{"podcast":{"title":"Biohacking Beauty: The Anti-Aging Skincare Podcast","slug":"biohacking-beauty-the-anti-aging-skincare-podcast-1375977","podcast_index_feed_id":1375977,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/biohacking-beauty/","website_url":"HTTPS://www.younggoose.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/298ca83b-8d04-48e9-9f13-64ac81e5b188/l62-_tnpsPe0KH5sj9Zklzmu.jpg","author":"Young Goose","episode_count":270,"summary":"Welcome to Biohacking Beauty, the definitive exploration of skin health through the lens of longevity medicine and cellular biology. Hosted by the founders of Young Goose, Amitay Eshel and Anastasia Khodzhaeva, this podcast moves beyond \"single-molecule\" trends to uncover the multi-mechanism protocols required to optimize the body’s largest organ. We bridge the gap between systemic longevity research and topical application. By hosting world-renowned experts in mitochondrial health, epigenetic signaling, and regenerative medicine, we translate complex research into actionable strategies for biological recalibration. From the 12 Hallmarks of Aging to the latest in bio-harmonizing lifestyle shifts, Biohacking Beauty provides the molecular tools and insights needed to align your skin’s appearance with your body’s peak biological potential.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-16T16:20:58.251623+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/biohacking-beauty-the-anti-aging-skincare-podcast-1375977"},"episode":{"title":"263. Q&A: The Skincare Trends Worth Questioning Before You Buy","slug":"263-q-a-the-skincare-trends-worth-questioning-before-you-buy","published_at":"2026-07-22T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/biohacking-beauty-the-anti-aging-skincare-podcast-1375977/263-q-a-the-skincare-trends-worth-questioning-before-you-buy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/biohacking-beauty-the-anti-aging-skincare-podcast-1375977","url":"HTTPS://www.younggoose.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4715f5a2-75b6-4e91-a224-6179262cab18.mp3","summary":"Skincare trends are moving fast, and it can be hard to tell what is actually worth your attention. One day everyone is talking about red light masks, then peptide lip balms, at-home microneedling, men’s skincare, acne protocols, or another product claiming to be the next thing your skin needs. The problem is that some of these tools can be useful, but the way they are marketed often leaves out the context that matters most. A red light device is not just about wavelength. Acne is not just about bacteria. Peptides in skincare are not automatically effective just because the word is on the label. And not every trend deserves to become the center of your routine. In this Q&A episode of Biohacking Beauty, we’re answering the skincare questions you sent in and breaking down what to look at before buying into the hype. We get into acne, red light therapy masks, at-home microneedling, men’s skincare, and the peptide skincare problem so you can think about these trends with more science and less noise. What’s Discussed: (03:14) Why acne is not just a bacteria problem. (07:24) What to know before buying a red light therapy mask. (13:36) The red light devices we actually use at home. (16:06) At-home microneedling, skin barrier risk, and where to draw the line. (21:02) Why men’s skincare is mostly marketing. (25:10) What performance skincare may actually mean. (29:41) Why peptide skincare claims are harder to verify than they seem. Listen to this episode of Biohacking Beauty to understand which skincare trends deserve a closer look, what questions to ask before buying, and where the science matters more than the marketing. Find more from Young Goose: Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% OFF your first purchase, and if you’re a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% OFF a…","meta_description":"Skincare trends are moving fast, and it can be hard to tell what is actually worth your attention. One day everyone is talking about red light masks, then…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2021,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/biohacking-beauty-the-anti-aging-skincare-podcast-1375977/episodes/263-q-a-the-skincare-trends-worth-questioning-before-you-buy/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/biohacking-beauty-the-anti-aging-skincare-podcast-1375977/263-q-a-the-skincare-trends-worth-questioning-before-you-buy.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}