Mel Robbins
Mayo Clinic Dermatologist: 5 Things to Do for Healthier, Younger-Looking Skin
You are getting the ultimate guide to skincare and skin health.
In today’s episode, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist will reveal the 5 small habits for healthier, younger, and more radiant skin.
Whether you're dealing with dry skin, wrinkles, dark spots, acne, thinning hair, or your skin suddenly seems to be aging overnight, this episode is for you.
Dr. Saranya Wyles, MD PhD, one of the leading dermatologists and physician-scientists at Mayo Clinic, is here with the science, the 5 specific things you can do to improve your skin health, and the truth about what works… and what doesn't.
Dr. Wyles studies the connection between your skin, aging, and overall health. And she's going to change the way you think about skincare.
Because your skin isn't just about how you look. It's the largest organ in your body, and it can serve as a check engine light for your health.
What your skin may be telling you about inflammation, hormones, and underlying health conditions.
What helps your skin repair itself and what accelerates aging.
What's worth your money and what isn't.
In today's episode, you're going to learn how to recognize important changes in your skin, protect it as you age, and take better care of your overall health.
Dr. Wyles covers everything from collagen and skin aging to hormones, inflammation, sunscreen, skincare products, and the latest treatments everyone's talking about online.
And she doesn't just tell you what might be wrong. She gives you clear, science-backed steps you can take to protect your skin and support your health.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- The warning signs in your skin you shouldn't ignore
- How certain skin conditions may be connected to heart disease, diabetes, and inflammation
- The 5 small habits that support healthier skin and better aging
- What happens to your skin during perimenopause and menopause, and what you can do about it
- How sleep, stress, nutrition, and exercise affect the way your skin looks and functions
- What the research says about peptides, red light therapy, and popular anti-aging treatments
- The difference between mineral, chemical, and tinted sunscreen, and which one to use
- How to simplify your morning and nighttime skincare routines
If you put what Dr. Wyles teaches you into practice, you'll stop guessing, stop chasing skincare trends, and start taking better care of your skin and your overall health.
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00:00 Meet the Guest
02:24 What Your Skin Reveals About Your Overall Health
10:48 How Your Skin Ages
18:07 The 5 Small Things You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Skin
19:26 Why Sleep Is One of the Best Things You Can Do for Your Skin
28:01 What to Eat for Healthier, Younger-Looking Skin
33:31 The Glowing Skin Smoothie
38:12 How Much Water Do You Really Need for Healthy Skin?
39:34 How to Choose a Moisturizer That Works
43:16 How Exercise Helps Your Skin Stay Healthy as You Age
46:57 What Stress Is Doing to Your Skin
51:36 What Your Nails Say About Your Health
52:42 Truth About Peptides: What Works and What's Hype
57:39 Sunscreen: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Skin
1:04:42 Signs of Skin Aging: What's Normal and What You Shouldn't Ignore
1:15:46 You Can Build Healthier Skin
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Published Oct 19, 2026
