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Podcast: Skinfluence with Dr. Dustin Portela
Episode: Episode 38: Grandma's Skincare Advice — What Actually Works and What to Skip
Description: Toothpaste on pimples. Lemon juice for dark spots. Egg whites for tightening. Butter on burns. We've all heard them. In this episode, Dr. Dustin Portela and PA Austin break down the most common old-school skincare remedies passed down from grandmas, TikTok, and well-meaning family members and explain what actually works, what's harmless, and what can seriously damage your skin. They cover toothpaste for acne, lemon juice and apple cider vinegar for pigmentation, cucumbers for puffy eyes, turmeric masks, oatmeal baths, honey for wounds, aloe for burns, and even the dangerous rise of black...