{"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":"Biohackers React To Viral SkinTok Videos on Dermaroller, Red Light Therapy Wands & Tretinoin","slug":"biohackers-react-to-viral-skintok-videos-on-dermaroller-red-light-therapy-wands-tretinoin","published_at":"2026-05-06T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/biohacking-beauty-the-anti-aging-skincare-podcast-1375977/biohackers-react-to-viral-skintok-videos-on-dermaroller-red-light-therapy-wands-tretinoin","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/e22d3de5-7aff-4c0e-a46a-2ead0b2f69f7.mp3","summary":"Most of what goes viral on SkinTok is missing one thing. The part where someone actually checks if it works. In this bonus episode, Amitay and Anastasia break down three of the most viral skincare trends circulating today, red light therapy wands, at-home dermarolling, and tretinoin, and run each one through a biohacker's lens. Not to dismiss them outright. But to ask the questions the original videos never do. What is actually happening at the cellular level? What are the real risks? And where does the marketing stop and the science start? What’s Discussed: (2:03) Why red light therapy wands are closer to a flashlight than a treatment. (4:26) What photon accumulation actually means and why moving a wand around your face defeats the purpose. (10:42) Why \"sold out\" is a marketing claim, not proof that something works. (14:00) What dermarolling actually does to the skin and where the real risks are. (15:21) Why elastin claims in skincare are almost always wrong. (17:06) The difference between at-home dermarolling and professional microneedling. (19:51) How to use a dermaroller safely if you choose to. (28:32) Why tretinoin makes skin worse before it gets better and what that actually means. (32:58) The half-life of vitamin A and why twice a week use barely moves the needle. (34:06) How retinoids accelerate cellular turnover but also drive senescence. (35:44) What can counteract the long-term tradeoffs of tretinoin use. Check out our Mother’s Day Special : Explore the Mother’s Day gift sets at younggoose.com/pages/mothers-day 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 at younggoose.com Instagram: @young_goose_skincare","meta_description":"Most of what goes viral on SkinTok is missing one thing. The part where someone actually checks if it works. In this bonus episode, Amitay and Anastasia b…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1984,"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/biohackers-react-to-viral-skintok-videos-on-dermaroller-red-light-therapy-wands-tretinoin/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/biohackers-react-to-viral-skintok-videos-on-dermaroller-red-light-therapy-wands-tretinoin.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}