Mayo Clinic Dermatologist: 5 Small Habits for Healthier, Younger, and Amazing Skin

You are getting the ultimate guide to skincare and skin health. In today’s episode, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist will reveal the 5 small habits for healthier, younger, and more radiant skin. Whether you're dealing with dry skin, wrinkles, dark spots, acne, thinning hair, or your skin suddenly seems to be aging overnight, this episode is for you. Dr. Saranya Wyles, MD PhD, one of the leading dermatologists and physician-scientists at Mayo Clinic, is here with the science, the 5 specific things you can do to improve your skin health, and the truth about what works… and what doesn't. Dr. Wyles studies the connection between your skin, aging, and overall health. And she's going to change the way you think about skincare. Because your skin isn't just about how you look. It's the largest organ in your body, and it can serve as a check engine light for your health. What your skin may be telling you about inflammation, hormones, and underlying health conditions. What helps your skin repair itself and what accelerates aging. What's worth your money and what isn't. In today's episode, you're going to learn how to recognize important changes in your skin, protect it as you age, and take better care of your overall health. Dr. Wyles covers everything from collagen and skin aging to hormones, inflammation, sunscreen, skincare products, and the latest treatments everyone's talking about online. And she doesn't just tell you what might be wrong. She gives you clear, science-backed steps you can take to protect your skin and support your health. In this episode, you'll learn: - The warning signs in your skin you shouldn't ignore - How certain skin conditions may be connected to heart disease, diabetes, and inflammation - The 5 small habits that support healthier skin and better aging - What happens to your skin during perimenopause and menopause, and what you can do about it - How sleep, stress, nutrition, and exercise affect the way your skin looks and functions - What the research says about peptides, red light therapy, and popular anti-aging treatments - The difference between mineral, chemical, and tinted sunscreen, and which one to use - How to simplify your morning and nighttime skincare routines If you put what Dr. Wyles teaches you into practice, you'll stop guessing, stop chasing skincare trends, and start taking better care of your skin and your overall health. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-447/ Follow The Mel Robbins Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themelrobbinspodcast I’m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I’ll see you in the next episode. 00:00 Meet the Guest 02:24 What Your Skin Reveals About Your Overall Health 10:48 How Your Skin Ages 18:07 The 5 Small Things You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Skin 19:26 Why Sleep Is One of the Best Things You Can Do for Your Skin 28:01 What to Eat for Healthier, Younger-Looking Skin 33:31 The Glowing Skin Smoothie 38:12 How Much Water Do You Really Need for Healthy Skin? 39:34 How to Choose a Moisturizer That Works 43:16 How Exercise Helps Your Skin Stay Healthy as You Age 46:57 What Stress Is Doing to Your Skin 51:36 What Your Nails Say About Your Health 52:42 Truth About Peptides: What Works and What's Hype 57:39 Sunscreen: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Skin 1:04:42 Signs of Skin Aging: What's Normal and What You Shouldn't Ignore 1:15:46 You Can Build Healthier Skin — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@melrobbins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melrobbins Website: http://melrobbins.com — Sign up for Mel’s newsletter: https://melrob.co/sign-up-newsletter A note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want. — Subscribe to Mel’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/melrobbins?sub_confirmation=1 — Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Monday & Thursday! https://melrob.co/spotify https://melrob.co/applepodcasts https://melrob.co/amazonmusic — Looking for Mel’s books on Amazon? Find them here: The Let Them Theory: https://amzn.to/3IQ21Oe The Let Them Theory Audiobook: https://amzn.to/413SObp The High 5 Habit: https://amzn.to/3fMvfPQ The 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/4l54fah

Dr. Saranya WylesguestMel Robbinshost

Oct 17, 20261h 24mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: October 17, 2026
Duration: 1h 24m
Channel: The Mel Robbins Podcast
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

