EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 57 MIN
The Skincare Industry’s Biggest Lies (And What Really Works) with Dr. Dustin Portela
from The Doctor Youn Show · host Dr. Anthony Youn
In this episode, I’m joined by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dustin Portela to break down the skincare trends, treatments, and products that are dominating social media. We discuss what a simple, effective skincare routine should look like, the truth about peptides, growth factors, exosomes, and collagen supplements, and how to separate evidence based skincare from online hype. We also rate some of today’s most viral skincare trends, including beef tallow, red light therapy, NAD, snail mucin, at home microneedling, plasma pens, and salmon DNA facials, while discussing what actually works, what’s overhyped, and what may not be worth your time or money. If you've ever wondered whether the latest skincare craze lives up to the claims, this episode is for you. Topics Discussed: → What does an effective skincare routine actually look like? → Are peptides, growth factors, and exosomes worth the investment? → How do sleep, exercise, and lifestyle habits affect skin aging? → How can you spot misleading skincare advice on social media? → Which viral skincare trends actually work, and which are overhyped? 🔗 Links and Resources: → Finally, you can enjoy your favorite foods without the pain. Get 30% off your first order of FODZYME by going to ICanEatAgain.com/DRYOUN → Finally, you can enjoy your favorite foods without the pain. Get 30% off your first order of FODZYME by going to https://icaneatagain.com/dryoun → Order the BON CHARGE Red Light Face Mask today and start seeing the amazing skincare benefits. Get 15% off when you order from https://boncharge.com and use my promo code DRYOUN at checkout On This Episode We Cover: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:47 - Meet Dermatologist Dr. Dustin Portela → 00:07:19 - Building a Dermatology Practice + Social Media Following → 00:13:36 - Finding Purpose Through Medicine and Service → 00:15:05 - The Ideal Skincare Routine → 00:18:20 - Peptides, Eye Creams, and Advanced Skincare → 00:19:45 - Are Growth Factors Worth It? → 00:22:36 - Peptides, Copper Peptides, and Collagen Production → 00:25:55 - Exosomes and the Future of Skincare → 00:28:25 - Lifestyle Habits That Impact Skin Aging → 00:34:30 - TikTok Skincare Myths and Misinformation → 00:40:22 - Rating Viral Skincare Trends → 00:40:28 - Beef Tallow Moisturizers → 00:41:26 - Red Light Therapy → 00:42:30 - IV NAD Therapy → 00:43:13 - Melanotan Tanning Peptides → 00:45:19 - Collagen Supplements → 00:46:20 - Microcurrent Devices and NuFACE → 00:46:53 - Ice Water Facials → 00:47:23 - Snail Mucin Skincare → 00:48:26 - At-Home Microneedling → 00:49:30 - Plasma Pen Treatments → 00:51:01 - Salmon DNA Facials (PDRN) → 00:52:53 - Dr. Portela's Skinfluence Podcast Watch This Next! Ask a Dermatologist AMA! Solutions for Acne, Acne Scarring, KP, Rosacea, Hyperpigmentation, + More! 📍Website: www.drdustinportela.com 📍Skinfluence Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skinfluence-with-dr-dustin-portela/id1506427588 📍Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdustinportela 📍 Check out Dr. Youn’s skincare products and nutritional supplements - https://younbeauty.com 📍 Download his FREE eGuide: "What to Eat to Look Younger" - https://discover.younbeauty.com/what-to-eat-to-look-younger-1 📍 Download his FREE eGuide: 10 Things Every Plastic Surgery Patient Must Know: https://discover.younbeauty.com/10-things-1 📍 YOUN Beauty Retinol Moisturizer 📍 YOUN Beauty Retinol Eye Cream 📍 Follow Dr. Youn on Instagram - @tonyyounmd 📍 Follow Dr. Youn on YouTube - youtube.com/tonyyounmd 📍 Follow Dr. Youn on TikTok - @doctoryoun 📍 Follow Dr. Youn on Facebook - @dryoun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What this episode covers
