Aug 11, 2026
Welcome to Quick Hits — where we bring you the most impactful moments from past episodes in under 15 minutes.
Today’s clip comes from one of our most replayed conversations.
If you want the full episode, check the link in the description below.
What actually works when it comes to anti-aging skincare, and what is simply expensive marketing in a very attractive bottle?
In this quick hits clip Karen sits down with Amitay Eshel, co-founder and CEO of Young Goose.
Amitay explains why effective anti-aging skincare is about much more than moisturizing the surface of the skin. Healthy, resilient skin depends on cellular energy, mitochondrial function, ingredient stability, internal hydration, damage repair and the skin’s ability to respond to stress.
We also explore how common skincare ingredients such as vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, retinol, NAD, NMN, collagen and spermidine actually work, along with why stronger treatments are not always better.
If your bathroom cabinet is overflowing with products but your skin is still dry, dull, irritated or changing rapidly during menopause, this conversation will help you understand what your skin may actually need.
In The Full Episode, You’ll Learn
- How vitamin C and hyaluronic acid influence skin rejuvenation
- Why the stability of vitamin C matters as much as the ingredient itself
- Why topical skincare cannot fully compensate for poor internal hydration
- How mitochondrial health affects skin quality and muscle strength
- How cellular energy influences the skin’s ability to repair damage
- Why stronger concentrations of retinol are not always more effective
- How skincare ingredients can degrade before they ever reach your skin
- Why encapsulation is used to protect sensitive ingredients such as NMN
- How collagen and NAD work differently when ingested versus applied topically
- Why spermidine is being studied and used in advanced skincare formulas
- How menopause affects collagen, hydration, pigmentation and skin resilience
- Why personalized skincare is more effective than following a generic routine
- When laser resurfacing may be helpful
- Why frequent aggressive treatments may damage the skin barrier
- How targeted skincare may improve wrinkles, pigmentation and visible aging
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