82: Bakuchiol vs. Retinol: The Safe & Effective Alternative to Retinol with Amanda Torres
In Episode 82 of Rebel Heart Radio, we welcome Amanda Torres, MS back to the podcast to geek out on some serious skincare science! Amanda is the creator of the food and wellness website The Curious Coconut and best-selling author of Latin American Paleo Cooking. She is currently awaiting the release of her new book Fast & Flavorful Paleo cookbook due to release in early 2020. Her professional background is as a neuroscientist and she worked for more than a decade in biomedical research, so you'll find plenty of fascinating science tidbits in all of her work. She is the lead researcher for the online fertility, pregnancy, and parenthood program Baby Making & Beyond.
WHAT AMANDA IS ALL ABOUT: Amanda is a neuroscientist who is passionate about inspiring and educating others to live their best, healthiest lives.
Gen and Amanda geek out on…
what happens to our skin as we age
questioning the safety of anti-aging products
retinol concerns
explanation of EWG Skin Deep database
bakuchiol use in Chinese + Ayurvedic medicine
effectiveness of bakuchiol
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Where you can find Amanda:
Website: https://thecuriouscoconut.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecuriouscoconut
Fast & Flavorful Paleo Cooking: 80+ Easy, Delicious Recipes for the Weeknight Chef | Amanda’s newest book! Available March 2020
Latin American Paleo Cooking | Amanda’s first book
Bakuchiol: The Safer, Equally Effective Alternative to Retinol | Amanda Torres, MS
Retinoids promote tumor formation when the skin is exposed to UV radiation | FDA study conducted at the National Center for Toxicology Research
Most dermatologists agree this is the one thing that can reverse signs of ageing — but one doctor says we're being led into the unknown | Rosie Fitzmaurice, Business Insider
Countertime | Beautycounter’s bakuchiol focused skin care line
Better Balm Duo | Beautycounter lip balm that reduces fine lines
Genevieve Blair | @gennybbeauty
Cassie Kanable | @thenorthwestkitchen
Rebel Heart Radio | @rebelheartradio
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