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Nov 2024
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These Skincare MISTAKES Are Costing You ...

ERIKA DE PELLEGRIN
About this episode

Is all the money you’re spending on skincare necessary? Are there cheaper or FREE ways to do it better? Are there easy things to take out of your diet or add in that would work better than any topical cream? Today I am joined by Maria Marlowe to get answers to all these questions & more (peep our Time stamps below for all the topics you can expect)!



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TIME STAMPS

(00:00) Introduction 

(04:21) Tips for Healthy Eating

(06:43) How to wash veggies?

(08:29) Are elimination diets helpful or harmful?

(11:37) What should we be eating?

(17:06) Main things to add to & remove from diet

(19:21) tips for longterm success with diet changes

(22:05) Is protein at breakfast necessary?

(27:07) Is less “more” when it comes to skincare?

(30:00) Do we need to be worried about indoor pollution?

(32:38) Reversing Grey Hair!?

(37:53) Does hydration matter for skin?

(39:12) Are probiotics a wellness scam? 

(43:52) Is Botox actually preventative?



WHO AM I?

My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel!

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