Grow and Glow

By Dr. Chioma Agha-Ayorinde

Long healthy hair and glowing skin are desirable by a number of us, yet can be challenging to achieve. There is a ton of information out there that can lead one feeling stuck and overwhelmed. I unders... more

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June 24, 2022 Sunscreen Recommendations| 10 face and body sunscreens with broad spectrum protection and zero cast| Biore, Eucerin, Riemann P20, La-Roche Posay
ABOUT TODAY's EPISODE
Summer is here!! With summer comes judicious sunscreen wearing. Not like you should only be using sunscreen during the summer though. That said, in today's episode, I have a list of fantastic sunscreens from around the world that are dark skin friendly. You know when you google sunscreen for black people, this is the answer to that question.
As mentioned in the episode, you can use this code CMLNS6 when shopping at YesStyle
SUPPORT!
Thank you SO much for your constant support. It means the world to me. If you are wondering how you can support, please see below
Share share share to the ends of the world: You can share this podcast to as many people as you know and love. Who does not love a fun podcast about hair and skin? See links for that here https://linktr.ee/ChiomaAgha
Support financially: https://anchor.fm/chioma-agha
Download: Do you know that you can download any episode? Take me (well my voice, LOL) anywhere you are. Just click on download, and voila!
Listen: Errmmm listen listen and listen again. You can listen one zillion uncountable billion times. LOL. Listen to the Ads ooooooo. T for Tenks
SUNSCREENS MENTIONED
1. Olay Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturiser
2. Biore UV Water Esssence
3. Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Milk
4. Skin Aqua UV Moisture Essence Gold
5. Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk1.
6. La Roche Posay Anthelios UV Invisible Fluid
7. La Roche Posay Anthelios Age Correct
8. Eucerin Sun Oil Control Face Protection Sun Cream for Oily & Blemish Prone Skin. Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream. Ultra Light.
9. Eucerin Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun -Gel Cream Ultra Light
10. Riemann P20 Triple Protection Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin

Disclaimer
The information provided on this podcast, including but not limited to, text, graphics, are for informational purposes only and does not serve as a diagnosis, treatment or substitute for medical advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified health care professional for any medical condition you may be experiencing.
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June 17, 2022 Sun protection: Everything under the sun needed to protect you from the sun| Part 2
ABOUT TODAY's EPISODE
Today we look at everything from polypodium leucotomos to UPF rated clothing. What else is out there besides sunscreen, for sun protection? Enjoy the episode!
SUPPORT!
Thank you SO much for your constant support. It means the world to me. If you are wondering how you can support, please see below
Share share share to the ends of the world: You can share this podcast to as many people as you know and love. Who does not love a fun podcast about hair and skin? See links for that here https://linktr.ee/ChiomaAgha
Support financially: https://anchor.fm/chioma-agha
Download: Do you know that you can download any episode? Take me (well my voice, LOL) anywhere you are. Just click on download, and voila!
Listen: Errmmm listen listen and listen again. You can listen one zillion uncountable billion times. LOL. Listen to the Ads ooooooo. T for Tenks
REFERENCES
1. 1. Serpone, Nick. “Sunscreens and their usefulness: have we made any progress in the last two decades?.” Photochemical & photobiological sciences : Official journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology vol. 20,2 (2021): 189-244. doi:10.1007/s43630-021-00013-1
2. 1. Katja Žmitek, Janko Žmitek, Mirjam Rogl Butina, Hristo Hristov, Tina Pogačnik, Igor Pravst, Lee, Erica H et al. “Dietary lutein reduces ultraviolet radiation-induced inflammation and immunosuppression.” The Journal of investigative dermatology vol. 122,2 (2004): 510-7. doi:10.1046/j.0022-202X.2004.22227.
3. Christophe Antille, Christian Tran, Olivier Sorg, Pierre Carraux, Liliane Didierjean, Jean-Hilaire Saurat. "Vitamin A Exerts a Photoprotective Action in Skin by Absorbing Ultraviolet B Radiation". Journal of Investigative Dermatology, Volume 121, Issue 5, 2003, Pages 1163-1167,ISSN 0022-202X. doi.org/10.1046/j.1523-1747.2003.12519.
4. Caccialanza, M et al. “Oral polypodium leucotomos extract photoprotective activity in 57 patients with idiopathic photodermatoses.” Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia : organo ufficiale, Societa italiana di dermatologia e sifilografia vol. 146,2 (2011): 85-7.
5. Berman, Brian et al. “Polypodium Leucotomos--An Overview of Basic Investigative Findings.” Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD vol. 15,2 (2016): 224-8.
6. Dietary lutein supplementation protects against ultraviolet-radiation-induced erythema: Results of a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study. Journal of Functional Foods. Volume 75, 2020, 104265, ISSN 1756-4646.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this podcast, including but not limited to, text, graphics, are for informational purposes only and does not serve as a diagnosis, treatment or substitute for medical advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified health care professional for any medical condition you may be experiencing.
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14min
June 10, 2022 Sun protection: Everything under the sun needed to protect you from the sun| Part 1
ABOUT TODAY's EPISODE
How you like the title, huh? Oscars loading... Hi guys! In today's episode, we look at ways we can protect ourselves from harmful UV rays. Did you know you can use other things beside sunscreen? Well the tea is waiting for you in this episode. I hope you enjoy!
SUPPORT!
Thank you SO much for your constant support. It means the world to me. If you are wondering how you can support, please see below
Share share share to the ends of the world: You can share this podcast to as many people as you know and love. Who does not love a fun podcast about hair and skin? See links for that here https://linktr.ee/ChiomaAgha
Support financially: https://anchor.fm/chioma-agha
Download: Do you know that you can download any episode? Take me (well my voice, LOL) anywhere you are. Just click on download, and voila!
Listen: Errmmm listen listen and listen again. You can listen one zillion uncountable billion times. LOL. Listen to the Ads ooooooo. T for Tenks
REFERENCES
1. 1. Serpone, Nick. “Sunscreens and their usefulness: have we made any progress in the last two decades?.” Photochemical & photobiological sciences : Official journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology vol. 20,2 (2021): 189-244. doi:10.1007/s43630-021-00013-1
2. 1. Katja Žmitek, Janko Žmitek, Mirjam Rogl Butina, Hristo Hristov, Tina Pogačnik, Igor Pravst, Lee, Erica H et al. “Dietary lutein reduces ultraviolet radiation-induced inflammation and immunosuppression.” The Journal of investigative dermatology vol. 122,2 (2004): 510-7. doi:10.1046/j.0022-202X.2004.22227.
3. Christophe Antille, Christian Tran, Olivier Sorg, Pierre Carraux, Liliane Didierjean, Jean-Hilaire Saurat. "Vitamin A Exerts a Photoprotective Action in Skin by Absorbing Ultraviolet B Radiation". Journal of Investigative Dermatology, Volume 121, Issue 5, 2003, Pages 1163-1167,ISSN 0022-202X. doi.org/10.1046/j.1523-1747.2003.12519.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this podcast, including but not limited to, text, graphics, are for informational purposes only and does not serve as a diagnosis, treatment or substitute for medical advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified health care professional for any medical condition you may be experiencing.
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15min
June 03, 2022 Myths about the sun and sunscreen use- What is true and what isn't?
ABOUT TODAY's EPISODE
Today's episode is about distilling fact from fiction when it comes to sun/spf myth? There are some things we have come to believe that might actually be false. Is mineral sunscreen better than chemical sunscreen? Does sunscreen cause Vitamin D deficiency? Find out more in today's episode.
SUPPORT!
Thank you SO much for your constant support. It means the world to me. If you are wondering how you can support, please see below
Share share share to the ends of the world: You can share this podcast to as many people as you know and love. Who does not love a fun podcast about hair and skin? See links for that here https://linktr.ee/ChiomaAgha
Support financially: https://anchor.fm/chioma-agha
Download: Do you know that you can download any episode? Take me (well my voice, LOL) anywhere you are. Just click on download, and voila!
Listen: Errmmm listen listen and listen again. You can listen one zillion uncountable billion times. LOL. Listen to the Ads ooooooo. T for Tenks

