Taking Care of Your Skin with Dermatologist, Melissa Prasatik

In This Episode, You Will Learn: The ultimate guide to healthier skin for a healthier you! The best products to protect, cleanse, and hydrate your skin, as recommended by a skincare professional. How nutrition affects skin health. What causes acne, and what we can do to reduce it. How to prevent and identify early stages of skin diseases such as melanoma.   Resources + Links: Work with Melissa Prasatik https://www.usdermatologypartners.com/provider/melissa-prasatik-pa-c/ 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson   Get your Journey to Self Mastery tickets | https://thefitnessproject.us/live-event   Join us in our Facebook community | Conquer the Day Facebook Group    Listen to our FREE Meditation https://youtu.be/dMygIWwdWaY   Take our FREE assessment to LEARN MORE about yourself and how to improve your habits: Download Curiosity Questioning Essentials HERE!   ……………………………   Tag us in an Instagram Story with your biggest takeaway  @conquerthedaypodcast   Connect with Lindsey Rago Instagram | @raygobomb Facebook | @lindseyrago   Connect with Brian Pickowicz  Instagram | @brianpickowicz Show Notes: How do you know if your skin is healthy? Today, we want to talk about an important part of our health that many people tend to overlook: our skin! Our guest is skincare professional and certified physician's assistant, Melissa, who will be sharing all she knows about taking better care of your skin. We'll go over the key steps to achieving healthy skin, including sun protection, cleansing and hydrating, nutrition, and more!   Then, we'll discuss skin conditions like acne and melanoma and what you can do to identify and prevent it before it's too late. What are the most common myths around skincare? What product ingredients are good for you, and what aren't? Why is skin health so important, and how does it impact our overall health and wellness? Join us for a deep dive into all things skincare and learn how to become the healthiest version of you!  0:01:30 Get ready for your Journey to Self Mastery! 0:03:05 Say hello to Melissa, a certified physician's assistant and expert in skincare, here to share her knowledge on skin health and wellness! 0:04:30 What can our skin health tell us about our overall health? 0:06:55 What skin concerns do we need to be aware of? 0:09:05 What does healthy skin look like? 0:10:35 The red and green flags of skin health. 0:14:30 Why is sunscreen so important? 0:17:05 How should we cleanse and hydrate our skin? 0:19:10 What is the impact of sunscreen on our skin? 0:21:10 Chemical sunscreen versus physical sunscreen. 0:22:55 What is the ideal SPF? 0:25:15 Why is sun exposure the most important thing to be aware of? 0:27:50 What ingredients make up a good cleanser? 0:30:20 What cleansers would you recommend for oily skin? For dry skin? 0:32:05 How can nutrition affect our skin health? 0:36:00 What are the main causes of acne? 0:39:00 What hormones do we need to be aware of? 0:41:20 How can we reduce and combat acne? 0:44:15 Debunking common skincare myths. 0:49:00 How can we identify melanoma? 0:54:05 How often should people visit a dermatologist? 0:55:25 Why is it so important to be skin aware? 0:56:30 What is your favorite book that has taught you the most? 0:56:40 What is your ideal day? 0:58:20 What advice would you give yourself ten years from now? 0:58:50 What is one habit that helps you conquer your day?