Skin Off The Record

EP02 The Way You See Yourself Is Not the Whole Story

Episode Notes

So many women over 40 feel like their skin has changed and they somehow missed the memo. In this episode of Skin Off the Record, Dr. Anna talks about the way women judge themselves in photos, mirrors, Zoom calls, and everyday moments, and why that self-perception is often much harsher than what everyone else sees.

Dr. Anna shares the story of a recent client who felt tired and dull on video calls, even though Dr. Anna saw her completely differently. She connects this to the Dove Real Beauty Sketches film and the idea that women often carry a harsher image of themselves than the truth.

This episode is a reminder that your skin is not a problem to be solved and there is nothing broken about you. Dr. Anna explains why many skincare routines do not work, not because you have failed, but because the products were never truly matched to your skin in the first place.

In this episode you'll hear...

• Why women over 40 can become more aware of their skin in photos, mirrors, and Zoom calls.
• How self-perception can be much harsher than the way other people see you.
• Why aging does not mean your best skin or best years are behind you.
• What the Dove Real Beauty Sketches film reveals about how women describe themselves.
• Why a shelf full of skincare products does not mean you have been shown what your skin actually needs.

Resources:

Take the Skin Type Quiz and get your Skin Type Profile - https://skinwithdranna.com/skin-type-quiz/

Watch the Dove Real Beauty Sketches film - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=litXW91UauE