You are getting the ultimate guide to skincare and skin health. In today’s episode, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist will reveal the 5 small habits for healthier, younger, and more radiant skin. Whether you're dealing with dry skin, wrinkles, dark spots, acne, thinning hair, or your skin suddenly seems to be aging overnight, this episode is for you. Dr. Saranya Wyles, MD PhD, one of the leading dermatologists and physician-scientists at Mayo Clinic, is here with the science, the 5 specific things you can do to improve your skin health, and the truth about what works… and what doesn't. Dr. Wyles studies the connection between your skin, aging, and overall health. And she's going to change the way you think about skincare. Because your skin isn't just about how you look. It's the largest organ in your body, and it can serve as a check engine light for your health. What your skin may be telling you about inflammation, hormones, and underlying health conditions. What helps your skin repair itself and what accelerates aging. What's worth your money and what isn't. In today's episode, you're going to learn how to recognize important changes in your skin, protect it as you age, and take better care of your overall health. Dr. Wyles covers everything from collagen and skin aging to hormones, inflammation, sunscreen, skincare products, and the latest treatments everyone's talking about online. And she doesn't just tell you what might be wrong. She gives you clear, science-backed steps you can take to protect your skin and support your health. In this episode, you'll learn:
The warning signs in your skin you shouldn't ignore
How certain skin conditions may be connected to heart disease, diabetes, and inflammation
The 5 small habits that support healthier skin and better aging
What happens to your skin during perimenopause and menopause, and what you can do about it
How sleep, stress, nutrition, and exercise affect the way your skin looks and functions
What the research says about peptides, red light therapy, and popular anti-aging treatments
The difference between mineral, chemical, and tinted sunscreen, and which one to use
How to simplify your morning and nighttime skincare routines
If you put what Dr. Wyles teaches you into practice, you'll stop guessing, stop chasing skincare trends, and start taking better care of your skin and your overall health. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-447/ Follow The Mel Robbins Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themelrobbinspodcast I’m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I’ll see you in the next episode. 00:00 Meet the Guest 02:24 What Your Skin Reveals About Your Overall Health 10:48 How Your Skin Ages 18:07 The 5 Small Things You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Skin 19:26 Why Sleep Is One of the Best Things You Can Do for Your Skin 28:01 What to Eat for Healthier, Younger-Looking Skin 33:31 The Glowing Skin Smoothie 38:12 How Much Water Do You Really Need for Healthy Skin? 39:34 How to Choose a Moisturizer That Works 43:16 How Exercise Helps Your Skin Stay Healthy as You Age 46:57 What Stress Is Doing to Your Skin 51:36 What Your Nails Say About Your Health 52:42 Truth About Peptides: What Works and What's Hype 57:39 Sunscreen: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Skin 1:04:42 Signs of Skin Aging: What's Normal and What You Shouldn't Ignore 1:15:46 You Can Build Healthier Skin — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@melrobbins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melrobbins Website: http://melrobbins.com — Sign up for Mel’s newsletter: https://melrob.co/sign-up-newsletter A note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want. — Subscribe to Mel’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/melrobbins?sub_confirmation=1 — Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Monday & Thursday! https://melrob.co/spotify https://melrob.co/applepodcasts https://melrob.co/amazonmusic — Looking for Mel’s books on Amazon? Find them here: The Let Them Theory: https://amzn.to/3IQ21Oe The Let Them Theory Audiobook: https://amzn.to/413SObp The High 5 Habit: https://amzn.to/3fMvfPQ The 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/4l54fah

SPEAKERS

Dr. Saranya Wyles
guest
Mayo Clinic dermatologist and physician-scientist focused on skin repair, wound healing, and skin aging research.
Mel Robbins
host
Host of The Mel Robbins Podcast and interviewer guiding the conversation.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, featuring Dr. Saranya Wyles and Mel Robbins, Mayo Clinic Dermatologist: 5 Small Habits for Healthier, Younger, and Amazing Skin explores a Mayo Clinic dermatologist’s five pillars for healthier, younger skin Dr. Saranya Wyles argues that “skincare is healthcare,” positioning the skin as a diagnostic signal that can reflect systemic inflammation, autoimmune issues, metabolic disease, and cardiovascular risk.

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