458: Rhode Dermatologist Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali’s Guide to Great Skin at Every Age Including Lasers, Barrier Repair and Why Koreans Do Skincare Differently

Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali is a board-certified dermatologist, skincare formulator, and the founder behind Hudson Dermatology & Laser Surgery. He’s worked on brands including Rhode and ELM Biosciences and is known for combining cutting-edge cosmetic dermatology with a deeply science-backed approach to skin and hair health.In this episode, we get into the treatments, ingredients, and routines that are actually worth your time and money — and the ones that probably aren’t. We talk about the most overrated and underrated skincare ingredients, the one thing that instantly makes skin look better, why lack of sleep shows up so dramatically on the face, and how overdoing skincare may actually be damaging your barrier and accelerating irritation.Dr. Bhanusali also breaks down adult acne, rosacea, preventative Botox, how to make Botox last longer, hair loss lab markers, hair growth treatments, and the real differences between exosomes, peptides, and growth factors. We also discuss how skincare routines should evolve through different decades of life, why different cultures approach skin differently, the science behind LED masks, and what really goes into formulating products for brands like Rhode.This episode is packed with practical, nuanced advice on how to actually take care of your skin and hair in a way that works long term.You can find more of Dr. Bhanusali on social media at @drbhanusali.This episode is brought to you by:Find Tru Fru’s new greek yogurt product in the frozen aisle of your grocery store now.Go to Hungryroot.com/blonde and use code blonde for 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice.Head to armra.com/WELL or enter WELL to get 30% off your first subscription order.Use code WELL and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/WELL. Visit livemomentous.com and use promo code well for up to 35% off your first order.Go to Ritual.com/WELL for 25% off your first month.Get 15% off your sitewide purchase and use code well at drinkspindrift.com. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.