Episode
NAD⁺ Skincare Is Trending— Is It The Real Deal or Just Hype?
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- The Skin Real ®
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- Mar 28, 2026
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- 2502
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Summary
***Apple audio issue fixed! NAD is having a major moment — from IV drips and supplements to wellness clinics and now skincare. But is the science real, or is it just the next CBD? In this episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina sits down with Melisse Shaban, CEO of Aramore and veteran beauty executive (Revlon, Aveda, The Beauty Shop), to break down exactly what NAD is, why your skin cells need it, and whether the new wave of NAD skincare products is worth your money. They dig into the cellular biology of aging skin, why most moisturizers are just sitting on the surface, and what it actually takes for an ingredient to penetrate to the basal layer where the real work happens. Melisse also shares how Harvard and MIT research led to Aramore's formulation, how to spot faux players in the NAD skincare space, and why she believes NAD precursors, retinol, and sunscreen are the only three non-negotiables in any skincare routine. The conversation takes a fascinating turn into the future of beauty — from pharma's growing role in skincare to GLP-1s, inflammation management, and what's really next for aging women. Plus: a candid, unexpected conversation about death, dignity, and the industry no one is building yet. In This Episode: 0:00 – NAD Is Everywhere: Real Science or Clever Marketing?1:06 – Meet Melisse Shaban: From Revlon to the New Frontier of Skin Health2:57 – Aging Starts Earlier Than You Think: Collagen Loss in Your 20s4:00 – What Is NAD? A Plain-English Breakdown5:36 – Why Your Skin Cells Can't Use Sugar or Protein (But Love Fat)6:15 – The 8 Layers of Skin & What Happens as They Age8:06 – Harvard Research That Changed How We Think About Skin Aging10:17 – Why Most Skincare Just Sits on the Surface11:52 – Your Skin Shows It First: What Dermatologists See Before Doctors Do13:26 –…