Disclaimer
The information provided on this podcast, including but not limited to, text, graphics, are for informational purposes only and does not serve as a diagnosis, treatment or substitute for medical advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified health care professional for any medical condition you may be experiencing.
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8min
May 27, 2022 Sun - Friend of Foe? Is the sun a friend of foe? Uncovering benefits and risks of sun exposure| Part 2
ABOUT TODAY's EPISODE
The sun has been demonized for a long time, and some may argue, rightly or wrongly so. Well well well, in today's episode, two "detectives" will argue if the sun is friend or foe. This episode has been split into two and so this one focuses on the disadvantages of the sun. If you listened to part 1, you will have discovered who the detective was (heehee). Itching to hear the disadvantages? ERRRRM, click play!
SUPPORT!
Thank you SO much for your constant support. It means the world to me. If you are wondering how you can support, please see below
Share share share to the ends of the world: You can share this podcast to as many people as you know and love. Who does not love a fun podcast about hair and skin? See links for that here https://linktr.ee/ChiomaAgha
Support financially: https://anchor.fm/chioma-agha
Download: Do you know that you can download any episode? Take me (well my voice, LOL) anywhere you are. Just click on download, and voila!
Listen: Errmmm listen listen and listen again. You can listen one zillion uncountable billion times. LOL. Listen to the Ads ooooooo. T for Tenks
REFERENCES
1. van der Rhee, H J et al. “Regular sun exposure benefits health.” Medical hypotheses vol. 97 (2016): 34-37. doi:10.1016/j.mehy.2016.10.011
2. Anders, Jeannette E., and Eileen E. Leach. “Sun versus Skin.” The American Journal of Nursing, vol. 83, no. 7, 1983, pp. 1015–20, https://doi.org/10.2307/3463337.
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10min
May 20, 2022 Sun- Friend or Foe? Is the sun a friend or foe? Uncovering benefits and risks of sun exposure| Part 1
ABOUT TODAY's EPISODE
The sun has been demonized for a long time, and some may argue, rightly or wrongly so. Well well well, in today's episode, two "detectives" will argue if the sun is friend or foe. This episode has been split into two and so this episode focuses on the benefits of the sun. It is almost incredulous to think the sun has benefits. Are you itching to find out who the detectives are AND what benefits they might have discovered? ERRRRM, click play!

