Aging isn’t the enemy — misunderstanding it is.

This week’s episode is a deep dive with the legendary Dr. Susan Obagi, who cuts through the noise on fillers, volume loss, hyperpigmentation, “inflammaging,” scalp health, and the skincare lies we’ve all believed at some point.

If you’ve ever wondered:
✔️ Why your skin gets thinner but your body doesn’t
✔️ Whether retinoids really thin the skin
✔️ Why Gen Z sometimes looks older than millennials
✔️ What’s actually coming next in skincare science…
This conversation is your new must-listen.

Let’s get into it. ✨

Too many actives = barrier breakdown. Fixing the barrier improves retinoid tolerance and reduces hyperpigmentation.

Weekend Pilates, hikes, paddle tennis, and cherished morning coffee with her daughter.

Antioxidants — applied and eaten. Colorful diet = glowing skin.

That sensitive or darker skin “can’t tolerate” procedures. Her message: anyone can be treated safely with proper barrier and inflammation management.

All aging is inflammatory — both internal and external. This concept is about to dominate dermatology.

Barrier support. The antidote to doing too much, too early, too often.

Why environmental stress + sun exposure age the scalp too — and why new scalp serums can grow hair without the fear of facial hair growth.

Rapid weight loss = massive nutrient depletion + accelerated facial aging + more shedding.

Youth = fat distribution. Not line-free skin. Mid-20s is the “sweet spot,” but volume loss accelerates quickly after.

Ultra-thin patients burn through fillers, collagen, and neuromodulators — and appear older. Fat is a metabolic organ your skin needs.

Why Obagi systems deliver unmatched results across all skin types — layered actives trump single-step products every time.

Filtered photos are misleading young patients into procedures they don’t need. Over-filling = older appearance. Natural proportion = youth.

Cell turnover slows — but aggressive exfoliation isn’t the answer. Retinoids + PHAs give controlled, healthy renewal and improved penetration.

Dr. Obagi’s signature roadmap:

DIY mole removal, viral “overnight” transformations, and dangerous at-home procedures — why dermatologists are seeing more preventable injuries than ever.

A peek into the future:

✨ NAD boosters that actually penetrate

✨ Mitochondria-targeted skincare

✨ Enhanced autophagy + mitophagy

✨ Regenerative dermatology.

We’re entering the biohacking era of skin health.

This episode wasn’t just about what to put on your skin — it was about understanding your skin as a living, evolving organ.
From inflammaging to volume loss to future biohacking technologies, Dr. Obagi helps us rethink aging from the inside out.

If you’ve ever wanted the truth about how skin ages, this is your episode. 💙

🎧Listen to the full episode on 🎙️Apple, 🎧 Spotify or watch it on 📺 YouTube for even more gems!

✨ Until next time, stay radiant 💖

xoxo,
The Skin Deep MDs 💋