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Sep 2023
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Unconventional Biohacks for More Radiant...

Dave Asprey
About this episode

Who doesn’t want more radiant skin? Not only is our skin our largest organ, but it influences our confidence and how we connect with others. That’s why I'm excited to be sitting down at my Austin, Texas studio with skin expert and longtime friend, Rachel Varga. 

Rachel is a double board-certified aesthetic nurse specialist, having performed over 20,000 procedures since 2011. She was one of the first to combine functional slow-aging techniques, biohacking, and modern medical aesthetics—teaching us how to tune in to what our skin is telling us about our internal health and what to do about it. 

Not only has she had a significant impact on the world of skin science, but she's also trained countless doctors, nurses, and their teams on the art of aesthetics.

I can personally vouch for Rachel's expertise as she's worked on my skin, enhancing it with innovative techniques involving lights and other intriguing procedures. But today, it's not just about aesthetics or vanity. We dive deep into the health of our skin, specifically discussing how to reduce oxidative stress and implement purification and detoxification techniques to become radiant from the inside out. 

With Rachel's unique insights you don't typically hear in the skincare space, you'll learn secrets to having not just younger-looking skin, but more pure energetics. 

What you’ll find is that healthy skin is not just about putting some crap on top of it, it's about nourishing your skin from the inside, doing the energetic practices of biohacking, and then using vetted products that actually work and are safe. If you're hungry for more, Rachel helps inspire others with her unique strategies to slow cellular aging and enhance radiance at TheSchoolofRadiance.com and has previously graced us with her wisdom on of this podcast (#668). I also highly recommend checking out her recent paper on Oxidative Stress Status and Its Relationship to Skin Aging. And, be on the lookout for her upcoming book, Radiance: The New Skin Science.

(02:11) Combatting Modern Stressors: From Oxidative Stress Status to EMFs

• The harm oxidative stress from the environment can cause on your skin

• How often you should be washing your face

• Benefits of EMF-blocking clothing 

• EMFs in modern vehicles

• How EMFs affect the skin and ways to combat it

• How your skin impacts your confidence and ability to connect with others

• Acknowledging the impact of lookism

• Signs of oxidative stress status 

(22:02) Conscious Skincare: Navigating Toxins, Purification Processes & Eye Health 

• Find clean skincare vetted by Rachel: theschoolofradiance.com

• Hidden toxins to look out for in “clean” skincare products 

• the importance of being a conscious consumer of products that touch your skin 

• The role of purification in keeping skin clean and protected 

• How to biohack your home to support your skin health

• Purifying your home environment to reduce oxidative stress

• What’s causing ocular diseases and aging of the eyes

• How to protect your eyes as you sleep

(37:53) Unlocking Radiance: Biohacking, Detoxing & The Secrets to Energetic Beauty

• Detoxing as a part of radiance

• Biohacking Conference: biohackingconference.com

• The difference between men and women when it comes to radiance and detoxing

• The best type of candles to use in your home

• Discerning who has truly radiant energy

• Understanding the four brains 

• What happens to your skin when dealing with negative energy (narcissism, stress, toxins)

• Benefits of biohacking on your physical and mental state


Resources:

Use code DAVE and save 15% sitewide at https://TheSchoolofRadiance.com

- FREE Biohacking For Ageless Beauty Training! https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/freebies

- Book a One on One with Rachel Varga for customized skin care, rejuvenation guidance and ongoing support! https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/consultation

- Join SkinCamp for expert Tutorials on skin care, make up, hair care (and growth), biohacking, and more! https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/

- Join The School of Radiance Membership for cultivating resilient radiance through practices and mentorship: https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/membership

Subscribe to The School of Radiance Podcast: https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/podcasts

Follow @rachelvargaofficial on all platforms (except twitter)


Podcast: Face Aging with the Science of Beauty – Rachel Varga #668

EMF Resources: daveasprey.com/tag/emf

Study: Oxidative Stress Status and Its Relationship to Skin Aging

Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books 

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