Rachel Varga: Environmental Stressors, Toxins, and Extrinsic Aging

Did you know that our bodies are constantly addressing oxidative stress and damage from free radicals? Environmental toxins through air, water, and lighting all impact skin health, and understanding how these toxins contribute to skin aging can allow us to make lifestyle choices to prevent extrinsic aging. Welcome to another episode of the Biohacking Beauty podcast brought to you by Young Goose Skincare! In this episode, host Amitay Eshel, the CEO of Young Goose, is joined by Rachel Varga to discuss how environmental stressors and toxins impact the skin, and what we can do about it. We also cover why it’s important to purify the water you use, the skin conditions that can arise from toxin exposure, and where we are most often exposed to heavy metals. Rachel Varga is a double board-certified aesthetic nurse with over 10 years of experience working in aesthetic medicine and providing non-surgical rejuvenation treatments. Rachel is the host of a top 20 podcast, the Rachel Varga podcast, and an international clinical trainer for other physicians and nurses. She is also an award-winning author in the fields of regenerative and aesthetic nursing, as well as an executive board member and peer reviewer for the Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing Journal. Rachel is one of the first to combine functional techniques, biohacking, and modern medical aesthetics by teaching patients how to tune into what the skin is telling them about their internal health. What we discuss: 00:04:47: Rachel’s paper on extrinsic aging 00:09:29: The body is constantly addressing oxidative stress and damage 00:13:32: We tend to get the most impact from heavy metals from the air 00:17:38: Exposure to toxins can result in skin conditions such as hyperpigmentation and acne 00:21:15: When you release your toxins, your brain also functions better 00:27:12: Purifying the water you use can reduce levels of heavy metals and toxins in the body 00:30:32: Electromagnetic mitigation for skin health and slowing aging is imperative 00:34:50: Constant use of electronic devices can result in poor blood flow 00:41:25: Companies start using lower quality ingredients in order to improve their margins 00:45:44: Rachel’s seasonal skin camp programs Key Takeaways: The air is a huge contributing factor to heavy metal toxicity, which is why air purifiers are important to have in your home to reduce exposure to volatile organic compounds. Double cleansing the skin can help get rid of dirt, debris, pollution, and makeup before actually cleansing the skin. In addition to environmental toxins, emotional and spiritual toxins can also impact our skin health. This is why when we go through times of stress or trauma, the skin will often display that stress. To learn more about Young Goose: Website: https://www.younggoose.com/ Instagram: @young_goose_skincare Get 20% off your first purchase by using code PODCAST20 at www.younggoose.com To learn more about Rachel Varga: https://rachelvarga.ca/ Podcast: Rachel Varga Podcast Twitter: @rachelvargaofficial