In this episode, I’m joined by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dustin Portela to break down the skincare trends, treatments, and products that are dominating social media. We discuss what a simple, effective skincare routine should look like, the truth about peptides, growth factors, exosomes, and collagen supplements, and how to separate evidence based skincare from online hype. We also rate some of today’s most viral skincare trends, including beef tallow, red light therapy, NAD, snail mucin, at home microneedling, plasma pens, and salmon DNA facials, while discussing what actually works, what’s overhyped, and what may not be worth your time or money. If you've ever wondered whether the latest skincare craze lives up to the claims, this episode is for you. Topics Discussed: → What does an effective skincare routine actually look like? → Are peptides, growth factors, and exosomes worth the investment? → How do sleep, exercise, and lifestyle habits affect skin aging? → How can you spot misleading skincare advice on social media? → Which viral skincare trends actually work, and which are overhyped? 🔗 Links and Resources: → Finally, you can enjoy your favorite foods without the pain. Get 30% off your first order of FODZYME by going to ICanEatAgain.com/DRYOUN → Finally, you can enjoy your favorite foods without the pain. Get 30% off your first order of FODZYME by going to https://icaneatagain.com/dryoun → Order the BON CHARGE Red Light Face Mask today and start seeing the amazing skincare benefits. Get 15% off when you order from https://boncharge.com and use my promo code DRYOUN at checkout On This Episode We Cover: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:47 - Meet Dermatologist Dr. Dustin Portela → 00:07:19 - Building a Dermatology Practice + Social Media Following → 00:13:36 - Finding Purpose Through Medicine and Service → 00:15:05 - The Ideal Skincare Routine → 00:18:20 - Peptides, Eye Creams, and Advanced Skincare → 00:19:45 - Are Growth Factors Worth It? → 00:22:36 - Peptides, Copper Peptides, and Collagen Production → 00:25:55 - Exosomes and the Future of Skincare → 00:28:25 - Lifestyle Habits That Impact Skin Aging → 00:34:30 - TikTok Skincare Myths and Misinformation → 00:40:22 - Rating Viral Skincare Trends → 00:40:28 - Beef Tallow Moisturizers → 00:41:26 - Red Light Therapy → 00:42:30 - IV NAD Therapy → 00:43:13 - Melanotan Tanning Peptides → 00:45:19 - Collagen Supplements → 00:46:20 - Microcurrent Devices and NuFACE → 00:46:53 - Ice Water Facials → 00:47:23 - Snail Mucin Skincare → 00:48:26 - At-Home Microneedling → 00:49:30 - Plasma Pen Treatments → 00:51:01 - Salmon DNA Facials (PDRN) → 00:52:53 - Dr. Portela's Skinfluence Podcast Watch This Next! Ask a Dermatologist AMA! Solutions for Acne, Acne Scarring, KP, Rosacea, Hyperpigmentation, + More! 📍Website: www.drdustinportela.com 📍Skinfluence Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skinfluence-with-dr-dustin-portela/id1506427588 📍Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdustinportela 📍 Check out Dr. Youn’s skincare products and nutritional supplements - https://younbeauty.com 📍 Download his FREE eGuide: "What to Eat to Look Younger" - https://discover.younbeauty.com/what-to-eat-to-look-younger-1 📍 Download his FREE eGuide: 10 Things Every Plastic Surgery Patient Must Know: https://discover.younbeauty.com/10-things-1 📍 YOUN Beauty Retinol Moisturizer 📍 YOUN Beauty Retinol Eye Cream 📍 Follow Dr. Youn on Instagram - @tonyyounmd 📍 Follow Dr. Youn on YouTube - youtube.com/tonyyounmd 📍 Follow Dr. Youn on TikTok - @doctoryoun 📍 Follow Dr. Youn on Facebook - @dryoun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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