Each week on Thursdays at 6:30 AM CST, my friend Hilary and I alternate hosting #CoffeeTalk. It’s a chance for you to listen to us chat about everything and nothing at the same time. We take questions from our viewers and topic suggestions for the talk too!
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Growing Up
Recently, someone asked about Hilary’s (not mine 😂) skincare routine. Growing up, I used Noxzema, witch hazel, and Vaseline. I may have used something prescribed at some point, although I can’t remember. I was 11 when my mom took me to the dermatologist for the first time. I always thought it was for my moles, but it was actually for acne. My mom said the dermatologist was more concerned with my moles, and now, at 46, I’ve seen the dermatologist multiple times a year ever since. I’ve had a lot of moles removed over the years, as well as precancerous and cancerous spots.
It’s interesting—I recently listened to a few health podcasts that talked about sun exposure. That led me to seek out some podcasts that focused specifically on skin health. What I learned was that while it is important to limit sun exposure or use a barrier (with clothing being preferred over chemical sunscreens), skin cancer is actually genetic.
For example, let’s say limiting sun exposure reduces your risk by half. If you only had a 1% chance of getting skin cancer, then that drops to 0.5%. But if you had an 80% chance, it only brings it down to 40%. So, while limiting sun exposure is still recommended, a big part of your risk comes down to genetics.
I was 46 when I learned this, and honestly, I feel like it’s something that should’ve been discussed a lot earlier—especially considering how often I’ve seen the dermatologist. At 46, my husband had his first dermatologist appointment, and this was brought up during his visit! Maybe they didn’t tell me because… it’s not the most encouraging news? 😅
Podcasts
Here are a couple of the podcasts I listened to about skin: HERE and HERE.
So, what do I use now?
I’ve never been the girl with an intensive skincare or makeup routine. I honestly believe that the less foreign stuff you use, the better your skin will be.
Mascara, though—that’s a must for me. I have really blonde eyelashes. And if you have really blonde lashes and don’t wear mascara, then you know the struggle: people constantly ask if you’re tired or not feeling well. IYKYK. I also need something to actually get that mascara off!
If you caught the Coffee Talk episode, then you already know—I need to find a new eye makeup remover. For all the healthy, greener, cleaner swaps I’ve made in my life (like THIS one), it’s time I upgraded my eye makeup remover too. Preferably to one that isn’t also great at removing spray paint 😬.
If you’ve got a recommendation, drop it in the comments below—I’d love to hear it!
The Joys of Aging
With aging comes changes in our bodies, and what you do—or don’t do—in the early years really does make a difference. Skin health is a mix of genetics, sun exposure, the products you use on your skin, and what you put into your body. I think most of us already know what we should be doing, so just try to do as many of those things as you can!
Along with lifting weights and sitting in the sauna 5 days a week , here are the supplements I take to be healthier.
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