Collagen, Biotin, & “Clean” Skincare – Buy It or Burn It?

Wellness: Fact vs. Fiction

Danielle Belardo

Nutrition, Alternative Health, Medicine, Health & Fitness

4.6 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 23 February 2022

⏱️ 79 minutes

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Summary

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, board certified dermatologist and the internet’s skincare myth buster, Dr. Ranella Hirsch. Today’s episode addresses some of the biggest and longest-standing misconceptions in beauty and skincare that have been duping consumers for generations. Listeners submitted their questions about retinoids, sun care, supplements, "clean” skincare and more, and the final verdict is in on whether you should buy it or burn it. The good news — it’s not as complicated as all those “wellness” influencers make it out to be, and your bank account does not need to suffer to achieve that dewy glow. Dr. Ranella Hirsch is the co-founder of Atolla: Custom Skincare and frequently quoted in the fields of cosmetic and laser dermatology. She often lectures to physicians in the fields of laser surgery and cosmetic dermatology and is currently involved in a number of clinical studies of laser technologies and skin care. Ranella is highly sought after as an expert for both thriving brands and startup companies, including Dove, where she is a Global Partner Dermatologist. Myths and misconceptions discussed include: Does tanning and drinking more water clear up acne? Is there such thing as too much sunscreen? UVA vs. UVB protection Synthetic vs. natural skincare products Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you’d like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Follow Dr. Ranella Hirsh @ranellamd. Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you: POLICYGENIUS - Head to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes HELLOFRESH - Go to hellofresh.com/drdanielle16 and use code drdanielle16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! FITON - Text WELLNESS to 64-000 to join FitOn for free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This podcast is brought to you by Podcast Nation.
0:10.0	Why is something demonized?
0:12.0	Why is something being said to be so bad, so awful?
0:16.0	Does it make sense?
0:18.0	Does it make sense that companies that are massive companies
0:24.0	would be creating things that are killing the people
0:29.0	they are selling their products to?
0:31.0	That just doesn't make a lot of logical sense.
0:34.0	And I think at the end of the day, when you try to stand out,
0:39.0	when you try to market something, the reality is
0:42.0	frightening people is an incredibly effective way to do that.
0:52.0	Welcome to Wellness Fact versus Fiction.
0:55.0	I'm Dr. Danielle Bullardo, and I'm a cardiologist who loves
0:58.0	evidence-based medicine and nutrition science.
1:00.0	But as a millennial, I've watched endless wellness fads take over social media.
1:05.0	It's my mission to get to the bottom of things by bringing on the top
1:08.0	expert physicians and scientists to help us determine what is fact versus fiction
1:13.0	when it comes to your health.
1:15.0	It's time to leave the pseudoscience behind and become empowered
1:18.0	when it comes to our wellness.
1:28.0	Hello, hello everyone.
1:30.0	And today's special expert guest is Dr. Rinella Hirsch.
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