Deeper than Surface Level: Simplicity in Self-Care & Skin-Care with Kari Gran

Your skin is your largest organ—and during perimenopause and menopause, it's begging for a different kind of care. In this beautifully illuminating episode of The Dusty Muffins, our expert trio—Dr. Aoife O'Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP)—sit down with Kari Gran, founder of Kari Gran Skincare, for a conversation about simplifying your routine, nourishing your skin, and rejecting the beauty industry's obsession with youth.Kari's journey began with her own autoimmune thyroid diagnoses (Graves' and Hashimoto's), which left her skin sensitive, reactive, and desperate for products that worked with her body—not against it. Over a decade later, she's built a thriving natural skincare brand beloved by women in midlife. In this episode, you'll discover:🧴 Simplicity Over Complexity: Why an oil-based, minimalistic routine beats a 10-step product lineup—especially when hormones are shifting and skin barriers are compromised.🌿 The Problem with Petroleum: The drawbacks of conventional occlusive ingredients and why oil cleansers and plant-based formulas can transform your skin's health.🔥 Beyond the Hot Flash: How hormonal transitions affect skin hydration, elasticity, and sensitivity—and what actually works to address those changes.🧴 Sunscreen is Non-Negotiable: The critical role of daily UVA/UVB protection for long-term skin health and aging gracefully.🥗 Beauty from the Inside Out: Kari's holistic approach to skincare that includes diet, hydration, stress management, and self-acceptance—not just what you put on your face.💪 Empowerment Over Anti-Aging: A powerful critique of an industry that profits from making women feel inadequate—and a liberating alternative focused on health, vitality, and authenticity.Tune in for an episode that will make you rethink everything in your bathroom cabinet. Because midlife skin deserves respect, nourishment, and a whole lot less marketing hype.The Dusty Muffins:📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thedustymuffins🔗 Linktree → https://linktr.ee/thedustymuffinsHosts:👩⚕️ Dr. Aoife O'Sullivan → https://www.instagram.com/portlandmenopausedoc👩⚕️ Dr. Rebbecca Hertel → https://www.instagram.com/drrebbeccaherteldo👩⚕️ Dr. Christine Hart Kress → https://www.instagram.com/christinehartkress_dnpGuest – Kari Gran:📸 Instagram → @karigranskin🌐 Website → https://karigran.comDisclaimer: The Dusty Muffins are doctors, but they're not YOUR doctors. This is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Always consult your own healthcare provider for personalized medical advice.