutants such as: "Does pollution age our skin?" Dr. Ghasri and the ladies chat about some of the internet’s most bizarre beauty trends—think beef fat facials, snail serum, and yes, even salmon sperm facials! (You read that right.) Expect plenty of laughs as he debunks some skincare myths, drops truth bombs (like telling Kara her toner is basically useless) and gives his top tips for glowing skin. Dr. Ghasri also shares how to tackle the growing trend on Tik Tok and social media of tweens with expensive and extreme skin care routines and what to know as a parent or guardian. Whether you're a skincare junkie or just curious about how Mother Nature’s mood swings impact your complexion, this episode is your go-to guide for surviving and thriving in a polluted world. So, grab your moisturizer and get ready for an eye-opening, slightly gross, and thoroughly fun conversation that’s as educational as it is entertaining! Follow us on social: @ItsOhGross 0:00 — Not All Itchy Heads Are Lice 3:51 — Welcome Back, Dr. Ghasri + Dermatologist Normalizing Gross 6:51 — Wildfires, Weather & Your Skin: Eczema/Rosacea 12:12 — Smog-To-Skin Science: Ozone 101, Car UVA & Anti-Aging Musts 22:00 — Kids’ Skincare Craze: What Actually Works (And What Doesn’t) 35:05 — Toner Myth Busted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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