The Fitnessista Podcast: Healthy In Real Life

204: What Your Skin Is Really Telling You | Sunscreen Safety, Botox Risks & Dermatologist-Backed Habits for Healthy Skin with Dr. Mamina Turegano

April 7, 2026·31 min
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Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today we are talking all things skin! 🌟 I'm sitting down with Dr. Mamina Turegano, a triple board certified dermatologist, internist, and dermapathologist based in New Orleans. In this episode, she's sharing a really refreshing, integrative take on skin health, the kind you don't usually get at a regular derm appointment. We get into the topics that are all over social media lately, like whether sunscreen is actually safe, the real deal with Botox, and what habits genuinely make a difference for your skin long term. Here's what we chat about: The real story behind the sunscreen-causes-cancer claim and what the benzene contamination scare actually was Why correlation is not causation when it comes to sunscreen use and skin cancer rates The truth about chemical vs. mineral sunscreen and what the FDA actually says A dive into Botox and all about the safety data, the reported adverse reactions, and the emerging research on brain health Why skincare advancements (hello, peptides) are changing what we actually need procedures for The non-negotiable basics every skin routine should include What lifestyle factors are aging your skin faster than you think The connection between sleep, stress, and skin conditions like acne, eczema, psoriasis, and hair loss And so much more! It was awesome getting to talk to Dr. Mamina and I hope you like listening to it as much as I enjoyed chatting with her! If you've ever left a derm appointment with more questions than answers, this episode is for YOU ❤️    Website Link: https://www.drmamina.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.mamina/?hl=en TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dr.mamina  YouTube: https://youtube.com/drmamina  Partners: Shop Oliveda here. Try out luxury handbags and jewelry from Vivrelle and use my code GINAHARNEY for your first month free! Check out We Feed Raw! Maisey goes crazy for this! I use it as a topper for her kibble or mix it into her pup loaf. You can try the raw version, the raw dehydrated kibble, and they'll help you customize a plan for your pup. Use FITNESSISTA40 for 40% off your Meal Plan Starter Box here! Check out my new favorite red light device here, and use the code FITNESSISTA for a huge discount.  I've been using Nutrisense on and off for a couple of years now. I love being able to see how my blood sugar responds to my diet and habits, and run ex

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