SUPPORT!
Thank you SO much for your constant support. It means the world to me. If you are wondering how you can support, please see below
Share share share to the ends of the world: You can share this podcast to as many people as you know and love. Who does not love a fun podcast about hair and skin? See links for that here https://linktr.ee/ChiomaAgha
Support financially: https://anchor.fm/chioma-agha
Download: Do you know that you can download any episode? Take me (well my voice, LOL) anywhere you are. Just click on download, and voila!
Listen: Errmmm listen listen and listen again. You can listen one zillion uncountable billion times. LOL. Listen to the Ads ooooooo. T for Tenks

REFERENCES
1. van der Rhee, H J et al. “Regular sun exposure benefits health.” Medical hypotheses vol. 97 (2016): 34-37. doi:10.1016/j.mehy.2016.10.011
2. Anders, Jeannette E., and Eileen E. Leach. “Sun versus Skin.” The American Journal of Nursing, vol. 83, no. 7, 1983, pp. 1015–20, https://doi.org/10.2307/3463337.

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9min
May 13, 2022 The DO's and DONT's of Face Washing| Are you washing your face correctly?
Hey people!
Welcome back and thank you for coming back, it means so much to me. So did you know that face washing - from technique to products, is one of the most important steps in our skin care routine? That means, it is a step that we need to get right. The market is filled with all types of face washes - face wash for acne, face wash for rosacea, face wash for eczema, face wash for oily skin, face wash for sensitive skin, face wash for dry skin, face wash for men. The list goes on and on. But beyond the type, is it possible to actually have 2 types? What would make it so? Find out on today's juicy episode.

Enjoy sipping your skin tea. Please share and share and share to the ends of the earth. Come one, come all. LOL

God bless!!

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19min
May 06, 2022 Is your Face Wash Setting you Back? | Skin Acid Mantle- Its Importance in Skin Physiology and Pathology
Does it seem like your woes begin with your face wash? Yes, it came "highly recommended" but you cannot seem to shake off how dry your face gets after washing? It does seem to help with oil production sometimes and other times, it seems to worsen it. Hmmmmm
There comes the notorious acid mantle of the skin! What is the acid mantle of the skin? Is it overrated? How does it affect my ongoing skin woes? Can it aid in skin glow? Well, today's episode hopes to shed light on this important topic and steer you in the right direction when face wash shopping.
If you like today's episode, would you consider following, sharing and/or supporting? Anyone you do is HIGHLY appreciated. Thank you guys so much for coming back, I thoroughly enjoy sharing all the juicy tea on skin and hair.

References
1. pH of the skin: Issues and Challenges. C. Suber, C. Abels, H. Maibach. Publisher S. Krager. Date 2018
2. Surber C, Abels C, Maibach H (eds): pH of the Skin: Issues and Challenges. Curr Probl Dermatol. Basel, Karger, 2018, vol 54, pp 1-10. doi: 10.1159/000489512
3. Schmid M, -H, Korting H, C: The Concept of the Acid Mantle of the Skin: Its Relevance for the Choice of Skin Cleansers. Dermatology 1995;191:276-280. doi: 10.1159/000246568
4. Fluhr J, W, Elias P, M: Stratum corneum pH: Formation and Function of the ‘Acid Mantle’. Exog Dermatol 2002;1:163-175. doi: 10.1159/000066140

Disclaimer
The information provided on this podcast, including but not limited to, text, graphics, are for informational purposes only and does not serve as a diagnosis, treatment or substitute for medical advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified health care professional for any medical condition you may be experiencing.

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10min
April 29, 2022 Skin is in - Let's Talk Skin!!
Whoop! Skin is in OR should I say, it's skin time. Move over hurrrrrrr!
Hi everyone! I hope you had a great week/weekend (depending on when you are listening to this). In today's episode, we are going get to know the layers of the skin -epidermis, dermis and hypodermis, and the "so what" behind each layer. Not a science geek, don't worry! You know things are kept simple on this podcast. No information overload, just enough to help you understand and of course, craving more..heehee.
If you liked this episode, can I ask that you please follow, share, and or support? It would really mean the world to me as I thoroughly enjoy dishing all the juicy tea on skin and hair. As usual, I am so appreciative of you coming back to listen. Thank you so much!!
Have a blessed week!

Disclaimer
The information provided on this podcast, including but not limited to, text, graphics, are for informational purposes only and does not serve as a diagnosis, treatment or substitute for medical advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified health care professional for any medical condition you may be experiencing.
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10min
April 22, 2022 Cheers to 10! Whoop
Hey guys,
In today's episode, I have some good and even better news! Are your ears itching yet? LOL.

P.S. This is probably our shortest episode.
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7min

FAQs about Grow and Glow:

How many episodes does Grow and Glow have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.