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Hey lovely,

Jasmine here, Editor of Daily Rituals! Here’s your weekly 5 min read. PS, if you’ve got any feedback or recommendations of topics you’d like us to cover in the Wellness Dose, feel free to reply to this email directly & let me know.

We’re grateful to have you here! Enjoy 💘

In your dose:

• Huberman on Skin: Love him or hate him, the man knows his stuff. & best believe we made notes on his latest 2.5 hour podcast covering all things skincare, anti-aging & SPF. Some things surprised us though, we’ll be honest.

• July Favourites: Editor’s wellness round-up, from new-in activewear, tasty on-the-go snacks & superfood blends.

• The Wellness Web: Rooftop yoga, caviar supplements (yes, really), farm to table supper clubs & much more.

Huberman’s Hot Take on Skincare, Anti-Aging & SPF

Daddy Wellness, aka Andrew Huberman, just dropped a deep dive into skincare & anti-aging on his latest podcast episode. We know his ultra-scientific approach can be a little intense at times (especially if you’re trying to multitask & get through your to-do list) so we figured we’d save you over 2 hours of your precious time & share the juicy bits for you below.

☀️ Catching Rays

• Balancing Sun Exposure & Skin Cancer: It’s hopefully not new news to say that you need some sunlight on your skin for a sweet dose of Vitamin D to help with hormone regulation. But, you can have too much of a good thing. Try to avoid high UV index exposure (you can check it daily here) & make sure you’re protected - either physically e.g. a hat, and/or by wearing an SPF.

• Talking of SPF, Ditch the Chemicals: Huberman says to avoid sunscreens with oxybenzone and avobenzone — they’re endocrine disruptors (aka, they f*k with our hormones). Opt for mineral SPFs with zinc oxide, but keep it under 25% concentration.

Sun-Safe Picks:

👶🏻 All Things Anti-Aging  

• Peptide Power: Copper peptides are your new BFF for supporting collagen production. Huberman didn’t recommend any specific brands though. Our favourites are the Allies of Skin Multi Peptides & Growth Factor Serum and Niod’s Coper Amino Isolate Serum (currently 30% off at Harrods). Huberman also mentions BPC-157 injections for anti-aging tissue repair, but it’s not something that’s widely available right now (aka, it requires you doing it yourself at home, which we’d strongly suggest avoiding!). More research is needed to prove it’s safe to be injected into the skin, so stick to the copper alternatives until then.

• Collagen Supplementation: Huberman raves about getting consistent with taking collagen everyday. Aim for 5-15g per day via supplements or bone broth.

• Don’t Forget Niacinamide: Look for products with at least 10% niacinamide to tackle inflammation, hyperpigmentation, and balance oil production. Plus, they’re great at giving a plump hydrated look to the skin.

• Retinol: Huberman's preferred retinol is pricey at over £500. For a more budget-friendly option, try Medik8’s cult-favourite Retinals. Prescription retinol, like the popular tretinoin (e.g. from places like Skin&Me or Dermetica), is also effective according to Huberman.

Baby-Face Favourites:

👋 Treating Acne 

• Back To Basics: Huberman takes a no-nonsense approach here, focusing on keeping your gut healthy with a balanced diet, anti-inflammatory foods, and cutting back on sugar & dairy. Urgh - as resident acne-sufferers, we were ideally hoping for a miracle cream recommendation, we’re ngl.

• Red Light Therapy: Use it at least five times a week for visible results. He’s keen to stress that it’s not a miracle cure (double sigh), but it’s been proven to help. These are the top-rated at-home devices.

THE WELLNESS WEB:

• 🛀 That viral hair mask: TikToker’s are loving this Japanese favourite from Shiseido for an at-home hair refresh for smoother & shinier locks. Plus it’s only £15.

• 🍤 I only eat caviar, darling: Apparently, caviar is the best source of omega 3 (aside from breast milk), & we’re loving these caviar omega’s from BodyBio for cellular renewal & reduced inflammation.  

• 🍷 Worth a visit: In just 30 minutes on the train from Kings Cross you can get to this ultra-sustainable farm & enjoy an evening of incredible food at their Roots Supper Club. For £49, you’ll enjoy a 4-course meal foraged from the farm & cooked on the BBQ in front of you. If the weathers on your side, you’ll forget you’re in the UK at all. There’s only a couple of dates left so be sure to book in advance.

• 🧘‍♀️ And stretch: Dreamy hotel restaurant & rooftop bar JOIA are hosting rooftop yoga sessions throughout the summer every weekend. Tickets include a 1 hour class followed by a coffee & pastry to start your day.

• 👄 Another skin device? After watching this video by Master Esthetician @skinbykristin, we’ve never wanted the ZIIP Halo Sculpting device more.

• 👓 Don’t watch this: If you’re a hypochondriac (same girl, same), don’t watch this - you’ll be flying to Turkey before you know it. See you there?

• 🎾 Spot of paddle anyone? Matcha-favourites Blank Street are taking over the Rocket Paddle pop-up over at Battersea Power Station until Sunday. Book your court & get a complimentary drink from Blank Street’s summer menu.

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