Eps 404: How to Take Care of Your Skin in Your 40s & 50s with Jess Iturzaeta

Ever feel like your skin woke up one day and decided to do its own thing?There’s a real shift happening in midlife, and for most women, it shows up right on the surface first. Skin starts to feel drier, duller, more reactive… and suddenly you’re stuck trying to decode a world of products, advice, and conflicting information that just makes everything more overwhelming. What actually moves the needle isn’t more steps or more products, it’s understanding what your skin needs now, how it’s changed, and how to support it in a way that’s simple, realistic, and effective.I’m joined by Jess Iturzaeta, esthetician and founder of Simply Just Skincare, who has over 20 years of experience helping women cut through the noise and focus on what actually works from hydration and exfoliation to non-toxic products, Botox alternatives, and building a routine that fits real life.If you’ve been feeling confused, overwhelmed, or like your skin has a mind of its own lately, this is the episode that will finally help it make sense. Listen Now!Episode Timeline: 00:00 – Episode overview00:35 – Podcast intro02:35 – Skincare philosophy04:56 – Skin reflects internal health06:15 – Exfoliation + hydration basics07:35 – Simple skincare routine tips10:38 – Minimal products that work13:26 – Core routine breakdown16:25 – Morning vs night routine17:08 – Best exfoliation methods19:51 – Clean skincare ingredients guide26:59 – Expensive skincare truth30:17 – SPF + sun exposure tips36:45 – Botox alternatives explained38:28 – Facial tape + hydration fixes40:35 – Start simple before advanced42:45 – Simply Jess skincare overviewConnect with Jess Iturzaeta:You can use code PODCAST for 20% off the entire line: www.simplyjessskincare.com  Website: www.simplyjessskincare.com  Instagram and TikTok: @simplyjessskincare  Podcast: https://simplyjessskincare.com/blogs/podcast🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough